SpaceX rally strengthens SPCX upside as momentum and options flow grow
Oct 6, 2026, 6:11 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The stock’s upside catalyst stack (record ISS mission, price target visibility, IPO rebound) plus heavy call activity and EV/space-economy narrative points to further near-term appreciation. However, a compressed IV also indicates potential pullbacks if momentum fades.
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SpaceX sprinted higher amid Nasdaq 100 strength, reclaiming its IPO price and lifting Elon Musk toward trillionaire status. A record ISS delivery reinforces momentum, while Morgan Stanley maintains a $300 target. The options market shows aggressive activity with compressed IV, signaling bets on continued movement but balanced downside risk.
SpaceX up 8% to $171; ~50% off its lows.
Reclaims IPO price; Musk trillionaire again as Nasdaq rises.
Morgan Stanley maintains $300 target; Falcon 9 ISS record.
Implied vol at 55; 1.7m options traded; skew balanced.
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