U.S. stock market update: Rocket Lab USA up 7.68%

U.S. Stock Market Midday Update Rocket Lab USA rose 7.68%. According to recent key news: On September 12, Rocket Lab successfully launched its 70th Electron mission, boosting market confidence in its technological capabilities and driving up the stock price. Source: Company announcement. On September 10, Rocket Lab announced the launch of a new facility at the Virginia Spaceport, planning to develop the reusable Neutron rocket, which enhanced investor expectations for the company's future growth. Source: News report. On September 9, Rocket Lab requested to dismiss a class-action lawsuit from investors, alleviating some legal risks and boosting market sentiment. Source: Court documents. The aerospace industry has significant growth potential but requires caution regarding volatility risks. Top Stocks by Industry Trading Volume Boeing fell 1.06%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news: On September 12, Boeing's CEO confirmed that the certification progress of the 777X project is severely behind schedule, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered in 2026, a delay of 6 years from the original plan, leading to increased financial pressure and a drop in stock price. On September 11, Boeing reached a preliminary agreement with the union, ending a 5-week strike, which includes wage increases and the restoration of signing bonuses, alleviating production pressure. On September 9, analysts upgraded Boeing's rating and target price, believing that aerospace demand is strong and supply chain issues are easing, driving up the stock price. The aviation industry faces technical challenges and changes in market demand. GE Aerospace rose 0.21%, with a trading volume of $248 million. Based on recent key news: On September 11, the short interest ratio for GE Aerospace decreased by 7.5%, with the company reporting that 11.76 million shares were sold short, accounting for 1.11% of all tradable common stock. This news boosted market confidence and drove up the stock price. On September 11, GE Aerospace's stock price hit a 52-week high, indicating strong interest and confidence from investors. On September 9, analysts rated GE Aerospace as "Moderate Buy," but noted that five other stocks are more worthy of purchase. This news may have had a slight negative impact on the stock price. The aerospace industry has performed strongly recently, with significant capital inflows. Transdigm fell 0.87%, with increased trading volume. According to recent key news: On September 9, analyst Herbert pointed out that although Transdigm has impressive profit margins in the industry and may exceed expectations in fiscal year 2026, the decline in organic revenue and EBITDA growth, along with market normalization, did not provide strong fundamental support for a significant valuation reassessment. New CEO Nick Lisman is expected to continue executing TransDigm's successful strategy, but the shift from growth to capital returns has proven to result in lower valuation multiples High industry profit margins, capital return transformation. Stocks ranked at the top of the industry market capitalization Raytheon Technologies fell 0.22%. According to recent important news: On September 12, Raytheon Technologies announced the sale of Simmonds Precision Products to TransDigm for $765 million. This sale has a limited impact on the company's overall valuation, and the market's reaction to its stock price has been relatively muted. On September 10, Raytheon received a $760 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the production and development of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. This contract helps enhance the company's competitiveness in the defense sector, providing some support for its stock price. On September 11, Bernstein raised Raytheon's target stock price from $154 to $157, reflecting the market's optimistic expectations for its future growth. The defense industry is performing steadily, with significant capital inflows