--- title: "U.S. stock market update: York Space down 12.71%, short report reveals Pentagon's reliance risks and contract disputes trigger market panic" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286142229.md" description: "York Space fell 12.71%; Rocket Lab rose 1.08%, with a transaction volume of USD 3.045 billion; Boeing fell 1.36%, with a transaction volume of USD 1.148 billion; GE Aerospace fell 0.76%, with a transaction volume of USD 783 million; Raytheon Technologies rose 0.16%, with a market value of USD 241 billion" datetime: "2026-05-12T18:27:56.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286142229.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286142229.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286142229.md) --- # U.S. stock market update: York Space down 12.71%, short report reveals Pentagon's reliance risks and contract disputes trigger market panic **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** York Space fell 12.71%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 11, the short-selling firm Wolfpack Research announced the establishment of a short position and released a short report, pointing out that York Space Systems faces significant risks due to its excessive reliance on the Pentagon. The report revealed that 96% of York Space Systems' revenue in 2025 comes from the Pentagon's Space Development Agency, which has canceled future funding support for the project, leading to a sharp decline in stock prices. 2. On May 11, Wolfpack Research disclosed that the Pentagon's transmission layer project will be replaced by the "Space Data Network," with SpaceX's Starshield listed as the designated supplier, without mentioning any bidding arrangements for other satellite suppliers, further exacerbating market concerns about York Space Systems. 3. On May 11, after communicating with several former employees, Wolfpack Research pointed out that York Space Systems has engaged in deceptive practices in contract bidding and has cut corners in the production process, with the critical mission software for the delivered satellites still incomplete, affecting market confidence. The space technology industry faces risks from policy changes. **Top Stocks by Industry Trading Volume** Rocket Lab rose 1.08%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 12, Rocket Lab's stock price surged 11.26%, closing at $117.35, with an intraday high of $123.94 and a low of $104.00, resulting in an intraday volatility of nearly 20%. The MACD daily line confirmed a bullish signal above the zero axis, with short-term momentum sharply increasing, typically indicating the start of a strong phase in the market. On the news front, the aerospace and space concepts have recently continued to gain market favor, and Rocket Lab, as a leading company in the commercial space sector, benefits from the growing global demand for satellite launches and the ongoing expansion of government space project orders. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On May 12, Rocket Lab signed its largest contract ever, selling five Neutron and three Electron launches to an undisclosed customer. The stock price reached an all-time high, with a year-to-date increase of 70%. The launch price for Neutron is expected to be lower than SpaceX's Falcon 9, demonstrating a strategic competitive advantage in market share. Source: Jinshi Data 3. On May 12, ARK Invest sold Rocket Lab shares after the stock price soared to an all-time high of $123.94. Cathie Wood shifted funds into AI, biotechnology, and defense stocks, aligning with ARK's practice of trimming winners to fund early-stage disruptors. Source: Wall Street Insight. The aerospace and space concepts have recently continued to gain market favor, with significant capital inflow Boeing fell 1.36%. Based on recent news, 4. On May 12, U.S. President Trump is set to visit China, and the market expects China to announce purchases of Boeing aircraft, which provides positive support for Boeing's stock price. 5. On May 12, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing's plan for the reintroduction of the MD-11 aircraft, which has a positive impact on Boeing's operations and order backlog. 6. On May 12, Boeing delivered 47 aircraft in April, increasing its order backlog to 6,216 aircraft, indicating robust growth in the company's business. Macroeconomic data and geopolitical factors are affecting industrial stocks. GE Aerospace fell 0.76%. Based on recent news, 1. On May 12, there is a severe mismatch between supply and demand in the gas turbine industry, with global demand far exceeding capacity, leading to structural shortages in the industry. The supply-demand gap is as high as 30-40GW, with backlogged orders equivalent to the total production of the industry over the past 2-3 years, affecting market expectations for GE Aerospace. 2. On May 11, Applied Aerospace & Defense submitted a listing application to the SEC, with expected fundraising of up to $350 million. The company manufactures equipment and components for the aerospace and defense sectors, and the listing news impacts the competitive landscape of the industry, indirectly affecting GE Aerospace's stock price. 3. On May 11, analysts expect GE Aerospace's annual revenue to grow by 71% to $370 billion, with revenue expected to exceed $1 trillion in the coming years. Despite optimistic expectations, the market is skeptical about the feasibility of achieving such high growth in the short term, leading to stock price volatility. The severe mismatch in the gas turbine industry affects market expectations. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Raytheon Technologies rose 0.16%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 11, Raytheon Technologies was selected to provide the "Haram" close-in weapon system for Australia's new class of frigates. This contract includes the supply of launchers and related technical services, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2028. This news boosted market confidence in Raytheon Technologies, driving up the stock price. 2. On May 11, Raytheon Technologies signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide the SeaRAM ship self-defense system for Australia's Sea3000 general-purpose frigate project. This contract covers equipment and service support, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2028. This further solidifies Raytheon Technologies' leading position in the defense sector and promotes an increase in stock price. 3. On May 11, Raytheon Technologies announced that its subsidiary Collins Aerospace will invest $26.5 million to expand facilities in Largo, Florida, to accelerate the production of commercial aviation radar and multi-domain security solutions. This move is expected to create over 100 high-skilled jobs, enhancing market expectations for the company's future growth and driving up the stock price. 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