--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: Rocket Lab up 3.85% in pre-market; AST SpaceMobile up 3.36% in pre-market" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286764640.md" description: "Rocket Lab pre-market up 3.85%; AST SpaceMobile pre-market up 3.36%; Sunshine Biopharma pre-market up 660.30%; GeoVax Labs pre-market up 169.11%; FLAG SHIP ACQUISITION CORPORATION COM USD0.001 (SUB/RIGHT 31/03/2026) pre-market up 109.36%" datetime: "2026-05-18T11:42:39.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286764640.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286764640.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286764640.md) --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: Rocket Lab up 3.85% in pre-market; AST SpaceMobile up 3.36% in pre-market **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** Rocket Lab is up 3.85% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 15, Rocket Lab's stock price hit a 52-week high, rising by 5.82%. The company's first-quarter revenue exceeded $200 million, a year-on-year increase of 63%, and it secured a $190 million hypersonic launch contract, driving the stock price up. 2. On May 16, SpaceX plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), with a valuation potentially reaching $2 trillion, igniting enthusiasm across the entire space industry, benefiting Rocket Lab's stock price from the overall optimism in the sector. 3. On May 15, Rocket Lab announced the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, enhancing its internal capabilities and further driving the stock price up. The overall performance of the space industry is strong, with significant capital inflows. AST SpaceMobile is up 3.36% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 18, AST SpaceMobile reached a spectrum leasing agreement with companies like AT&T and Verizon, promoting its satellite-to-smartphone connectivity services. This move enhances the company's coverage capabilities in the US market, resulting in a stock price increase. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On May 17, AST SpaceMobile signed a memorandum of cooperation with Taiwan Mobile, planning to provide low Earth orbit satellite communication services in Taiwan. This collaboration expands the company's influence in the Asian market, positively impacting the stock price. Source: Wall Street Insight 3. On May 15, analysts rated AST SpaceMobile as "underperform," but the market remains optimistic about its technological potential, leading to stock price fluctuations. Source: MarketBeat The low Earth orbit satellite industry benefits from market enthusiasm, with significant capital inflows. **Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks** Sunshine Biopharma is up 660.30% in pre-market trading, with no significant recent news. Trading is active, and capital flows are evident. Considering sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and specific reasons need further observation. GeoVax Labs is up 169.11% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 14, GeoVax Labs announced its latest strategic focus, prioritizing capital and operations for GEO-MVA while maintaining Gedeptin development as an important long-term option in combination immunotherapy. This strategic adjustment is viewed by the market as a positive signal for the company's future development, significantly boosting the stock price. 2. On May 14, GeoVax Labs submitted an 8-K filing to the SEC detailing the company's strategic focus and future plans. Investors expressed optimism about the company's clear strategic direction, further driving the stock price up On May 14th, GeoVax Labs released relevant documents on the EDGAR system, detailing the company's strategic adjustments and future development plans. Market confidence in the company's future growth has increased, leading to a significant rise in stock prices. Recently, the biotechnology industry has performed strongly, with noticeable capital inflows. FLAG SHIP ACQUISITION CORPORATION COM USD0.001 (SUB/RIGHT 31/03/2026) rose 109.36% in pre-market trading, with no significant news recently. The trading is active, and capital flows are evident. 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