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The stock they almost bought at 6 dollars. The one that tripled while they watched from the sidelines.

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5 Stocks Under $10 With Breakout Potential names all five, with tickers and the case for each.

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3 Space Stocks: Ready for Liftoff or Burning Up on Reentry?

By Thomas Hughes. Date Posted: 9/1/2026.

Space stocks have been on a wild ride this year. Many, if not all, rose 50% to 100% at their peaks, if not more, only to fall back to Earth after the SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) IPO was completed. We can blame this sharp reset in space stock valuations on SpaceX—not because of any underlying failure, but simply because of the hype surrounding the company. SpaceX is a compelling story; it has an eccentric, headline-making CEO and unlocked the floodgates of institutional space investing. What it does not do is make space an advanced or profitable sector. Pockets of profitability exist—SpaceX’s Connectivity segment, which includes Starlink, is one—but they are few and far between. It will take some time for these stocks to fully recover.

The opportunity in space today is to pick up the pieces left by the SpaceX IPO and put them back together into a portfolio of winners. The space market was valued at approximately $650 billion as of late August and is expected to grow at a modest single-digit CAGR over the coming years. Growth will be driven by declining launch costs and demand for satellite constellations, with commercial applications making up the bulk of the market and defensive applications representing a large but still minority share. Commercial space stations and manufacturing platforms could soon replace existing infrastructure, which is limited, and open new paths to revenue and profits.

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Profits are key, as most space companies, SpaceX included, face high upfront development and operating costs. SpaceX is forecast to achieve profitability the soonest, potentially in the next fiscal year, followed by Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB). The question is which company is best positioned today.

Rocket Lab Accelerates Launch Schedule

Rocket Lab is accelerating its launch schedule and has a major catalyst at hand. While its primary launch system, Electron, is ramping up, the company is preparing to bring its Neutron system to market. Its first flights are scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027, setting the stage for a gradual ramp over the following three years. Neutron is Rocket Lab's medium-lift rocket, capable of carrying more payload into space at a lower cost. It is central to the company’s profitability outlook. As it stands, Rocket Lab has one of the longest timelines to profitability, but that timeline is becoming increasingly de-risked. The company has a visible pipeline of contracts for future capacity; it just needs the rockets to deliver.

Revenue is ramping in step with the launch pace. Q2 results reflect year-over-year acceleration, more than 130% growth on a two-year stacked basis, and narrowing losses. Backlog and guidance added to the results, pointing to sustained strength, if not acceleration, in the coming quarters.

Analyst sentiment and institutional interest are also improving. MarketBeat data show that analyst coverage is rising, sentiment is firming, and price targets are increasing, with consensus forecasting about 70% upside. The data also show that institutions own over 70% of the stock and have been aggressively accumulating shares, reaching record levels in early Q3.

AST SpaceMobile: On Track to Dominate 5G

AST SpaceMobile is more of a space-based play than a space pure play, operating a satellite constellation to support ground-based 5G operations. The constellation is populated by antenna arrays capable of beaming signals directly to ground-based devices, providing broad coverage. Today’s story is the cost and time required to get satellites into orbit. Tomorrow’s story could be the large and growing number of contracts with global 5G service providers, enterprises, and governments. These agreements support a robust revenue and earnings outlook, with revenue in the midst of a significant ramp. Profitability, however, remains dependent on satellite deployment, service activation and cost control.

Analyst and institutional activity reflect continued interest in the stock, though not without risk. While sentiment is pegged at Hold, it is improving, and consensus forecasts nearly 50% upside as institutions continue buying. Institutions show even higher conviction, owning more than 60% of the stock and buying at a pace of more than $10 for every $1 sold in early Q3. Their activity has helped underpin late-summer support, limit risk and provide a launchpad for rallies. A potential catalyst is the expected launch of a U.S. satellite service with major mobile network partners.

Intuitive Machines: Your Guide to Lunar Landings and Space Profits

Intuitive Machines has emerged as a mission-critical service provider with vertically integrated capabilities to support moon-focused missions.

Recent acquisitions have increased its telemetry and communications capacity, while existing technologies include space infrastructure, payload protection and lunar landers. Numerous contracts support its business, including government contracts tied to NASA’s Artemis mission.

Results reflect accelerating demand and a path to profitability, with profitability expected in 2026 and broader earnings improvement projected thereafter. Upcoming results could trigger price action, with analysts rating the stock a Moderate Buy, price targets firming and consensus forecasting nearly 100% upside.

3 Dividend Stocks Raising Their Payouts as Investors Search for Growth and Income

By Chris Markoch. Date Posted: 8/24/2026.

It's hard to be an investor in 2026 without a sound strategy. For growth investors, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks remain a good option. However, many of these names carry more volatility than risk-averse investors are willing to take on.

Income-oriented investors often turn to fixed-income investments. But while these investments provide stability, they come at the expense of growth.

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That's why many investors are turning to quality dividend stocks. These investments can provide a solid mix of growth and income, increasing an investor's total return. When companies increase their dividends, it creates a compounding effect that, over time, can lead to gains that exceed those of many growth stocks.

Many companies use earnings season as an opportunity to announce dividend increases. But before looking at each stock, it's important to explain why all dividend stocks aren't alike.

Dividend Growth Matters More Than a High Yield

In many cases, dividend analysis starts with a stock's dividend yield. Conventional wisdom holds that the higher the yield, the better the dividend. That's not a bad premise, but it's not the whole story. In fact, in some cases, the yield can mask a company's underlying problems.

A better indicator of dividend quality is whether a company increases its payout. Dividends are frequently paid out of earnings. So when a company increases its dividend payout, it's making a statement about the stability and likely growth of future earnings.

That can create a virtuous cycle in which earnings growth fuels dividend growth, which fuels stock price growth. That combination of growth and income builds on itself year after year.

One way to identify dividend raisers likely to increase their payouts is to look for stocks with current or future catalysts. Here are three stocks that have increased their dividends, along with the catalysts likely to drive further dividend growth.

Omega Healthcare Stock Offers High Yield and Dividend Growth

Omega Healthcare (NYSE: OHI) is an example of a dividend stock that offers both a high yield and an opportunity for solid future growth. The real estate investment trust (REIT) is the largest pure-play skilled-nursing landlord in the country. That positioning plays well as the aging-of-America narrative, pitched 20 years ago, is now a reality.

Over the last 20 years, OHI has delivered a total return of over 1,200%. That's due in no small part to the company's dividend. REITs have tax advantages that require them to pay out a high percentage of their earnings as dividends.

That doesn't necessarily mean the company will increase its dividend. But Omega recently did just that as tenant coverage rates recover. At 68 cents per share and with a dividend yield of 5.79%, OHI is worth a look, particularly for investors who believe the payout will continue to increase.

Clorox Stock Shows the Power of Dividend Aristocrat Status

When it comes to slow-and-steady compounding, The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) shows why it can be a core holding in a dividend portfolio. Consumer staples stocks have been brutal for growth investors as inflation and higher interest rates drive shifts toward private-label brands.

Clorox has not been immune. The company was a superstar during the pandemic, but has faced tougher times since then. Still, CLX has delivered a total return of over 220% over the last 20 years, and the dividend is a key reason.

Despite the ups and downs, Clorox has continued to increase its dividend. In fact, the company is part of an exclusive group of stocks known as Dividend Aristocrats, which have increased their payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. Investors also get a yield of 4.62%, which is well above the sector average.

Ashland Stock Combines Dividend Growth With Upside Potential

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a materials company that focuses on specialty chemicals. ASH is up over 34% in the last 12 months, with most of that gain coming in 2026. That growth comes despite significant internal manufacturing disruptions at the company's Hopewell facility and the Calvert City outage.

However, analysts have been raising their price targets above the current consensus price of $73.90.

The nature of the company's business is cyclical. That hasn't kept the company from increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years. That growth has come at an annual rate of 8.3% over the last five years.

That dividend currently yields 2.32%, but the stock has had a total return similar to Clorox over the last 20 years. That's a dynamic that investors can get behind.