Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) fell 3.4% in the morning session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains were concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally as investor optimism grew for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This optimism was largely fueled by a recent consumer price index report that showed inflation easing, along with public comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocating for a significant 50-basis-point rate cut. The prospect of lower borrowing costs tends to boost rate-sensitive sectors like Business Services, as it can encourage companies to increase spending on consulting, IT projects, and staffing.
Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But cutbacks in corporate spending and the threat of new AI products have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 2.8%. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 5.4%.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation report met expectations, bolstering hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, while a separate report indicated rising optimism among small businesses. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed annual inflation holding steady at 2.7%, aligning with forecasts and increasing the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut to over 94%. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making it cheaper for businesses to borrow and invest.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that it will participate in Morgan Stanley’s 13th Annual Laguna Conference, which is being held September 10-12, 2025. The company will be available for 1x1 meetings with investors.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced that it plans to release its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results for the quarter that ended July 31, 2025, before market open on Monday, September 8, 2025. Planet’s management will host a conference call live from the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the financial results and business outlook at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT the same day.
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced it has shipped its Pelican-3 and Pelican-4 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base ahead of their launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
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Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after continued positive momentum following a series of major contract wins in the defense and intelligence sector announced earlier in the month.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced a multi-year contract expansion with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), in partnership with Planet geospatial intelligence partner Procalculo. With this contract, IGAC will continue leveraging Planet’s technology for national land management, now incorporating the Planet Insights Platform and the AI-powered change detection service for roads and buildings. These tools will enhance analysis and decision-making in urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental management.
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced a new six-figure contract with Farmdar, a global agriculture technology company. Through this contract, Farmdar will have access to Planet’s deep archive of PlanetScope data, including Planet Basemaps, to inform its crop insights platform.
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Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Planet Labs. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 76%, hitting $6.83. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
