StocksMedium•15 October 2026•
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Rocket Lab Shares Plunge 9.5% as Neutron Rocket Launch Delayed to 2027
Key Facts
1Rocket Lab shares fell 9.5% after the first launch of Neutron was delayed to 2027 due to manufacturing defects.
2Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company shares declined during Thursday's pre-market session.
Rocket Lab shares fell 9.5% after the first launch of its Neutron rocket was delayed to 2027. Benzinga reported that the postponement stems from manufacturing defects, triggering a sharp decline in the stock during pre-market trading.
The downturn coincided with broader pressure on large-cap equities, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company shares also declined during Thursday's pre-market session on October 15, 2026. TSM closed at $430 on October 14, 2026, having traded between a high of $440.39 and a low of $428.06 during that session.