Barclays analysts initiated coverage on SpaceX and Palantir Technologies on October 13, 2026.

The entities involved

• SpaceX →

  American private aerospace company

  • Merlin.01, built on the NewSat platform, was launched aboard a SpaceX mission, with HEO accessing Satellogic images.14:12
  • SpaceX is expanding its operational base in Texas while deepening partnerships with major tech companies like Intel, Nvidia, Tesla, and Google.12:49
• Barclays →

  British bank

  • Barclays acted as the broker for Imperial Brands' share repurchase programme, with transactions conducted on the LSE starting May 28, 2026.13:57
  • Barclays reports on UK consumer subscription habits, noting that Scots intend to cut back on services.05:32
• Palantir Technologies →

  American software and services company, specializing in data analysis

  • Palantir Technologies utilizes Gotham and Foundry as platforms, while C3.ai serves customers including Nucor and Qemetica.16:26
  • Palantir's European adoption is slow, while the company is growing rapidly in the United States, and Direxion offers tracking ETFs.Mon 21:46

Related events

• SpaceX received new financial coverage, filed share purchase disclosures, and saw its analyst rating lowered to 'hold'.Sep 7
• SpaceX published new analyst ratings for the company.Jul 13