A Google-backed space stock is up 600% in a year. Here’s why it could go even higher.

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Planet Labs, a space stock backed by Google, has seen a 600% increase in its stock value over the past year. Analyst Dan Ives believes the company's stock could continue to rise due to its involvement in the intersection of space and AI technology.

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Bullish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Source MarketWatch
Claim A Google-backed space stock is up 600% in a year. Here’s why it could go even higher.
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-01-13 16:44

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Original source

Planet Labs just racked up a new deal, and Wedbush’s Dan Ives thinks its stock is poised to benefit from the “intersection of space and AI.”

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Original article published by MarketWatch on January 13, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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