rocketed

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If the after-hours gains hold through Thursday’s close, it would be the biggest one-day gain since it rocketed a record 24.4% on May 8, 2002.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

So it looks like many space ETFs have already rocketed into the stratosphere—with or without direct SpaceX exposure.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Shares of Akamai Technologies rocketed 27% higher Friday after the company said it had signed a $1.8 billion deal with a “leading frontier model provider” to provide cloud-infrastructure services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Diesel prices have rocketed up to $5.40 on average, up from around $3.80 in February, which could have further-reaching consequences for industries that rely on that specific fuel.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Alex twisted the accelerator and yelled out as the machine rocketed away, almost throwing him backward off the saddle.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz