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Manali Pradhan, CFA

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Manali Pradhan, CFA, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial sectors. Manali brings prior experience as a healthcare analyst and team lead at Market Realist, a data equity analyst at Morgan Stanley, and a data analyst at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a master’s in finance from Mumbai University.

Recent Articles by Manali Pradhan, CFA

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Jul 14, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Scrapped Its Destroyed Launchpad and Plans to Return to Flight by December 2026 Using a New Hybrid Launch System.

Blue Origin has a new plan for New Glenn after a major launchpad setback, but investors should look closely at what still needs to go right.

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Jul 12, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Prediction: SpaceX Shares Can Reach $220 by End of 2026

SpaceX's share price by the end of 2026 depends on whether investors continue to value the company based on its future revenue potential.

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Jul 9, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Is XRP Priced Too High for What It Actually Delivers?

XRP has more growth catalysts than before, but investors should still assess how much the XRP Ledger network is actually being used.

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Jul 9, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Going Public Is Not a Reason to Abandon Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab has several company-specific catalysts and risks that investors should understand before making the call.

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Jul 8, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

The S&P 500 Is Nearing Record Highs, but This 1 Unstoppable ETF Could Be the Smarter Buy Right Now

This ETF gives investors a smarter way to think about growth and risk.

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Jul 7, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Is Quickly Entering Index Funds. Will OpenAI and Anthropic do the Same After Their IPOs?

SpaceX's fast move into index funds could reshape how investors think about future AI IPOs.

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Jul 7, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Is Joining the Nasdaq-100 This Week. What This Means for Invesco QQQ Investors.

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq-100 this week, giving Invesco QQQ Trust investors indirect exposure to the stock.

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Jul 6, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Shares Are Sliding: A Contrarian Buying Opportunity Worth Considering

SpaceX's stock has cooled after a hot IPO, but this can be a good entry opportunity for the right investors.

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Jul 6, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Marvell Technology Has Trillion-Dollar Ambitions. Here Is What the Timeline Could Look Like.

Reaching the trillion-dollar market capitalization is more complicated than the hype suggests.

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Jul 5, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

A More Than 80% Chance of a Tesla and SpaceX Merger? It Could Be a Game Changer.

The debate over a possible Tesla-SpaceX merger is getting harder to ignore.

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Jul 5, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

What a $1,000 Investment in a SpaceX Could Be Worth in 5 Years

SpaceX has powerful growth catalysts, but its current valuation means investors need to think carefully about what the stock already prices in.

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Jul 2, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX, Amazon, and the Race to Own the Consumer's Digital Life. Which Stock Wins?

These companies are taking very different routes toward embedding themselves in our day-to-day lives.

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Jul 2, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

A $200 Billion IPO Wave Could Wipe Out $1 Trillion in Stock Market Value. What Investors Need to Know.

The 2026 IPO wave could test whether investor appetite for AI and space stocks is as deep as it looks.

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Jul 2, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Americans Are Cutting Back on Spending. Here's Why That Might Not Matter for SpaceX Investors.

Consumer weakness is not the main issue SpaceX investors should be watching.

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Jun 30, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Won't Be Free-Cash-Flow Positive Until 2029 and It's Already Taking on $25 Billion in Debt. Here's What That Means for Your Investment.

Investors should look beyond the IPO excitement and realistically evaluate the risk-reward potential of SpaceX stock.

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Jun 29, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Up 275% This Year: Is It Too Late to Buy Bloom Energy Stock?

Bloom Energy is gaining from AI power demand, but its big rally makes the stock harder to judge.

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Jun 28, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Buy AST SpaceMobile Before Aug. 1 Due to This Opportunity

AST SpaceMobile's next satellite launches could reveal more about whether its satellite network can get to scale.

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Jun 26, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Just Pulled Off the Largest IPO Ever. Here's Why Robinhood Might Be the Real Winner.

SpaceX's record IPO created a rare moment for retail brokerage platforms.

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Jun 24, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

Prediction: SpaceX Stock Will Cost $192 by 2027

Investors want to know which growth drivers will matter the most for SpaceX in the coming months.

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Jun 23, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

SpaceX Won't Use Traditional Wire Services to Share Financial Results. What That Means for Investors.

SpaceX is changing how investors may need to track one of the market's most closely watched growth stories.

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