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Courtney Carlsen

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Courtney Carlsen is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering financial, real estate, industrial, and energy stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Courtney was a lead senior auditor for the State of Florida. He holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida.

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Jun 18, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

USA Rare Earth Now Has $3.5 Billion to Establish a "Mine-to-Magnet" Business That Is Crucial to National Security. Is the Stock a Buy Today?

USA Rare Earth received a major boost earlier this year when it agreed to a deal with the U.S. government for up to $1.6 billion in funding.

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Jun 18, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

U.S. Government-Backed MP Materials Stock Is Down 42% From Its 52-Week High. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

The company entered into a landmark deal with the U.S. government last year.

Jun 17, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

1 Reason to Buy NuScale Power Stock, and 2 Reasons to Sell

Small modular reactors could be the future of nuclear energy, and NuScale Power is one company leading the way.

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Jun 13, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Planet Labs Stock Plunged Following Its Recent Earnings Call. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

The space stock has surged 474% in the past year, but dilution fears have triggered the recent sell-off.

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Jun 13, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Plug Power Is Undergoing a Massive Transformation: Here Are 3 Things Investors Need to Know

After racking up an accumulated deficit of $8.2 billion, Plug Power is looking to revitalize its business to achieve profitability.

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Jun 12, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Is USA Rare Earth a Buy After Its New Magnet Facility News?

USA Rare Earth is establishing a fully integrated, domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain to reduce the U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers.

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Jun 11, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Down 33% From Its 52-Week High, Is It Time to Buy the Dip on AST SpaceMobile?

The space stock has faced setbacks in recent months and has had to push back its ambitious launch goals.

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Jun 11, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

2 Supercharged Trends That Could Send MP Materials Stock to New Heights

MP Materials is a top domestic miner and processor of crucial minerals and stands to benefit from two powerful tailwinds.

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Jun 10, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Red Cat Holdings vs. Unusual Machines: Which Drone Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

Drones are becoming more important for defense and national security, and these two companies should be on investors' radar.

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Jun 9, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

This Ocean Mining Stock Just Got a Green Light From NOAA. Is it a Buy?

As the United States looks to secure its supply of critical minerals, deep-sea mining could offer one possible solution.

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Jun 8, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Better Rare-Earth Mining Stock to Buy in June: MP Materials or USA Rare Earth?

The United States is scrambling to build up its rare-earth element mining and processing supply chains, and these two companies have received substantial funding to do so.

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Jun 7, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Investment Banks Keep Raising Their Price Target on This Rare-Earth Mining Stock. Time to Buy?

The United States is taking a strong approach to reshoring the mining and processing of rare-earth elements, and MP Materials is one of the top beneficiaries.

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Jun 5, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Nano Nuclear Could Be a 10X Stock, But Investors Should Know This 1 Thing Before Buying

The nuclear resurgence is here, and power-hungry data centers could provide a strong tailwind for the industry going forward.

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Jun 5, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Joby Aviation vs. Archer Aviation: Here's Which eVTOL Stock Is a Better Buy Today

Sitting in traffic could become a thing of the past with aerial ride-sharing services, and Joby and Archer Aviation are two companies leading the charge.

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Jun 4, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Cathie Wood Is Loading Up on This Air Taxi Stock -- Should You Follow Her Lead?

Flying taxis could be coming to a city near you, and Joby Aviation is one company leading the way.

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Jun 4, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

The Pentagon Is Spending $1.1 Billion on Drone Dominance. Does That Make Red Cat Holdings a Buy?

Drones are emerging as game changers in modern defense, and the U.S. is ramping up its spending on this technology.

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Jun 3, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Could Plug Power Become the Next Bloom Energy?

Booming AI infrastructure spending has sent Bloom Energy soaring. Could Plug Power be the next beneficiary?

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Jun 1, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Should You Buy Rocket Lab Stock Ahead of the SpaceX IPO?

The global space economy is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2040, and Rocket Lab is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

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Jun 1, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

Is Redwire Stock a Buy Ahead of the SpaceX IPO?

SpaceX's initial public offering is shining a spotlight on the growing space economy.

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May 31, 2026 by Courtney Carlsen

2 Space Stocks to Buy Before the SpaceX IPO on June 12

The SpaceX IPO is putting the focus on the massive opportunity in space, and these two stocks stand to benefit.

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