SpaceX Lock-Up Expiration Sparks Market Volatility Amid Supply-Chain Woes
US stock markets traded with mixed results on August 6, 2026, as the end of a major SpaceX share lock-up period and disappointing earnings reports from Honeywell Aerospace and AppLovin created volatility.
The broader indices, such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite, posted minor gains of around 0.2%, but individual stock moves highlighted investor concerns over supply-chain delays and growth guidance.
SpaceX's lock-up period expiration made approximately 911.5 million shares eligible for public sale, potentially putting pressure on the stock price as early stakeholders may look to offload portions of their holdings.
Honeywell Aerospace faced a sharp sell-off after revising its 2026 organic sales growth forecast downward to 4%, 5%, citing ongoing supply-chain constraints that are hampering production goals and delivery timelines.