Why Planet Labs Stock Popped Again Today

Earth observation satellite operator Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) soared 8% in a single day last month, after announcing a "six-figure deal" to help non-governmental organization (NGO) Global Fishing Watch monitor fishing vessels across the... well, the globe, actually. On Monday morning, the stock is up barely half as much -- 4.5% through 10:05 a.m. ET -- after announcing an analogous data deal that could be 10 times as big.So why aren't investors more excited?This morning, Planet confirmed a "multiyear, seven-figure deal" with climate finance company Laconic, to help monitor forest growth, including "above-ground carbon, canopy height, and cover." Planet says the images its satellites take provide "AI-powered forest carbon insights" that Laconic can use to value carbon credits and securities based on these credits as they trade globally.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool