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Gilat Satellite Networks, Satellogic and EchoStar share have all been driven up by SpaceX IPO excitement. Which of these top ranked stocks is really worth buying?

PennyMac’s mortgage platform pairs new loan production with a large servicing book. Direct lending is gaining traction, but rate-sensitive servicing marks can shape how clearly that strength shows up in earnings.

With 90 hedge funds having stakes in the company, EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS) is among the 9 Best Space Stocks to Buy According to Reddit and Social Media. On May 18, TD Cowen analyst Gregory Williams raised the firm’s price target on EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS) to $155 from $129 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. The firm […]

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EchoStar Corporation has already completed the closing of its Spectrum Transfer under an amended license purchase agreement involving SpaceX and Spectrum Business Trust 2025-1, moving a substantial portion of its spectrum assets into the trust as part of a multi-stage transaction. This complex deal not only reshapes EchoStar’s spectrum portfolio but also strengthens its role as a rare public-market conduit for SpaceX exposure ahead of the anticipated IPO. With EchoStar’s spectrum transfer to...

More moviegoers helped Cinemark, but the economics do not stop at the ticket counter. Concessions and premium formats are central to whether higher attendance becomes stronger operating leverage.

Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile Rally as SpaceX IPO Excitement Builds

The European commission ‌is set to ‌allocate two thirds of ​lucrative mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the rest ‌available ⁠for non-European rivals such as Elon ⁠Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit ​satellite business ​Leo, ​people with direct ‌knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. The EU executive will next year allocate ‌mobile satellite ​spectrum currently ​used ​by American ‌companies Viasat and EchoStar ​and ​which is due to expire in ​May ‌2027.

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Shares of space and satellite companies surged in premarket trading on Tuesday, extending the sector’s recent rally following SpaceX’s public filing for what is expected to become the largest initial public offering ever launched. Redwire (NYSE:RDW) climbed 15% ahead of the opening bell, while MDA Space (NYSE:MDA) advanced 13%.

EchoStar provides one of the few public market ways to get exposure to SpaceX before the IPO.

This telecom provider delivers wireless, broadband, and cloud-based services to millions of U.S. consumers and businesses nationwide.

The commercial space sector has crossed into recurring commercial revenue at scale. SpaceX’s Starlink unit is now throwing off subscription cash flow at a scale that supports an IPO pipeline being shepherded by Bank of America as lead underwriter. Pure-play satellite operators are booking recurring service revenue rather than one-off launch fees. Even prime defense ... The Commercial Space Economy Just Crossed a Real Revenue Threshold and After Following This Industry for Years These Are the 3 E

EchoStar swapped some of its wireless spectrum for a 2% stake in SpaceX in September. It’s stock has doubled since then.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the Most Undervalued US Stocks According to Hedge Funds. On May 14, Reuters reported that Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), along with AT&T and T-Mobile, has agreed in principle to form a joint venture aimed at eliminating mobile dead zones across the United States, particularly in rural areas. ​The […]

EchoStar stock reaction and recent performance EchoStar (SATS) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at US$128.44. Investors are weighing this move against a mixed performance in the short term and stronger returns over longer periods. See our latest analysis for EchoStar. The latest pullback, with a 1-day share price return of 9.42% and a 7-day share price return of 4.94%, comes after stronger momentum, including a 30-day share price return of 3.70% and a...

AST SpaceMobile gained attention after SpaceX identified the company as a competitor in satellite-to-mobile connectivity.

The rocket maker’s IPO filing outlines billions in AI spending, Starship development, and Elon Musk’s effort to combine launch systems, satellite internet, social media, and artificial intelligence under one company.

Despite EchoStar's strong performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Jim Cramer is pouring cold water on AT&T Inc.'s massive 5G network expansion, warning investors that emerging satellite networks from tech billionaires will easily outpace traditional telecom companies in rural markets. The Threat From the Sky During a recent episode...

FCC approves a US$40b spectrum deal involving SpaceX, AT&T, and EchoStar. EchoStar, ticker NasdaqGS:SATS, is positioned as a beneficiary of the approved transaction. The company is increasingly viewed by some investors as a proxy for a potential SpaceX IPO. EchoStar, ticker NasdaqGS:SATS, operates in satellite communications at a time when low Earth orbit constellations and broadband-from-space projects are attracting intense attention. The recently approved US$40b spectrum deal with SpaceX...

Rocket Lab Surges as Musk Revives SpaceX Listing Plans

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The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

EchoStar has emerged as one of the leading plays on SpaceX since the company got a 2%-plus stake in Elon Musk’s company in return for some of EchoStar’s spectrum. The IPO could value SpaceX at $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, making it one of the more valuable companies in the world. EchoStar stock has doubled since the initial spectrum deal in September and finished Monday at $136.45, down 0.5% on the session.

Darsana Capital Partners has nearly 60% of the money it manages in shares of Elon Musk’s rocket maker.

FEATURE SpaceX has a busy handful of days ahead. For starters, Elon Musk’s rocket company is expected to give an update on its hotly anticipated IPO. The company’s S-1 initial public offering registration statement could become public as soon as next week, according to a CNBC report on Thursday.

If you are wondering whether EchoStar's current share price really reflects what you are getting for your money, this article walks through the key checks that can help you judge value more clearly. The stock most recently closed at US$135.11, with returns of 10.2% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 20.4% year to date, about 5x over 1 year and about 7x over 3 years, while the 5-year return is 410.6%. Recent coverage has focused on EchoStar's role in satellite communications and its ongoing work...

Starbucks upgraded, Doximity downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

New Street Research launched coverage of 10 space stocks on Wednesday. The broker call four of the stocks buys.