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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) was among the stocks Jim Cramer commented on as he advised investors on how to take advantage of Wednesday’s market rotation. A caller inquired what one should do if they do not have a position in the stock. Here’s what Cramer had to say: I think it’s a great speculative stock. […]
ASTS surged 21% on June 29 after Japan announced a ~$912 million subsidy for a Rakuten-led D2D satellite project, spotlighting AST SpaceMobile's partnership.
AST SpaceMobile announced a joint venture with Rakuten to build a direct to mobile satellite network in Japan. The company secured ¥926 million in Japanese government subsidies to support the network build out. AST SpaceMobile is progressing operational next generation BlueBird satellites as part of this rollout. AST SpaceMobile, listed on NasdaqGS:ASTS, is drawing fresh attention after these Japan related updates, with the stock trading at $85.13. The share price is up 29.7% over the past...
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The upstart satellite provider is going to face increased competition from SpaceX.
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AST SpaceMobile told the FCC it is “well-positioned to put the 800 MHz spectrum into use now,” citing 10 operational satellites capable of using the band.
AST SpaceMobile clinches major telecom partnerships while Boeing posts a return to profitability, two sharply contrasting paths for tech-focused investors.
Japan is reportedly preparing 150 billion yen, or about $926 million, in subsidies for a Rakuten Group-led consortium working with AST SpaceMobile.
In the closing of the recent trading day, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) stood at $88.86, denoting a +2.41% move from the preceding trading day.
Investing.com -- Blue Origin announced it will adopt a new launch configuration following last month's New Glenn rocket explosion, with plans to resume flights before year-end. The company will implement a horizontal/vertical hybrid system instead of rebuilding the damaged launch pad.
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) is surging back again after a brief fall from its highs. SPCX stock is up by almost 11 days in the past five trading sessions and is likely set to continue moving higher in the coming days as the broader rally shows no sign of stopping. In fact, many analysts (retail and the suits) ... The Next Space Race: Could the U.S. Tech Boom Send SPCX Past $3 Trillion by 2027?
Rocket Lab stock was up 3.1% at $100.94 in premarket trading, while the and were up 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. The move follows on Monday’s massive 15.9% gain, which came after Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium for $54 a share, turning Rocket Lab into a mini- SpaceX with the ability to launch rockets, build satellites, and operate a communications network in space.
The Japanese government will grant up to 148 billion yen ($912 million) to Rakuten Group to help it build a satellite communications network, industry group Communications and Information Network Association of Japan said on Tuesday. Rakuten, an e-commerce, financial and telecommunications conglomerate, is in talks with AST SpaceMobile of the United States to form a joint venture for the project, a Rakuten spokesperson said. •Japan currently depends on SpaceX's Starlink and other services offered by foreign companies for low-orbit satellite communications, and it aims to nurture home-grown operators to boost its economic security.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Jun, 30 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 futures rising just over 1%. The backdrop is a US 10 year Treasury yield holding near 4.38%, which signals borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans, and company debt remain relatively high as a hawkish Federal Reserve tone keeps rate hike expectations alive. At the same time, the US goods trade deficit has widened to...
Rakuten plans to partner with AST to build a direct-to-mobile network in Japan that connects smartphones to satellites.
AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Chasing Right Now. AST SpaceMobile rallied for a second day on Monday, surging 21.44 percent to close at $86.77 apiece, as investor sentiment was boosted by reports that it is partnering with the Rakuten Group for the development of a Japanese version of […]
AST SpaceMobile gave investors another constellation milestone, keeping attention on launch cadence and the path toward commercial service.
The LEO satellite company's cellular constellation is rapidly expanding.
AST SpaceMobile shares surged after the company confirmed its newest satellites are alive and well in orbit.
FEATURE Rocket Lab wants to be more like SpaceX Investors love the idea. Rocket Lab is making an $8 billion strategic shift. It’s buying satellite Iridium Communications Rocket Lab will pay $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction.
Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion. Rocket Lab stock is up 12% to $95 in early trading. The deal validates consolidation across the satellite economy, and peers are ... Rocket Lab Soars 12% on $8 Billion Iridium Takeover, AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs Rise 10%
AST SpaceMobile is scaling after the BlueBird 7 setback, targeting launches every one to two months.
AST SpaceMobile's next satellite launches could reveal more about whether its satellite network can get to scale.
In June 2026, AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites and later confirmed that BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 are targeted for an August 2026 launch from Cape Canaveral, further building its space-based cellular broadband network for direct connectivity to standard smartphones. These satellites, backed by thousands of patents and extensive operator partnerships, are designed to nearly double prior peak smartphone data speeds and support joint ventures in Europe...
AST SpaceMobile had some setbacks, but it's launching satellites faster now.