AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
AST SpaceMobile shares surge after winning missile defense contract
AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares surged more than 12% on the news that the company had been awarded a contract under the US Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. The SHIELD contract, structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement, covers a broad range of work including research, development, engineering, prototyping, and operations of critical missile defense systems.
AST SpaceMobile Stock Blasts Off on SHIELD Contract
AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) has proven to be a worthy competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink, and is one of the biggest success stories on Wall Street so far in 2026.
AST SpaceMobile Wins Missile Defense Contract Days After Analyst Downgrade
On Monday, January 13, B. Riley downgraded AST SpaceMobile to Neutral from Buy, cutting their price target to $105 from $95.
VZ vs ASTS: Which Connectivity Stock Should You Invest In Now?
VZ is expanding its wireless and broadband footprint, while ASTS is steadily advancing its satellite-based connectivity portfolio and expanding its partner base worldwide.
Bear of the Day: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS)
AST SpaceMobile ( ASTS ) is building the world's first and only global cellular broadband network in space, accessible directly by standard smartphones. The SpaceMobile Service is currently planned to be provided by a constellation of high-powered, large phased-array satellites in low Earth orbit (“LEO”) using low-band and mid-band spectrums controlled by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in areas lacking terrestrial network coverage.
3 of the Fastest-Growing Stocks on the Planet in 2026
Growth stocks are at the heart of Wall Street's three-year bull market rally. A trio of high-octane growth stocks is expected to see their full-year sales increase by 169% to 521% in the new year.
AST Spacemobile Rises 101.7% in Six Months: How to Play the Stock?
ASTS has surged 101.7% in six months on satellite milestones and telecom ties, but rising competition, costs, and rich valuation test its rally.
Why AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) reached $85.73 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -12.06% change compared to its last close.
Can ASTS Satellites Drive Future Defense Communication Growth?
AST SpaceMobile satellites enable direct smartphone communication for troops and responders, boosting defense connectivity in remote or disrupted areas.
AST SpaceMobile's Lofty Valuation: Should Investors Stay Cautious?
ASTS jumps on its Bluebird 6 launch, but a triple-digit valuation and rising competition suggest investors may want to tread carefully.
Is AST SpaceMobile Stock Ready To Soar Higher?
AST SpaceMobile stock (NASDAQ:ASTS) – a company that is developing a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver broadband directly to smartphones – has increased by nearly 20% in the past five trading days and is up over 260% year to date. Additionally, see Where Is Alphabet Stock Headed?
AST SpaceMobile: A Speculative Buy As Execution Finally Takes Center Stage
Transition from concept to industrial execution is underway, with production, launches, and contracts now driving the story. Business risk has shifted from technology viability to operational delivery and timing discipline. The model offers high convexity, limited downside visibility, and large upside tied to successful network build-out.
