ASTS
ASTS
NASDAQ · Telecommunication

Ast Spacemobile Inc

$75.05
+9.70 (+14.84%)
As of May 8, 9:35 PM ET ·
ASTS News30 articles
AST SpaceMobile Set for Q1 Report After FCC Clearance and Satellite Launch Setback
AST SpaceMobile reports Q1 results Monday after a 14.8% stock rally. The FCC approved its 248-satellite direct-to-device network, but a BlueBird 7 launch failure tests deployment timelines.
Earnings
AST SpaceMobile Switches to SpaceX After BlueBird Setback, Aims for Mid-June Launch
AST SpaceMobile will launch three Block 2 BlueBird satellites via SpaceX in mid-June, following the loss of BlueBird 7 on Blue Origin's New Glenn. The company maintains its 2026 rollout target, with shares up nearly 15% to $75.05.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile Faces Dual Reality: FCC Green Light and Satellite Setback
AST SpaceMobile shares fell 6.8% after losing its BlueBird 7 satellite in a launch failure, but the company secured FCC approval for a 248-satellite network. The May 11 Q1 update will be closely watched.
Regulation
AST SpaceMobile Satellite Launch Anomaly Threatens 2026 Network Timeline
AST SpaceMobile's critical BlueBird 7 satellite experienced an orbital anomaly following its launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, creating uncertainty for the company's planned 2026 commercial service deployment.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile Shares Tumble on Launch Delay, Amazon Deal Intensifies Competition
AST SpaceMobile shares dropped sharply after another delay for its crucial BlueBird 7 satellite launch, compounded by Amazon's major acquisition of rival Globalstar, signaling heightened competition in satellite-to-smartphone services.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile Targets April 10 for BlueBird 7 Launch Amid Rival Rocket Lab's ESA Milestone
AST SpaceMobile has scheduled its BlueBird 7 satellite launch for April 10, while Rocket Lab successfully completed its first dedicated mission for the European Space Agency. Both companies are advancing amid a backdrop of robust financial results and industry momentum.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile Shares Slide as European Satellite Service Launches
AST SpaceMobile shares declined sharply Friday, closing at $79.19, as Vodafone's European satellite venture commenced operations. Market focus shifts to the company's March 2 business update for launch timing details.
Technology
Defense Stocks Rally Ahead of Holiday; AST SpaceMobile Unveils $1B Financing
U.S. defense and space equities advanced Friday, led by Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls, while AST SpaceMobile announced a major $1 billion financing initiative. Markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Markets
Rocket Lab Shares Slide Amid Space Sector Sell-Off, Key Test and Earnings Ahead
Rocket Lab shares dropped 5.2% amid a broader space stock sell-off. Investors are focused on an upcoming hypersonic test and the company's February 26 earnings report.
Markets
Rocket Lab Shares Surge 6% Ahead of Earnings, Neutron Update
Rocket Lab stock gained nearly 6% in Monday trading as investors positioned for next week's quarterly results and a timeline update for its Neutron rocket. Trading volume exceeded 13.9 million shares.
Technology
AST SpaceMobile Shares Swing Amid BlueBird 7 Launch Countdown
AST SpaceMobile stock experienced volatile trading, dipping 0.5% while broader markets rose, as investors await the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch.
Technology
TXN Stock Flirts with Record High After Analyst Lifts Earnings Forecast
Texas Instruments stock closed near a record high after Zacks Research boosted its Q2 earnings forecast, reflecting strong demand from industrial and data center markets.
Earnings
Whirlpool Ends 70-Year Dividend Streak as Profit Forecast Slashed
Whirlpool suspends its long-standing dividend and slashes 2026 profit outlook after a tough first quarter, sending shares to a 14-year low.
Earnings
MaxLinear Stock Surges Past $100 on AI Data Center Demand Ahead of Key Vote
MaxLinear shares surged over 21% to $101.20, driven by AI demand. A shareholder vote on expanding the equity plan is set for May 20.
Technology
Toast Shares Slide 15% Despite Q1 Revenue Surge and Upgraded 2026 EBITDA Outlook
Toast shares dropped 15% despite a 22% revenue jump and raised 2026 EBITDA outlook, as hardware costs and a lower EPS weighed on investors.
Earnings
Fluor Shares Slide on Q1 Profit Miss and Reduced 2026 EBITDA Forecast
Fluor reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.14, well below the $0.62 consensus, and cut its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, sending shares down 7.6%.
Earnings
CoreWeave Shares Slide on Weak Q2 Forecast Despite $99B Backlog
CoreWeave shares dropped ~7% pre-market after Q2 revenue guidance missed estimates and 2026 spending outlook increased. Q1 revenue doubled to $2.078B, but net loss widened to $740M.
Earnings
Humana Stock Rally Tests Valuation as Profit Forecast Slips
Humana lowered its 2026 GAAP EPS forecast to at least $8.36, while its stock has surged over 25% in a month, pushing the P/E ratio above 26.
Earnings
Trade Desk Tumbles on Weak Q2 Forecast Despite Q1 Revenue Beat
Trade Desk shares dropped 16% after forecasting Q2 revenue below expectations, despite beating Q1 sales estimates. Concerns about slowing growth and competition weigh on the stock.
Earnings
Airbnb Lifts 2026 Revenue Forecast as Q1 Bookings Surge Amid Middle East Conflict
Airbnb raised its 2026 revenue forecast after Q1 bookings surged 19%, with revenue up 18% to $2.68B. Net income of $160M missed estimates, but strong Americas demand offset Middle East conflict impact.
Earnings
CoreWeave Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast, Backlog Surges to $99B
CoreWeave beat Q1 revenue estimates with $2.08B, driven by AI cloud demand, as its backlog reached $99.4B. Net loss widened to $740M amid rising costs.
Earnings
Live Nation's Ticketmaster Axes 350 Jobs Amid Antitrust Overhaul
Ticketmaster has laid off 350 employees, or 8% of its global workforce, as parent Live Nation restructures amid a pending antitrust ruling and a $371 million operating loss.
Regulation
CrowdStrike Surges Past $500 on AI Security Momentum and Partner Initiatives
CrowdStrike shares surged past $500 on Thursday, buoyed by a new partner app and a Mizuho upgrade, as AI security momentum returns to the spotlight.
Technology
Beyond Meat Plunges 14% on Weak Q2 Forecast Amid Plant-Protein Rebrand
Beyond Meat shares tumbled 14% after the company projected Q2 revenue of $60-$65 million, below analyst expectations, as Q1 sales continued to decline.
Earnings
Fortinet Rallies 12% as AI-Driven Security Demand Powers Q1 Beat and Raised 2026 Forecast
Fortinet shares jumped 12% premarket after Q1 earnings and revenue beat estimates, with billings rising 31%. The company raised its 2026 outlook, citing strong AI-driven security demand.
Technology
IonQ Lifts 2026 Revenue Forecast as Quantum Sales Surge, but Profit Questions Linger
IonQ raised its 2026 revenue forecast after a strong Q1, but shares fell 6% after hours as investors weigh persistent losses and the path to quantum profitability.
Earnings
Primerica Beats Q1 Forecasts, Investment Sales Surge Offsets Life Insurance Dip
Primerica topped Q1 earnings estimates with $5.96 per share, driven by record investment product sales, though new life insurance policies declined 14%.
Earnings
Middle Eastern Penny Stocks Gain Attention as Regional Markets Rally
Middle Eastern penny stocks are drawing investor interest as regional markets rally, with Dubai leading gains and Egypt hitting record highs.
Markets
AMD's Bullish Forecast Propels S&P 500 and Nasdaq to New Records
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Wednesday, driven by AMD's strong forecast and a slide in oil prices.
Markets
DoorDash Surges 10% on Strong Q2 Order Forecast Despite Profit Dip
DoorDash shares surged 10% on a Q2 order forecast beating estimates, even as Q1 net income slipped 5% to $184 million and revenue fell short of analyst expectations.
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