Why Is Satellite Company AST SpaceMobile Stock Soaring On Tuesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is soaring due to a filing for the resale of up to 10.45 million shares and positive sentiment from Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS 18 launch with satellite messaging. Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T (NYSE:T) are collaborating with AST SpaceMobile for a 2024 broadband network. Globalstar (NYSE:GSAT) also saw gains, benefiting from its 2022 partnership with Apple. Investors can gain exposure to AST SpaceMobile via iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSE:IWO).

June 11, 2024 | 6:15 pm
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Apple's launch of iOS 18 with satellite messaging is positively impacting related stocks like AST SpaceMobile and Globalstar.
Apple's new feature in iOS 18 is driving positive sentiment in the satellite communication sector, benefiting related stocks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
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AST SpaceMobile stock is up due to a resale filing and positive sentiment from Apple's iOS 18 launch with satellite messaging. Collaborations with Verizon and AT&T for a 2024 broadband network also contribute to the stock's rise.
The resale filing and Apple's iOS 18 launch with satellite messaging are significant positive catalysts. Additionally, the collaboration with Verizon and AT&T for a 2024 broadband network adds further positive sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Globalstar stock is up due to positive sentiment from Apple's iOS 18 launch with satellite messaging.
Globalstar benefits from Apple's iOS 18 launch with satellite messaging, as it previously partnered with Apple for satellite messaging in iPhone 14 models.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Investors can gain exposure to AST SpaceMobile via iShares Russell 2000 ETF.
The rise in AST SpaceMobile stock can positively impact the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, which includes AST SpaceMobile.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 20
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Investors can gain exposure to AST SpaceMobile via iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF.
The rise in AST SpaceMobile stock can positively impact the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF, which includes AST SpaceMobile.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 20
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AT&T's collaboration with AST SpaceMobile for a 2024 broadband network is a positive development.
The collaboration with AST SpaceMobile for a 2024 broadband network is a positive development for AT&T, indicating future growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 30
POSITIVE IMPACT
Verizon's collaboration with AST SpaceMobile for a 2024 broadband network is a positive development.
The collaboration with AST SpaceMobile for a 2024 broadband network is a positive development for Verizon, indicating future growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 30