Why did ASTS stock jump? — 2026-11-06

Research session: 2026-11-06. Published: 2026-11-06T21:35:39.670928+00:00.

Final report

ASTS — AST SpaceMobile, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Session close: $32.33. Regular-session share volume: 28,286,830. Change from previous close: +7.05%.

Key developments

AT&T reported what it called the first successful handoff between a terrestrial cellular network and a direct-to-device satellite connection using standard smartphones in a test with AST SpaceMobile. Separately, AST SpaceMobile was selected to support prime contractor STR under a U.S. Space Force contract, though contract value and timeline were not disclosed.

Company news Is AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Undervalued As AT&T Tests Direct To Device Satellite Handoff? · Company news AST SpaceMobile Wins U.S. Space Force Contract

News sources

Company news AST SpaceMobile Will Use Firefly in Bold Move to Build Its Starlink Competitor · Company news AST SpaceMobile Announces Development of 'Blacklift' Rocket and Partnership with Firefly Aerospace · Company news Is AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Undervalued As AT&T Tests Direct To Device Satellite Handoff? · Company news Firefly, AST SpaceMobile Stocks Rise on $1.3B Rocket Engine Deal: What’s Happening? · Company news Firefly Aerospace Inks $1.3B Agreement With AST SpaceMobile To Provide Over 36 Rocket Engines · Company news AST SpaceMobile Wins U.S. Space Force Contract · Company news AST SpaceMobile Stock Slides Thursday Despite Space Force Contract: What’s Going On? · Company news Firefly Aerospace Signs Rocket Engine Deal Valued at More Than $1.3 Billion with AST SpaceMobile · Company news AST SpaceMobile to Build Own 20-Ton Rocket to Deploy BlueBird Satellites in Low Earth Orbit Using Miranda Engines from Firefly Aerospace · Company news AST SpaceMobile Stock Price Forecast: What Options Traders and Financial Analysts Expect Ahead of Q3 Earnings · Company mentioned — Mentions ASTS in the article text. Rocket Lab Stock Pulls Out of a Nosedive Friday: What's Going On? · Company mentioned — Mentions ASTS in the article text. Firefly Aerospace stock surges 13% on $1.3 billion engine deal

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