AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 1% overnight heading into Wednesday after the company told U.S. regulators it would “imminently” begin direct-to-cell operations in the United Kingdom with Vodafone. The regulatory move brings AST SpaceMobile’s satellite-to-smartphone network significantly closer to full international commercialization, a milestone that investors have been watching closely. In a filing with the…

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, impressing investors with both earnings and revenue growth. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.1% and surged 46% year over year, signaling robust operational momentum across the business. Total revenues reached $2.55 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $2.41 billion…

Despite reporting an earnings miss, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) managed to hold its ground, showing notable resilience that has caught the attention of technical traders. The stock’s ability to absorb negative earnings news without a significant selloff is often viewed as a bullish signal in technical analysis circles. Market observers are now pointing to AST SpaceMobile’s…

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The commercial space sector is drawing intense investor attention as several companies position themselves for extraordinary long-term revenue growth over the next decade. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has launched 10 commercial low-Earth orbit satellites so far, targeting a rapidly expanding market in satellite-based connectivity services. Unlike SpaceX’s Starlink, which powers its own first-party satellite internet service,…

AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ: ASTS) reported a wider-than-expected adjusted loss and revenue below analyst estimates for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company posted an adjusted loss of $0.77 per share, compared with analyst estimates ranging from a loss of about $0.26 to $0.32 per share. Revenue climbed to $31.5 million from approximately…