AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 4.69%) stock popped on Wednesday, closing the day 3% higher in response to news that Scotiabank had initiated coverage of the stock with a sector outperform (i.e., buy) rating. On Friday, for the second time in three days, the tiny cellphones-to-satellites communications company is again enjoying a much-appreciated lift -- this time, thanks to Switzerland's UBS.As of 10:30 a.m. ET, AST stock is up a solid 6%.UBS says it's time to buy AST SpaceMobile stockIn Wednesday's note, Scotiabank ...

Space stocks are set to be a $1 trillion (or more) industry—and today is a prime entry point to enter the future massive market. We’re moving past the point of moonshot stocks (pun intended) with little hope of practical space application capturing the bulk of investor enthusiasm—Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:SPCE), for one. Today, a slew of top space companies and space stocks are turning spacefaring dreams into a reality, including SpaceX, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and even Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN).Just one ...

Shares of cellphones-to-satellites communications company AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 4.98%) jumped 5.3% through 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday after Scotiabank analyst Andres Graham initiated coverage of the stock with a sector outperform (buy) rating last night.The Scotiabank analyst put a $7.50 price target on AST stock, implying that over the next 12 months, the shares should more than double over their current price of $3 and change, as reported today on StreetInsider.com. Why Scotiabank thinks you should buy AS ...

Stocks under $10 tend to fall within one of three camps: a small-cap value play unlikely to expand much further, a pre-revenue or unprofitable company set to explode in the future or a small-cap stock either on the decline from past highs or destined for the dustbin. That’s why picking solid stocks under $10 is a tricky proposition.These three stocks blend the best-in-class attributes to offer value, growth and massive potential upside with just a little luck. While they may remain flat or stagnant in the s ...

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. AST SpaceMobile believes this appointment underscores the natural alignment between the company’s mission to connect the unconnect ...

Finding a quality up-and-coming stock is a tricky proposition, but doubly so now that we’re well past the ZIRP-era “stocks go up” sentiment. In the past, you could throw capital at any up-and-coming stock and have a pretty good chance of generating returns. But, today, investors demand fundamental strength and a solid path to profitability before they consider a sizable investment.However, these companies meet the mark. They have the financial stability coupled with long-term potential that underscores the ...

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced a new contract award from a prime contractor working with the United States Government. “ We are thrilled to announce this initiative with the United States Government,” said Chris Ivory, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Government Business of AST SpaceMobile. “ We believe ou ...

Investing in a Roth IRA offers unique advantages, particularly for those looking to grow their wealth tax-free over the long term. When it comes to selecting stocks for a Roth IRA, certain criteria make some options more favorable than others.As with any investment, inherent stability and market viability are king when it comes to selecting stocks for a Roth IRA. However, additional considerations include income generation and long-term growth potential compared to peers. Dividend stocks are great, but dist ...

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced that Abel Avellan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile, published a letter to shareholders. The full text of the letter is below. Dear Fellow Shareholders, Last week’s announcement of strategic investments from AT&T, Google and Vodafone and aggregate new fina ...

Even as the S&P 500 marks new highs, many top growth stocks haven’t seen the same momentum. Since most of the recent market gains come from just a handful of leading stocks, hidden opportunities in growth stocks abound. Some are small-caps, of course, and those represent the best long-term growth stocks as they have more room to run. Others, though, are firmly within the mid or large-cap categories. Still, they remain beaten down by factors outside of their control that have limited bearing on their overall ...