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Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of therapies for high unmet medical needs. The firm intends to treat schizophrenia, jet lag disorder, atopic dermatitis, central nervous system disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Its product portfolio includes HETLIOZ, Fanapt, Tradipitant, Trichostatin, and AQW051. The company was founded by Mihael Hristos Polymeropoulos and Argeris N. Karabelas in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is trending after its BYSANTI drug received FDA approval for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, with the community anticipating a significant re-rating, potential for a short squeeze, and long-term buyout prospects due to the drug's blockbuster market potential and patent protection.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity products and services to stop breaches. It offers cloud-delivered protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, and threat intelligence, managed security services, IT operations management, threat hunting, Zero Trust identity protection, and log management. CrowdStrike serves customers worldwide. The company was founded by George P. Kurtz, Gregg Marston, and Dmitri Alperovitch on November 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Crowdstrike Holdings Inc

Crowdstrike is trending due to a broad cybersecurity sector sell-off, following Anthropic's launch of Claude Code Security, an AI tool for vulnerability management. While some fear AI disruption will compress valuations, many in the community contend the reaction is an overblown misunderstanding, arguing Claude's code scanning does not directly compete with Crowdstrike's core enterprise endpoint and cloud protection.

JFrog Ltd. engages in the provision of an end-to-end, hybrid, universal development operations platform that powers and controls the software supply chain, which enables organizations to continuously and securely deliver software updates across any system. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Israel, India, and Rest of World. The firm is also involved in creating software delivered without friction from developer to device. The company was founded by Frederic Simon, Shlomi Ben Haim, and Yoav Landman in 2008 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

JFrog Ltd

JFrog (FROG) is trending after a sharp sell-off, impacting the broader cybersecurity sector, following Anthropic's release of Claude Code Security; however, the community widely questions if the market's reaction is an overdone misinterpretation of FROG's core software supply chain security value.

Draganfly, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of commercial unmanned aerial vehicle systems and software serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying markets. Its products include quad-copters, fixed wing aircrafts, ground based robots, hand held controllers, and software used for tracking, live streaming, and data collection. The firm also offers custom engineering, training, simulation consulting, as well as data and flight training services. The company was founded by Zenon Dragan and Christine Dragan in 1998 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

Draganfly Inc

Draganfly (DPRO) is trending as a key player in the surging drone defense sector, buoyed by recent international military and U.S. Air Force orders for its FPV and Commander 3XL drones, alongside successful border security demonstrations. The community is actively discussing its potential for significant government contracts, benefiting from increasing defense budgets and restrictions on Chinese-made drones, with some noting its "undervalued" status and high short interest despite recent volatility.

LyondellBasell Industries NV engages in the refinery and production of plastic resins and other chemicals. It operates through the following segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. The Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene. The Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International segment also offers olefins and polyolefins. The Intermediates and Derivatives segment includes propylene oxide and its derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals. The Advanced Polymer Solutions segment produces and markets compounding and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, colors and powders, engineered composites, and advanced polymers. The Refining segment refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources. The Technology segment develops chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LyondellBasell Industries NV - Ordinary Shares - Class A

LyondellBasell (LYB) is primarily trending due to a significant dividend cut, reported by some as a 50% reduction, which has left many income-focused investors exiting their positions. While anticipated by some due to persistent challenges in the chemicals sector and declining free cash flow, the stock's surprising resilience in the face of the cut is a key point of community discussion amid broader concerns about industry oversupply and weak sentiment.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO Inc

NIO is trending as record-breaking battery swap numbers and increased institutional investment fuel optimism for upcoming profitability. The community is actively debating if perceived market manipulation, particularly around options expiration, is suppressing the stock from a significant breakout.

Braze, Inc. operates a customer relationship management platform for mobile applications. Its application combines messaging, audience segmentation, analytics and user support in a single integrated solution. The firm offers push notifications, email, in-app messages, and news feed services. The company was founded by Mark Ghermezian, William Magnuson, and Jonathan Hyman in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Braze Inc

Braze Inc. is seeing significant community discussion following a strong Q2 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance, with investors debating its 'undervalued' status and strong cash position amidst the broader volatility in the software sector.

Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial printing and corporate services. The firm offers typesetting, proofreading, translation, design, and printing of listing documents, financial reports, fund documents, circulars, and announcements. It also delivers advisory services, such as conducting internal control assessment and environmental, social and governance performance evaluation, and other services including provision of co-working space. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Rich Sparkle Holdings (ANPA) is trending due to its acquisition of TikTok star Khaby Lame's core company, igniting intense speculation and extreme volatility as the community debates its substantial valuation, potential share dilution, and comparisons to other "Hong Kong low float" stocks known for parabolic moves.

Zscaler, Inc. engages in the provision of a cloud-based internet security platform. It offers Zero Trust Exchange, Zscaler Client Connector, Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Private Access, Zscaler B2B, Zscaler Cloud Protection, and Zscaler Digital Experience. The company was founded by Jagtar Singh Chaudhry and K. Kailash in September 2007 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Zscaler is trending amidst a sharp sector-wide sell-off, driven by fears that new AI security tools will disrupt established cybersecurity offerings, a narrative heavily debated among investors. While many view the deep valuation dip as an opportunity, others remain cautious about the company's immediate future outlook and business fundamentals.

Blue Owl Capital, Inc. operates as an alternative asset management firm. It provides investors access to asset management capital solutions through its Direct Lending and GP Capital Solutions products. The company offers a platform of capital solutions to both middle market companies and large alternative asset managers. The company was founded by Doug Irving Ostrover, Michael Rees and Craig W.Packer in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Sowmyanarayan Sampath leads Verizon’s largest business unit, the consumer division.&nbsp;</li><li>He was widely viewed within the industry as the likely successor to former CEO Hans Vestberg.</li><li>Wells Fargao raised the price target after highest postpaid phone additions since 2019 during Schulman’s first quarter at the helm.</li></ul>Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is reportedly exploring leadership changes, amidst increasing competition from rivals and recent service disruptions that have tested customer loyalty.According to a Financial Times&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/005f81ee-1fae-4d60-b831-7608a8bf0687">report</a>, Verizon is looking to replace Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who had long been seen as the leading candidate for the CEO role.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shift At The Top</h2>Sampath leads Verizon’s largest business unit, the consumer division.&nbsp;He was widely viewed within the industry as the likely successor to former CEO Hans Vestberg before the board tapped long-time director and ex-PayPal chief Dan Schulman to take the reins in late 2025, the report cited.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VZ">Verizon stock</a> inched 0.5% lower in Monday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentimenta round the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_02_063929_png_ed5041dae9.webp" alt="VZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="926" height="107"><figcaption>VZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Struggles Fuel Change</h2>Insiders say Schulman, who was given a 27-month contract, is using the period to evaluate and potentially refresh the executive bench, according to the report.&nbsp;Verizon’s move comes as the company struggles to keep pace with competitors, losing ground in the important postpaid phone segment to T-Mobile US&nbsp; (TMUS) and AT&amp;T (T). The challenges have compounded following a major outage in January that left many users without service.According to a CNET report, the service outage affected about 2 million users, prompting the company to provide a $20 credit to the impacted customers. The telecon giant said the issue was related to software and added that there is no sign of a cybersecurity breach.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts’ Take&nbsp;</h2>Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow increased Verizon’s price target to $44 from $41 while maintaining an ‘Equal Weight’ rating, according to TheFly. The move comes after observing the highest postpaid phone additions since 2019 during Schulman’s first quarter at the helm, signaling strong customer retention and growth momentum.Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley also lifted its price target to $49 from $47, keeping an ‘Equal Weight’ stance. The firm highlighted the updated 2026 outlook as balancing aggressive promotional strategies with disciplined financial management.&nbsp;VZ stock has gained over 11% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/polestar-stock-gains-pre-market-400-m-bank-backed-financing/cZbgkxSR4kP">Polestar Stock Gains Pre-Market After Securing $400M Bank-Backed Financing</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Verizon Reportedly Considers Executive Shakeup Amid Service Outages And Rival Pressure

According to a Financial Times report, Verizon is looking to replace Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who had long been seen as the leading candidate for the CEO role.

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According to a Financial Times report, Verizon is looking to replace Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who had long been seen as the leading candidate for the CEO role.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Verizon sees retail postpaid phone net additions in 2026 to be between 750,000 and 1 million, roughly two to three times the level reported in 2025.</li><li>The company also expects broadband and mobility service revenue to rise by about 2% to 3%, to nearly $93 billion.</li><li>For Q1, the company reported a revenue of $36.4 billion with an adjusted EPS of $1.09.</li></ul>Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) on Friday outlined 2026 expectations, suggesting a sharp increase in customer additions and solid earnings growth as the telecommunications company builds on momentum from a strong finish to 2025.&nbsp;The company provided a 2026 outlook following its fourth-quarter (Q4) and full-year 2025 earnings.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Customer Growth&nbsp;</h2>Verizon sees retail postpaid phone net additions in 2026 to be between 750,000 and 1 million, roughly two to three times the level reported in 2025, marking a sign of renewed traction.The company also expects broadband and mobility service revenue to rise by about 2% to 3%, to near $93 billion, even as traditional wireless service revenue growth remains flat.&nbsp;Verizon anticipates adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $4.90 to $4.95, reflecting a 4%–5% improvement year over year (YoY).Following the update,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VZ">Verizon stock</a> traded over 4% higher in Friday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume improved to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;Operating cash flow is forecasted at $37.5 billion to $38.0 billion, with free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion, which would mark the highest free cash generation since 2020. Capital expenditures for infrastructure upgrades, including fiber expansion, are set between $16 billion and $16.5 billion.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1 Financial Performance</h2>For Q1, the company reported a revenue of $36.4 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.09, both exceeding analysts’ consensus estimates of $36.19 billion and $1.06, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Verizon will no longer be a hunting ground for our competitors.”-Dan Schulman, CEO, Verizon&nbsp;</blockquote>In the fourth quarter of 2025, Verizon reported more than 1 million total net additions across mobility and broadband, its strongest quarterly result for those segments since 2019, with 616,000 postpaid phone net additions.VZ stock has only gained 0.8% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-gcl-stock-soar-pre-market-today/cmyS1PmR4S2">Why Did GCL Stock Soar 53% Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

VZ Stock Rises Pre-Market As Verizon Lays Out Bullish 2026 Growth Outlook

Verizon sees retail postpaid phone net additions in 2026 to be between 750,000 and 1 million, roughly two to three times the 2025 level. 

Verizon Projects Sharper Customer Growth, Revenue In 2026

Verizon sees retail postpaid phone net additions in 2026 to be between 750,000 and 1 million, roughly two to three times the 2025 level. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>AT&amp;T plans to buy back billions of dollars in shares, starting with about $8 billion in 2026.</li><li>In Q4, the company reported $33.5 billion in revenue and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53.</li><li>The company expects low single-digit growth in service revenue annually from 2026 to 2028.</li></ul>AT&amp;T Inc. (T) announced on Wednesday that it plans to give back more than $45 billion to shareholders between 2026 and 2028 through dividends and stock buybacks.The move comes after the company reported strong fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings driven by growth in its 5G and fiber broadband businesses as more customers embraced bundled connectivity.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shareholder Returns Plan&nbsp;</h2>AT&amp;T expects to keep its yearly dividend at $1.11 per share and plans to buy back billions of dollars in shares, starting with about $8 billion in 2026.In Q4, the company reported $33.5 billion in revenue and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53. Both the figures exceeded the analysts’ consensus estimate of $32.91 billion and $0.47, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;The company highlighted notable increases in subscriber numbers and overall service adoption. The firm added 421,000 postpaid phone subscribers and nearly half a million advanced home internet additions through its fiber and Internet Air products.Following the earnings,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/T">AT&amp;T stock</a> traded over 3% higher in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strategic Outlook</h2>AT&amp;T outlined ambitious plans for 2026-28, including further expansion of its 5G and fiber footprint. The company expects low single-digit growth in service revenue annually and adjusted EPS of $2.25 to $2.35 in 2026 with a double-digit 3-year CAGR through 2028.&nbsp;<blockquote>"With new investments in spectrum and fiber, we're set to win more customers in more categories and geographies across the U.S.”-John Stankey, Chairman and CEO, AT&amp;T&nbsp;</blockquote>The company expects capital expenditure in the range of the $23 billion to $24 billion annually during 2026-2028.&nbsp;AT&amp;T&nbsp; stock has declined by over 5% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-nvda-stock-rising-china-approves-h200-chips/cmygGp7R4iv">NVDA Stock Gains Pre-Market: China Reportedly Clears H200 Chip Orders For Big Tech With Conditions</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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This Telecom Giant Will Return Over $45 Billion To Shareholders Between 2026 And 2028, Announces Strong Q4 Earnings

The move comes after the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings driven by growth in its 5G and fiber broadband businesses.

AT&T To Return Over $45B To Shareholders Between 2026 And 2028

The move comes after the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings driven by growth in its 5G and fiber broadband businesses.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company last year in a social media post said that its BlueBird 7 will ship to the Cape Canaveral launch site in October.</li><li>AST said it remains on track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026.</li><li>One bullish user predicted the stock price to touch $113 if the current rally breaks the $102 mark.</li></ul>AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares soared more than 10% on Friday and were among top trending stocks on Stocktwits as retail investment was buoyed by a recent upgrade from Bank of America.&nbsp;Investors were actively discussing the stock's potential breakout, and the firm's development announcement regarding its BlueBird’s launch in December and the expected fleet to be <a href="https://stocktwits.com/18KGold/message/641353923">launched</a> in 2026, as well as the company's long-term <a href="https://stocktwits.com/StockAnalyst_SA/message/641359044">potential</a> in space communications.&nbsp;Bank of America raised the firm's price target on AST SpaceMobile to $100 from $85 and keeps a ‘Neutral’ rating.BofA in a note said that it is ‘neutral’ on data centers, ‘bullish’ on towers, and projects growing interest in Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite providers in 2026, as per TheFly.&nbsp;Earlier, Scotiabank had downgraded AST SpaceMobile to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ with a $45.60 price target.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around ASTS trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volumes.&nbsp;One user predicted that Elon Musk may try to buy the firm from the proceeds of SpaceX IPO.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Longdriver/message/641351687</stembedurl>Another user predicted the stock price to touch $113 if the current rally breaks the $102 mark.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/A1stocks42/message/641349592</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Starlink Challenger</h2>BlueBird 6 is AST SpaceMobile’s first next-generation satellite that aims to provide 4G/5G to standard phones and potentially challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink.It was launched last month from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The company has said that it is the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in Low-Earth-Orbit.&nbsp;The company last year said in a social media <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/AST_SpaceMobile/status/1973140310478688452">post</a> that its BlueBird 7 will ship to the Cape Canaveral launch site in October. It added that BlueBirds 8-16 are in various stages of production, with launches planned every 1-2 months on average during 2025 and 2026.&nbsp; AST said it remains on track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026. It expects 45-60 satellites in orbit by year-end 2026.&nbsp;Shares of AST SpaceMobile have surged nearly 120% in the past six months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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AST SpaceMobile Has Rallied 120% In Past 6 Months, Retail Still Seeing Upside Potential

Bank of America raised the firm's price target on AST SpaceMobile to $100 from $85 and keeps a ‘Neutral’ rating.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Scotiabank reassessed the company's market position amid concerns over valuation and revenue timelines.</li><li>The firm downgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Sector Perform.’</li><li>The firm highlighted a history of timing missteps in market execution and slow adoption among U.S. and Japanese customers.</li></ul>Scotiabank has downgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ and has a price target of $45.60 per share.&nbsp;The move comes as the firm reassesses the company's market position amid concerns over valuation and revenue timelines.Following the downgrade,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASTS">AST SpaceMobile stock</a> traded over 6% lower in Wednesday’s premarket. However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_07_082030_png_d16650fc5a.webp" alt="ASTS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="107"><figcaption>ASTS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Caution On Overvaluation</h2>Scotiabank said, AST SpaceMobile’s stock has "once again overshoot to what we see as irrational levels," indicating that the shares may be trading well above reasonable expectations, according to TheFly.The firm’s middle-ground assessment estimates a fair value range between $45 and $55 per share. While the firm acknowledged that AST SpaceMobile’s technology is "impressive," it also highlighted a history of timing missteps in market execution.&nbsp;Slow adoption among U.S. and Japanese customers, modest average revenue per user (ARPU), and substantial capital expenditures are cited as reasons why meaningful cash flow may not materialize until 2028 or 2029.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strong Performance&nbsp;</h2>AST SpaceMobile has attracted significant investor interest following a strong rally last year. Its plan to offer global cellular broadband through its BlueBird satellites has generated excitement.As of Tuesday’s close, AST SpaceMobile shares have risen 32% so far this year and over 323% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;ASTS expects to send satellites into orbit roughly every 45 days throughout 2026, a pace intended to support the continuous expansion of its low Earth orbit network. Its BlueBird satellites are built to provide fast, always-on mobile internet directly to regular smartphones worldwide.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qbts-surged-today-all-eyes-on-ces-2026-which-will-highlight-practical-quantum/cLeFVsnREMA">D-Wave Acquires Quantum Circuits For $550M To Boost ‘Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration the AST SpaceMobile logo is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. 

Why Did ASTS Stock Tumble 6% Pre-Market Today?

Scotiabank said, AST SpaceMobile’s stock has "once again overshoot to what we see as irrational levels," indicating that the shares may be trading well above reasonable expectations.

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares hit an all-time high of $98.59 on Tuesday, and the stock was the top trending ticker on Stocktwits, building on the momentum following its partnership with Verizon to support space-based cellular broadband across the United States.The retail user message count on <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASTS">AST SpaceMobile</a> increased by over 200% over 24 hours on Stocktwits, as of Tuesday morning. Retail sentiment on the stock remained unchanged in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory compared to a day ago, with message volumes at ‘high’ levels, according to data from Stocktwits.A bullish user on Stocktwits believes that AST SpaceMobile stock will reach $150 next year.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/V792/message/632280773</stembedurl>Last week, the company noted that the agreement with Verizon is to provide direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers starting in 2026.AST SpaceMobile has deployed the most expansive commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit, enabling direct connectivity to standard smartphones without requiring specialized hardware.The company’s network is designed to operate across premium low-band spectrum, the company's own licensed L-band and S-band spectrum, and up to 1,150 MHz of mobile network operator partners' low- and mid-band spectrum, globally. These capabilities advance AST SpaceMobile's efforts toward commercial service.&nbsp;“The agreement will extend the scope of Verizon’s 850 MHz premium low-band spectrum into areas of the U.S. that would benefit from the ubiquitous reach of space-based broadband technology,” said Abel Avellan, Founder and CEO of AST SpaceMobileAnother bullish user on Stocktwits expects the stock to hit $100 by the close of trading on Tuesday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/pathforward/message/632277086</stembedurl>Shares of AST SpaceMobile have jumped 357% this year and gained over 297% in the last 12 months.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dominos-cfo-sees-early-q4-weakness-across-us-restaurant-industry/ch6mwQqR3ZT">Domino’s CFO Sees Early Q4 Weakness Across US Restaurant Industry</a>

ASTS Stock Hit Fresh All-Time Highs Today: What’s Driving The Investor Buzz?

The retail user message count on AST SpaceMobile increased by over 200% over 24 hours on Stocktwits, as of Tuesday morning, while retail sentiment on the stock remained unchanged in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.

EchoStar shares&nbsp;rose nearly 9% in Monday’s extended session as traders reacted to a report of the potential sale of wireless spectrum to telecom giant Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ).After settling Monday’s regular session up 0.27% at $73.65,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SATS">EcoStar stock</a> climbed 8.49% after-hours, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VZ">Verizon’s stock</a> edged up merely 0.09% in the extended session.A Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/verizon-is-in-talks-to-purchase-echostar-wireless-spectrum">report</a>, citing people familiar with the matter, stated that Verizon was in talks with EchoStar, a satellite TV and wireless services provider, to purchase&nbsp;its AWS-3 licenses, which are crucial for carrying 5G wireless signals.&nbsp;EchoStar had already sold some of the airwaves to Verizon’s peer AT&amp;T (T) and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in a bid to resolve a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) probe over whether it has met its 5G buildout obligations and spectrum use.Citing regulatory filings by EchoStar, the report said the AWS-3 spectrum has a carrying amount of $9.8 billion. The company has sold wireless spectrum to AT&amp;T and SpaceX at prices well over the carrying value, it added. While AT&amp;T paid $23 billion in cash for EchoStar’s low- and mid-band spectrum licenses, SpaceX expended $17 billion.EchoStar, which acquired a significant chunk of wireless spectrum with the intention of becoming a fourth major carrier in the U.S., has now toned down its ambitions. It was now looking to offer its Boost mobile phone service using a hybrid model, which would partly&nbsp;utilize AT&amp;T’s network.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:615/52;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_29_at_10_43_33_PM_png_2f3cbd7440.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 10.43.33 PM.png" width="615" height="52"><figcaption>SATS sentiment and message colume as of 10:45 p.m. ET, Sept. 29 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward EchoStar stock remained ‘neutral’ (53/100) as of late Monday, and the message volume, though ticking up slightly, lingered at ‘low’ levels. Meanwhile, Verizon stock elicited ‘bearish’ sentiment (34/100) from among users of the platform, and the message volume on the stream was ‘normal.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:615/54;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_29_at_10_45_11_PM_png_a193014969.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 10.45.11 PM.png" width="615" height="54"><figcaption>VZ sentiment and message colume as of 10:45 p.m. ET, Sept. 29 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>EchoStar’s stock has soared over 220% for the year-to-date period, while Verizon is up a more modest 14%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-settles-trump-suit-with-24-5-m-payout-over-account-ban/chDwt5bR3JV">Alphabet’s YouTube Joins Meta, X In Settling Trump Lawsuit With $24.5M Payout Over Account Ban</a>

In this photo illustration, the EchoStar Corporation (Echo Star) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Why EchoStar Stock Jumped Nearly 9% After-Hours Today

Verizon is reportedly in talks with EchoStar to purchase its AWS-3 licenses, which are crucial for carrying 5G wireless signals. 

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