Why AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Soared On Thursday

We recently published a list of 10 Stocks With Surprising Gains. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) stands against other best-performing stocks on Thursday.

AST SpaceMobile extended its winning streak to a fourth straight day on Thursday, jumping 7.53 percent to close at $30.85 apiece as investors scrambled to ride on the growth opportunities from a potential tie-up with billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Earlier this week, speculations surfaced about a potential tie-up between AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) and Blue Origin following an Instagram post by the former’s board member, Adriana Cisneros, showing herself alongside CEO Abel Avellan and Bezos, in a photo.

Why AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Soared On Thursday

An aerial view of a communications satellite in orbit, beaming its signal down to Earth.

She also captioned: “Amazing things are happening at AST & Science + Blue Origin.”

Prior to the Instagram post, Blue Origin executives visited the AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) headquarters in Texas, with speculations that discussions may have gone beyond launch logistics to cover broader strategic and financial matters.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) already holds a major commercial agreement with Blue Origin for the launch of up to 45 BlueBird Block 2 satellites, with the option to add 15 more.

Overall, ASTS ranks 10th on our list of best-performing stocks on Thursday. While we acknowledge the potential of ASTS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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