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NASDAQ:VSAT 9 July 2025 - 6 April 2026

SpaceX IPO Buzz Puts Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and 3 Other Space Stocks in Focus

SpaceX IPO Buzz Puts Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and 3 Other Space Stocks in Focus

Planet Labs jumped 16.9% in premarket trading Monday, leading gains among U.S.-listed space stocks as investors sought public alternatives to SpaceX ahead of its expected IPO. Rocket Lab rose 3.3%, Viasat 18.7%, BlackSky 11.5%, and Redwire 7.2%. SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing and talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have intensified focus on sector peers.
6 April 2026
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American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines shares rose about 2% to $15.99 Wednesday after announcing free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members, sponsored by AT&T. U.S. regulators proposed easing civil fines in airline consumer-protection cases, waiving $16.7 million in penalties imposed on American last year. Delta and United shares fell about 0.8% each.
8 January 2026
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Viasat (VSAT) Stock Today: Price Jumps as ViaSat-3 Expansion, Ka-Band Defense Network, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Viasat (VSAT) Stock Today: Price Jumps as ViaSat-3 Expansion, Ka-Band Defense Network, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Viasat shares rose about 7% to $36.16 by midday Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after the company released a year-in-review update. The recap highlighted the November launch of ViaSat-3 F2, plans for expanded capacity in 2026, and over 2,000 maritime orders for its NexusWave system. The stock traded between the mid-$34s and mid-$36s during the session.
22 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Rocket Lab advanced its next Electron launch for the U.S. Space Force to December 18, highlighting demand for rapid government missions. Space and satellite stocks fell midday as the Nasdaq dropped and Fed comments signaled continued restrictive policy. Shares of major defense contractors also declined after reports of possible White House action on shareholder payouts.
17 December 2025
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Viasat (VSAT) Soars to a 52‑Week High on Analyst Upgrade; Earnings Beat and ViaSat‑3 F2 Launch Delay in Focus — Nov 10, 2025

Viasat (VSAT) Soars to a 52‑Week High on Analyst Upgrade; Earnings Beat and ViaSat‑3 F2 Launch Delay in Focus — Nov 10, 2025

Viasat shares hit a 52-week high of $43.59 Monday after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Outperform with a $52 target. The rally followed Q2 FY2026 results showing adjusted EPS of $0.09 and narrowing losses. The ViaSat-3 F2 satellite launch remains delayed after two scrubs last week, with a new date still pending. Viasat filed its latest quarterly report with the SEC on November 10.
10 November 2025
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars Today (Nov. 9): Liftoff at 2:45 p.m. ET — How to Watch, Weather, Flight Plan & What’s Onboard

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars Today (Nov. 9): Liftoff at 2:45 p.m. ET — How to Watch, Weather, Flight Plan & What’s Onboard

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set for its second orbital launch at 2:45 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, carrying NASA’s twin ESCAPADE Mars probes and a Viasat communications demo. The 88-minute window opens with a 65% chance of favorable weather. Blue Origin will attempt to recover the booster on the Jacklyn drone ship in the Atlantic. ESCAPADE aims to reach Mars orbit in 2027 after a year-long detour.
9 November 2025
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SpaceX: Comprehensive Overview of History, Technologies, Missions, and Future Plans

SpaceX’s Surprise Doubleheader: 29 New Starlinks Tonight — and a Blistering Launch Cadence That’s Reshaping Satellite Internet (and Rival Stocks)

SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral at 6:48 p.m. EST, with weather odds above 95% favorable. Booster B1094 will attempt its fifth flight and target a landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. If successful, this would mark the 140th JRTI landing and about the 529th Falcon recovery. ULA is set for an Atlas V launch from the Cape later tonight.
5 November 2025
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Viasat’s 2025 Takeoff: Stock Soars, New Satellites Launch, and a High-Stakes Future

Viasat’s 2025 Takeoff: Stock Soars, New Satellites Launch, and a High-Stakes Future

Viasat shares have surged over 250% year-to-date in 2025, rebounding from a 2024 slump and trading near multi-year highs. Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 5.5% to $4.52 billion, while net loss narrowed to $575 million. The company holds about $7.5 billion in debt but secured a $568 million settlement from Ligado Networks to help deleverage. Viasat’s ViaSat-3 satellite program suffered a major setback after an antenna failure in 2023.
5 October 2025
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Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

China launched a test satellite for its satellite-internet constellation on Sept. 16, marking the 595th Long March rocket mission. NASA employees protested budget cuts and layoffs, while the agency barred Chinese nationals from its programs. SpaceX debuted Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo ship to the ISS and received approval to double Falcon 9 launch rates. Astronomers confirmed asteroid 2025 PN7 as a quasi-moon co-orbiting Earth.
16 September 2025
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Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Sat Scare & Mission Milestones: Space News Roundup (Sept 4–5, 2025)

SpaceX’s next Starlink launch could mark its 500th Falcon booster landing and 111th mission of 2025. Israel’s Ofek-19 spy satellite launch triggered panic on the ground but expanded national surveillance. NASA and NOAA plan to launch three Sun-studying spacecraft on a single Falcon 9. A SpaceX Dragon cargo craft performed the first ISS reboost using its own engines.
5 September 2025
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Global Satellite Industry Skyrockets: Inside the $400B Space Boom and the Race to $1+ Trillion by 2035

Global Satellite Industry Skyrockets: Inside the $400B Space Boom and the Race to $1+ Trillion by 2035

The global space economy hit $415 billion in 2024, with commercial satellite activities making up $293 billion—over twice government space budgets. A record 2,700 satellites launched last year, bringing the total to 11,539 active satellites. SpaceX completed 138 of 145 U.S. launches, dominating global commercial launches. Satellite broadband revenue jumped 40% in 2023, while satellite TV declined 6% annually.
2 September 2025
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Wi‑Fi Titans Clash: Starlink Gen3 vs TP‑Link Deco BE95 vs Netgear Orbi 970 – 2025 Mesh Router Showdown

Global Satellite Internet Showdown 2025: Starlink vs. Viasat vs. OneWeb – Who’s Winning the Race for Space Broadband?

SpaceX’s Starlink now serves over 6 million users in more than 140 countries, offering broadband speeds up to 200 Mbps with 25–50 ms latency via over 7,500 LEO satellites. Rivals Viasat and HughesNet have upgraded GEO satellite plans but still face high latency near 600 ms. OneWeb, merged with Eutelsat, nears global LEO coverage for enterprise clients. Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans beta service by late 2025.
31 August 2025
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Grenadines Internet Access 2025: Fiber, 4G, and Starlink Connecting Paradise

Grenadines Internet Access 2025: Fiber, 4G, and Starlink Connecting Paradise

A subsea fiber-optic cable linked St. Vincent to the Grenadines in 2019, enabling broadband speeds up to 500 Mbps on the islands. Flow and Digicel upgraded networks, while Starlink launched in 2025, offering satellite internet at 50–200 Mbps. By mid-2024, 4G LTE covered over 95% of the population. The government deployed Starlink terminals for emergency use and subsidized internet access in underserved areas.
10 August 2025
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Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

No major provider offers truly free satellite internet; all require paid subscriptions and specialized equipment due to high infrastructure costs. LinkSure announced a free global Wi-Fi constellation for 2026, but it is not operational. Starlink has provided free service only in emergencies. Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to launch affordable service in late 2025.
23 July 2025
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Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

About 7.03 million Hondurans, or 65.9% of the population, were internet users in early 2024, up from 61% in 2023. Urban-rural gaps persist, with only 20% of rural residents online in 2019. Honduras had 8.41 million active mobile cellular connections in 2024, many with multiple SIMs. No commercial 5G service exists yet; spectrum has been cleared for possible rollout by 2026.
19 July 2025
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Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

The Holy See launched its first website on December 25, 1995, and now manages its own ISP, .va domain, and fiber-optic network linking Vatican sites and properties. Vatican City relies on Italian mobile operators for 4G and 5G, with minimal public Wi-Fi. Satellite and fiber provide backup and broadcasting. Cybersecurity measures include a Vatican CERT set for 2025 and AI-driven defenses.
18 July 2025
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Satellite Internet Revolution: How SpaceX Starlink and Rivals Are Connecting the World from Space (2025–2030 Outlook)

Satellite Internet Revolution: How SpaceX Starlink and Rivals Are Connecting the World from Space (2025–2030 Outlook)

SpaceX Starlink operated over 7,600 satellites by mid-2025, serving more than 5 million subscribers in 125 countries. Amazon’s Project Kuiper had 78 satellites on orbit and faces a July 2026 FCC deadline. The global satellite internet market was valued at $10–15 billion in 2024, with forecasts up to $33.4 billion by 2030. Regulatory challenges include spectrum decisions and a 5-year LEO deorbit rule.
16 July 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

The US conducted 154 orbital launches in 2024; Europe managed three as it seeks launch autonomy with new sites in Sweden and Norway. Starlink operates over 7,500 satellites and serves 5 million users, including on 1,000 aircraft. France and the UK invested over €163 million each in Eutelsat to expand its LEO fleet. Ukraine will launch Starlink mobile services via Kyivstar in 2025.
11 July 2025
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Global Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs OneWeb vs Kuiper – Which One Will Connect the World?

Global Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs OneWeb vs Kuiper – Which One Will Connect the World?

Starlink serves over 3 million customers in nearly 100 countries as of late 2024, offering 100–250 Mbps down for about $120/month, with latency near 45 ms. OneWeb, merged with Eutelsat, provides 150–195 Mbps enterprise service via telecom partners, not direct to consumers. ViaSat‑3 Americas launched in 2023, delivering 12–150 Mbps with 600 ms latency. Amazon Kuiper began launching production satellites in 2025, aiming for 100+ Mbps speeds.
9 July 2025
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  • QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Shares Slide 23% in a Month Amid Valuation Debate
    April 8, 2026, 9:37 PM EDT. QuidelOrtho (QDEL) shares slipped 22.86% over the past month to $15.32, despite a 2.27% gain on the latest trading day. The stock's 1-year total shareholder return tallies 46.90%, showing past momentum is fading. Analysts flag a sharp valuation gap: market price trails the $34.67 fair value estimate by over 80%, spotlighting risks in execution and reimbursement trends. Expansion into global markets like Latin America and Asia Pacific offers growth potential, underpinned by demand for early detection and immunoassay technologies. But COVID testing normalization and product discontinuations weigh on revenue diversity and margins. Investors should weigh these mixed signals carefully and consider broadening healthcare AI exposure rather than concentrating on one stock story.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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