Stock Market Today, June 12: EchoStar Falls as SpaceX-Linked Rally Meets DISH DBS Payment Risk

EchoStar (SATS) fell 10.96% on June 12 as profit-taking followed recent SpaceX-related gains and credit concerns emerged after its DISH DBS subsidiary missed a $183 million interest payment due June 1. The company is relying on AT&T spectrum sale proceeds to resolve the payment issue and ease liquidity pressures amid declining pay-TV subscribers.

06/12/2026, 5:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, June 12: AST SpaceMobile Drops on Space Stock Shakeout After SpaceX Debut

AST SpaceMobile stock fell 15.53% on June 12, 2026, amid a broader space-stock shakeout following SpaceX's IPO debut. The decline reflects profit-taking after strong recent gains and investor concerns about increased competition from SpaceX's Starlink service. Despite the pullback, AST SpaceMobile has grown 744% since its 2019 IPO, though the company faces a long road to profitability.

06/12/2026, 5:09 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, April 20: AST SpaceMobile Falls After BlueBird 7 Satellite Fails to Reach Planned Orbit

AST SpaceMobile stock fell 5.30% on April 20, 2026, after its BlueBird 7 satellite failed to reach its planned orbit during a Blue Origin launch. The satellite will be destroyed in atmospheric re-entry, delaying the company's satellite deployment plans despite insurance coverage. The failure dampened investor sentiment despite the stock's 250% gain over the past 12 months.

04/20/2026, 5:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Iridium Stock Soared by 22% This Week

Iridium Communications stock surged 22% this week following Amazon's $11 billion acquisition of competitor Globalstar. The deal, which adds Globalstar's direct-to-device satellite services to Amazon's Leo network, has heightened investor interest in satellite companies and their strategic value in telecommunications, defense, and emerging AI data center applications.

04/17/2026, 4:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Planet Labs, Iridium Communications, Intuitive Machines, and Other Space Stocks Skyrocketed This Week

Space stocks surged this week driven by Amazon's reported acquisition talks with Globalstar for satellite internet services and SpaceX's filing for an IPO with a potential $1.75 trillion valuation. Companies like Planet Labs, Iridium Communications, and Intuitive Machines benefited from increased investor enthusiasm in the growing space industry.

04/03/2026, 5:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Iridium Stock Trounced the Market on Thursday

Iridium Communications stock surged 15.32% on Thursday following reports that Amazon is in acquisition discussions with Globalstar, a competitor in the satellite communications sector. The news sparked broad investor interest in satellite stocks, as these networks are increasingly valued for telecommunications, defense, and AI applications. However, the author cautions that this appears to be speculative frenzy and recommends investors avoid trading on secondary takeover speculation.

04/02/2026, 7:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Prices Soar To $112, Tesla Tumbles To 7-Month Lows: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

U.S. equity markets experienced volatility on Thursday following President Trump's Wednesday address, with oil prices surging 11.9% to $112/barrel amid Iran tensions. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, while Tesla dropped over 4% to seven-month lows after weak Q1 delivery figures. Economic data showed jobless claims at near two-year lows and a tighter trade deficit, while gold retreated 2.4% on a stronger dollar.

04/02/2026, 1:10 PM • Benzinga

Cathie Wood's Ark Unleashes Cryptic ARKmoji Teasers To Showcase Its 'Big Ideas' For 2026: Can You Take A Guess At The Hidden Meaning?

Ark Invest unveiled its 'big ideas' for 2026 through cryptic ARKmoji images, challenging users to interpret six investment themes: AI Agents, Genomics, Space Race (reusable rockets), Cryptocurrencies/Tokenization, Robotics, and The Great Acceleration. The firm highlighted portfolio holdings aligned with each theme, spanning multiple sectors from biotech to defense and space technology.

01/20/2026, 12:05 AM • Benzinga

Gold, Silver Rally To Record Highs In Sync, Small Caps Surge: What's Moving Markets Monday?

Gold and silver surged to record highs on Monday, with gold jumping 2.3% to $4,440 per ounce and silver rallying 2.1% toward the $70 level. All major U.S. equity benchmarks extended gains for a third consecutive session, with small caps leading the way as the Russell 2000 gained 1.8%. Paramount Skydance secured a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Larry Ellison to support its $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

12/22/2025, 12:21 PM • Benzinga

NextPlat Issues CEO Shareholder Update Letter

NextPlat Corp provides an update on its strategic progress across healthcare services, communications, and e-commerce channels, highlighting cost reduction efforts, new contracts, and technology investments aimed at driving growth and profitability.

10/08/2025, 8:02 AM • Benzinga

Graphene Investments Sold 115,000 IRDM Shares in Q3 2025

Graphene Investments SAS sold its entire 115,300 share stake in Iridium Communications during the quarter, with an estimated transaction value of $3.48 million, citing disappointing performance and challenging market conditions.

10/07/2025, 1:08 PM • The Motley Fool