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Why Is AST SpaceMobile Stock Falling on Friday?

Oct 9, 2026 · 12:56 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Why Is AST SpaceMobile Stock Falling on Friday?

AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock trades lower on Friday after SpaceX discloses an 800 MHz spectrum acquisition deal, heightening competition in satellite direct-to-device connectivity.

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SpaceX just bought technology to compete with AST SpaceMobile's business. This makes AST's job harder, so investors got worried about the company.

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