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AST SpaceMobile’s $1 billion deal jolts space stocks before holiday; defense names hold up

AST SpaceMobiles milliardaftale ryster rumaktier før ferien; forsvarsaktier holder stand

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 15.17% Thursday to $82.22 after announcing a $1 billion convertible debt deal, then edged up 0.35% Friday. U.S. defense stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields dropped following lower inflation data. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors await Tuesday’s open for further reaction to AST’s financing plans.
februar 15, 2026