--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: ASTS up 7.19%: signs contract with SpaceX to launch satellites, analysts raise target price" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289488979.md" description: "AST SpaceMobile rose 7.19%; Verizon rose 1.71%, with a trading volume of USD 418 million; T-Mobile US rose 0.81%, with a trading volume of USD 303 million; AT&T fell 0.17%, with a trading volume of USD 240 million; Comcast rose 0.02%, with a market value of USD 85.6 billion" datetime: "2026-06-11T15:42:51.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/289488979.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289488979.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/289488979.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: ASTS up 7.19%: signs contract with SpaceX to launch satellites, analysts raise target price **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** AST SpaceMobile rose 7.19%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 9, AST SpaceMobile announced that its Bluebird satellites 8, 9, and 10 will be launched by SpaceX on June 17, which drove the stock price up. The new satellites will expand its direct-connect broadband network, with peak data transmission rates expected to be twice that of the first-generation satellites. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On June 9, AST SpaceMobile's stock price rose over 8% in pre-market trading after the company announced a partnership with SpaceX to launch new satellites, following a previous launch failure by Blue Origin that caused the stock price to drop. Source: Zhitong Finance 3. On June 11, analysts raised the target price for AST SpaceMobile to $87.82, maintaining a "Hold" rating, reflecting market confidence in the company's future growth. Source: FactSet The satellite industry is experiencing increased demand, attracting market attention. **Top Stocks by Trading Volume in the Industry** Verizon rose 1.71%. Based on recent news, 1. On June 8, Samsung partnered with Verizon to advance vRAN deployment, reaching tens of thousands of sites, which boosted market confidence in Verizon and drove the stock price up. 2. On June 11, Wellington Management noted that Verizon achieved significant returns on investment through AI, further enhancing investor expectations for its future growth potential. 3. On June 8, Verizon announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per unit, attracting investors seeking stable income and promoting the stock price increase. Market volatility and inflation have driven investors toward high-yield stocks. T-Mobile US rose 0.81%. Based on recent news, 1. On June 10, T-Mobile US had an annualized return of 15.53% over the past decade, outperforming the market. The company's market capitalization reached $196.8 billion, and investor confidence in its long-term performance drove the stock price up. 2. On June 10, although T-Mobile US was rated as "Moderate Buy" by analysts, top analysts believe there are five stocks that are more worthy of investment. This rating may have some impact on the stock price. 3. On June 11, T-Mobile US's CEO announced plans to retire in 2028 and emphasized that the successor needs to possess different skills to address the changes brought by artificial intelligence and next-generation networks. This news may impact the company's future development. The industry is performing well overall, with noticeable capital inflows. AT&T fell 0.17%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 10, AT&T launched a new "one-stop" app, but the functionality details still need improvement. Analysts believe that while this is the right direction, the complex feature design may confuse users and affect market confidence 2. On June 9, AT&T CFO Pascal Desroches reiterated the financial guidance for 2026 at the Mizuho technology conference, including an expected free cash flow of $4 billion to $4.5 billion for the second quarter and plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders between 2026 and 2028. This news failed to boost the stock price. 3. On June 8, AT&T was fined by the FCC for selling location data. Although the fine was substantial, the company was able to absorb these costs, which did not significantly impact the stock price. The telecommunications industry faces complex technological and regulatory challenges, with uncertain capital flows. **Stocks Ranked Among the Top by Market Capitalization in the Industry** Comcast rose 0.02%. Based on recent key news: 1. On June 9, Comcast's advertising division announced a strategic partnership with Affinity Solutions to integrate the latter's transaction data into its AI-driven audience discovery engine Outcomes+, aimed at helping advertisers plan and purchase media based on real consumer purchasing behavior. This move boosted advertisers' confidence and drove the stock price up. 2. On June 11, Comcast launched SecurityEdge™ Preferred, providing simplified cybersecurity solutions for small businesses, priced at $40 to $60 per month with no annual fees. This move enhanced market expectations for Comcast's business expansion, promoting an increase in stock price. 3. On June 11, Comcast expanded its Xfinity network to Farmington, New Hampshire, offering multi-gigabit symmetrical internet access, covering over 2,300 homes and businesses. This move demonstrates the company's proactive attitude towards infrastructure investment, further boosting the stock price. 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