AST SpaceMobile shares take off after it announces Verizon partnership


The Verizon logo is seen on the 375 Pearl Street building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AST SpaceMobile shares jumped more than 70% on Wednesday and hit their highest level since November 2022 after the satellite communication company announced a new direct-to-cellular tie-up with Verizon Communications.

The stock has more than quadrupled since the start of May, and is now up about 50% for the year.

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