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Why Are Viasat Shares Trading Higher On Thursday? - Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT)

Sector momentum from SpaceX IPO speculation and Globalstar acquisition rumors, combined with analyst upgrades and declining short interest, propelled the satellite stock higher.

Summary by Benzinga
Viasat Inc (NASDAQ:VSAT) shares are climbing Thursday. The stock is participating in a massive sector-wide rally. The Nasdaq is down 0.29% while the S&P 500 has shed 0.23%. SpaceX IPO Buzz Lifts Sentiment The move follows reports that SpaceX filed for a confidential initial public offering. The company may target a June debut at a $1.75 trillion valuation. This news sparked expectations of fresh capital inflows across the space economy. M&A Chat…

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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