We recently published a list of What Propelled These 10 Firms’ Double-Digit Gains? In this article, we are going to take a look at where AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) stands against other Friday's top performers.

The stock market ended the trading week on a strong note, with all major indices clocking in strong gains, as investors cheered better-than-expected non-farm payrolls last month while digesting more corporate earnings results.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the rally among all major indices, finishing up by 1.51 percent. The S&P 500 clocked in a 1.47-percent gain, while the Dow Jones grew by 1.39 percent.

Ten companies also mimicked the broader market optimism following impressive earnings performance and an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year. In this article, we have identified the 10 top performers on Friday and detailed the reasons behind their gains.

To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2-billion market capitalization and $5-million trading volume.Why AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Went Up On Friday?

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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS)

AST SpaceMobile Inc. jumped by 14.77 percent on Friday to finish at $26.42 each as investors repositioned portfolios ahead of the results of its earnings performance in the first three months of the year.

According to the company, it will release the results of its earnings performance after market close on May 12, 2025, where investors will be looking out for its updated outlook and more partnership cues.

Just recently, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) clinched a new deal with the US National Science Foundation (NSF), its major facilities, and the broader US astronomy, to closely collaborate on mitigating any potential impact on ground-based astronomical facilities.

The agreement includes adopting measures recommended by the International Astronomical Union’s Dark and Quiet Skies initiative, including reducing satellite brightness and providing accurate, real-time satellite positioning data to observatories.

Overall, ASTS ranks 7th on our list of Friday's top performers. While we acknowledge the potential of ASTS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ASTS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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