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Amazon agreed to acquire Globalstar to expand its satellite communications capabilities. Snap announced a 16% workforce reduction, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported strong earnings. Additional notable developments include Uber committing $10 billion to robotaxi investment and Aehr Test Systems securing a $41 million AI customer order.

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Iridium Communications stock rose 22% this week after Amazon announced an $11 billion acquisition of rival satellite operator Globalstar. The deal, which integrates Globalstar's direct-to-device satellite services into Amazon's LEO network, has boosted investor sentiment across the satellite communications sector. The move signals growing strategic interest in satellite companies for telecom, defense, and AI data center use cases.

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Amazon is acquiring satellite company Globalstar for $11.6 billion to expand its satellite internet operations, while Instacart has purchased Colombian grocery technology firm Instaleap. On the distressed side, QVC filed for bankruptcy with over $5 billion in debt, and Avanos Medical is being acquired by American Industrial Partners for $1.3 billion.

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Amazon announced an $11.6 billion acquisition of satellite service provider Globalstar to advance its LEO satellite internet project, positioning it as a direct competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. The deal involves a partnership with Apple, which holds a 20% stake in Globalstar. AMZN shares rose 3.83% on the news, while GSAT gained 9.63% but closed below the $90/share acquisition price, reflecting regulatory uncertainty.

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Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for over $11 billion, offering $90 per share or 0.3210 Amazon shares per Globalstar share, with the deal expected to close in 2027. The acquisition is aimed at bolstering Amazon's space-based communications network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. Apple, which holds a 20% stake in Globalstar, is also set to receive satellite services from Amazon under the agreement.

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U.S. equities rallied Tuesday with the S&P 500 gaining 1.1% and Nasdaq-100 up 1.6%, led by Magnificent 7 tech stocks amid a favorable wholesale inflation print and easing geopolitical tensions. Amazon announced an acquisition of satellite communications company Globalstar, contributing to positive market sentiment. Energy sector headwinds and recession warnings partially offset the broader gains.

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