Viasat Shares Surge After U.S. Space Force Contract Win
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 11 2026
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Source: CNBC
- Viasat Contract Approval: Viasat's shares surged over 8% following the U.S. Space Force's award of a multi-year contract for a dual-band satellite system, which is expected to enhance the company's market position in military communications.
- EchoStar Stock Rise: EchoStar's shares gained more than 8% ahead of SpaceX's IPO on Friday, reflecting market optimism regarding its stake in SpaceX shares and potential future gains.
- General Dynamics Upgrade: General Dynamics saw its shares increase nearly 5% after Jefferies upgraded its rating to buy, citing significant returns on investments and continued strength in near-term results, with a new price target of $400 implying a 17% upside.
- Adobe Stock Decline: Adobe's shares fell nearly 5%, hitting a new 52-week low, despite analysts expecting its earnings report to align with prior guidance, indicating ongoing market concerns about its future performance.
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Analyst Views on ADBE
Wall Street analysts forecast ADBE stock price to rise
26 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 222.650
Low
270.00
Averages
431.08
High
660.00
Current: 222.650
Low
270.00
Averages
431.08
High
660.00
About ADBE
Adobe Inc. is a global technology company. The Company's Solutions enable digital experiences, starting with the first creative spark, to the creation and development of all content and media, to the personalized delivery across every channel. Its segments include Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment provides products and services that allow individuals, teams, businesses, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content, and to work with documents and creative content across different workflows. The Digital Experience segment provides an integrated platform set of products, services and solutions that enable businesses to create, manage, execute, measure, monetize & optimize customer experiences. The Publishing and Advertising segment contains legacy products and services that address diverse market opportunities, including eLearning solutions, technical document publishing, web conferencing, document and forms platforms.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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