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Viasat Inc provides bandwidth technologies and services in three segments: satellite services: which provides satellite-based high-speed broadband services to consumers, enterprises, and commercial airlines; commercial networks: which develops end-to-end communication and connectivity systems; and government systems: which produces network-centric Internet Protocol-based secure government communication systems. A large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, it also has its presence in non U.S. countries.

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ViaSat shares rise after being selected by NASA for a contract to support direct-to-Earth services for space missions.

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Viasat Reaffirming Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Guidance, As Shared During The Last Quarterly Earnings Announcement On November 6, 2024.

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares are rising after NASA selected the company to support its direct-to-Earth capabilities through the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43094662/viasat-selected-for-4-8b-ceiling-nasa-near-space-network-services-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">Near Space Network Services contract.</a>
This is part of a five-year multi-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at $4.82 billion, with a potential five-year extension. Viasat is one of four commercial companies chosen for this initiative.
Under the contract, Viasat will provide global ground segment support services for NASA missions, initially focusing on low Earth orbit operations. Viasat will use its Real-Time Earth Ground-Segment-as-a-Service network to offer resilient, high-throughput satellite-to-ground communications.
Viasat&#8217;s partnership with ATLAS Space Operations and the Alaska Satellite Facility will help deliver a highly capable, geographically diverse satellite ground network.
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The contract aligns with NASA&#8217;s strategy to expand its use of commercial DTE services, which currently account for about 36% of its needs. The aim is to fully transition to commercial solutions for near-space missions.
Viasat&#8217;s RTE network will provide NASA with enhanced performance and efficiency, enabling faster, more cost-effective mission data delivery.
Price Action: VSAT shares are trading higher by 34% to $11.91 at last check Tuesday.
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ViaSat shares are trading higher after the company announced it was selected by NASA for a near-space network services contract for a total value of $4.82 billion.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 300 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/earnings">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.
Charles Schwab reported quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 91 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.33 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.19 billion.
Charles Schwab shares jumped 7.3% to $82.00 on Tuesday.
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<li>Evolus Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOLS#NASDAQ">EOLS</a>) shares jumped 35.6% to $14.25 after the company announced it expects FDA approval for Evolysse gels within 90 days and is eyeing a second-quarter 2025 rollout in the US. Additionally, the company reported FY24 revenue results and provided FY25 guidance.</li>
<li>Replimune Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>) surged 27.2% to $12.90 after the company announced the FDA has accepted the biologics license application for RP1 in combination with nivolumab for patients with advanced melanoma.</li>
<li>Tempus AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) jumped 25.3% to $44.05 after Nancy Pelosi disclosed the purchase of 50 Jan 2026 call options.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) gained 21.7% to $11.96.</li>
<li>Redwire Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) rose 20.1% to $17.72 after the company announced it will acquire Edge Autonomy.</li>
<li>Viasat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) gained 19.2% to $10.60. Viasat has been selected by NASA for near space network services contract.</li>
<li>China Yuchai International Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYD#NYSE">CYD</a>) gained 17.7% to $12.03.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) rose 17.4% to $28.18.</li>
<li>Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) gained 16.5% to $4.45.</li>
<li>Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) gained 13.7% to $21.04.</li>
<li>Guardant Health Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GH#NASDAQ">GH</a>) gained 12.8% to $41.37 after the company announced Medicare coverage for its Guardant Reveal for surveillance testing in colorectal cancer patients.</li>
<li>Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) gained 10.1% to $37.51 after the company announced it&#8217;s receiving ongoing support from the U.S. HHS to accelerate the development of its mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines.</li>
<li>Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) gained 9.2% to $28.49 after the company announced on Friday it signed an MoU with Rpower to provide clean energy for data centers.</li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) gained 8.2% to $9.54.</li>
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Viasat Selected By NASA For Near Space Network Services Contract; Total Cumulative Value $4.82B

Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterates Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) with a Buy and maintains $19 price target.

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The World Economic Forum's (WEF) "Global Risks Report" for 2025 paints a sobering picture of the challenges ahead. The survey, released during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-economic-forum#more-news">WEF&#8217;s annual meeting in Davos</a>, Switzerland, highlights the risks of geopolitical tensions, climate change and disinformation. 
These risks call for strategies to safeguard investments while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Here&#8217;s how some ETFs could help investors sail smoothly through each global challenge mentioned in the survey.
Armed Conflict
According to the WEF report, 23% of respondents named state-based armed conflict as the most pressing risk for 2025. Persistent geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the unrest in the Middle East, have shaken global trust.
In such a dire situation, defense ETFs and global security ETFs can save the day for investors. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) provides exposure to U.S.-based companies in the defense sector, which could benefit from increased government spending on military capabilities. Moreover, an expense ratio of 0.4% makes it a cost-effective option. Also, a beta of 0.97% means it is at slightly lower risk than the broader market during volatility.
In addition, the SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>) focuses on innovative companies addressing global security challenges, including cybersecurity and physical defense. A glimpse of its top holdings include Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). The fund boasts an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Extreme Weather
The climate crisis is intensifying the frequency and severity of weather events such as floods, heatwaves, and tornadoes. With environmental risks dominating the 10-year horizon, resilient investment strategies are the need of the hour.
Clean Energy ETFs are well-positioned to capitalize on this global challenge. Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) has holdings in solar energy companies like Enphase Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NYSE">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>), which are poised to benefit from global decarbonization efforts.
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Disinformation and Misinformation
For the second consecutive year, the scourge of misinformation and disinformation has been flagged by WEF as a top risk, leading to societal distrust, markets disruption, and heightened polarization. 
Many tech companies are united in their efforts to curb the spread of misinformation as well as disinformation (there is a very thin line of intentions separating the two terms). However, among those most equipped to fight this menace are cybersecurity companies. Naturally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42829188/hack-attack-cybercrime-surge-fuels-demand-for-cybersecurity-etfs">ETFs focusing on the cybersecurity sector</a> stand to gain.
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) focuses on companies addressing cyber threats, which often fan the fire of misinformation. Stocks of companies like Broadcom, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Crowdstrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), prominent players in the cybersecurity space, are part of this fund&#8217;s holdings. 
Media ETFs like the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) can also benefit from media firms, which are increasingly becoming content-conscious. Media firms may benefit from investing in trusted content creation and digital information technologies.
Why ETFs Are Ideal In Turbulent Times
Insights from over 900 global risk experts, policymakers and industry leaders in September and October last year were obtained to compile WEF&#8217;s survey report. Some of the other short-term risks that the WEF's report highlights include societal polarization, cyber espionage, pollution, and inequality.
In these turbulent times, investors seek to hedge their investments instead of holding back from the market. ETFs come into the picture as flexible, cost-efficient and concern-specific instruments that allow investors to diversify their portfolios across sectors and geographies during global uncertainties.
As Carolina Klint of Marsh McLennan Europe told CNBC, "I think we're navigating an era now marked by increasing economic tensions&#8230;And I think we have to recognize the fragmentation is not a theoretical concern. It is something that we need to confront today. So, it has resulted in a more complex and uncertain trading environment." 
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ViaSat Wins $4.82B Contract From Nasa For 'Near Space Network Services - Contract Award'

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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading higher amid market strength and may be in reaction to Microsoft's plan to invest approximately $80 billion into AI data center development in FY25.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood drew attention to Elon Musk-led SpaceX&#8216;s latest operational metrics on Sunday, highlighting the company&#8217;s progress in reducing satellite internet costs through its Starlink program.
What Happened: Wood, popular for leading ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) commented as SpaceX prepares to launch 10 model Starlink satellites on its upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">Starship test flight</a>, scheduled for Jan. 10. The launch marks the first time Starship will carry a payload after six previous test flights.
ARK&#8217;s Director of Research for Autonomous Technology, Sam Korus, provided context by comparing SpaceX&#8217;s costs to traditional satellite providers. Viasat Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) &#8220;Viasat 3 was $650,000 per Gbps,&#8221; Korus noted on X, formerly Twitter. 
His analysis suggests Starlink&#8217;s cost per subscriber could drop to approximately $5 when accounting for launch and satellite expenses.
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&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1875587787690537103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Sam Korus (@skorusARK) <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK/status/1875203140188074305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This cost reduction aligns with Wright&#8217;s Law, which predicts decreasing production costs as manufacturing experience increases. The trend is particularly significant given SpaceX&#8217;s planned transition to using Starship for satellite deployment, potentially further reducing launch costs.
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Why It Matters: SpaceX&#8217;s advancement in satellite technology comes as the company maintains its position as the largest holding in ARK&#8217;s Venture Fund, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">representing 12.7% of the portfolio</a>. The fund offers retail investors rare access to private space technology investments.
The upcoming Starship test flight aims to demonstrate both payload deployment capabilities and booster recovery at the launch pad in Starbase, Texas. This development is crucial for NASA&#8217;s lunar missions and CEO Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">broader vision of Mars colonization</a>.
SpaceX&#8217;s latest reported private <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">market valuation exceeds $250 billion</a>, with shares reportedly trading at $135 in recent tender offers, underscoring investor confidence in the company&#8217;s satellite internet strategy and broader space transportation goals.
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IAG, the parent of British Airways,&nbsp;is weighing options with multiple providers, including&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Project Kuiper and Elon Musk&#8217;s Starlink to equip its fleet with Wi-Fi service, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-24/spacex-amazon-in-talks-with-british-airways-owner-on-wi-fi-deal?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from an interview with IAG&#8217;s head of innovation,&nbsp;Annalisa Gigante.
According to the report, Gigante acknowledged working with Starlink and Amazon&#8217;s Kuiper towards something likely for 2025.
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According to the Bloomberg report, while U.S. airlines can easily switch to Starlink because the&nbsp;Federal Aviation Administration has already authenticated it, European carriers have to undergo a certification process. British Airways would need a separate certification from Iberia, she said.
Amazon plans to launch the first operational Kuiper satellites&nbsp;by 2025.
The talks reflect airlines forging deals with Starlink and rivals for faster, affordable, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi. Starlink boasts of ~4 million customers.
In March, Icelandair selected ViaSat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37485751/viasat-secures-icelandair-deal-for-inflight-wi-fi-on-new-airbus-fleet" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Wi-Fi on</a> the new Airbus fleet to ensure an online experience with streaming entertainment.
In May, Qatar Airways collaborated with&nbsp;Starlink&nbsp;to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39081646/elon-musks-starlink-joins-hands-with-qatar-airways-for-menas-first-complimentary-wi-fi-service-on-se" rel="noreferrer noopener">offer complimentary Wi-Fi</a> on three of its Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 777-300 aircraft.
In September, United Airlines Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40853157/united-airlines-inks-deal-with-elon-musks-spacex-to-provide-free-inflight-wi-fi-via-starlink" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to offer</a> free inflight Wi-Fi to its passengers, leveraging Starlink service.
Also in September, Hawaiian Airlines Airbus-operated flights announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41023552/hawaiin-airlines-airbus-planes-take-flight-with-starlink-internet-service-at-no-additional-cost-to-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">the availability of</a> Starlink satellite internet service.
Price Action: AMZN stock is up 1.73% at $228.91 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Viasat Selected By Defense Innovation Unit To Deliver Networking Capability In Support Of The Replicator Initiative

Viasat Announced It Has Successfully Demonstrated Direct-to-device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity For The First Time In The United Arab Emirates

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) has won an IDIQ contract worth up to $568 million from the General Services Administration to support C5ISR<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42410890/viasat-awarded-up-to-568-million-idiq-contract-from-general-services-administration-to-support-c5i" rel="noreferrer noopener"> capabilities for U.S. defense forces</a>.
This follow-on award extends a previous 2019 contract and will support the migration of C5ISR capabilities and best practices from Special Operations Forces to General Purpose Forces.
Under this contract, Viasat will provide a range of technologies and services to enhance communications, security, intelligence, and operations for both SOF and GPF warfighters.
Viasat&#8217;s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense enhances mobility, resilient networking, cybersecurity, and SATCOM services.
It accelerates the adoption of new technologies, enabling military users to benefit from emerging solutions while supporting the DoD's evolving C5ISR mission.
Viasat&#8217;s portfolios in Communication Services and Defense and Advanced Technologies include tactical gateways, airborne SATCOM terminals, ground terminals, beyond-line-of-sight satellite services, and cybersecurity solutions.
Following its 2023 acquisition of Inmarsat, Viasat offers an expanded suite of flexible and resilient communication solutions to support the Department of Defense&#8217;s evolving mission requirements.
&#8220;Viasat is proud to be a trusted partner for the entire Joint Force, providing the DoD with a wide range of capabilities and services including advanced tactical networking, ground system and mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, information assurance and cybersecurity products, and satellite services,&#8221; said&nbsp;Susan Miller, President of Viasat Government.
Price Action: VSAT shares are down 3.36% at $9.21 at the last check Tuesday.
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ViaSat Wins DoD Deal With $568 Million Ceiling Amid Growing SATCOM And Cybersecurity Demand

Viasat shares are trading higher after the company was awarded an up to $568 million IDIQ contract from the General Services Administration to support C5ISR capabilities for U.S. defense forces.

Viasat will support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) technology modernization with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4321251-1&amp;h=588245840&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viasat.com%2F&amp;a=Viasat%2C+Inc.%C2%A0">Viasat, Inc.&nbsp;</a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today it has received a five-year, sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) with a $568 million ceiling. This contract is a follow-on award through GSA that extends a <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4321251-1&amp;h=3192645500&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.viasat.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fviasat-selected-by-general-services-administration-to-modernize-operational-capabilities-for-u-s-special-operations-forces-and-general-purpose-forces&amp;a=previous+IDIQ+award+issued+in+2019">previous IDIQ award issued in 2019</a>. Under the award, Viasat will support the rapid migration of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities and best practices from Special Operations Forces (SOF) to General Purpose Forces (GPF).

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