Elon Musk may not have named a stock — but his comments at the World Economic Forum about solar-powered AI satellites sent traders searching for exposure to space-based solar technology.

Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI), a small-cap solar company specializing in flexible, lightweight thin-film solar panels for space, defense, and UAV applications, surged after-hours following Musk’s remarks and the company’s own announcement of new defense partnerships and 2026 production plans.

In this short video, we break down why Ascent Solar stock is trending, what Musk actually said about space solar, and why investors are paying attention as the company approaches its 52-week highs.

Source: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/01/50088354/elon-musk-factor-ascent-solar-technologies-asti-stock-is-trending-overnight-what-you-should-know