Daily Tech: FDA catalyst, Satellite Communication, Drone Rev Soars and Nuclear Energy

FutureGate | August 13 2026

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Rallies on Earnings Beat and FDA Anticipation

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) surged after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 results, driven by disciplined cost management and pipeline progress. Investors are now turning their focus to an upcoming FDA decision expected Friday, which could serve as a major catalyst for the biotech’s lead program. The dual momentum of a solid earnings beat and a high-impact regulatory event has positioned TNXP as one of the more actively traded names in the small-cap biotech space this week.

AST SpaceMobile Targets U.S. Coverage with Satellite Expansion

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) climbed 9% after outlining ambitious deployment targets of 45–60 satellites by 2026. The company projects this expansion will enable full U.S. coverage and generate up to $1.5 billion in potential revenue from direct-to-device satellite connectivity. Management’s roadmap reinforced investor confidence in the commercial viability of its technology, especially given growing demand for resilient, remote-access communication infrastructure.

ZenaTech Revenue Soars 503% on AI and Drone Services Growth

ZenaTech (ZENA) posted a remarkable 503% year-over-year revenue increase, fueled by strong adoption of its “AI and drones as a service” model. The company’s integrated technology stack—spanning automated aerial surveillance, data analytics, and real-time AI-powered decision-making—has found growing traction in defense, infrastructure, and industrial markets. The scale of growth signals that ZenaTech is transitioning from niche tech provider to a scalable enterprise solutions player.

Oklo Advances Nuclear Reactor Project Amid AI-Driven Energy Demand

Oklo shares rose after the company achieved a key milestone in its small modular reactor program. The update comes as AI data center demand intensifies pressure on global electricity supplies, with nuclear increasingly seen as a stable, zero-carbon solution. Oklo’s progress suggests it could be well positioned to meet emerging baseload energy needs from both industrial users and next-gen computing applications.