EchoStar is trading 4.13% up at $102.29. - Shares surged amid reported SpaceX discussions to acquire Boost Mobile or access its network, a story that first emerged on November 2 and remained in focus today. - The company also reported strong Q3 earnings on November 3, with EPS of $7.97 significantly beating the $3.07 consensus estimate. - Broader technology-market gains also contributed to positive sentiment today.