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NASDAQ:ASTS News 22 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock ends near highs after a wild swing — what to watch before Friday

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock ends near highs after a wild swing — what to watch before Friday

AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 0.7% at $122.09 after swinging between $113.40 and $123.52 on heavy volume Thursday. Focus remains on the BlueBird 7 satellite launch scheduled for late February, as legal and contract news add volatility. Pomerantz LLP opened an investor probe, citing a recent downgrade and competition from SpaceX.
30 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock drops as rally cools and investors refocus on BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock drops as rally cools and investors refocus on BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 4.5% to $115.73 by midday Thursday after a law firm announced an investigation into investor claims. The drop followed a volatile session, with the stock swinging from $123.52 to $113.40. Investors are focused on the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and the March 3 earnings report.
29 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.
28 January 2026
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ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

New York, January 27, 2026, 15:14 EST — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc climbed 4.6% to $109.63 during Tuesday afternoon trading. The satellite-to-smartphone firm remains in the spotlight as investors watch closely for its upcoming launch and how quickly it rolls out new satellites. The near-term story remains largely the same: investors are focused on the timeline. AST aims to create a “direct-to-device” satellite network — allowing regular phones to connect to satellites without any extra hardware — but coverage hinges on how quickly it can launch enough satellites into orbit. AST plans to launch BlueBird 7, its
27 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slides 5% as BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin rocket nears

AST SpaceMobile stock slides 5% as BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin rocket nears

New York, January 26, 2026, 14:50 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares dipped 5.5% to $107.27 in afternoon trading Monday, hitting a low of 8.6% earlier. The stock fluctuated between $103.79 and $112.97, with roughly 8.9 million shares traded. The pullback spotlights a stock that’s been making sizable moves as investors weigh execution risk alongside ambition. Timing plays a crucial role in this trade. AST is developing what the industry refers to as direct-to-device technology — linking regular mobile phones directly to satellites without needing a specialized handset. This system depends on a constellation, a network of satellites in
26 January 2026
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Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 12:40 EST — The market has closed. Space and defense shares enter next week mixed following a flurry of company-specific news late Friday. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) finished the session around 0.3% lower, closing at $235.07. (AP News) This is crucial now, with several major earnings reports and policy updates lined up over the next four sessions. Defense contractors will report soon, as investors assess if rising interest rates and volatile markets are steering capital toward cash-flow stocks or away from those priced for perfection. Karman Holdings (KRMN) slipped roughly 3%
24 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 19:57 EST — After-hours trading. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares dipped during after-hours Friday, easing off a volatile week as the market weighed the updated launch schedule for the company’s upcoming satellite. The stock ended regular trading down 2.4% at $113.57 and was last seen slipping another 0.3% to $113.19. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial since AST’s pitch is straightforward and tough: deploy enough satellites to transform regular phones into satellite phones once cell towers go down. Traders have zeroed in on launch dates as the closest thing to a scoreboard. AST dubs it “direct-to-device” service,
24 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock dips after Thursday’s surge on BlueBird 7 launch plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock dips after Thursday’s surge on BlueBird 7 launch plan — what investors watch next

New York, January 23, 2026, 11:54 ET — During regular trading hours AST SpaceMobile shares slipped 0.8% to $115.49 in late morning trading Friday, trimming some gains from the previous day’s rally as investors digested a new launch schedule for the company’s upcoming satellite. The key issue for AST is timing. The company aims to launch a cellular broadband network in low Earth orbit compatible with standard smartphones. Investors often adjust the stock price sharply based on any sign that the rollout is accelerating or falling behind. Thursday’s update set a clear timeline for the next move. It linked AST’s
23 January 2026
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ASTS stock jumps after AST SpaceMobile sets late-February BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn

ASTS stock jumps after AST SpaceMobile sets late-February BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:58 ET — After-hours Key points Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) soared Thursday, finishing the day 12.4% higher at $116.37 before slipping 0.2% in after-hours. The stock traded between $105.80 and $120.09, with roughly 19.3 million shares changing hands. (Investing.com) All eyes return to one key question: can AST meet its deadlines? As it continues to build its satellite network, the timing of its launches has turned into the market’s yardstick. This matters now as the company pushes to move beyond milestone headlines toward consistent deployment. Any delays or acceleration in launch timetables usually hit
23 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 14:46 EST — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile climbed Thursday following the announcement that its BlueBird 7 mission will launch in late February. This will be the company’s first flight aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. The timing is crucial since AST remains in build-out mode. Traders have focused on launch milestones as a key indicator of whether the company can expand its constellation and push toward commercial service within this year. AST SpaceMobile jumped roughly 13.9% to $117.89 in afternoon trading, hitting a high of $117.94. It started the day at $109.71. AST
22 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as BlueBird 7 launch gets late-February window on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as BlueBird 7 launch gets late-February window on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:37 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares jumped Thursday as the company announced the launch schedule for its next BlueBird satellite, providing investors with a clearer timeline for expanding its space-based cellular network. The stock rose 7.8%, closing at $111.59, after fluctuating between $106.07 and $112.12. The update is crucial since AST is now at a stage where execution shapes the narrative. Key factors like launch dates, factory production, and the difference between “planned” and “in orbit” heavily influence the stock—sometimes with sharp moves—and they establish timelines for when service will actually begin. “Direct-to-device”
22 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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