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NASDAQ:ASTS 9 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Private investment in space technology jumped 48% to $12.4 billion in 2025, Seraphim Space said, with further gains expected in 2026. MDA Space shares surged 14.5% after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, while Rocket Lab’s price target was raised to $105. Canadian stocks slipped 0.1% after U.S. tariff threats. MDA recently secured a U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract for its SHIELD program.
19 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% to $115.77 Friday after the company secured a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. About 33.7 million shares traded. Director Hiroshi Mikitani resigned Jan. 13 as Rakuten’s stake fell below the board threshold. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% Friday after the company secured a prime contract spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The stock closed at $115.77, with 33.6 million shares traded. The SHIELD contract allows firms to bid on future defense work but does not guarantee revenue. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday break.
17 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD award: what’s driving ASTS after hours

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD award: what’s driving ASTS after hours

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14% in after-hours trading Friday, closing at $115.77, after the company announced it secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract program. The SHIELD contract allows for future defense task orders but does not guarantee immediate revenue. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, reopening Tuesday.
16 January 2026
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Intuitive Machines stock jumps as Morgan Stanley turns bullish on space stocks and LUNR traders weigh Lanteris deal

Intuitive Machines stock jumps as Morgan Stanley turns bullish on space stocks and LUNR traders weigh Lanteris deal

Intuitive Machines shares jumped 11.5% to $21.74 by midday Friday after closing a day earlier at $19.50, following news of its $800 million Lanteris acquisition. Morgan Stanley named the company among top space stocks for 2026. The deal included $450 million in cash and $350 million in stock, with Intuitive Machines taking on Lanteris’ $250 million credit facility. About 9.3 million shares traded by midday.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.4% to $115.85 Friday after the company won a prime contract slot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The award lets AST compete for future task orders but does not guarantee work. Investors are watching for the timing of actual government-funded projects. The SHIELD contract list was made public Jan. 15.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot, puts “Golden Dome” bids in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot, puts “Golden Dome” bids in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 16% to $117.45 Friday after the company announced it won a prime spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. The SHIELD contract has a $151 billion ceiling but provides no upfront funding; payments depend on future task orders. Investors are watching for early orders and a company update. The Pentagon awarded 340 more SHIELD contracts Thursday, extending the deal through 2035.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile shares closed above $100 for the first time Thursday, ending at $101.25, up 6.3%, then rising another 6.6% to $107.90 after hours. The surge came despite no new company news and followed recent analyst downgrades and new investor alerts from law firms. Trading volume reached 16.9 million shares. The next earnings report is expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 6.4% to $101.25 after hours Thursday, reaching an intraday high of $106.88. The move followed defense contract news and signs of rising demand for satellite-to-phone service. No new financial results or SEC filings were released. Investors are watching if the stock holds above $100 and await the next quarterly report, expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 2.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday to $95.22 after B. Riley’s Mike Crawford downgraded the stock to Neutral but raised his price target to $105. Investors are watching for 2026 satellite rollout milestones and the next quarterly report, set for March 2. Levi & Korsinsky announced a securities law investigation into the company.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 0.7% at $98.39 after AT&T’s FirstNet announced plans to launch satellite connectivity for first responders by mid-2026. AST recently launched its BlueBird 6 satellite and aims for up to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on the company’s ability to accelerate launches and expand ground gateways. The stock is up about 35% year-to-date.
13 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 1.9% to $95.81 Monday after volatile trading, following the December launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite. Investors await the company’s quarterly results in March and updates on satellite deployment. AST aims to launch 45 to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. Other satellite connectivity stocks, including Globalstar and Iridium, rose modestly.
12 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 8.6% to $98.34 Friday after Bank of America raised its price target to $100, maintaining a Neutral rating. The rebound followed a sharp drop earlier in the week. Scotiabank downgraded the stock to Sector Underperform, citing high valuation and lack of retail customers. Investors await the next earnings report, expected March 2, for updates on satellite rollout and customer uptake.
9 January 2026
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  • Truist Financial Raises Amgen Price Target Slightly to $327 with Hold Rating
    May 2, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT. Truist Financial modestly increased its price target for Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) to $327 from $325, maintaining a "hold" rating on the biotech giant, reflecting a slight downside potential of 0.43% from the latest close. Other analysts showed mixed views: Goldman Sachs upgraded Amgen to "buy" and raised its target to $425, while Deutsche Bank and Barclays assigned "hold" and "equal weight" ratings with targets around $295-$350. Amgen's recent quarterly earnings impressed with EPS of $5.15 surpassing estimates, and revenue growth of 5.8%. The company expects FY 2026 EPS between 21.7 and 23.1. With a market cap of $177.24 billion and a stable PE ratio of 23.07, Amgen's consensus remains "hold" with an average target near $358, underscoring cautious optimism amid sector challenges.

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