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NASDAQ:ASTS News 9 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

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

New York, January 16, 2026, 10:33 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares surged $16.20, or roughly 16%, to $117.45 Friday morning after the company announced it secured a prime contract role in the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. “Being selected as a prime contract awardee for the MDA’s SHIELD program is a major validation of our unique, on-orbit, dual-use technology,” said Chief Commercial Officer Chris Ivory. (Business Wire) The move counts because SHIELD opens a clear path into U.S. defense contracts, and investors have swiftly adjusted valuations when a fresh revenue stream comes into view. For AST, still expanding
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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 04:48 (EST) — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares topped $100 for the first time Thursday and pushed even higher in after-hours trading, continuing a sharp rally that’s drawn quick speculators. The stock closed the regular session up 6.3% at $101.25, then climbed roughly 6.6% more to $107.90 after the bell, according to market data. (MarketWatch) This move is significant because ASTS has been volatile amid sparse news, with analysts divided over how fast the company can convert early technical gains into a revenue-generating network. In this context, round figures like $100 often become triggers for momentum
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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 19:00 EST — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares surged 6.4% to $101.25 on Thursday, breaking into triple digits following an intraday peak at $106.88. The Nasdaq-listed stock showed strong momentum throughout the session. This matters because AST is among the crowded plays on “direct-to-cell” service — satellite links that work with regular phones — and its stock has swung wildly on thin, often indirect catalysts. Investors remain jittery, trying to figure out when testing will shift into full service and actual paying customers. Adoption gains momentum. VEON reported Thursday that Kyivstar’s Starlink-powered “Direct to Cell” service
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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 15:32 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. shares climbed roughly 7% Thursday, hitting an intraday peak of $104.74 before slipping back to $101.86 late in the session. The stock swung within a $12 range, showing just how volatile it can be when momentum kicks in. The shift is crucial as AST aims to move beyond a one-off satellite launch toward a steady cadence. Traders have reacted sharply to every timeline update. The stock remains a volatile wager on whether “satellite-to-phone” service—connecting satellites directly to regular smartphones—can grow quickly enough to support its current valuation.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock flirts with $100 as Zacks’ “Bear of the Day” clashes with satellite bulls

AST SpaceMobile stock flirts with $100 as Zacks’ “Bear of the Day” clashes with satellite bulls

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 EST Shares of AST SpaceMobile climbed roughly 4% Thursday, hovering near $99 amid sharply divided opinions on the satellite-to-smartphone firm’s valuation and execution risks. The tug-of-war is crucial now as “direct-to-device” connectivity—satellites linking regular smartphones without cell towers—shifts from demos to early commercial rollout. This shift has pushed what was once a niche telecom gamble into the spotlight for retail investors and telecom executives alike. AST plans to roll out 45 to 60 satellites in 2026, a milestone its supporters believe could transform coverage in rural and remote regions. Skeptics, however, warn this ambitious
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

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:51 EST — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares climbed roughly 2.7% in after-hours Wednesday, last seen at $95.22, swinging between $88.76 and $95.45 during the session. The move arrives amid shifting analyst opinions on the satellite-to-smartphone trend that has thrust the stock into the spotlight of the U.S. telecom and space sectors. The reason it matters now is straightforward: the stock is acting like a vote on execution. Investors are looking for clear evidence that AST can convert early trials into a reliable service, all while sticking to timelines and avoiding heavy reliance on fresh financing.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slips after B. Riley downgrade — what traders watch next

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slips after B. Riley downgrade — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 15:12 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.O) dropped Tuesday following a downgrade from B. Riley Securities, which shifted its rating from Buy to Neutral. Interestingly, the firm also bumped up its price target. The stock fell roughly 3.8%, landing at $94.65. (StreetInsider.com) This call matters since AST’s valuation hinges largely on its 2026 execution, the year it plans to move from demonstration and deployment to wider service. When a stock is priced on future milestones, one rating change can quickly swing sentiment. B. Riley analyst Mike Crawford raised his price target
13 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

New York, January 12, 2026, 20:10 EST — The market has closed. AST SpaceMobile’s shares closed Monday up 0.7% at $98.39, following news that AT&T’s FirstNet unit plans to roll out satellite coverage for first responders by mid-2026. “You need a layered approach,” said FirstNet President Scott Agnew. Still, Recon Analytics analyst Roger Entner noted AST is “significantly behind” SpaceX’s Starlink project. (Fierce Network) The timing is crucial, setting a near-term checkpoint on a trade fueled more by milestones and deadlines than by earnings strength. For AST, the FirstNet rollout represents a prominent early use case—one that often punishes outages
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

New York, January 12, 2026, 11:21 (ET) — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. dropped 1.9% to close at $95.81 on Monday, bouncing between $93.89 and $101.11 amid choppy trading. This shift is significant since the stock now stands as a stand-in for the “direct-to-device” satellite sector — the wager that phones will link to satellites without extra gear — a space where deadlines and cash flow can send prices spinning. For AST, the immediate challenge is juggling satellite deployments with cash flow. Building out a constellation doesn’t come cheap, and investors want clear signs that both launches and
12 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on BofA target hike as valuation fight widens

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on BofA target hike as valuation fight widens

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 17:03 (EST) — After-hours AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 7.9% on Friday and were flat after the bell, after Bank of America lifted its price target to $100 from $85 while keeping a Neutral rating. The stock hit $101.68 before closing at $97.67. (StockAnalysis) The move puts the spotlight back on a stock that traders have been treating as a fast, high-risk way to play “direct-to-device” service — satellites connecting straight to standard smartphones, no special handsets. AST says it is building its BlueBird satellite constellation and is targeting service beginning in 2026 through agreements
9 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

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 14:40 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose 8.6% to $98.34 in Friday afternoon trading after Bank of America raised its price target on the space-based broadband company to $100 from $85 and kept a Neutral rating. (TipRanks) The rebound follows a sharp pullback earlier this week, a reminder of how fast sentiment can swing on the stock. Scotiabank analyst Andres Coello cut AST SpaceMobile to Sector Underperform — roughly a sell — and put a $45.60 price target on it, saying the valuation had climbed to “irrational levels” even though the company has
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 11% as BofA lifts target to $100, easing analyst-whiplash week

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 11% as BofA lifts target to $100, easing analyst-whiplash week

New York, January 9, 2026, 12:13 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 11% to $100.66 on Friday, paring part of a sharp, two-day slide and climb that has kept the stock on traders’ screens. Bank of America Securities analyst Michael Funk raised his price target on the satellite-to-cellular company to $100 from $85, according to a note cited by Moomoo. (Moomoo) The move matters because AST has become a high-volatility proxy for the “direct-to-cell” idea — using satellites to connect ordinary phones without special hardware — at a time when big banks are trying to pin down
9 January 2026
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7 February 2026
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