Intuitive Machines stock surges 11% after Morgan Stanley turns upbeat on space — what to watch next week
New York, Jan 17, 2026, 05:24 EST — The market has closed. Intuitive Machines shares surged 10.7% on Friday, finishing at $21.58. The stock traded in a range from $19.37 up to $22.395 during the session, with roughly 19.6 million shares changing hands. This matters because the stock now acts as a proxy for near-term contract catalysts and overall risk appetite in space tech—a sector known to jump on just one headline. Morgan Stanley boosted the sector’s momentum on Friday, calling the space technology field “Attractive” for 2026. Analyst Kristine Liwag highlighted 2025 as a “banner year” and expects 2026