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Space Industry News 9 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

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

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:10 ET — Regular session underway Intuitive Machines shares climbed 11.5% to hit $21.74 by midday Friday, following a close of $19.50 the day before. The stock fluctuated between $19.37 and $22.05, with around 9.3 million shares changing hands. The shift is significant as the small-cap lunar lander firm aims to expand its focus beyond…
16 January 2026
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Firefly Aerospace stock jumps after Morgan Stanley lifts target as investors watch next launch

Firefly Aerospace stock jumps after Morgan Stanley lifts target as investors watch next launch

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:46 EST — Regular session Shares of Firefly Aerospace Inc surged on Friday following a price target boost from Morgan Stanley, pushing the stock sharply upward in a volatile sector of the market. Shares of the space and defense firm climbed roughly 13% to $33.68, bouncing between $30.48 and $34.29 during the session. The move…
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

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…
16 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps after Morgan Stanley upgrade as RKLB tests fresh highs

Rocket Lab stock jumps after Morgan Stanley upgrade as RKLB tests fresh highs

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:39 EST — Regular session Shares of Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) jumped roughly 6% on Friday following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, signaling renewed investor faith in the space launch and satellite firm. The stock climbed 6.4% to $96.61 in morning trading. (MarketBeat) The upgrade is crucial now as investors remain divided over whether Rocket…
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…
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…
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…
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…
15 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:09 EST Shares of Rocket Lab Corp surged 6% on Wednesday, closing at a record high of $91.80 after reaching $92.18 intraday. The stock held steady in after-hours trading, according to data from StockAnalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The shift keeps attention fixed on one of the most heavily traded U.S.-listed space stocks, with price swings now reflecting…
14 January 2026
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Firefly Aerospace stock slides nearly 9% as Alpha Block II upgrade puts Flight 7 launch in focus (FLY)

Firefly Aerospace stock slides nearly 9% as Alpha Block II upgrade puts Flight 7 launch in focus (FLY)

New York, January 13, 2026, 15:42 EST — Regular session Shares of Firefly Aerospace Inc dropped 8.9% to $27.73 in afternoon trading Tuesday, after starting the day at $31.47 and earlier hitting $31.54. This step is crucial as Firefly approaches a period where hardware tests and launch frequency could quickly shift investor sentiment. For emerging launch firms, the schedule acts…
13 January 2026
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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

New York, January 9, 2026, 15:44 EST — Regular session Intuitive Machines Inc shares were down 3.8% at $18.88 on Friday afternoon, after a choppy session that took the stock from $17.82 to $19.73. About 14.0 million shares changed hands, a heavy day for the name. The slide came after a Stifel downgrade. The firm cut the stock to “hold”…
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…
9 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Global Growth Companies with High Insider Ownership Show Strong Earnings Potential
    February 4, 2026, 5:34 AM EST. Investors are eyeing global growth companies with high insider ownership, where management's stake aligns shareholder interests with company performance. Firms like UTI, Seers Technology, and Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology post insider holdings between 24% and 39%, paired with earnings growth forecasts up to 120%. South Korea's OCI Holdings, owning 29.3% by insiders, forecasts stellar earnings growth of 111.8% annually despite recent losses. Meanwhile, China's Tianrun Industry Technology boasts 23.8% insider ownership and solid 41.5% earnings growth forecast, surpassing market averages. These companies trade at attractive valuations, presenting potential value amid fluctuating global markets and dipping consumer confidence. High insider ownership may indicate confidence in future prospects and resilience against market volatility.
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