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Space Technology News 4 January 2026 - 9 January 2026

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 rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

NEW YORK, January 9, 2026, 10:51 EST AST SpaceMobile shares were up about 9% on Friday morning, finding their footing after a midweek drop triggered by a Scotiabank downgrade that pointed to rising pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink and raised doubts about the company’s valuation. The call matters now because the market is trying to price a business that has to spend heavily before it can sell much. In direct-to-cell, the first network to show it can deliver reliable coverage — and lock in carriers at scale — could wind up controlling the most profitable lanes. Direct-to-cell is satellite coverage that
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 20:43 EST — Market closed for the day. Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) staged a rebound Thursday, finishing 5.6% higher at $90.56. The stock clawed back after a steep drop in the previous session, triggered by an analyst downgrade. MarketWatch The move matters because ASTS has morphed into a high-beta bet centered on a crucial question: how fast can it convert satellite launches into a steady stream of paying users with everyday phones? When the stock leaps, the valuation takes center stage—it’s the main story, not just a detail. That sensitivity ramps up ahead of
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 08:21 EST — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares were up 3.6% at $88.80 in premarket trading on Thursday, a day after the satellite-to-phone company lost about 12% in the regular session. MarketBeat The move keeps the focus on a stock that has been swinging hard as investors argue over how fast space-based cellular broadband turns into real demand, not just tests. This matters now because the business model needs heavy spending up front and a steady run of launches before it can offer continuous service. That leaves little room for delays or a slow start, especially
8 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slides after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock slides after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation “irrational”

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 12:42 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) fell 8.5% to $89.18 in midday trading on Wednesday after Scotiabank cut the satellite communications company to sector underperform. The stock opened at $91 and hit a session low of $88.49 as volume rose past 12.3 million shares. The downgrade hits after a sharp run that has pushed the stock close to its highs and made valuation the central argument. Shares have more than tripled over the past 12 months, even though the company is not expected to post positive operating profit until 2027. Barron’s Scotiabank
7 January 2026
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Momentus (MNTS) stock on watch after $5 million placement and Velo3D 3D-printed tank plan

Momentus (MNTS) stock on watch after $5 million placement and Velo3D 3D-printed tank plan

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 07:50 EST — Premarket Momentus Inc (MNTS) shares were flat in premarket trading on Wednesday after the space company said it priced a $5 million private placement and set out plans to flight-test a 3D-printed fuel tank made with Velo3D. The back-to-back announcements put the focus on funding and hardware execution at the San Jose, California-based company, which has leaned on repeated capital raises as it works toward its next in-orbit mission. Momentus closed up 11.45% on Tuesday after a 53.66% jump a day earlier, with the two sessions marked by wide intraday swings and
7 January 2026
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SpaceX lines up Starlink 6-96 launch from Florida as 2026 launch tempo builds

SpaceX lines up Starlink 6-96 launch from Florida as 2026 launch tempo builds

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, Jan 6, 2026, 19:55 EST SpaceX is targeting a Jan. 8 launch of its Starlink 6-96 mission from Florida, aiming to add 29 satellites to its broadband constellation, the company said. https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-6-96 The launch matters because SpaceX is stacking missions early in 2026, with a schedule that includes two Starlink flights from Cape Canaveral and a rideshare launch from California in the same week, according to NASASpaceflight.com. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/01/launch-previews-20250501/ That pace underpins Starlink’s growth push as demand for satellite internet rises and low Earth orbit—an altitude band a few hundred miles above Earth—gets more crowded with commercial constellations.
7 January 2026
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SEC filings show who’s buying AST SpaceMobile as ASTS stock rallies again

SEC filings show who’s buying AST SpaceMobile as ASTS stock rallies again

New York, January 6, 2026, 10:24 EST Three investment advisers disclosed new or expanded stakes in AST SpaceMobile as the satellite-to-phone company’s shares pushed higher again on Tuesday. The disclosures matter because AST SpaceMobile has become a high-volatility bet on whether satellites can extend mobile coverage beyond cell towers. Form 13F reports, filed each quarter, show stock holdings of big investment managers at the end of the reporting period. ASTS was up about 4.9% at $95.41 by mid-morning in New York, after closing at $90.92 on Monday. The stock traded as high as $92.45 on Monday on about 20.5 million
6 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as BlueBird 7 launch prep shifts to Florida

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as BlueBird 7 launch prep shifts to Florida

New York, January 5, 2026, 19:01 EST — After-hours AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares climbed 8.9% in the regular session on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading, as attention stayed on the company’s next satellite launch milestones. StockAnalysis The move matters because AST is trying to shift from single-satellite demonstrations to a repeatable launch cadence — a key test for any space network that plans to sell always-on coverage. Its business hinges on building enough satellites to connect ordinary smartphones using standard 4G/5G signals, rather than relying on specialized handsets. AST SpaceMobile+1 Via Satellite reported on Sunday that AST
6 January 2026
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Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

Rocket Lab Corporation stock rises after Cantor reiteration as investors track Neutron and Space Force work

New York, January 5, 2026, 18:14 (EST) — After-hours Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB.O) shares rose 2.8% in regular trading on Monday to $78.15, then dipped about 0.7% after hours. Investing.com The move keeps the space company’s stock near a 52-week high after a sharp late-December run, with investors weighing whether Rocket Lab can deliver on a growing pipeline of U.S. national security satellite work while it develops its next rocket. Investing.com Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating — meaning the firm expects the stock to outperform peers over time — and kept a $72 price target, according to Investing.com. The
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AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida, keeping ASTS launch timeline in focus

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. shares rose in morning trade on Monday, with investors digesting fresh signs the satellite maker is pushing its next launch along. The stock was up 1.1% at $84.43, after trading between $81.22 and $85.63; it closed at $83.47 on Friday. The move matters because AST’s valuation hinges on how quickly it can put enough large satellites into orbit to offer “direct-to-cell” service — meaning a satellite link that works with standard phones, without a dedicated satellite handset. That deployment tempo is the near-term scorecard for traders.
5 January 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock ends 2026’s first session higher — what could move space and defense shares next

Northrop Grumman stock ends 2026’s first session higher — what could move space and defense shares next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 13:22 ET — Market closed Northrop Grumman shares closed up 2.7% on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as space and defense stocks tracked a firmer tone in industrials and broader “buy-the-dip” positioning. Marketwatch Why it matters now: defense contractors often trade on a mix of budget expectations, geopolitical headlines and interest-rate outlooks, and that mix is shifting into the first full week of the new year. Reuters’ “week ahead” agenda points to Venezuela developments and a heavy U.S. data calendar as potential volatility triggers when trading resumes Monday. Reuters The timing also matters
4 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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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