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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares fell, hitting a 52-week low, after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to Neutral and cut its price target to $54 from $98. Analyst Alexander Potter cited concerns over satellite launch delays and competition from SpaceX. He reduced satellite deployment forecasts and pushed back expected U.S. service launch to late 2027. The stock is down 9.21% at $42.73, trading below its 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) fell 8% to $43.38 after Piper Sandler cut its target to $54, citing SpaceX competition and slower satellite launch pace. Rocket Lab (RKLB) and SpaceX (SPCX) also declined 2%. Piper Sandler's downgrade contrasts with Clear Street's Buy rating and $115 target, highlighting uncertainty over AST SpaceMobile's launch timeline and SpaceX's dual role as supplier and rival.

Deutsche Bank upgraded AST SpaceMobile from 'Hold' to 'Buy' with a $93 price target, citing recent stock weakness and positive developments. Analysts believe T-Mobile may switch from Starlink to AST as a partner, and SpaceX's spectrum purchase does not threaten AST's position. AST's enterprise value is estimated at $23 billion, with spectrum rights valued at $19 billion.

Joby Aviation (JOBY) reported a larger-than-expected Q2 loss of $0.25 per share, raising concerns about its financial resources. Barclays downgraded JOBY to 'Underweight', questioning its market potential and production capacity. ASTS, CIFR, and JOBY stocks have fallen 23-62% this year. Retail sentiment remains bullish despite the downturn.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares fell 8.3% after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to Neutral, cutting its price target to $54 from $98. The downgrade cited concerns over satellite launch delays and competitive pressure from SpaceX's spectrum acquisition. Insider trading activity and hedge fund positions were also noted.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares dropped 8.41% to $47.13 on October 13 after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to Neutral and cut its price target to $54 from $98. The company reported $31.5M in Q2 revenue and $119.1M in adjusted operating expenses, with $2.7B in cash reserves. Investors are scrutinizing the company's revenue ramp and deployment timeline.