AST SpaceMobile Stock Pre-Market (+6.6%): BofA Raises Price Target to $100
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is surging 6.6% in pre-market after a Bank of America price target increase to $100. This follows a strong prior session where the stock hit a new all-time high. With bullish momentum high, can the stock absorb the new analyst confidence and push to new records?
The primary driver is Bank of America raising its price target from $85 to $100, citing investor optimism following the successful launch of the BlueBird 6 satellite. This is a structural positive.
- BlueBird 6 is the largest commercial communications array in low Earth orbit.
- It’s designed to deliver 4G/5G broadband directly to standard smartphones.
- This milestone advances the company’s plan to deploy 45-60 satellites by the end of 2026.
But here is the interesting part. You are reading about this 6.6% move after it happened. The market has already priced in the news. To catch the next winner before the headlines, you need predictive signals, not notifications. High Quality Portfolio has flagged 5 new opportunities that have not surged yet.
Playbook On Market Open
The BofA upgrade provides a strong tailwind, but the stock has run significantly. The key will be whether the market treats this as a reason to chase new highs or a catalyst to sell into strength.
- BULL CASE (Gap & Go): The stock needs to firmly hold the prior day’s high as support. Volume should be well above average, confirming institutional participation and belief in the new target.
- BEAR CASE (Gap & Fade): A failure to hold above $101.25 would be a key warning. Watch for high pre-market volume that doesn’t translate into the regular session, signaling a potential exhaustion gap.
- Look for broad market weakness or negative sentiment towards high-growth, high-multiple stocks, which could provide an excuse for profit-taking.
Verdict
PIVOT: $101.25. If the price holds above the previous day’s closing high, momentum is likely to continue. A break below this level suggests the pre-market enthusiasm is fading.
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