Are These 3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready to Rebound?

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses three stocks that have experienced significant declines in 2025 but may be poised for a rebound due to various market factors, including national defense priorities, telecommunications advancements, and AI data centers [1][2]. Group 1: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) - MP Materials has seen a remarkable increase of over 500% at one point in 2025, particularly after a 51% surge on July 10 following a U.S. Department of Defense investment announcement [3]. - The stock peaked at just under $99 but has since dropped approximately 28% to just under $71 [3]. - The MarketBeat consensus price target for MP is $77.80, indicating around 10% upside potential, with forecasts ranging from a low of $64 (10% downside) to a high of $112 (58% upside) [4]. Group 2: AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) - AST SpaceMobile's stock rose over 350% in 2025, reaching a high of just under $96, but has since fallen 23% to just under $74 [6][7]. - The company has secured commercial agreements with major telecom firms like AT&T and Verizon, indicating a strong potential customer base [8]. - Analysts view ASTS as overvalued, with a MarketBeat consensus price target of just over $45, suggesting nearly 39% downside potential, while the most bullish target of $60 implies almost 19% downside [9]. Group 3: Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) - Astera Labs has gained prominence through its partnership with NVIDIA, with shares peaking at nearly $252, reflecting a 90% gain before falling to approximately $165, a decline of nearly 35% [10][11]. - The MarketBeat consensus price target for ALAB is around $162, indicating a 2% downside, but more optimistic forecasts suggest an average target of just over $207, implying around 26% upside potential [12]. - The most recent bullish target for ALAB is $230, indicating a potential upside of 39% [12].