Pony AI stock jumps nearly 11% after CLSA starts coverage; what traders watch next
NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 19:34 ET — Market closed Pony AI Inc shares surged 10.8% on Friday to close at $16.07, and were last down 0.4% at $16.00 in after-hours trading, according to Investing.com data. Investing The move matters because Pony AI sits in a high-volatility corner of the market — autonomous driving — where incremental catalysts like new analyst coverage can move the stock sharply, especially at the start of a new year when portfolios are being reset. MarketBeat The rally also came as investors weighed appetite for “AI plays” more broadly after Wall Street opened 2026 with