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US Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, PPI Rises: What Could Move Stocks Next

US Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, PPI Rises: What Could Move Stocks Next

WASHINGTON, Jan 14, 2026, 08:58 (EST) U.S. retail sales climbed beyond expectations in November, while producer prices edged higher. This fresh data offers investors insight into consumer demand and inflation pressures as delayed government reports gradually surface. Stock index futures slipped in early trading as investors weighed big-bank earnings and wrestled with the implications of “sticky” inflation for the Fed’s upcoming decisions. (Reuters) Retail sales rose 0.6% in November, rebounding from a revised 0.1% decline in October, the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau said. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had forecast a 0.4% increase. The data release is still playing catch-up after
14 January 2026
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Progressive stock steadies premarket after 5% slide as Mizuho trims target again

Progressive stock steadies premarket after 5% slide as Mizuho trims target again

New York, January 14, 2026, 09:06 EST — Premarket Shares of The Progressive Corporation (PGR) ticked up 0.2% to $205.44 in Wednesday’s premarket, rebounding slightly after falling 5.3% the day before. Mizuho trimmed its price target on the U.S. insurer to $240 from $242 but maintained a Neutral rating. The quick reset is crucial as insurers head into a packed earnings season, where investors zero in on two key factors: the stability of pricing and the trajectory of claims costs. Even minor changes in rates and loss costs can quickly swing results, especially for personal auto carriers. Wells Fargo cut
14 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

New York, January 14, 2026, 08:41 EST — Premarket update. Bank of America (BAC) slipped 1.2% in premarket action Wednesday, trading at $54.54, below Tuesday’s close of $55.22. Bank of America delivered a fourth-quarter profit that outpaced Wall Street’s estimates and maintained its forecast for higher net interest income this year. The lender posted net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, surpassing the 96 cents per share analysts had anticipated, according to LSEG data. It also projected a 7% increase in first-quarter net interest income and reaffirmed its 5% to 7% growth outlook for fiscal 2026. (Reuters)
14 January 2026
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EB Games New Zealand to close all stores by Jan 31 — what happens to gift cards and preorders

EB Games New Zealand to close all stores by Jan 31 — what happens to gift cards and preorders

Wellington, Jan 15, 2026, 01:50 (NZDT) EB Games will close all of its New Zealand stores on Jan. 31, ending the video game retailer’s local operations after a staff consultation process, according to letters sent to employees. Its New Zealand distribution centre will close on Feb. 28. (RNZ) The shutdown strips New Zealand of one of its few specialist chains for games and pop-culture merchandise at a time when many retailers are still running on thin margins. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the sector has been under “significant strain” for the past two to three years, and card
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Beam Global stock jumps premarket after Q4 revenue surge; traders eye March filing (BEEM)

Beam Global stock jumps premarket after Q4 revenue surge; traders eye March filing (BEEM)

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 08:41 EST — Premarket Beam Global shares jumped 27.7% to $2.26 in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company said preliminary fourth-quarter revenue rose more than 50% from the prior quarter. (Benzinga) The early update matters because Beam is trying to prove it can grow outside its legacy U.S. government customer base, after a choppy year for demand and funding across parts of the EV-charging supply chain. Investors have also been pressing smaller clean-tech vendors for cleaner revenue mix and steadier order flow. Beam’s update leans on both — more commercial customers and more business
14 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock slides before the bell as 2026 net interest income view disappoints

Wells Fargo stock slides before the bell as 2026 net interest income view disappoints

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 08:41 (EST) — Premarket Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) shares dropped roughly 1.5% in early trading Wednesday following fourth-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations. The bank’s 2026 interest-income forecast also fell short of investor hopes. This matters because investors keep pressing big U.S. banks on one straightforward issue: can they maintain net interest income if rates slip? Net interest income is basically the difference between what banks earn on loans and what they shell out on deposits. Wells Fargo faces mounting pressure amid a separate challenge: the bank’s push to resume growth after years
14 January 2026
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Ondas stock jumps in premarket after $1 billion ONDS offering closes — what to watch next

Ondas stock jumps in premarket after $1 billion ONDS offering closes — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 14, 2026, 08:29 (EST) — Premarket update Ondas Holdings Inc shares jumped 5.4% to $13.89 in premarket Wednesday following news that the company has completed a roughly $1 billion share-and-warrant sale to an institutional investor. The deal is significant because it leaves a small-cap defense and industrial tech supplier with an unusually large cash reserve, just as investors demand clearer routes from product hype to actual revenue and cash flow. The announcement reignites the immediate question for ONDS: how quickly Ondas puts the proceeds to work, and if that investment drives enough growth to counterbalance the dilution
14 January 2026
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Bank of America Q4 2025 earnings beat: BAC profit rises as trading and net interest income jump

Bank of America Q4 2025 earnings beat: BAC profit rises as trading and net interest income jump

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan 14, 2026, 07:12 EST Bank of America posted a stronger fourth-quarter profit Wednesday as net interest income and trading revenue both gained. Net income hit $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, while revenue excluding interest expense rose 7% to $28.4 billion. Net interest income, the earnings from loans after deposit costs, was up 10% to $15.8 billion. Sales and trading revenue increased 10% to $4.5 billion. Shares slipped 1.2% in premarket trading. CEO Brian Moynihan said he’s “bullish on the U.S. economy in 2026,” and CFO Alastair Borthwick noted deposits finished 2025 above the $2 trillion
14 January 2026
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Air India’s first made-for-it Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands in Delhi — long-haul flights set for February

Air India’s first made-for-it Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands in Delhi — long-haul flights set for February

New Delhi, January 14, 2026, 17:53 IST Air India announced its first custom Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will begin international long-haul flights in February, following its arrival in New Delhi this week. The plane, registered VT-AWA, offers 296 seats split among business, premium economy, and economy classes. It made the journey straight from Boeing’s Everett plant in Washington state, the airline confirmed. (Air India) The delivery gives the Tata Group-owned airline a fresh slate for its long-haul fleet, ending years of inconsistent cabin configurations on older planes. “Throughout 2026, more and more of those routes will be flown by the new,
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Intel stock pops again in premarket as KeyBanc flags ‘sold out’ 2026 server CPUs

Intel stock pops again in premarket as KeyBanc flags ‘sold out’ 2026 server CPUs

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 08:15 EST — Premarket Intel shares climbed 1.5% to $47.99 in Wednesday’s premarket, following a 7.3% jump the day before. The stock had ended Tuesday at $47.29. (Public) KeyBanc Capital Markets grabbed attention by upgrading Intel to “overweight” just a day ago, a rare bullish call. Intel is working hard to win back investor confidence as it revamps its chip strategy and expands into data centers and contract manufacturing. (Investopedia) KeyBanc analyst John Vinh linked the upgrade to “outsized hyperscaler demand,” referring to the largest cloud providers, following a trip to Asia. He noted Intel
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips before open as China blocks H200 chips, clouding U.S. export green light

Nvidia stock slips before open as China blocks H200 chips, clouding U.S. export green light

New York, January 14, 2026, 08:15 EST — Premarket Nvidia shares dipped about 0.7% in premarket trading Wednesday ahead of the 9:30 a.m. ET open. Sources said China’s customs agents have been instructed to block the company’s H200 AI chips from entering the country. The stock last traded near $184.5, after closing Tuesday up 0.5% at $185.81. (Reuters) This move comes a day after Washington officially approved exports of the H200 chip to China under new export controls—rules that restrict what companies can sell abroad—fueling investor optimism that Nvidia might resume shipments to a crucial market. The U.S. regulation demands
14 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock swings on China cybersecurity clampdown report — what to watch for PANW

Palo Alto Networks stock swings on China cybersecurity clampdown report — what to watch for PANW

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 08:26 EST — Premarket Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW.O) shares swung in premarket Wednesday after Reuters reported that Chinese authorities instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from around a dozen U.S. and Israeli providers. The list includes Palo Alto, VMware (owned by Broadcom), Fortinet, and Israel’s Check Point Software. Palo Alto’s stock was last up roughly 1%, trading at $190.85. (Reuters) The report arrives amid renewed market jitters over geopolitics and supply chain disruptions. For cybersecurity firms, politics isn’t just background noise — governments view network security tools as critical strategic technology.
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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