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Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 12:34 EST — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 100 points, or 0.2%, near midday. The S&P 500 held steady, and the Nasdaq edged up slightly. (Investing.com) Sentiment turned as new political pressure mounted on the Federal Reserve—something traders usually overlook until it becomes unavoidable. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is now grappling with possible indictment linked to his testimony about a renovation project, though he has publicly denied any wrongdoing. (Reuters) Financial stocks slid as President Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates beginning Jan. 20, which could
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Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:27 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 1.2% to $532.97 by midday Monday, lagging behind a mostly steady market. The S&P 500-tracking SPY ETF edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq 100-tracking QQQ ETF gained 0.2%. The shift unfolded as investors digested fresh political pressure on the Federal Reserve alongside a proposal to cap credit-card interest rates. This combination has nudged traders toward a defensive posture once again. “Any further meaningful moves towards less independence is not going to be viewed favorably by markets,” said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at
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Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:24 EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares barely moved Monday after a company executive warned that the DRAM shortage—used in servers, PCs, and phones—might not ease significantly until 2028. The remarks come at a crucial time for Micron’s shares. The company now serves as a key indicator for the memory upcycle’s duration, with data center demand—driven in part by AI systems—absorbing supply that previously went to consumer gadgets. In an interview released Sunday during CES week, Micron Vice President Christopher Moore said the company is “trying to help consumers around the world,” while data-center
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global Inc rose Monday following a Bloomberg Law report that the crypto exchange is pressing U.S. lawmakers to keep the “rewards” it pays to stablecoin holders. The company might withdraw support for a key market-structure bill if the proposed restrictions become too strict. (Bloomberg Law) The timing is crucial. Senate negotiators aim to finalize a wide-ranging framework for crypto markets, but stablecoin rewards have sparked a last-minute battle between banks and crypto firms, each pushing to influence the final wording. Coinbase climbed roughly 2.1% to $245.83 by
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record; CPI is next test for the rally

First Majestic Silver stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record; CPI is next test for the rally

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:08 EST — Regular session First Majestic Silver Corp. shares jumped roughly 8% to $20.42 by midday, following a strong surge in silver prices. The stock climbed as high as $20.60 during the session, with trading volume exceeding 16 million shares. Silver’s surge grabbed attention as it hit a fresh record, with the market turning sharply toward macro themes again. Investors are leaning on bullion as a shield against policy shifts and geopolitical risks. Spot silver climbed to $85.75 an ounce, finishing up about 6.9%, while spot gold surged past $4,600. “Elevated uncertainty plays directly
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Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Western Digital (WDC.O) climbed 2.1% to $204.76 by midday Monday, bouncing around between $193.35 and $206.37 during a choppy session. The rise occurred as U.S. stocks dipped amid renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on the central bank’s independence. Financial stocks also took a hit from a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates. “It’s another dent to the armor” of Fed independence, said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at GammaRoad Capital Partners. (Reuters) Shares of Seagate Technology climbed roughly 2.4%. Micron Technology nudged up 0.4%,
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Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Nashville, January 12, 2026, 11:00 CST Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to halt offering sports event contracts to state residents. The companies received cease-and-desist letters demanding they stop operations immediately. (crypto.news) This shift is significant as sports-linked prediction markets have grown rapidly, muddying the waters between trading and gambling. States that regulate sportsbooks are now pushing to regulate these contracts similarly, aiming to curb their rise as a go-to method for “betting” on games. The platforms see this as a battle for territory. They insist these contracts qualify as financial products rather
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Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:16 EST — Market open for the regular session. Boeing shares climbed Monday, building on recent momentum ahead of the company’s annual orders-and-deliveries report set for Tuesday. By midday in New York, the stock had gained roughly 1.4%, trading at $237.72. The delivery tally is key since Boeing typically receives payment upon handing over jets to customers. A strong result can ease concerns about production and cash flow, especially as traders adjust positions following Airbus’s release of its 2025 figures. Airbus reported a 4% increase in 2025 deliveries, hitting 793 aircraft, alongside 1,000 gross orders,
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Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 12:05 EST Alphabet shares edged higher Monday after the Google parent announced Apple will integrate its Gemini AI models into a revamped Siri under a multi-year agreement. In midday New York trading, Alphabet’s Class A shares climbed about 0.4% to $329.74. https://www.reuters.com/business/google-apple-enter-into-multi-year-ai-deal-gemini-models-2026-01-12/ The deal embeds Google’s AI more firmly into consumer gadgets just as investors demand evidence that hefty AI investments are driving real-world adoption, beyond flashy demos. It also expands Alphabet’s opportunity to market tools and cloud computing to developers leveraging those models. Apple’s installed base is the prize, and Google takes the spot
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Archer Aviation stock inches up after securities probe headline; what ACHR investors watch next

Archer Aviation stock inches up after securities probe headline; what ACHR investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:56 EST — Regular session Shares of Archer Aviation Inc rose roughly 0.7% to $8.87 by 11:56 a.m. EST Monday. The move came after Highful Law PLLC, a shareholder law firm, announced it was launching an investigation into possible securities claims against the electric air-taxi maker. The Austin-based firm cited a Nov. 19, 2025, trade-secret lawsuit from competitor Joby Aviation and noted Archer failed to deliver a promised demo flight at the Dubai Airshow. Archer’s stock fluctuated between $8.67 and $9.23, with around 22.5 million shares traded. (Business Wire) The shift highlighted just how fast
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Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:04 (EST) — Regular session underway. Chevron (CVX.N) shares ticked up 0.4% to $162.69 in midday trading Monday, following comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. “We’re de-sanctioning the oil that’s going to be sold,” Bessent said. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. Washington’s effort to restart Venezuelan oil flows hits as traders and refiners scramble to find supply matching their plants. Policymakers are also trying to direct the money trail. For Chevron, this isn’t a footnote—its Venezuela ties
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Lumentum stock drops 5% in late morning trade as AI optics bets cool ahead of earnings

Lumentum stock drops 5% in late morning trade as AI optics bets cool ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:53 AM ET — Regular session Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 5.4% to $332.28 in late-morning trading Monday, lagging behind a mostly flat U.S. market. The stock slipped $19.14 from its previous close and earlier dipped as low as $323.24. This move is significant since Lumentum has become a swift, occasionally volatile stand-in for AI data center spending. The company sells optical components—the lasers and photonics that drive data through fiber—and that connection to cloud infrastructure projects has turned its stock into a hotspot for fast cash. Lumentum will report fiscal second-quarter results on Feb. 3
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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