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AGNC stock in focus after Bessent details Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond buys, with CPI next

AGNC stock in focus after Bessent details Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond buys, with CPI next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:24 EST — Market closed. AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) shares closed at $11.41 on Friday, up about 2%, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration’s mortgage-bond purchases are designed to offset the Federal Reserve’s monthly runoff. “What is happening is the Fed has about $15 billion of roll-off every month,” Bessent told Reuters. (Reuters) That matters for AGNC because it sits right on the plumbing. The mortgage REIT owns mortgage-backed securities, then borrows against them and hedges interest-rate risk to generate income. Small swings in bond prices and funding costs can turn
12 January 2026
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SoundHound AI stock jumps 6.6% into weekend; what SOUN traders watch next

SoundHound AI stock jumps 6.6% into weekend; what SOUN traders watch next

New York, January 11, 2026, 19:29 EST — Market closed SoundHound AI (SOUN.O) shares climbed 6.6% to close at $11.75 on Friday, with trading volume topping 39 million shares, data from Zacks showed. (Zacks) The surge happened as Wall Street hit new highs Friday despite a mixed U.S. jobs report, fueling risk appetite for smaller, high-beta growth stocks. (AP News) That’s crucial for SoundHound at the moment, given how the stock behaves more like a sentiment barometer than a steady software play. When risk appetite picks up, it jumps quickly. But when it wanes, the sell-off can be even sharper.
12 January 2026
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Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:17 EST — The market has closed. Snap Inc shares (SNAP.N) enter Monday’s trading down, after slipping 2.3% on Friday to settle at $8.21. The stock dipped to $8.18 during that session. Snap now trades close to the bottom of its 52-week range, which spans from $6.90 to $13.28—a zone where even minor changes in sentiment can pack a punch. (Nasdaq) It’s not all Snap this week. Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET brings the U.S. consumer price index for December, a key data point that could shake up rate forecasts—and with them, tech valuations. (Bureau
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IREN Limited stock: What to know before Monday as bitcoin holds near $91,000 and CPI looms

IREN Limited stock: What to know before Monday as bitcoin holds near $91,000 and CPI looms

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:14 (EST) — Market closed Nasdaq-listed IREN Limited edged up 0.7% to $46.03 on Friday and could face a new test when markets reopen on Monday, with bitcoin holding near $91,000 late Sunday. The timing matters because IREN has become a proxy for two trades that can turn fast: bitcoin and big-ticket AI infrastructure. Both are sensitive to shifts in rates, risk appetite and liquidity, and the calendar is packed. Top of that calendar is the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) report on Tuesday, the government’s main inflation gauge. Any surprise there can quickly reshape
12 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock dips into Monday: what QBTS traders are watching next

D-Wave Quantum stock dips into Monday: what QBTS traders are watching next

New York, January 11, 2026, 19:05 EST — Market closed D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares were last down about 4% at $28.11 on Friday, after swinging between $31.13 and $28.07 as volume climbed to roughly 46.8 million shares. The pullback matters because D-Wave is trying to remake its story fast. The company is betting that buying Quantum Circuits will speed its move into “gate-model” quantum machines — the more general approach that runs algorithms through logic gates, rather than D-Wave’s legacy quantum annealing systems that are mainly built for optimization problems. It also comes at an awkward moment for risk appetite.
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SoFi stock: New SEC filing flags adviser deal as investors look to Jan. 30 results

SoFi stock: New SEC filing flags adviser deal as investors look to Jan. 30 results

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:08 EST — Market closed. SoFi Technologies, Inc. announced that its former general counsel, Stephen Simcock, will remain on as an adviser until the end of 2026, per a Form 8-K filing used to report significant company updates. (SEC) The disclosure isn’t exactly a surprise, but it comes at a sensitive time. Investors are closely tracking how SoFi manages staffing, controls, and oversight following a major share sale and just before its upcoming quarterly report. For a fintech dealing in loans, deposits, and pitched as quick on its feet, that really hits home. Slip-ups in
12 January 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:07 EST — The market is closed. Shares of UWM Holdings (UWMC.N) jumped 13.7% to close at $5.36 on Friday, powered by a late-week rally that caught attention ahead of Monday’s open. Trading volume hit roughly 49.6 million shares. This move is crucial since UWM’s business hinges on mortgage volume. When rates drop, refinancing activity and buyer interest typically pick up. But rising rates squeeze both, pushing lenders into tougher competition for a shrinking pool of loans. The timing coincides with Washington’s push to lower rates independently of the Federal Reserve. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott
12 January 2026
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Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd climbed 3.2% to A$14.55 by late morning in Sydney, up from A$14.10 at the previous close, according to Investing.com data. The stock fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$14.57 during the session. This move is significant as rare earths are once again caught in geopolitical tensions, prompting investors to react swiftly to any policy that could divert supply from China. For Lynas, one of the rare major producers outside China, news of strategic stockpiles or stricter export rules can rattle market sentiment—even if the mines themselves remain
12 January 2026
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) climbed 1.23% to close at A$23.88 on Monday, gaining A$0.29 from the previous session. The stock fluctuated between A$23.78 and A$24.08 throughout the day. (Investing.com) The rally followed a stronger oil market, with crude bouncing back late last week amid supply concerns sparked by unrest in Iran and attacks related to the Ukraine war. “The recent rebound in oil prices” has provided support, noted Milad Azar, a market analyst at XTB MENA. (Reuters) Energy stocks kicked off the day higher on the Australian market,
12 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:00 (AEDT) — Regular session Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$41.77 late morning, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.80 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock’s previous close was A$41.02. (Investing.com) That shift is significant since big banks have carried much of the weight—and suffered the bulk of the losses—in Australia’s main index recently. When investor mood toward banks shifts, the wider market tends to move in step, willingly or not. The mood lifted following a risk-on surge overseas and stronger futures ahead of the open, MarketIndex noted. That
12 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 0.9% to A$154.60 by late morning in Sydney, up from Friday’s close of A$153.22. So far on Monday, the stock has fluctuated between A$153.01 and A$154.67. This matters because CBA stands as Australia’s biggest listed lender and a key player in local indices, often shaping the financial sector’s mood. With a results-packed period ahead, even minor shifts in rate forecasts could quickly rattle bank valuations. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.7% in early trading, with more sectors joining the rally, MarketIndex reported. (Market Index) Rival
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Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 (AEDT) — Regular session underway Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.1% to A$38.30 by 11:02 a.m. Sydney time Monday, adding 40 Australian cents since Friday’s close. Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between A$28.44 and A$41.00. (Investing.com) Big lenders hold significant sway over Australian indices, so even minor tweaks to the interest-rate outlook can send them reeling. This week kicks off with investor attention zeroed in on funding costs and borrower health, despite no new earnings reports hitting the tape. Westpac will release its first-quarter results on Feb. 13, offering
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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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