Bank of America stock edges higher after Barclays target hike as earnings near
New York, January 6, 2026, 12:44 PM ET — Regular session Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) shares edged up about 0.4% to $57.15 in midday trading on Tuesday, after Barclays raised its price target on the lender to $71 from $59 and kept an overweight rating, TheFly reported. The stock has traded between $56.73 and $57.42. TipRanks The move keeps attention on U.S. lenders as investors position for Friday’s monthly jobs report, known as nonfarm payrolls, which can shift expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. Rate bets matter for banks because they influence net interest income — the gap