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Business Trends News 12 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Boeing stock rises on Bernstein target hike as Delta’s Dreamliner deal keeps focus on deliveries

Boeing stock rises on Bernstein target hike as Delta’s Dreamliner deal keeps focus on deliveries

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 12:16 EST — Trading in the regular session. Boeing (BA) shares climbed 1.6% to $246.40 by midday Thursday following a price target boost from Bernstein. Analyst Douglas S. Harned maintained a Buy rating and raised the target to $298 from $277, according to MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) The stock hinges on a straightforward issue: whether Boeing can boost production and convert its growing backlog into reliable cash flow—without facing another production hiccup or safety problem. Deliveries are the key driver of both the numbers and sentiment, since the manufacturer records most of its revenue at that
15 January 2026
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AppLovin stock drops despite new Evercore “Outperform” call as tech slides

AppLovin stock drops despite new Evercore “Outperform” call as tech slides

New York, January 14, 2026, 15:51 EST — Regular session AppLovin shares dropped 7.3% to $619.79 in afternoon trading Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI kicking off coverage with an Outperform rating and a $835 price target. The day before, Morgan Stanley lifted its price target to $800 and maintained an Overweight rating, according to GuruFocus. (GuruFocus) The move came as U.S. stocks slipped, dragged down by tech and financial sectors, with the Nasdaq retreating 1.35%. “After a nice run, and so-so or mediocre earnings, you’re seeing profit-taking and consolidation,” Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, said. (Reuters) AppLovin’s recent rally
14 January 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee pushes last-minute vote on share plan

Bitmine (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee pushes last-minute vote on share plan

New York, January 14, 2026, 11:37 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc surged roughly 8.5% on Wednesday, continuing a choppy streak for the NYSE American-listed crypto firm. The company urged investors to back a change in share authorisation before its upcoming annual meeting. This matters as the voting period ends late Wednesday, and the company says it’s nearly out of the shares it can issue under current rules. Bitmine has cautioned that if shareholders turn down the proposal, it may face difficulties financing future buys or deals with stock—a typical method for crypto-treasury firms. Bitmine
14 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slips in regular trade as AI worries linger despite Slackbot rollout

Salesforce stock slips in regular trade as AI worries linger despite Slackbot rollout

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:01 ET — Regular session Salesforce (CRM) shares fell about 0.6% to $239.72 on Wednesday, tracking a broader pullback in U.S. equities as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ETFs slid. The move comes a day after Salesforce dropped about 6.5% — its largest one-day percentage fall since late May 2024 — as investors leaned into a fresh round of skepticism about how quickly large software makers can make money from new artificial intelligence tools. Adobe also fell sharply, and some traders rotated toward semiconductors instead, Dow Jones Market Data showed. (MarketWatch) That debate is landing
14 January 2026
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Home Depot stock extends winning streak as new Google Cloud AI push lands

Home Depot stock extends winning streak as new Google Cloud AI push lands

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 19:28 EST — After-hours Home Depot shares climbed for the fourth day in a row Tuesday, bucking the broader market’s decline. The stock closed up 1.28% at $379.74 on around 4.7 million shares traded and held steady in after-hours trading, still roughly 11% below its 52-week peak. (MarketWatch) Home Depot is making this move as it works to keep both shoppers and contractors spending in a housing market still struggling to stabilize. Back in December, the company projected fiscal 2026 comparable sales—also known as same-store sales—to be anywhere from flat to up 2%. It also
14 January 2026
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Boeing stock rises late Tuesday as deliveries hit 600 and new orders roll in

Boeing stock rises late Tuesday as deliveries hit 600 and new orders roll in

New York, January 13, 2026, 18:05 EST — After-hours Boeing shares climbed 1.9% to $244.55 late Tuesday, buoyed by delivery figures and new aircraft orders that suggested progress in its production rebound. The stock fluctuated between $238.69 and $247.39 during the session. These updates are crucial as Boeing looks to boost deliveries and generate cash flow, following years of disruptions that have strained production and increased debt. Traders are closely watching to see if the company can raise output without sacrificing quality. It comes as airlines and lessors place orders for long-dated jets, signaling demand remains strong despite Boeing grappling
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

New York, January 13, 2026, 4:03 PM ET — After-hours NVIDIA Corporation shares (NVDA) barely moved Tuesday following a report that China is restricting approvals for buying the company’s H200 AI chips. The stock last dipped 0.04% to $184.87 shortly after the close, after bouncing between $183.45 and $188.08. (Reuters) The China headlines are key because the H200 — a top-tier graphics processing unit (GPU) used in data centers for training and running AI models — is central to Nvidia’s growth narrative. According to the report, Beijing’s guidance to some companies was “deliberately vague,” advising purchases only when “necessary.” More
13 January 2026
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EquipmentShare’s $778 million IPO push puts construction-rental tech back in play

EquipmentShare’s $778 million IPO push puts construction-rental tech back in play

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 14:39 (EST) Construction tech company EquipmentShare.com filed Tuesday to go public in the U.S., targeting a valuation up to $6.41 billion. It plans to raise as much as $777.75 million by selling 30.5 million shares priced between $23.50 and $25.50 each. https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/construction-tech-firm-equipmentsharecom-aims-raise-7778-million-us-ipo-2026-01-13/ This float stands as an early and significant test in 2026 to see if IPO demand runs deep—or if last year’s surge was merely a short-lived rush on open windows. Dealmakers see a bounce in U.S. listings by late 2025, driven by stronger equity markets and expected Federal Reserve rate cuts. This outlook
13 January 2026
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American Airlines stock drops 3.5% as Delta outlook and credit-card rate-cap worries hit airline shares

American Airlines stock drops 3.5% as Delta outlook and credit-card rate-cap worries hit airline shares

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 14:28 EST — Regular session Shares of American Airlines Group dropped 3.5% to $15.44 in Tuesday’s afternoon session, lagging a softer airline sector following Delta’s latest forecast and new concerns over credit-card economics. Delta slid roughly 3%, United dropped about 1.4%, and Southwest lost around 1%. This shift is significant because airline investors have been relying more on “non-ticket” revenue—mainly loyalty programs linked to co-branded credit cards that offer points and miles. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a one-year cap of 10% on credit-card interest rates, starting Jan. 20, has cast a spotlight on
13 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:41 (EST) — Premarket AI shares showed a mixed picture in early trading Tuesday as Nvidia clarified its payment terms for the H200 AI chips. The company said Chinese buyers aren’t required to pay upfront and emphasized it won’t charge for products not delivered. Nvidia (NVDA) edged up 0.03% to $184.94. (Reuters) This matters because China policy risk has long been a red flag for Nvidia bulls: a single tweak in approval rules can freeze a backlog into stranded capital. Reuters reported on Jan. 8 that Nvidia requested some Chinese buyers to pay in full
13 January 2026
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Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:47 ET — After-hours Micron Technology shares ended slightly higher on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading after a report said memory-chip testing and packaging vendors have raised prices by as much as 30%, adding another pressure point in a tight supply chain. The stock closed at $345.87, up 0.2%, after touching a session high that matched its 52-week peak. (Investing.com) The fee hikes matter because outsourced assembly and test, known as OSAT, is the packaging and checking step that comes after chips are made — and it can turn into a bottleneck
12 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps as Google Gemini shopping push and Wing drone rollout grab attention

Walmart stock jumps as Google Gemini shopping push and Wing drone rollout grab attention

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:50 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. shares climbed roughly 3% in after-hours trading Monday, building on gains from the regular session. The retailer unveiled plans to integrate shopping with Google’s Gemini chatbot and expand drone deliveries through Alphabet’s Wing. These moves carry weight now, arriving just as Walmart is set to benefit from a mechanical boost: its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 often sparks buying by passive funds tracking the index. That alone can push demand higher, even if other factors stay flat. They bolster the company’s argument that it can win on speed and convenience—not
12 January 2026
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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, 12:31 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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