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Financial News News 12 January 2026

Powell Industries stock jumps as Wall Street Zen upgrade puts POWL back in play

Powell Industries stock jumps as Wall Street Zen upgrade puts POWL back in play

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:31 ET — Regular session Shares of Powell Industries, Inc. jumped 6.6% to $389.74 in early afternoon trading on Monday, hitting an intraday peak of $396.80. Roughly 213,000 shares traded hands. The jump counts because Powell’s moves have turned into a gauge of whether funds are still betting on U.S. electrification and heavy industry spending. With shares hovering near recent peaks, new buying often hits quickly — and can reverse just as fast. Powell outpaced the modest 0.5% gain in the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund. Eaton shares climbed 1.1%, Vertiv jumped 3.7%, nVent increased
ServiceNow stock steadies after Goldman’s fresh “Buy” call as earnings near

ServiceNow stock steadies after Goldman’s fresh “Buy” call as earnings near

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:22 EST — Regular session ServiceNow shares ticked up on Monday following Goldman Sachs’ initiation of coverage, providing a rare lift after the stock dropped for two days straight last week. The shares last traded around $142.06, up about 0.2%. This matters as the workflow software company has been hovering near the low end of its recent trading range, making investors uneasy about the next move. A fresh, high-profile analyst call could shape sentiment heading into earnings, particularly for a stock that’s lagged behind the wider tech rally. (Investing.com) ServiceNow will release its fourth-quarter and
Visa stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments names

Visa stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments names

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 13:15 ET — Regular session Shares of Visa Inc dropped Monday, weighed down by investor selling following President Donald Trump’s call to cap credit-card interest rates for one year. By 1:15 p.m. ET, Visa had slipped $5.52, or 1.6%, to $344.25. Mastercard shares fell 1.8%, and American Express dipped 4.2%. The proposal zeroes in on banks and card issuers responsible for setting interest rates, leaving networks like Visa untouched. Still, traders see it as a fresh indication that Washington is ready to intervene in consumer finance, a move that often ripples across the entire payments
BillionToOne stock jumps after fresh 2026 revenue outlook signals faster growth

BillionToOne stock jumps after fresh 2026 revenue outlook signals faster growth

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:58 PM EST — Regular session BillionToOne shares climbed roughly 7% to $92.20 during Monday’s midday session, following the company’s release of its 2026 forecast. The guidance is crucial since the company remains in its early days as a public stock, with investors eager to gauge its growth pace while maintaining profitability. The target is now clear for 2026. The timing coincides with the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where healthcare firms vie for attention and investment. For a fresh public company, this can turn a standard forecast into a trigger for immediate trading action. BillionToOne
Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:45 EST — Regular session Bitcoin edged up Monday, along with a group of bitcoin-related stocks, as traders balanced a new Strategy buying surge against broader jitters over the Federal Reserve. The token climbed roughly 0.3% to $91,147. Coinbase (COIN) jumped 2.0%, and Strategy (MSTR) ticked up 2.1%. Miners Marathon Digital (MARA) surged 4.4%, with Riot Platforms (RIOT) edging up 1.3%. The scene changed late Sunday when Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Justice Department had handed the central bank grand jury subpoenas and was threatening a criminal indictment. “On Friday, the Department of Justice
Rivian stock (RIVN) ticks up as Wolfe downgrade warns of bigger cash burn

Rivian stock (RIVN) ticks up as Wolfe downgrade warns of bigger cash burn

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:27 (EST) — Regular session Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) shares rose about 0.5% to $19.31 on Monday, paring an early dip, after Wolfe Research cut its rating to Underperform and set a $16 price target. Wolfe said free cash flow — cash left after spending on operations and investment — could run around $4 billion or more in 2026 and projected a $2.1 billion EBITDA loss, a common measure of operating performance. (Investing.com) Investors have been betting that Rivian’s push into software and driver-assistance can widen the story beyond truck and SUV sales. The downgrade is
Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:33 PM EST — Regular session underway. Bakkt Holdings shares jumped 13.5% to $18.48 in midday trading Monday following the announcement that it will acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). (Nasdaq) The announcement comes as Bakkt pushes to prove it can convert crypto infrastructure into more reliable revenue streams. Stablecoins — crypto tokens meant to maintain a steady value, usually tied to the U.S. dollar — have been touted as a way to move funds faster and cheaper than traditional systems, though regulations still differ across markets. (GlobeNewswire) Bakkt revealed it will
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
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
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
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%,
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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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.
Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
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