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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, pulling the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%, though the ETF still rose about 2% for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%. The White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction and cap prices amid surging data center demand. Avista filed for a four-year rate increase in Washington, seeking a 13.9% electric and 4.7% gas hike.
18 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price: BAC heads into a long weekend with rates and earnings still driving trade

Bank of America stock price: BAC heads into a long weekend with rates and earnings still driving trade

Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.97 Friday, with about 52 million shares traded. The bank reported Q4 net income of $7.6 billion on $28.4 billion in revenue and reaffirmed its 2026 net interest income growth forecast. The NYSE will pause Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.24%.
17 January 2026
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Barclays share price rises into weekend — buyback update and rate risks to watch next week

Barclays share price rises into weekend — buyback update and rate risks to watch next week

Barclays closed Friday up 0.96% at 488.95p after buying back over 2 million shares on Jan. 15, bringing its total repurchased since October to more than 77 million. The bank will cancel these shares. Former Bank of England officials criticized the central bank’s recent capital requirement cut. Markets await UK inflation data and a U.S. credit-card rate decision.
17 January 2026
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Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, with its three-year fixed rate now at 6.04%. Macquarie Bank also increased fixed rates, while NAB currently offers the lowest big-four fixed rate at 5.39%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Feb. 2–3, following a key inflation report due Jan. 28. The RBA cash rate remains at 3.6%.
16 January 2026
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Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.6% to A$211.86 Friday after the bank raised fixed home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point, lifting its lowest one-year rate to 5.59%. The move followed similar increases by major Australian banks. An ASX notice showed Macquarie is no longer a substantial holder in Tabcorp Holdings. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
16 January 2026
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Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces political pressure from the Trump administration. Trump said he doesn’t plan to fire Powell but left future action open. Fitch warned that eroding Fed independence could damage the U.S. credit rating. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and European officials cautioned that interference could push rates higher.
15 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Visa stock ticks up after-hours as Trump rate-cap talk hangs over payments

Visa stock ticks up after-hours as Trump rate-cap talk hangs over payments

Visa shares rose 0.4% to $329.17 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a 4.5% drop earlier in the week. Political pressure from Washington, including Trump’s proposed 10% credit card rate cap and the Credit Card Competition Act, has weighed on payment stocks. Visa expanded stablecoin payment pilots with fintech BVNK and released a 2026 economic outlook predicting 2.7% global GDP growth.
15 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $54.54 in premarket trading after Q4 earnings topped estimates with net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share. The bank reported a 10% rise in net interest income and a 23% jump in equities trading revenue. Investors await the 8:30 a.m. ET call for 2026 guidance on rates, costs, and credit. Wells Fargo and Citigroup also posted mixed results.
14 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
14 January 2026
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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.
14 January 2026
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American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express shares fell 0.7% to $356.98 by midday Tuesday, extending losses after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move has fueled uncertainty for lenders and investors ahead of AmEx’s Jan. 30 earnings report. Visa and Mastercard shares also dropped after the announcement. The Federal Reserve reported average U.S. card rates at 20.97% in November.
13 January 2026
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Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial shares fell 10.8% to $71.65 Monday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, with no details on enforcement. The selloff spread to other lenders, including Synchrony and Capital One. Analysts questioned the proposal’s viability, citing legal hurdles. Bread Financial reports earnings Jan. 29, with investors watching for commentary on policy risks.
12 January 2026
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SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi Technologies shares fell 2.4% to $26.74 Monday after CEO Anthony Noto said Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates could boost demand for personal loans. The stock had reached $28.05 before reversing. Capital One and Synchrony dropped 7.5% and 8.9%, while Visa and Mastercard each lost about 2%. Trump’s plan would cap rates for one year starting January 20.
12 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.6% to $944.73 in Monday afternoon trading ahead of fourth-quarter earnings due Jan. 15. Markets weighed Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates and threats to indict Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and major bank earnings. Goldman’s chief economist now expects Fed rate cuts in June and September.
12 January 2026
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  • Sandisk Stock Forecast for 2026 Post Nasdaq-100 Inclusion
    April 11, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has surged over 250% in 2026 following its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital, driven by strong demand for NAND flash chips in AI data centers. Trading near $851, the stock reflects a 2,500% gain over the past year amid a NAND supply shortfall and a booming AI infrastructure market. Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026, is expected to boost demand via index-tracking funds. AI-based forecasts from OpenAI's ChatGPT project a 5%-40% upside by year-end 2026 in a base case, with potential highs between $1,400-$1,800 if market conditions remain tight. Bear-case scenarios estimate a drop to $500-$700, factoring tech rotation risks. Nasdaq-100 addition typically triggers early price shifts and subsequent volatility, underscoring the mixed outlook for Sandisk's stock.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT Sandisk Stock Forecast for 2026 Post Nasdaq-100 Inclusion April 11, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has surged over 250% in 2026 following its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital, driven by strong demand for NAND flash chips in AI data centers. Trading near $851, the stock reflects a 2,500% gain over the past year amid a NAND supply shortfall and a booming AI infrastructure market. Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026, is expected to boost demand via index-tracking funds. AI-based forecasts
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