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Investing News 12 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Applied Materials stock tags new record after Susquehanna upgrade — CPI and earnings loom

Applied Materials stock tags new record after Susquehanna upgrade — CPI and earnings loom

New York, January 12, 2026, 18:18 EST — After-hours trading. Applied Materials, Inc. shares hit a new high on Monday, climbing 2% to close at $307.24. Chip-equipment stocks saw a late-session boost, driving the gains. (Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/applied-materials-inc-stock-underperforms-monday-when-compared-to-competitors-despite-daily-gains-69dfe39e-5cc7ca099bab) This shift is crucial as investors gauge the next wave of chipmakers’ capital expenditures, following a year dominated by heavy investments in advanced computing and data centers. The stock, hovering near its peak, reacts sharply to even slight changes in the outlook. Wall Street faces a calendar crunch this week: fresh macro data and a slew of corporate earnings could shift rate expectations
13 January 2026
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Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:54 EST — After hours Lam Research Corp (LRCX) shares climbed 0.9% to $220.40 in after-hours trading Monday, after fluctuating between $213.90 and $222.57 during the session. Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini raised his price target on the chip-equipment maker from $200 to $250, maintaining a Positive rating. He noted that wafer-fab equipment trends “remain strong.” (TipRanks) The note matters because investors are weighing if the next wave of chip spending reflects genuine demand or merely a catch-up cycle. Lam has a front-row seat, right by the cash register, when customers ramp up new capacity. That’s
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American Express stock sinks after Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap idea — what AXP investors watch next

American Express stock sinks after Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap idea — what AXP investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:50 ET — Trading after hours. American Express shares fell 4.3% in after-hours trading Monday, following President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. The stock last changed hands at $359.59, down $16.10 from its previous close, after dipping as low as $355.50 earlier in the session. (Reuters) The concern is straightforward: card lenders earn big when users carry balances, and a strict cap would quickly crush those profits. The selloff dragged down the entire credit sector, with Synchrony Financial, Bread Financial, and Capital One sliding 8% to
13 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock moves after-hours on fast-track weight-loss pill talk and Nvidia AI lab deal

Eli Lilly stock moves after-hours on fast-track weight-loss pill talk and Nvidia AI lab deal

New York, January 12, 2026, 5:46 PM EST — After-hours Eli Lilly stock rose about 1.6% in after-hours trading on Monday, last at $1,081, after a top research executive said the drugmaker expects to have enough supply to launch its experimental weight-loss pill orforglipron in “many, many countries” as it nears a U.S. regulatory decision. (Reuters) The comments matter now because investors have been treating the obesity drug market as the main driver of Lilly’s revenue momentum — and pills could pull in patients who avoid injections or lack insurance coverage. Pills also shift the fight with Novo Nordisk from
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Intel stock slips after $40 target hike — why Wall Street still won’t bite

Intel stock slips after $40 target hike — why Wall Street still won’t bite

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:13 EST — After-hours Intel (INTC.O) shares dropped 3.3% on Monday, then edged up roughly 0.1% in after-hours trading. Note that after-hours trading runs outside the regular 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET session. (MarketBeat) The pullback is significant because Intel’s stock is now trading above at least one of the price targets that have been bumped up during the rally. On Monday, Susquehanna lifted its target to $40 from $35 but kept a neutral rating. Analysts surveyed by FactSet show a mean target of $42.09 and maintain an average “Hold” rating, according to MarketScreener.
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Oracle stock jumps after Goldman’s Buy call as AI buildout costs stay in focus

Oracle stock jumps after Goldman’s Buy call as AI buildout costs stay in focus

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:11 EST — after-hours trading Oracle Corp shares climbed 3.1% to $204.68 in after-hours trade Monday, bouncing between $194.91 and $206.58 during the session. The jump followed Goldman Sachs initiating coverage with a Buy rating and setting a $240 price target. (TipRanks) The call comes at a tricky time for big-cap software. Investors crave AI-driven cloud growth but are quick to punish spending that clouds the outlook for cash flow and margins. Oracle occupies a middle ground in this balancing act. The company provides the essential infrastructure — databases, business software, and cloud services —
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AMD stock rises after hours as CPI looms and earnings date comes into view

AMD stock rises after hours as CPI looms and earnings date comes into view

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:02 (EST) — Trading continues after the bell. Advanced Micro Devices shares gained 2.2%, closing at $207.69 in after-hours trading Monday. The stock fluctuated between $200.00 and $209.84, with roughly 27.2 million shares traded during the session. Investors are bracing ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. consumer price index, or CPI, a crucial inflation measure that often shifts Fed policy expectations and quickly impacts growth stocks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish December’s CPI figures at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) AMD’s next major event is just around the corner. According to its investor
12 January 2026
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Palantir stock gets a Citi upgrade — and a Feb. 2 earnings date — why PLTR is moving now

Palantir stock gets a Citi upgrade — and a Feb. 2 earnings date — why PLTR is moving now

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:59 EST — After-hours Palantir Technologies (PLTR.O) shares climbed about 1.1% in after-hours trading Monday following a Citi upgrade to “buy.” The data-analytics firm’s price target was raised, with the bank citing stronger demand for AI tools. The stock settled at $179.41, swinging between $174.03 and $182.48 during the session. (Investors.com) The call carries weight as Palantir remains valued for rapid growth despite a strong rally last year, making it vulnerable to minor changes in forecasts. Citi’s Tyler Radke noted the company has “broken” conventional valuation metrics, even with shares trading at a forward price-to-earnings
12 January 2026
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Apple stock inches up after Google Gemini-Siri deal — what investors watch next

Apple stock inches up after Google Gemini-Siri deal — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 16:21 ET — After-hours Apple Inc shares climbed 0.3% to $260.24 in after-hours trading Monday, as investors digested news of a new AI deal connected to Siri. Alphabet gained roughly 1%, while the Nasdaq-tracking Invesco QQQ and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust showed little movement. This deal is crucial as Apple finds itself caught in an awkward spot within the AI trade. The company boasts a huge user base and strong cash flow, yet it hasn’t launched a headline-grabbing AI product like some of its competitors. Siri stands out as the key pressure point.
12 January 2026
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Why Pattern Group (PTRN) stock slid nearly 8% — and what investors watch next

Why Pattern Group (PTRN) stock slid nearly 8% — and what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:00 EST — After-hours Pattern Group Inc (PTRN.O) shares slipped 7.8% to $13.39 in late Nasdaq action on Monday, fluctuating between $13.20 and $14.58 throughout the session. Trading volume hit roughly 1.4 million shares. Stocks managed to hold their ground. The Nasdaq finished 0.5% higher, while the S&P 500 crept up 0.2%, buoyed by gains in tech and Walmart shares. This came even as investors absorbed news of a U.S. Justice Department criminal inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “The news that Powell is being investigated by the Justice Department … I think the
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Marvell stock stalls even as chip ETFs rise — what’s moving MRVL now

Marvell stock stalls even as chip ETFs rise — what’s moving MRVL now

New York, January 12, 2026, 15:38 EST — Regular session Marvell Technology shares barely moved Monday afternoon, trailing broader semiconductor gains. At 3:38 p.m. EST, the stock slipped slightly to $83.21. Meanwhile, the iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed roughly 0.7%, and Broadcom pushed up around 2.5%. Timing is crucial. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, a major Nvidia supplier and a key indicator of advanced chip demand, reports Thursday. Investors look to its guidance for clues on AI infrastructure spending. Galen Zeng, senior research manager at IDC, noted: “The main driver is the explosive growth of the AI server accelerator manufacturing market.” (Reuters)
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Caterpillar stock hits a fresh record as Citi lifts target and traders look to CPI, earnings

Caterpillar stock hits a fresh record as Citi lifts target and traders look to CPI, earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:37 EST — Regular session Caterpillar Inc shares hit an intraday high on Monday, outpacing a steady U.S. market as investors focused on major industrial stocks ahead of key data releases and the upcoming late-January earnings season. The stock climbed $8.44, or roughly 1.4%, to $626.06 in afternoon trading, after peaking at $630.76 earlier in the day. Caterpillar matters now as a key gauge for heavy equipment demand, and its stock is trading in a range where even slight shifts in sentiment can pack a punch. Traders are trying to figure out if 2026 will
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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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