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Investing News 12 January 2026

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
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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
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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.
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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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Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:40 ET — Regular session Shares of Dave Inc (DAVE.O) dropped 8.8% to $218.29 in late-afternoon trading Monday, after earlier fluctuating between $212.10 and $247.74. The fintech’s stock had closed Friday at $239.35, with roughly 1.1 million shares changing hands by mid-afternoon, according to market data. The drop came as investors backed away from credit-sensitive stocks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, starting Jan. 20. On the docket for Tuesday is the U.S. consumer price index (CPI), a crucial inflation measure that could shift
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Credo Technology (CRDO) stock climbs as AI-chip trade stays hot; Needham conference next

Credo Technology (CRDO) stock climbs as AI-chip trade stays hot; Needham conference next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 15:19 EST — Regular session Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd climbed 3.1% to $155.10 in Monday afternoon trading, bouncing between $145.35 and $156.43 earlier. The Nasdaq-listed company, with a market cap near $32.5 billion, trades at a triple-digit trailing price-to-earnings ratio as AI-driven semiconductor enthusiasm pushes valuations higher. Credo’s recent rally is significant given its role in data center infrastructure, where it sells high-speed connectivity equipment built to handle growing data loads while cutting power use. That niche is often viewed by investors as a gauge for how long major cloud and AI
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D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 15:07 (ET) — Regular session D.R. Horton’s shares edged up roughly 1% to $158.82 Monday afternoon, even as Keefe Bruyette & Woods lowered its price target on the homebuilder. The firm cut the target to $168 from $175 but kept its market perform rating. (MarketScreener) This move is significant as the sector has been reacting to minor tweaks in rate forecasts and policy talk. Investors are hunting for clues that affordability is improving or that builders might reduce incentives without hurting sales. D.R. Horton faces a key test soon. Investors are gearing up ahead of
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Nike stock dips even after Jefferies’ “buy aggressively” call — what NKE investors are watching next

Nike stock dips even after Jefferies’ “buy aggressively” call — what NKE investors are watching next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:43 EST — Regular session Nike shares dropped 0.6% to $65.52 in Monday afternoon trading, despite Jefferies reaffirming its buy rating and naming the sportswear giant its top large-cap pick for 2026. Analyst Randal Konik said he “would buy shares aggressively” ahead of this week’s ICR consumer conference and maintained a $110 price target. (Barron’s) The call arrives just as investors and analysts gather at the ICR Conference in Orlando, a key January event focused on consumer and retail forecasts. Spanning three days, the conference frequently shapes which stocks fund managers favor—and which they avoid—heading
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Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

New York, January 12, 2026, 14:55 (ET) — Regular session Lemonade Inc shares surged 7.7% to $85.81 on Monday, pushing higher amid a wave of buying in volatile growth stocks. Earlier in the day, the online insurer’s stock hit $85.99. Lemonade surged to a new 52-week high, snapping its streak of erratic rallies and drawing renewed attention from traders. This is significant because Lemonade remains heavily shorted. Around 20% of its public float was shorted as of Dec. 15. The “days to cover” stands near five, indicating how fast shorts could be squeezed into buying if the stock climbs further.
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Mastercard stock drops as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles card-linked names

Mastercard stock drops as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles card-linked names

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:25 (EST) — Regular session underway. Mastercard Incorporated shares slipped 1.7% to $565.93 in Monday afternoon trading, mirroring a wider drop in card-related stocks. Visa also dropped 1.7%, while American Express tumbled 4.2% during the same session. The moves followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year starting Jan. 20, though he didn’t specify enforcement details. UBS Global analysts noted such a cap would require Congressional approval. Seaport Research’s Bill Ryan added that Trump is revisiting the idea amid rising affordability concerns among voters. (Reuters) Credit
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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