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Investing News 12 January 2026

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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Salesforce stock gets new Goldman Buy call — here’s the next catalyst for CRM

Salesforce stock gets new Goldman Buy call — here’s the next catalyst for CRM

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:15 EST — Regular session Salesforce shares nudged higher Monday after Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges initiated coverage with a Buy rating and set a $330 price target. Borges highlighted AI adoption as a “positive tailwind” for software demand. The stock climbed 0.3% to $260.76 in mid-afternoon trading in New York. (TipRanks) The call comes as investors seek solid proof that Salesforce can convert Agentforce—its AI-driven task automation initiative—into accelerated subscription growth, rather than just generating demos and pilots. A major Wall Street bank’s fresh coverage can move a stock like Salesforce, given the crowded
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Pure Storage stock jumps nearly 8% as investor focus turns to insider filing, CPI and a Needham webcast

Pure Storage stock jumps nearly 8% as investor focus turns to insider filing, CPI and a Needham webcast

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:06 EST — Regular session Pure Storage shares jumped 7.9% on Monday, closing at $72.29. The move added to a volatile start for U.S. storage-related stocks, with investors shifting focus toward AI infrastructure plays. This move is crucial now as Pure faces a busy slate of market catalysts that could jolt rates and tech multiples. Inflation numbers are coming, and earnings season is just starting—prompting traders to swiftly adjust hardware stocks on even minor sentiment changes. Afternoon trading showed a mixed picture: the S&P 500 crept up around 0.1%, while the Nasdaq gained about 0.4%,
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Stock Market Today

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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