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Investment Strategies News 12 January 2026

Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:31 EST — After-hours Strategy Inc (MSTR) climbed in after-hours Monday following its announcement of an additional $1.25 billion bitcoin acquisition, financed through fresh share issuance. The filing arrives amid a sensitive period for the stock. Strategy has emerged as one of the market’s largest “bitcoin proxy” plays — letting investors bet on the token via an equity that often moves more sharply than bitcoin itself. It also shifts focus onto funding. The strategy hinges on accessing capital markets, including at-the-market offerings — which allow a company to sell shares at current market prices —
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Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap pitch — what investors watch next

Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap pitch — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 3:33 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Synchrony Financial dropped sharply on Monday, tumbling 8.2% to $79.76 in afternoon trading. The slide followed President Donald Trump’s push for a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates at 10%, a move investors warn could severely tighten card lending profits. (Reuters) The proposal is significant since interest income drives card issuers’ profits, yet the cap is set well below prevailing rates. The Federal Reserve reported the average credit-card interest rate at 20.97% in November, highlighting just how steep a 10% limit would be. (Reuters) Trump announced the
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Procter & Gamble stock rises as defensive staples rally on Powell probe; PG earnings ahead

Procter & Gamble stock rises as defensive staples rally on Powell probe; PG earnings ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 14:10 EST — Regular session Shares of The Procter & Gamble Company climbed roughly 1% to $143.29 Monday afternoon, outpacing the wider market as investors favored consumer-staples stocks. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund gained around 1.2%, while Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, and Unilever also saw their shares rise. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF edged up about 0.2%. That outperformance is key since staples are seen as “defensive” — folks still buy soap and diapers even when the outlook gets messy. As earnings season kicks off, traders are reading Monday’s rotation as a sign of what
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Hecla Mining (HL) stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record — what investors watch next

Hecla Mining (HL) stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:27 EST — Regular session. Hecla Mining Co (HL) shares jumped roughly 9%, reaching about $24.5 in early afternoon trading Monday. The stock hit a session peak close to $24.9. https://www.investing.com/equities/hecla-mining-comp-historical-data The rally unfolded as silver hit a fresh record high, with investors flocking to precious metals amid wavering risk appetite. Michael Haigh, global head of commodities research at Societe Generale, said, “Elevated uncertainty plays directly into the gold market,” and noted the rally’s backdrop doesn’t look set to fade soon. Meanwhile, Ned Naylor-Leyland, fund manager at Jupiter Asset Management, pointed out that silver can
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

Ondas (ONDS) stock slips after SEC filing details $1 billion stock-and-warrant deal; what to watch next

New York, January 12, 2026, 10:36 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Ondas Holdings Inc fell 3.4% to $13.22 early Monday, after fluctuating between $13.21 and $15.23. A filing signed the same day revealed the company anticipates net proceeds near $959.2 million from a $1 billion stock-and-warrant offering, set to close around Jan. 12. This deal is crucial because it instantly reshapes the company’s cash reserves. At the same time, it introduces a hefty chunk of potential new shares and warrants, which could limit short-term gains as traders price in dilution. A registered direct offering involves selling securities to investors
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GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG), which don’t have voting rights, dropped 0.5% to $327.60 in Monday’s morning session. This came after Google introduced new shopping and checkout features for its Gemini app in partnership with Walmart and other retailers. Alphabet faces a clear challenge: as shoppers turn to chatbots for purchase advice, Google wants to keep those queries—and the resulting sales—within its ecosystem. Investors are closely monitoring if generative AI can both safeguard Google’s core search business and unlock fresh revenue streams in commerce. Walmart and Google announced that users
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Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:54 EST — Regular session Atara Biotherapeutics shares plunged about 56% to $6.03 in early trading after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected its cell therapy tabelecleucel, marketed as EBVALLO in Europe, for a rare post-transplant cancer. The stock was volatile, swinging between $4.77 and $15.40 as investors reacted to the news, with volume exceeding 1.4 million shares. (Reuters) The company said the FDA’s complete response letter — the agency’s formal notice that an application cannot be approved as submitted — came after the Jan. 9 market close. It confirmed previous Good Manufacturing Practice
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Apple stock ticks higher after iPhone 17 helps Apple top 2025 shipments — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple stock ticks higher after iPhone 17 helps Apple top 2025 shipments — what AAPL investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:37 (EST) — Regular session Apple (AAPL.O) shares rose 0.1% to $259.37 in early trade on Monday after Counterpoint Research data showed the iPhone maker led global smartphone shipments in 2025, even as U.S. stocks opened lower. Apple held a 20% share, ahead of Samsung’s 19% and Xiaomi’s 13%, with Counterpoint analyst Varun Mishra pointing to “solid demand in emerging and mid-sized markets” and strong iPhone 17 sales. Counterpoint research director Tarun Pathak said the smartphone market could soften in 2026 as chip shortages and higher component costs bite, with chipmakers prioritising AI data centres
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Natural gas price ETF UNG rebounds premarket as colder forecasts lift futures — what to watch next

Natural gas price ETF UNG rebounds premarket as colder forecasts lift futures — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:02 EST — Premarket Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) showed gains in Monday’s premarket, following a rebound in U.S. natural gas futures. The bounce comes after a selloff late last week, driven by forecasts for warmer weather. (Investing.com) This shift is crucial since weather has been behind the daily swings in gas prices, with traders relying on funds like UNG to play short-term moves. Winter demand can flip fast, and the market responds just as swiftly. The stage is set for a volatile week. A change in the mid-January temperature forecast
12 January 2026
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Exxon stock moves premarket on Trump’s Venezuela warning — what to watch before the open

Exxon stock moves premarket on Trump’s Venezuela warning — what to watch before the open

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 05:53 EST — Premarket Exxon Mobil Corp shares climbed 1.4% to $124.61 in U.S. premarket Monday. President Donald Trump suggested he could block the oil giant from investing in Venezuela, following CEO Darren Woods’ description of the country as “uninvestable.” (Reuters) Washington’s push to revive Venezuelan oil exports and lure private investment into a sector crippled by sanctions and neglect is driving the headlines. For Exxon, a comeback would put its insistence on clear rules and strong safeguards to the test — adding a political edge to a stock that’s already sensitive to crude price
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Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session. Ashtead Group plc shares dropped 3.1% to 5,420 pence by 0910 GMT, adding to a volatile start for cyclicals as investors digested a new buyback update amid a shaky macroeconomic environment. (Investing.com) Sentiment shifted to cautious territory after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department had issued grand jury subpoenas and threatened a criminal indictment tied to his previous testimony, reigniting concerns over central bank independence. (Reuters) This is crucial for Ashtead, given that the bulk of its profits come from the U.S., where equipment rental relies
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GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

London, January 12, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Regular session Shares of GSK plc edged down 0.03% to 1,885.5 pence early Monday in London, after fluctuating between 1,870.5 and 1,885.5 pence during the session. The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference takes place January 12–15 in San Francisco. According to the agenda, GSK is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. Pacific slot on Tuesday, followed by AstraZeneca later that morning. The San Francisco meetings this week often set the initial tone for big drugmakers each year — focusing on pipelines, pricing, and occasionally deals. Investors are on the lookout for any news that
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Stock Market Today

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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