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Market Analysis News 12 January 2026

XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 16:57 IST — The market has closed. XRP dipped on Monday, lingering just below the $2 level as traders digested new political tensions involving the U.S. Federal Reserve and braced for crucial U.S. inflation figures. (CoinMarketCap) This shift is significant since crypto markets have lately responded less to token news and more to quick shifts in rates and risk appetite. Powell’s showdown with the White House weakened the dollar and sent funds toward safe havens, forcing traders to sift through what happens next. (Reuters) Rate expectations are shifting. After the latest U.S. labor data, J.P. Morgan,
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Pan American Silver PAAS stock jumps in premarket as silver smashes records — what to watch next

Pan American Silver PAAS stock jumps in premarket as silver smashes records — what to watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 05:30 EST — Premarket Pan American Silver Corp shares rose 4.5% in U.S. premarket trading on Monday, lifting the stock to $56.70 as precious metals ripped higher. (Public) Silver hit fresh records as investors rushed into “hard” assets after headlines around a criminal probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a sharper geopolitical backdrop. “With the Fed’s independence now openly contested,” investors were shifting toward hard assets, said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA. (Reuters) Silver futures were last up about 6% on CME’s Globex session early Monday. That matters for miners
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Legal & General share price slips in London as Trump-Powell clash rattles markets

Legal & General share price slips in London as Trump-Powell clash rattles markets

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Legal & General Group Plc shares dipped 0.5% to 265.5 pence by 09:35 GMT, slipping from an earlier high of 266.2 pence. The latest quote came with a 15-minute delay, according to London South East data. The mood darkened after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment related to the Fed’s headquarters renovation. MUFG’s Lee Hardman described it as a “significant escalation,” while Barrenjoey strategist Andrew Lilley said Trump was “pulling at the loose threads” of central bank independence. (Reuters) That’s crucial
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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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Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:09 GMT — Regular session Shell shares edged up in early London trade Monday, climbing roughly 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence. The oil giant returned to focus amid shifting crude supply concerns and a weaker price forecast for next year. (google.com) That’s crucial today since Shell’s cash flow still hinges on barrels and margins, not catchy slogans. When oil prices shift, investors rapidly recalculate dividends, buybacks, and just how much slack the company has to weather a down quarter. Shell last week signaled its Chemicals and Products division will post a loss in Q4, hit by “significantly
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Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 17:46 AEDT — Post-market update Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd closed Monday up 0.6% at A$23.72, having earlier hit A$24.08—their best price in roughly four weeks. Trading volume reached 2.23 million shares, according to data. (Investing.com) The move is significant since Woodside is right in the thick of daily crude price swings: supply concerns can send energy stocks soaring, only for any relief to pull them back just as swiftly. For investors, this directly impacts near-term cash flow forecasts for a company dealing in oil and liquefied natural gas. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.5% to
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Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

New York, January 11, 2026, 20:52 EST — The market has closed. Trex Company, Inc. shares climbed 8.2% to $41.65 on Friday, bringing the composite-decking maker back into focus ahead of Monday’s U.S. trading. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $38.80 and $42.03. The shift followed a surge in housing-related stocks after President Donald Trump announced plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities — bonds tied to home loan pools — aiming to lower mortgage rates. The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF jumped 5.2% on Friday, while the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF surged 6.2%. Lennar’s shares gained roughly
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CMB.Tech NV stock set for Monday spotlight as dividend date nears after $269 mln ship-sale gain

CMB.Tech NV stock set for Monday spotlight as dividend date nears after $269 mln ship-sale gain

BRUSSELS, Jan 12, 2026, 02:04 CET — Market closed. CMB.Tech NV (CMBT) shares climbed 1.1% to close at $11.40 on Friday in New York, with roughly 3.8 million shares changing hands. The move comes ahead of a week that features a planned interim dividend payout. European markets were closed in the early hours Monday, leaving the focus on shipping stocks and their familiar dilemma: how much cash they’ll return, and how fast. This is significant as CMB.Tech is leaning on asset sales to overhaul its balance sheet amid volatile tanker and dry-bulk shipping earnings, which fluctuate sharply with freight rates,
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Karman (KRMN) stock sprinted 45% in six sessions — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Karman (KRMN) stock sprinted 45% in six sessions — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:42 EST — The market has closed. Karman Holdings Inc shares rose 4.9% on Friday, closing at $106.22 after hitting an intraday high of $109.22, close to the stock’s 52-week peak. Around 2.49 million shares exchanged hands, with after-hours trading indicating a price near $108. This jump pushes Karman to a high trailing price-to-earnings ratio, reflecting how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings. (Investing.com) That strong finish late last week capped a sharp rally: Karman’s stock has jumped about 45% over the past six sessions, according to Trefis. This surge has added roughly
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NovaBay stock more than doubles on thin float — what to watch for NBY when markets reopen

NovaBay stock more than doubles on thin float — what to watch for NBY when markets reopen

New York, January 11, 2026, 19:27 EST — Markets have closed for the day. Shares of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. surged 102.54% to close Friday at $19.16, swinging between $9.69 and $19.95 during the session. Trading volume hit 9,996,659 shares. In after-hours trading, the stock reached $20.50. (StockAnalysis) U.S. markets were closed on Sunday, putting the spotlight on the NYSE American-listed microcap as it heads into Monday’s session. The open will be the next key hurdle. Why it matters now: the float—the shares available for trading—is roughly 12.39 million, compared to 126.01 million total shares outstanding, per StockAnalysis.com. Short interest stood
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Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

Applied Digital stock jumped 18% Friday — what could move APLD next week

New York, January 11, 2026, 18:30 (ET) — The market has closed. Applied Digital (APLD) shares surged roughly 18% on Friday, with investors rushing into the data-center builder ahead of the weekend. The stock finished at $37.68, swinging between $31.83 and $38.30 on heavy volume near 86 million shares. This shift is crucial because the AI expansion has morphed into a battle over power and physical infrastructure, not just semiconductor supply. Firms capable of providing megawatts — the essential power units for data centers — are catching the market’s attention. Applied Digital occupies that space. It sells high-performance computing, or
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CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) drops into JPM week — what to watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) drops into JPM week — what to watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 17:56 EST — The market has closed for the day. CRISPR Therapeutics AG slipped 4.5% to $53.84 on Friday, putting the gene-editing stock under pressure as biotech leaders and investors gear up to converge in San Francisco this week. (CrisprTx) U.S. markets remain closed Sunday, yet the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference frequently shapes the tone for the opening quarter, bringing deal rumors, pipeline updates, and occasional unexpected guidance shifts. This year, major drug patent expirations are forcing big pharma to chase fresh assets, with the biotech ETF XBI hitting a four-year peak, the Financial Times
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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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