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%,