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NYSE:BAC News 11 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:13 EST — Premarket Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped on Wednesday as investors prepared for earnings reports from major U.S. banks and a series of economic data releases that might shift expectations around rate cuts. By 5:10 a.m. ET, Dow E-mini futures, which follow the cash index, had dropped 83 points, or 0.17%. (Reuters) Wall Street pulled back after flirting with new highs early in the week. The Dow hit a record 49,590.20 on Monday but then faded as attention shifted to the initial wave of fourth-quarter earnings and ongoing policy uncertainty weighing on
14 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan raises the stakes before earnings

Bank of America stock drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan raises the stakes before earnings

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 18:18 EST — After-hours Bank of America stock slipped on Tuesday, with shares last down about 1.2% at $54.54 in after-hours trade. The move comes at an awkward moment for the lender: policy headlines are starting to hit the consumer-lending story just as investors pivot into bank earnings and try to pin down what lower rates do to margins. President Donald Trump’s proposed one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, floated on Truth Social, has surprised parts of the industry and revived a debate over how profitable — and how politically exposed — credit cards
14 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 11:55 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Bank of America Corp (BAC) dropped 0.9% to $54.72 in late-morning trading Tuesday in New York, as investors weighed a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates. The stock reacted after U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, matching expectations, with a 2.7% increase year-on-year. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, climbed 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually. The Fed is widely expected to hold its policy rate steady at the Jan. 27-28 meeting, the report said. “The recent run of figures suggests inflation has peaked,” said Michael Pearce,
13 January 2026
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Dow and S&P 500 futures rise after CPI cools on core as JPMorgan kicks off earnings

Dow and S&P 500 futures rise after CPI cools on core as JPMorgan kicks off earnings

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 08:56 EST U.S. stock index futures climbed Tuesday following a crucial inflation report that revealed underlying price pressures eased beyond forecasts, easing some concerns over interest rates. (MarketScreener) The CPI report drops as investors turn to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting later this month, alongside the first round of major bank earnings that typically shape the season’s mood. (Federal Reserve) The Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% in December, seasonally adjusted, and was 2.7% higher than a year ago. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% in December. Shelter
13 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 12:18 GMT Global stocks climbed Tuesday, fueled by a record surge in Tokyo as investors awaited U.S. inflation figures and the kickoff of major bank earnings. Japan’s Nikkei soared 3.3%, while the yen slipped toward 159 per dollar. IG strategist Chris Beauchamp described the market as “climbing and climbing” a fresh “wall of worry.” Gold hovered near $4,600 an ounce following a record high, with RBC’s Christopher Louney dubbing it a “catch-all” hedge. (Reuters) The U.S. December consumer price index arrives Tuesday and might reshape expectations around the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Analysts predict
13 January 2026
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Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap plan hits bank stocks as JPMorgan, Citi slide

Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap plan hits bank stocks as JPMorgan, Citi slide

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 04:52 EST U.S. financial stocks tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year cap on credit card interest rates, sparking concerns over a major profit driver. JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) slid 2.5%, Bank of America (BAC.N) lost 1.6%, Citigroup (C.N) dropped 3.7%, and Wells Fargo (WFC.N) dipped 1.5% in early trading. UK-listed lenders also declined. (Reuters) The proposal comes as bank earnings season kicks off, adding to market jitters over political risks tied to consumer borrowing costs. Raymond James Washington policy analyst Ed Mills noted that “legislative risk remains relatively low.” Wolfe Research’s Tobin Marcus
13 January 2026
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Bank of America stock falls on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as CPI, earnings near

Bank of America stock falls on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as CPI, earnings near

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:49 EST — After-hours Shares of Bank of America Corp fell Monday, dragged down by President Donald Trump’s effort to limit credit card interest rates. BAC dipped about 1.2% to $55.19 in after-hours trading, after earlier touching a low of $54.15. Trading volume hit roughly 45.8 million shares for the day. Credit cards generate strong profits for big lenders, but a cap could wipe out a revenue stream investors count on. The debate is intensifying ahead of a heavy slate of bank earnings on Wall Street. Financials took a hit while the broader market eked
13 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock slides after Trump credit-card rate cap call; earnings and CPI due Tuesday

JPMorgan stock slides after Trump credit-card rate cap call; earnings and CPI due Tuesday

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:17 EST — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co slipped Monday following President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20, stirring fears over a crucial revenue stream for major banks. JPM fell 1.5% in after-hours, closing at $324.49 after hitting a low of $317.34 during the day. Bank of America dropped 1.6%, while Citigroup slid 3.7% in early trade. UBS analysts noted that such a cap would require “an Act of Congress” to become reality. (Reuters) The news hit just before JPMorgan’s fourth-quarter earnings, due at
12 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock drops as Trump pushes 10% credit-card rate cap, with earnings up next

JPMorgan stock drops as Trump pushes 10% credit-card rate cap, with earnings up next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:32 a.m. EST — Regular session JPMorgan Chase & Co shares fell about 2% to $322.55 in morning trading on Monday after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap that would limit credit card interest rates to 10%. “It would take an Act of Congress for such rate caps to be in place,” UBS Global analysts wrote, while Seaport Research analyst Bill Ryan said “affordability has become a top concern.” (Reuters) The move matters because credit cards are a high-yield business for big banks, and a rate cap would cut straight into what lenders
12 January 2026
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US stocks today: Futures slip as Powell indictment threat roils banks; Fed speakers, Treasury auctions on the calendar

US stocks today: Futures slip as Powell indictment threat roils banks; Fed speakers, Treasury auctions on the calendar

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 07:52 EST — Premarket S&P 500 E-minis, the futures linked to the benchmark index, slipped 0.66% to 6,959 points by 5:51 a.m. ET. Dow E-minis were down 0.72%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis declined 0.88%, market data showed. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/wall-st-futures-slip-worries-over-fed-independence-financial-stocks-slide-2026-01-12/ The market’s focused on politics and positioning this morning, not just the economic data. Traders face a packed week ahead with bank earnings and an inflation report on the docket. Now, the Fed chair has emerged as a standalone headline risk. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-2026-01-12/ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas to
12 January 2026
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Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:17 EST — Market closed Financial services stocks start the week facing two key drivers: upcoming big-bank earnings and a new U.S. inflation report. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), often seen as a benchmark for U.S. financial stocks, closed Friday 0.3% lower at $55.73. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Bank earnings offer the first major glimpse into profit growth this quarter and reveal credit conditions in the real economy. Inflation figures, meanwhile, have the power to shift expectations for the Federal Reserve and its interest rate trajectory. Small rate changes can
11 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:15 EST — Market closed. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, set to start on Jan. 20, though he didn’t clarify how the plan would be enforced. The move adds fresh policy risk for Bank of America and other lenders as trading restarts. Banking groups warned this could “reduce credit availability.” Bank of America, American Express, and Capital One did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. “When companies can’t price the risk properly, they’ll just reduce credit lines,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:24 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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