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NYSE:BAC News 6 January 2026 - 10 January 2026

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% card-rate cap and India probe hang over earnings week

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% card-rate cap and India probe hang over earnings week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 11:13 ET — Market closed Bank of America shares ended lower on Friday after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting Jan. 20, a proposal that banking trade groups warned could squeeze credit availability. Bank of America (BAC.N) closed down 0.7% at $55.85, after trading between $55.79 and $56.60. “When companies can’t price the risk properly, they’ll just reduce credit lines,” Annex Wealth Management chief economic strategist Brian Jacobsen wrote in an email. (reuters.com) The policy headline lands as investors brace for a run of bank
10 January 2026
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Bank of America stock dips after-hours after $3 billion debt call, with earnings next week

Bank of America stock dips after-hours after $3 billion debt call, with earnings next week

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:53 EST — After-hours Bank of America shares were down 0.7% at $55.85 in after-hours trading on Friday, after the bank said it will redeem $3 billion of senior notes due January 2027. The stock traded between $55.79 and $56.60 during the day. (Bank of America) The redemption lands just days before Bank of America’s quarterly results, with investors focused on what higher-for-longer rates do to funding costs. The notes were set to shift from a fixed 5.08% coupon to a floating rate linked to SOFR — the Secured Overnight Financing Rate — plus 1.29
10 January 2026
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JPMorgan Chase stock slips after hours as Apple Card switch sharpens focus on next week’s earnings

JPMorgan Chase stock slips after hours as Apple Card switch sharpens focus on next week’s earnings

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:16 (EST) — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) dipped 0.2% to $329.19 in after-hours trading Friday as investors digested the bank’s move to take over the Apple Card program from Goldman Sachs. JPMorgan flagged a $2.2 billion provision for credit losses tied to the forward purchase of the portfolio. (Reuters) The timing feels off, even by market standards. JPMorgan reports Tuesday, kicking off a stretch of big-bank earnings that investors rely on for clues about the economy and consumer health. Citigroup, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs follow later in the week.
10 January 2026
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Bank of America stock climbs as India regulator notice lands before earnings — what to watch for BAC

Bank of America stock climbs as India regulator notice lands before earnings — what to watch for BAC

New York, January 8, 2026, 20:49 EST — Market closed Shares of Bank of America (BAC) climbed nearly 1% on Thursday, following a Reuters report that India’s markets regulator charged a Bank of America unit with violating insider trading rules in a 2024 stock sale. The timing feels off. Major U.S. banks begin their earnings reports next week, with Bank of America among the first to take the stage. Investors are already focused on expenses and income that shifts with rates, so new compliance news could quickly grab attention. It also matters because the stock has tracked the sector’s rate
9 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slides on India regulator leak claim as BAC earnings near

Bank of America stock slides on India regulator leak claim as BAC earnings near

New York, January 7, 2026, 17:45 EST — After-hours Bank of America Corp shares were down 2.8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday as investors weighed a report that India’s markets regulator found the bank improperly shared confidential information ahead of a 2024 block trade. The stock last traded at $55.64 after moving between $55.45 and $57.21 in the session. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said the Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a “show cause notice” — a request to explain why enforcement action should not follow — tied to an alleged leak of
8 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slides after Wolfe downgrade as earnings clock ticks

Bank of America stock slides after Wolfe downgrade as earnings clock ticks

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:06 ET — Regular session Bank of America Corporation shares fell nearly 2% on Wednesday after Wolfe Research downgraded the lender to “peer perform,” pointing to limited upside and a tougher setup for 2026 estimates. The stock was down 2.0% at $56.13 in midday trading. Investing.com UK The Wolfe call lands as big banks head into earnings season with valuations already elevated after last year’s run. “We are taking some chips off the table,” Wolfe analyst Steven Chubak wrote, as investors brace for results from the largest U.S. lenders next week. Bloomberg.com JPMorgan Chase is
7 January 2026
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S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 06:01 EST — Premarket Strategists polled by Reuters see the S&P 500 at 7,490 by end-2026, implying gains of just over 9% from end-2025 as investors weigh Fed succession, election risk and the durability of the AI boom. A slim majority—56%—also forecast a market correction in the coming months. “The most under-appreciated tail risk for 2026 is that the Fed eases monetary policy more than economic conditions justify, inadvertently reigniting inflation,” said Lale Akoner, a global market strategist at eToro. Reuters Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.62% at 6,944.82,
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Dow Jones futures tread water near 50,000 as jobs data looms after record close

Dow Jones futures tread water near 50,000 as jobs data looms after record close

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 06:22 ET — Premarket Dow Jones futures were little changed on Wednesday, with the March e-mini contract up 5 points, or 0.01%, at 49,726 by 5:35 a.m. ET. Futures are contracts that track an index before the cash market opens. Investing.com The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Tuesday up 0.99% at 49,462.08, a record, keeping the 50,000 milestone in view. Chip-related shares climbed on fresh artificial-intelligence optimism and Moderna surged after Bank of America lifted its price target, as investors positioned for a run of labor data after a 43-day federal government shutdown; the S&P
7 January 2026
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Bank of America stock (BAC) holds near 52-week high after accounting change trims key capital ratio

Bank of America stock (BAC) holds near 52-week high after accounting change trims key capital ratio

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 20:14 EST — Market closed Bank of America Corp said it changed accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments, an adjustment that would have cut its common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio — a key measure of bank capital — by 13 basis points as of Sept. 30, 2025, on a pro forma basis. Applied retrospectively, retained earnings as of Sept. 30 fell $1.7 billion and CET1 capital would have decreased about $2.1 billion, it said; it also estimated its third-quarter effective tax rate would have been about 20% versus 10.4% previously reported. The lender
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones breaks above 49,000 in record close as chip-led rally rolls on

Dow Jones breaks above 49,000 in record close as chip-led rally rolls on

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 17:09 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 49,000 for the first time on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s early-year run as technology shares drove broad gains. The Dow added 484.90 points, or 1%, to 49,462.08; the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 6,944.82 and the Nasdaq climbed 0.6% to 23,547.17. AP News For investors, the round-number break puts immediate focus on whether the index can hold those levels and make a run at 50,000. With earnings season nearing, traders are looking for proof that the latest rally has enough follow-through to survive the
6 January 2026
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Bank of America stock edges higher after Barclays target hike as earnings near

Bank of America stock edges higher after Barclays target hike as earnings near

New York, January 6, 2026, 12:44 PM ET — Regular session Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) shares edged up about 0.4% to $57.15 in midday trading on Tuesday, after Barclays raised its price target on the lender to $71 from $59 and kept an overweight rating, TheFly reported. The stock has traded between $56.73 and $57.42. TipRanks The move keeps attention on U.S. lenders as investors position for Friday’s monthly jobs report, known as nonfarm payrolls, which can shift expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. Rate bets matter for banks because they influence net interest income — the gap
6 January 2026
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Bank of America stock gains with financials rally; Barclays lifts BAC target ahead of earnings

Bank of America stock gains with financials rally; Barclays lifts BAC target ahead of earnings

New York, January 5, 2026, 19:47 EST — After-hours Bank of America Corp shares rose 1.68% to close at $56.89 on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading. The move matters because investors have been rotating into U.S. financials ahead of the first wave of quarterly bank results, with rate expectations back in the spotlight. Bank stocks tend to trade on the outlook for lending demand, credit losses and the path of interest rates. For Bank of America, the next test is whether the economy stays firm enough to support loan growth while pressure eases on funding costs. Traders
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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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