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Stock Market 12 January 2026

CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology shares surged 29.3% to $54.20 after the company moved up its Phase 3 PIVOT-006 trial timeline, now expecting topline results in early 2026. Trading volume reached 7 million shares. Analysts raised price targets following the update and ahead of the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. The trial enrolls over 360 bladder cancer patients and measures recurrence-free survival.
12 January 2026
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TVA’s $3 million UT nuclear endowment puts Knoxville’s reactor talent race on display

TVA’s $3 million UT nuclear endowment puts Knoxville’s reactor talent race on display

The Tennessee Valley Authority has committed $3 million to endow a chair in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s nuclear engineering department, officials confirmed Sunday. The endowment aims to attract faculty and support research as TVA pursues small modular reactors at its Clinch River site. UT named Brian Wirth as the first chairholder. TVA’s nuclear plants currently supply about 42% of its power.
12 January 2026
Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap Inc. shares fell 2.3% Friday to $8.21, marking a third straight decline and leaving the stock near the bottom of its 52-week range. CEO Evan Spiegel sold over 1.2 million shares on Jan. 5 under a pre-arranged plan, according to a recent filing. The broader Nasdaq rose 0.81% the same day. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data and Snap’s next earnings report, expected in early February.
12 January 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM Holdings shares jumped 13.7% to $5.36 Friday on heavy volume, as investors reacted to news of a $200 billion federal mortgage bond-buying plan. The move comes ahead of Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report, seen as a key signal for mortgage rates. Rocket Companies shares also rose 9.6%. Some Fed officials and analysts questioned whether bond buying alone will lower rates or boost housing activity.
12 January 2026
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Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 3.2% to A$14.55 in Sydney after Australia announced a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for defence minerals, including rare earths. The move comes ahead of a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington, where critical mineral supply chains will be discussed. U.S. officials say the expanded group represents about 60% of global critical minerals demand.
12 January 2026
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Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star shares rose 2.2% to A$25.26 by 11:04 a.m. AEDT Monday, recovering some ground after a guidance cut earlier this month. The miner flagged equipment failures and lower grades that reduced December-quarter sales by about 16,000 ounces. Investors await updated cost guidance with the December-quarter report due Jan 22. The stock remains down 5.5% since Jan 2.
12 January 2026
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Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple shares closed Friday up 0.1% at $259.37, ending a rare losing streak. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330, citing strong iPhone demand. Investors are focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone sales and “Apple Intelligence.” Rising memory costs and supplier moves add pressure ahead of the report.
12 January 2026
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Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
12 January 2026
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Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Allegiant agreed to acquire Sun Country for about $1.5 billion, valuing SNCY at $18.89 per share, a 19.8% premium over Friday’s close. Sun Country shareholders will receive cash and Allegiant stock. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by year three and project the deal will boost earnings per share in the first year post-close. A joint investor call is set for Monday.
12 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power stock set for Monday test after BofA upgrade keeps SMR trade alive

NuScale Power shares closed at $20.51 Friday, up 4.3% amid sector gains and volatility. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Neutral but cut its price target to $28, citing a “screening year” ahead. Meta Platforms signed 20-year nuclear power deals, boosting investor sentiment across the sector. NuScale continues to seek permits and customers for its small modular reactor projects.
12 January 2026
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Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Light & Wonder shares jumped 16% after it agreed to pay US$127.5 million to Aristocrat Leisure, settling a lawsuit over slot machine intellectual property. The deal requires Light & Wonder to remove two disputed games and destroy related data. Aristocrat shares rose 1%. Investors are watching for potential impacts on Light & Wonder’s broader game lineup.
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  • VTI ETF: Comprehensive Guide for Australian Investors on Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
    March 22, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index, covering large-, mid-, and small-cap U.S. shares, offering broad U.S. equity exposure. Australian investors can access VTI directly via the NYSE or through the ASX cross-listing VTS. VTI is U.S.-domiciled and exposes investors to unhedged USD currency risk, necessitating attention to tax, administrative, and estate-planning implications. VTS provides a straightforward ASX alternative with equivalent underlying assets. For those seeking S&P 500 exposure only, the Australian-domiciled IVV ETF is preferable. VTI's management fee is low at 0.03% annually with a fund size exceeding US$570 billion, holding over 3,500 stocks. Australians should evaluate listing, domicile, ASX equivalents, and currency hedging before investing.
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