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Stock Market 13 January 2026

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Brent crude rose $1.06 to $64.93 a barrel and WTI gained $1.02 to $60.52 in early trading Tuesday, driven by supply fears linked to unrest in Iran. Exxon Mobil fell 0.5% premarket amid ongoing Venezuela access issues, while Chevron edged up and ConocoPhillips dropped 2.1%. Barclays estimated a $3–$4 per barrel risk premium. U.S. inventory data is due Wednesday.
13 January 2026
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Natural gas price stock: UNG jumps 7.5% as Henry Hub futures rebound — what traders watch next

Natural gas price stock: UNG jumps 7.5% as Henry Hub futures rebound — what traders watch next

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) jumped 7.5% Monday to $11.18, then slipped 0.9% after-hours as U.S. natural gas futures surged on colder weather forecasts. NYMEX February gas closed at $3.409 per MMBtu, then dropped 2.1% in early Tuesday trading. Dry gas production remains near record highs. Gas-linked stocks and leveraged ETFs also moved sharply.
13 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% Tuesday as traders awaited inflation data. Rocket Companies shares slipped 0.5% premarket, while D.R. Horton and Lennar rose over 1%. The Trump administration began buying mortgage-backed securities, starting with $3 billion. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged lower ahead of bank earnings and the Consumer Price Index release.
13 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
13 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

Nvidia clarified Tuesday that Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips aren’t required to pay upfront, following reports of stricter payment terms. Nvidia shares edged up 0.03% premarket, while AMD, Broadcom, and TSM each gained over 2%. The company and Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion joint AI drug discovery lab near San Francisco. Traders awaited the U.S. inflation report, expected at 8:30 a.m. ET.
13 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends higher as miners, banks climb; Endeavour and GQG slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends higher as miners, banks climb; Endeavour and GQG slide

Australian shares closed up 0.56% at 8,808.50, led by gains in miners and banks, while energy stocks fell. BHP rose 2.3%, Rio Tinto 2.2%, and Endeavour Group dropped 2.9% on margin pressure. GQG Partners slid 8.6% after reporting US$2.1 billion in December net outflows. Investors await U.S. inflation data due Wednesday.
13 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty end lower as tariff jitters return; Reliance drags

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty end lower as tariff jitters return; Reliance drags

The Sensex fell 0.30% to 83,627.69 and the Nifty 50 slipped 0.22% after a volatile session Tuesday, with Reliance and L&T among top drags. ONGC and Tech Mahindra led gainers. Foreign investors have sold $1.72 billion in Indian stocks so far in January. The rupee closed at 90.19 per dollar, slightly weaker, as the market eyed India-U.S. trade signals and upcoming earnings.
13 January 2026
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SolarEdge stock steadies in premarket after 7% jump as Wall Street debates turnaround

SolarEdge stock steadies in premarket after 7% jump as Wall Street debates turnaround

SolarEdge shares rose 0.6% premarket Tuesday to $35.53 after a 7.3% surge Monday, following TD Cowen’s upgrade to “buy.” The stock remains volatile, with analysts cautious and an average price target of $24.62. Traders await U.S. CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET and SolarEdge’s earnings expected around Feb. 18. Enphase and Sunrun also gained early, while First Solar slipped.
13 January 2026
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Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.
13 January 2026
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Strategy’s $1.25 billion bitcoin buy nudges MSTR stock higher premarket

Strategy’s $1.25 billion bitcoin buy nudges MSTR stock higher premarket

Strategy shares rose nearly 3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company disclosed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase. SEC filings show Strategy bought 13,627 bitcoins at an average price of $91,519 each, raising its total holdings to 687,410 coins. The purchase was funded by $1.25 billion in proceeds from recent share sales. Bitcoin traded near $92,135 after the announcement.
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  • MercadoLibre (MELI) Valuation Check: Is the Stock Undervalued?
    May 2, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. MercadoLibre's stock closed at $1,850.05, showing mixed returns with a 7.63% rise in one month and 18.88% over one year. The company posted $28.9 billion in revenue and $2 billion in net income, operating across Latin America. Analysts suggest the stock may be 24.2% undervalued, with a fair value estimate of $2,439.88, driven by growth in user engagement and AI-enhanced operating leverage. However, risks include heavy marketing and logistics spending, and credit concerns in Brazil and Argentina. Despite a current P/E ratio of 47x, above industry average, the debate remains if the market has priced in future growth or if there's more upside potential.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT MercadoLibre (MELI) Valuation Check: Is the Stock Undervalued? May 2, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. MercadoLibre's stock closed at $1,850.05, showing **mixed returns** with a 7.63% rise in one month and 18.88% over one year. The company posted **$28.9 billion in revenue** and **$2 billion in net income**, operating across Latin America. Analysts suggest the stock may be **24.2% undervalued**, with a fair value estimate of $2,439.88, driven by growth in user engagement and AI-enhanced operating leverage. However, risks include heavy marketing and logistics spending, and
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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