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Stock Market 12 January 2026

GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $327.60 Monday after Google launched new shopping and checkout features for its Gemini app with Walmart and other retailers. The move comes as Google pushes agent-led commerce and unveils a new Universal Commerce Protocol. Broader U.S. markets edged down, with the S&P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ each slipping 0.1%.
12 January 2026
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Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push — what to know now

Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push — what to know now

Synchrony Financial shares dropped about 7% to $80.80 Monday after President Donald Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Other credit-card lenders also fell. Trump gave no details on enforcement, and analysts questioned whether the proposal could pass Congress. Investors are watching for any movement as bank earnings season begins.
12 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

Meta shares slipped 0.1% to $652.24 after the company named Dina Powell McCormick president and vice chairman. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said she will lead efforts to finance and expand Meta’s AI and infrastructure. Investors remain cautious amid global regulatory pressures and concerns over rising costs. Powell McCormick resigned from Meta’s board weeks earlier.
12 January 2026
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Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

Sandisk shares rose 2.9% to $388.33 in early Monday trading after an earlier 5.1% drop, as investors tracked AI-driven storage demand and supply constraints. The stock moved between $358 and $389.35. Investors await Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings call for updates on pricing and outlook. Western Digital edged up 0.3%, while Micron slipped 0.5%.
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Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

Affirm shares fell 0.4% to $81.45 Monday after an early spike tied to Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card APRs. The plan briefly boosted buy-now-pay-later stocks but drew skepticism from analysts and lawmakers, who questioned its chances without new legislation. Bank groups warned the cap could restrict credit and shift borrowers to costlier alternatives. Investors watched for further signals from Washington as earnings season began.
12 January 2026
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Abercrombie & Fitch stock dives after holiday update trims sales outlook — what investors watch next

Abercrombie & Fitch stock dives after holiday update trims sales outlook — what investors watch next

Abercrombie & Fitch shares fell about 20% Monday after the retailer cut its holiday-quarter outlook and trimmed its full-year sales growth forecast to at least 6%. The company cited higher planned spending and $90 million in tariff costs in its revised guidance. Fourth-quarter net sales are now projected to rise around 5%, below analyst estimates. Capital expenditure targets increased to $245 million.
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Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

Tesla shares rose 2.1% to $445.01 in early New York trading Monday. The company delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter, about 1% below analyst estimates, but set a record for energy storage deployments. Rivian, GM, and Ford all traded lower. Tesla is set to report earnings Jan. 28, with investors focused on robotaxi updates and profitability.
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Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

Atara Biotherapeutics shares fell 56% after the FDA rejected its cell therapy EBVALLO for a rare post-transplant cancer, citing insufficient evidence from the single-arm ALLELE study. The agency said previous manufacturing issues were resolved but requested new efficacy data. Atara and partner Pierre Fabre plan expedited talks with the FDA. The company reported $8.5 million in cash at year-end.
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Apple stock ticks higher after iPhone 17 helps Apple top 2025 shipments — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple stock ticks higher after iPhone 17 helps Apple top 2025 shipments — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple shares edged up 0.1% to $259.37 after data showed it led global smartphone shipments in 2025 with a 20% market share, outpacing Samsung and Xiaomi. The Nasdaq opened down 0.40% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.32% amid political pressure on the Fed and a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates. India is weighing stricter smartphone security rules, raising concerns for Apple and other makers.
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Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Intel shares fell 1.8% to $44.73 Monday morning after analysts at Susquehanna and Truist maintained neutral ratings despite raising price targets. The drop followed last week’s rally and came amid broader market weakness. Investors remain cautious, waiting for proof that Intel can land major outside foundry contracts. Supply constraints are expected to persist into the first quarter.
12 January 2026
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30,000 Homes Without Water: Major Incident Declared in Kent as South East Water Scrambles

30,000 Homes Without Water: Major Incident Declared in Kent as South East Water Scrambles

Kent County Council declared a major incident after around 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex lost water or saw severe drops in pressure following burst mains and leaks caused by Storm Goretti and freezing weather. South East Water warned some areas may not see supply restored until Tuesday. Schools closed and bottled water stations saw long lines. Southern Water said supplies in most of Kent remained stable but support was redirected to hardest-hit areas.
12 January 2026
Citigroup stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles lenders ahead of earnings

Citigroup stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles lenders ahead of earnings

Citigroup shares fell 3.5% to $117.03 after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, with no details on enforcement. Analysts said such a cap would likely require congressional action. The Supreme Court declined to hear Citigroup’s appeal in a fraud lawsuit tied to its Banamex unit, allowing the case to proceed. Capital One and American Express also dropped sharply.
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Visa stock slides on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as traders brace for bank earnings

Visa stock slides on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as traders brace for bank earnings

Visa shares dropped 1.4% after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Mastercard fell 1.7% and American Express slid 4.6%. Analysts said the move would likely require congressional approval, but the headline pressured lenders and payment networks. Investors are watching upcoming bank earnings and any policy details before Jan. 20.
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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

JPMorgan shares dropped about 2% Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Analysts questioned the legal path for such a cap, noting it would require congressional action. Other major banks also fell, with Capital One down nearly 7%. Investors are watching JPMorgan’s Tuesday earnings for commentary on consumer credit trends.
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American Express (AXP) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk — what investors watch next

American Express (AXP) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk — what investors watch next

American Express shares fell 4.6% to $358.24 Monday after President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The proposal, seen as unlikely by analysts, triggered declines in other card issuers and payment processors. U.S. stocks were broadly lower amid renewed Trump administration criticism of the Federal Reserve. Investors await details on how any cap might be enforced.
12 January 2026
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SoundHound AI stock whipsaws as CES motorcycle tie-up and fresh bullish note keep SOUN in play

SoundHound AI stock whipsaws as CES motorcycle tie-up and fresh bullish note keep SOUN in play

SoundHound AI shares rose as much as 9.4% Monday before paring gains, following a Buy reiteration and $26 price target from H.C. Wainwright after CES meetings. India’s Ultraviolette showcased a new AI voice assistant for its F77 motorcycle, developed with SoundHound, drawing attention to the stock. SoundHound remains unprofitable and faces long sales cycles in automotive deals.
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Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini shopping plan, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 spotlight

Walmart shares rose 3.4% to $118.47 after announcing a partnership with Google’s Gemini chatbot and confirming its upcoming Nasdaq-100 debut. Google said its new AI shopping protocol will launch with Walmart and other major retailers. Nasdaq will add Walmart to the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca. Alphabet, Amazon, Target, and Costco also posted small gains in morning trading.
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  • Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Valuation Review Amid Mixed Market Signals
    May 1, 2026, 10:02 PM EDT. Leonardo's (BIT:LDO) recent share price rose 1.7% to €53.02, yet it shows softer returns over 30 days and year-to-date. While the one-year total shareholder return of 17.06% signals stronger long-term investor confidence, valuation perspectives differ. Analyst Chris1 suggests the stock is 5.4% overvalued with a fair value of €50.31 but notes a P/E ratio of 25x below the estimated fair 28.6x and far below the 73.2x peer average, implying mixed market pricing of risk. Key positives include global defence spending and digitalisation boosting margins, balanced by risks from geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges. Investors should weigh these mixed signals against Leonardo's €19.5 billion revenue and €1.2 billion net income when assessing future growth potential.

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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.
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2 May 2026
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Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

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