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Stock Market News 12 January 2026

Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:45 EST — Regular session Bitcoin edged up Monday, along with a group of bitcoin-related stocks, as traders balanced a new Strategy buying surge against broader jitters over the Federal Reserve. The token climbed roughly 0.3% to $91,147. Coinbase (COIN) jumped 2.0%, and Strategy (MSTR) ticked up 2.1%. Miners Marathon Digital (MARA) surged 4.4%, with Riot Platforms (RIOT) edging up 1.3%. The scene changed late Sunday when Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Justice Department had handed the central bank grand jury subpoenas and was threatening a criminal indictment. “On Friday, the Department of Justice
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Qualcomm stock tumbles while chip ETFs rise — Apple modem fears return before CPI, earnings

Qualcomm stock tumbles while chip ETFs rise — Apple modem fears return before CPI, earnings

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:39 EST — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated shares slipped roughly 3.5% to $171.64 by midday Monday, hitting a low of $171.24 earlier. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 tracker QQQ edged up 0.1%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.4%. The market mood has been mixed following threats from the Trump administration to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh doubts about the Fed’s independence. Morgan Stanley analysts described the start of 2026 as a “cacophony of market-moving events.” (Reuters) Qualcomm’s share price has fallen more steeply than the rest of the sector, as investors digest
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Rivian stock (RIVN) ticks up as Wolfe downgrade warns of bigger cash burn

Rivian stock (RIVN) ticks up as Wolfe downgrade warns of bigger cash burn

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:27 (EST) — Regular session Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) shares rose about 0.5% to $19.31 on Monday, paring an early dip, after Wolfe Research cut its rating to Underperform and set a $16 price target. Wolfe said free cash flow — cash left after spending on operations and investment — could run around $4 billion or more in 2026 and projected a $2.1 billion EBITDA loss, a common measure of operating performance. (Investing.com) Investors have been betting that Rivian’s push into software and driver-assistance can widen the story beyond truck and SUV sales. The downgrade is
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Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:33 PM EST — Regular session underway. Bakkt Holdings shares jumped 13.5% to $18.48 in midday trading Monday following the announcement that it will acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). (Nasdaq) The announcement comes as Bakkt pushes to prove it can convert crypto infrastructure into more reliable revenue streams. Stablecoins — crypto tokens meant to maintain a steady value, usually tied to the U.S. dollar — have been touted as a way to move funds faster and cheaper than traditional systems, though regulations still differ across markets. (GlobeNewswire) Bakkt revealed it will
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Apple stock rises on Google Gemini Siri deal as AAPL investors eye next catalyst

Apple stock rises on Google Gemini Siri deal as AAPL investors eye next catalyst

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:19 (EST) — Regular session Apple (AAPL.O) shares climbed about 0.6% to $260.82 in midday trading Monday after announcing a multi-year deal to incorporate Alphabet’s Google Gemini models into a revamped Siri set for 2026. “After careful evaluation, Apple determined Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models,” Google said on X. This deal extends a relationship that already names Google the default search engine on Apple devices, generating tens of billions in annual revenue for Apple, while giving Gemini access to more than two billion active devices. (Reuters) The announcement
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Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 12:34 EST — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 100 points, or 0.2%, near midday. The S&P 500 held steady, and the Nasdaq edged up slightly. (Investing.com) Sentiment turned as new political pressure mounted on the Federal Reserve—something traders usually overlook until it becomes unavoidable. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is now grappling with possible indictment linked to his testimony about a renovation project, though he has publicly denied any wrongdoing. (Reuters) Financial stocks slid as President Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates beginning Jan. 20, which could
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Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:27 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 1.2% to $532.97 by midday Monday, lagging behind a mostly steady market. The S&P 500-tracking SPY ETF edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq 100-tracking QQQ ETF gained 0.2%. The shift unfolded as investors digested fresh political pressure on the Federal Reserve alongside a proposal to cap credit-card interest rates. This combination has nudged traders toward a defensive posture once again. “Any further meaningful moves towards less independence is not going to be viewed favorably by markets,” said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at
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Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

Micron stock barely budges as exec warns DRAM crunch may last until 2028

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:24 EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares barely moved Monday after a company executive warned that the DRAM shortage—used in servers, PCs, and phones—might not ease significantly until 2028. The remarks come at a crucial time for Micron’s shares. The company now serves as a key indicator for the memory upcycle’s duration, with data center demand—driven in part by AI systems—absorbing supply that previously went to consumer gadgets. In an interview released Sunday during CES week, Micron Vice President Christopher Moore said the company is “trying to help consumers around the world,” while data-center
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global Inc rose Monday following a Bloomberg Law report that the crypto exchange is pressing U.S. lawmakers to keep the “rewards” it pays to stablecoin holders. The company might withdraw support for a key market-structure bill if the proposed restrictions become too strict. (Bloomberg Law) The timing is crucial. Senate negotiators aim to finalize a wide-ranging framework for crypto markets, but stablecoin rewards have sparked a last-minute battle between banks and crypto firms, each pushing to influence the final wording. Coinbase climbed roughly 2.1% to $245.83 by
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record; CPI is next test for the rally

First Majestic Silver stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record; CPI is next test for the rally

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:08 EST — Regular session First Majestic Silver Corp. shares jumped roughly 8% to $20.42 by midday, following a strong surge in silver prices. The stock climbed as high as $20.60 during the session, with trading volume exceeding 16 million shares. Silver’s surge grabbed attention as it hit a fresh record, with the market turning sharply toward macro themes again. Investors are leaning on bullion as a shield against policy shifts and geopolitical risks. Spot silver climbed to $85.75 an ounce, finishing up about 6.9%, while spot gold surged past $4,600. “Elevated uncertainty plays directly
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Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Western Digital (WDC.O) climbed 2.1% to $204.76 by midday Monday, bouncing around between $193.35 and $206.37 during a choppy session. The rise occurred as U.S. stocks dipped amid renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on the central bank’s independence. Financial stocks also took a hit from a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates. “It’s another dent to the armor” of Fed independence, said Jordan Rizzuto, chief investment officer at GammaRoad Capital Partners. (Reuters) Shares of Seagate Technology climbed roughly 2.4%. Micron Technology nudged up 0.4%,
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Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:16 EST — Market open for the regular session. Boeing shares climbed Monday, building on recent momentum ahead of the company’s annual orders-and-deliveries report set for Tuesday. By midday in New York, the stock had gained roughly 1.4%, trading at $237.72. The delivery tally is key since Boeing typically receives payment upon handing over jets to customers. A strong result can ease concerns about production and cash flow, especially as traders adjust positions following Airbus’s release of its 2025 figures. Airbus reported a 4% increase in 2025 deliveries, hitting 793 aircraft, alongside 1,000 gross orders,
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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