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Stock Market News 12 January 2026

GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx shares fell about 14% to $115.75 Monday after releasing preliminary 2025 results and 2026 revenue guidance above analyst estimates. The company projected 2026 revenue of $540–$555 million and positive adjusted net income. Investors are awaiting CEO remarks at the Jan. 14 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the Feb. 23 earnings report for further details. The latest figures remain unaudited and subject to revision.
12 January 2026
Honeywell stock flat as new Google Cloud retail tech lands, Citi trims target ahead of earnings

Honeywell stock flat as new Google Cloud retail tech lands, Citi trims target ahead of earnings

Honeywell shares edged up 0.1% to $207.50 after launching new software tools for retail and warehouse operations. Citi lowered its price target to $262 but maintained a buy rating. Investors await Honeywell’s Jan. 29 results and 2026 outlook for signs of demand and margin trends. Honeywell will start rolling out its new Smart Shopping Platform in February.
D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

D.R. Horton shares rose about 1% to $158.82 Monday afternoon, tracking gains in other major homebuilders. Keefe Bruyette & Woods cut its price target on the stock to $168 from $175 but kept a “Market Perform” rating. Investors are focused on D.R. Horton’s Jan. 20 earnings after the company warned that affordability pressures could keep sales incentives high in 2026.
SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi Technologies shares fell 2.4% to $26.74 Monday after CEO Anthony Noto said Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates could boost demand for personal loans. The stock had reached $28.05 before reversing. Capital One and Synchrony dropped 7.5% and 8.9%, while Visa and Mastercard each lost about 2%. Trump’s plan would cap rates for one year starting January 20.
Nike stock dips even after Jefferies’ “buy aggressively” call — what NKE investors are watching next

Nike stock dips even after Jefferies’ “buy aggressively” call — what NKE investors are watching next

Nike shares fell 0.6% to $65.52 Monday afternoon, underperforming the broader market despite Jefferies reaffirming its buy rating and $110 price target ahead of the ICR conference. Nike’s latest quarter showed revenue up 1% to $12.4 billion, but net income dropped 32% and gross margin fell to 40.6% due to higher tariffs. Wholesale revenue rose, while direct and Converse sales declined.
12 January 2026
Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

Lemonade stock hits fresh 52-week high as LMND rallies; traders watch short interest and earnings

Lemonade shares jumped 7.7% to $85.81 Monday, hitting a new 52-week high amid heavy short interest and volatile trading. About 20% of the float was shorted as of mid-December, raising the risk of sharp moves. Chief insurance officer John Peters sold 10,000 shares Jan. 6 at $80 under a pre-set plan. The next earnings report is expected Feb. 24.
Abercrombie & Fitch stock slides 17% after outlook trim puts tariffs back on the tape

Abercrombie & Fitch stock slides 17% after outlook trim puts tariffs back on the tape

Abercrombie & Fitch shares fell 17.3% to $103.26 after the company cut its full-year sales growth forecast and lowered its holiday-quarter outlook. The retailer now expects fiscal 2025 net sales growth of at least 6%, down from a prior 6%–7% range, and factored in $90 million in tariff expenses. Investors are watching the ICR Conference this week for further updates on demand and pricing.
12 January 2026
Merck (MRK) stock slides as JPMorgan conference tests deal buzz and vaccine risk

Merck (MRK) stock slides as JPMorgan conference tests deal buzz and vaccine risk

Merck shares fell 1.1% to $109.27 Monday amid speculation over a possible $28–32 billion acquisition of Revolution Medicines, though no deal has been finalized. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF dropped 2.1%. Analysts estimate Revolution’s RAS inhibitor drugs could generate over $10 billion in sales by 2035. Merck also faces a potential $2 billion annual revenue hit after U.S. vaccine schedule changes affecting Gardasil and RotaTeq.
Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.6% to $944.73 in Monday afternoon trading ahead of fourth-quarter earnings due Jan. 15. Markets weighed Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates and threats to indict Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and major bank earnings. Goldman’s chief economist now expects Fed rate cuts in June and September.
Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio shares fell 17.7% to $6.62 Monday after announcing a licensing deal with Eisai and releasing initial sales data for its lung-cancer drug. Eisai will pay €50 million upfront for rights outside the U.S., China, and Japan, with further milestone payments possible. Fourth-quarter Ibtrozi sales met estimates, but investors appeared cautious on future prescription growth.

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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