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Stock Market News 12 January 2026

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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
12 January 2026
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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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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