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Stock Market 12 January 2026

Palantir stock gets a Citi upgrade — and a Feb. 2 earnings date — why PLTR is moving now

Palantir stock gets a Citi upgrade — and a Feb. 2 earnings date — why PLTR is moving now

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:59 EST — After-hours Palantir Technologies shares climbed about 1.1% in after-hours trading Monday following a Citi upgrade to “buy.” The data-analytics firm’s price target was raised, with the bank citing stronger demand for AI tools. The stock settled at $179.41, swinging between $174.03 and $182.48 during the session.
Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

Micron stock holds near a fresh high as suppliers lift chip testing fees; what comes next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:47 ET — After-hours Micron Technology shares ended slightly higher on Monday and were little changed in after-hours trading after a report said memory-chip testing and packaging vendors have raised prices by as much as 30%, adding another pressure point in a tight supply chain. The stock closed at $345.87, up 0.2%, after touching a session high that matched its 52-week peak.
Microsoft stock slips after the bell as Goldman flags “compounding AI cycles” ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock slips after the bell as Goldman flags “compounding AI cycles” ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:21 EST — After-hours Microsoft Corp shares slipped about 0.4% after Monday’s close, landing at $477.22, with intraday moves ranging from $474.45 to $480.88. Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges resumed coverage, assigning a Buy rating and lifting her 12-month price target to $655 from $630. She noted Microsoft stands out among megacaps to capitalize on “compounding AI product cycles.” The company’s market cap sits near $3.85 trillion.
Capital One stock drops on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk as $425 million depositor settlement advances

Capital One stock drops on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk as $425 million depositor settlement advances

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:33 EST — After-hours Shares of Capital One Financial dropped 6.4% to $233.20 in after-hours trading Monday, dragged down by a widespread selloff among credit-card lenders. The slide followed President Donald Trump's call to impose a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates for one year.
Meta stock slips after-hours as Zuckerberg rolls out ‘Meta Compute’ AI buildout

Meta stock slips after-hours as Zuckerberg rolls out ‘Meta Compute’ AI buildout

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 4:22 PM ET — After-hours Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% to $641.92 in after-hours Monday following CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of a new “Meta Compute” initiative. He outlined plans to expand the company’s AI infrastructure to “tens of gigawatts” within this decade and eventually reach “hundreds of gigawatts or more.”
CompoSecure stock drops 8% as Husky deal closes; GPGI ticker switch set for Jan. 23

CompoSecure stock drops 8% as Husky deal closes; GPGI ticker switch set for Jan. 23

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 15:44 EST — Regular session CompoSecure, Inc. shares dropped roughly 8% Monday after the metal payment-card maker announced it finalized its business combination with Husky Technologies and will rebrand as GPGI. The stock slid $1.79 to $20.39 in afternoon trading in New York, fluctuating between $20.15 and $22.15 earlier. The company said its shares will start trading under the new ticker “GPGI” on Jan. 23.
12 January 2026
Caterpillar stock hits a fresh record as Citi lifts target and traders look to CPI, earnings

Caterpillar stock hits a fresh record as Citi lifts target and traders look to CPI, earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:37 EST — Regular session Caterpillar Inc shares hit an intraday high on Monday, outpacing a steady U.S. market as investors focused on major industrial stocks ahead of key data releases and the upcoming late-January earnings season. The stock climbed $8.44, or roughly 1.4%, to $626.06 in afternoon trading, after peaking at $630.76 earlier in the day.
12 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • GPC Jumps 12.9% as O'Reilly Looks to Buy Auto Unit, Market Eyes Industrial Shift
    July 3, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT. Genuine Parts (GPC) shares soared 12.9% to $132.57 after news hit of O'Reilly Automotive's cash bid topping $10 billion for its auto-parts segment. The reported offer puts a spotlight on GPC's move to tighten its focus on the industrial parts business, where management targets better margins and growth. Even with a big stock surge, analysts left the consensus EPS at $2.10 for next quarter. Revenue is forecast up 3.6% to $6.39 billion from last year. Some say GPC may not hold onto gains unless earnings estimates start to climb. GPC is still rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Over at Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN), shares added 2.6%, with its EPS estimate nudged up over the past month.
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