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Stocks News 12 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumps, then slips after hours — what Wall Street is watching next

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumps, then slips after hours — what Wall Street is watching next

New York, January 12, 2026, 18:37 EST — After-hours Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB.O) shares rose 3.6% on Monday to close at $87.91 and were last down about 0.4% in after-hours trading by 6:18 p.m. ET, when extended-hours trading can be thin and jumpy. The stock swung between $83.49 and $88.81 in the session, with about 21.9 million shares traded, according to market data. (Investing.com) The move keeps Rocket Lab in the “space-defense” bucket for a lot of investors, not just the small-rocket trade. That matters now because bigger government programs can reshape revenue mix — and they can also reshape
13 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock pops after $1,087 price-target hike — and Wall Street’s already eyeing Jan. 28

GE Vernova stock pops after $1,087 price-target hike — and Wall Street’s already eyeing Jan. 28

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:55 EST — After-hours Shares of GE Vernova jumped Monday following GLJ Research’s boost of the price target to $1,087 from $805, while maintaining a buy rating. (TipRanks) The call came as investors reevaluate how long the tight supply of gas turbines and grid equipment will persist, and the impact on valuations. The stock has seen volatile swings recently, making traders jittery ahead of earnings. (Yahoo Finance) GE Vernova closed the regular session roughly 2.7% higher at $639.07 and later ticked up further to about $639.77, gaining 2.8% in after-hours trading, according to the latest
13 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Delaware court pares Auris damages as earnings near

Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Delaware court pares Auris damages as earnings near

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:44 EST — After-hours Johnson & Johnson shares climbed roughly 2.6% to $209.72 in after-hours Monday, following Delaware’s Supreme Court tossing out a portion of a nearly $1 billion damages award linked to its 2019 surgical-robotics acquisition. The ruling comes at a sensitive time for major healthcare stocks: investors prize steady earnings but react sharply to unexpected legal costs. As J&J prepares to report earnings next week, shifts in the amount or timing of any payout will draw close scrutiny. It also touches on another investor theme. On Monday, J&J’s management pitched a growth story
13 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock edges up with earnings next week as Airbus flags engine delays

GE Aerospace stock edges up with earnings next week as Airbus flags engine delays

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:27 EST — Regular session Shares of GE Aerospace climbed 0.7% to $323.98 in Monday afternoon trading, gaining roughly $2.39 for the day. Investors are gearing up for next week’s quarterly earnings while keeping an eye on new tensions in the jet-engine supply chain, sparked by Airbus’s recent critique of deliveries from rival Pratt & Whitney. (Reuters) The jet-engine manufacturer will release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Jan. 22. Management is set to hold a webcast at 7:30 a.m. EST, per its investor relations page. (GE Aerospace) Timing is crucial since GE’s engine division generates
12 January 2026
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Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up today: new Rybrevant data and earnings ahead

Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up today: new Rybrevant data and earnings ahead

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 2:38 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Johnson & Johnson climbed roughly 2.3% to $209.03 on Monday, pushing the stock near the high end of its trading range after new oncology data came out over the weekend. This move is crucial as major drugmakers face mounting pressure to demonstrate lasting growth ahead of earnings season, with healthcare executives filling up their schedules for updates. For J&J, oncology remains a focal point, and Rybrevant has recently caught investors’ attention. Traders often see early cancer data as a fast indicator of pipeline momentum, despite approvals being
12 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock edges up as deal clock ticks — what QBTS traders are watching next

D-Wave Quantum stock edges up as deal clock ticks — what QBTS traders are watching next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:17 EST — Regular session D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares edged up 0.8% to $28.33 in Monday afternoon trading, continuing the volatile early-year trend for U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. The shift is significant as D-Wave navigates a crucial transition: expanding from its specialty in “annealing” systems—designed for specific optimization tasks—into the realm of “gate-model” quantum computers, the broader method favored by major research labs. The stock is now viewed primarily through that shift. Traders have reacted to each roadmap update and deal milestone as a chance to trade, driving the group to move in tight unison
12 January 2026
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RTX stock rises after Airbus flags Pratt & Whitney engine delays, with Jan 27 earnings ahead

RTX stock rises after Airbus flags Pratt & Whitney engine delays, with Jan 27 earnings ahead

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:49 EST — Regular session RTX shares climbed 1.7% to $191.74 in Monday afternoon trading despite a fresh warning from Airbus about delayed jet-engine deliveries from RTX’s Pratt & Whitney unit. Airbus noted it hasn’t settled with Pratt & Whitney on the volume of engines needed “for the foreseeable future,” while RTX offered no immediate response. (Reuters) The comments hit a sensitive area for RTX. Pratt & Whitney, one of just two engine suppliers for Airbus’s top-selling A320neo series, plays a key role in delivery schedules, which directly impact aircraft handoffs and the subsequent stream
12 January 2026
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XPeng (XPEV) stock jumps 8% as flying-car IPO report hits tape, EU tariff rules in focus

XPeng (XPEV) stock jumps 8% as flying-car IPO report hits tape, EU tariff rules in focus

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:10 EST — Regular session Shares of XPeng Inc, listed in the U.S., jumped Monday following a Bloomberg report that the Chinese EV maker tapped JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to lead an IPO for its flying-car unit in Hong Kong. The stock rose 8.2% to $21.66 in early afternoon trading. (Bloomberg.com) This shift is crucial as XPeng pushes investors to look past its car business — toward autonomy, robotics, and now “low-altitude” air mobility — even as the crowded, price-driven China EV market drags. Spinning off a separate listing lets the company fund those ambitions
12 January 2026
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Carvana stock ticks up near $470 as Wall Street waits on CPI and rate signals

Carvana stock ticks up near $470 as Wall Street waits on CPI and rate signals

New York, January 12, 2026, 13:30 EST — The regular session is underway. Carvana Co. shares rose Monday, extending a strong start to the year that has kept the online used-car retailer close to its recent peaks. The stock gained 1.6%, settling at $470.52 after swinging between $455.32 and $470.92 during the session. The gain arrived after the broader market steadied following an early stumble sparked by renewed doubts about the Federal Reserve’s independence. Traders are now bracing for Tuesday’s U.S. consumer price index report, looking for clues on the next move in rates. (Reuters) Carvana’s current status as a
12 January 2026
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GE Vernova (GEV) stock jumps as GLJ lifts target to $1,087; Baird turns cautious on competition

GE Vernova (GEV) stock jumps as GLJ lifts target to $1,087; Baird turns cautious on competition

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:29 EST — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova Inc. climbed Monday after GLJ Research raised its price target to $1,087 from $805. Meanwhile, Baird downgraded the stock to Hold, cutting its target to $649. The stock was up 2.7% at $639.38 by midday, fluctuating between $614.33 and $644.73 earlier. Baird cited increasing competition from Doosan, Boom Technology, FTAI Aviation, and Caterpillar. (Barron’s) The tug-of-war is critical now since investors view GE Vernova stock as a stand-in for limited power equipment—gas turbines, grid gear, and the ongoing service contracts. Data centers loom behind much of
12 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps as bitcoin firms up; what traders are watching next

IREN stock jumps as bitcoin firms up; what traders are watching next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:15 EST — Regular session underway. IREN Limited shares jumped Monday, gaining roughly 7.3% to $49.38 as buyers returned to crypto-linked stocks. Early trading saw the price fluctuate between $45.85 and $49.83, with roughly 20.5 million shares changing hands. The move is significant because IREN straddles two worlds: it continues mining bitcoin while also positioning itself as an AI infrastructure player. This dual focus leaves the stock vulnerable to swings from both crypto prices and the pace of data-center expansions. Rate-cut timing remains unclear, rattling investors in high-growth stocks linked to hefty capex. A handful
12 January 2026
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Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:20 EST — Regular session Netflix shares ticked up Monday, even as Paramount Skydance ramped up its opposition to Netflix’s bid for major Warner Bros. Discovery assets, injecting fresh doubt into the deal’s outlook. The clash comes right before Netflix’s quarterly earnings next week, with investors eager for updates on the company’s outlook and the ripple effects from its largest strategic move in years. The battle over the deal is crucial now, as it could determine the timing, financing, and terms of the transaction, while keeping regulators and shareholders in sharp focus. A prolonged standoff
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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