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The Silent Engine of the AI Revolution: Amphenol Hits Record Highs as Data Center Infrastructure Demands Explode
WALL STREET – January 12, 2026 – In a market increasingly defined by the physical limits of data transmission, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) has emerged as the undisputed titan of the "picks and shovels" era of artificial intelligence. Shares of the Connecticut-based interconnect giant surged to an all-time high of $147.07
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Dragon’s Dilemma: Alibaba and the 2026 Outlook for Chinese Tech in US Markets
As the first trading weeks of 2026 unfold, the narrative surrounding Chinese technology stocks has shifted from one of existential crisis to a complex, high-stakes game of "involution" and geopolitical balancing. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), once the poster child for regulatory crackdowns, is now navigating a landscape defined
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Value Renaissance: Dollar General Surges as Thrift-Conscious Consumers Reshape the Retail Landscape
As of January 12, 2026, the retail sector is witnessing a dramatic divergence in performance, with value-oriented giants leading the charge. Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has emerged as a primary beneficiary of this shift, with its stock price staging a remarkable recovery over the past year. After hitting multi-year lows
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Storage Pivot: How Western Digital Outpaced the Field in the AI Data Supercycle
The global technology sector has shifted its focus from the raw processing power required for AI training to the massive infrastructure needed for data retention and inference. Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) has emerged as the surprise champion of the storage market. By early 2026, the company has not only successfully
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Energy’s Identity Crisis: Why Baker Hughes is Pivoting as Traditional Oilfield Services Stagnate
As the calendar turns to early 2026, the energy sector finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with a "decoupling" from traditional oil price cycles that has left many investors searching for direction. While the broader market has seen gains, the energy sector has notably underperformed, weighed down by a
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
US Dollar Plummets as DOJ Inquiry into Federal Reserve Sparks Constitutional Crisis
WASHINGTON D.C. — The global financial order was pushed to the brink this morning, January 12, 2026, as the U.S. dollar plummeted following an unprecedented legal assault by the Department of Justice against the Federal Reserve. The greenback, already weakened by a year of fiscal uncertainty, fell sharply in
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Credit Reset: Fintech Surges as Banks Face Existential Threat from 10% Interest Cap
The financial landscape was sent into a tailspin on January 9, 2026, when President Donald Trump announced a sweeping proposal to implement a temporary, one-year 10% cap on all credit card interest rates, effective January 20. The announcement, delivered via social media and followed by a brief press conference, has
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The mRNA Pivot: Moderna Navigates Regulatory Headwinds and Tariff Turmoil in a Volatile 2026 Biotech Landscape
As the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference concludes in early January 2026, Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Once the darling of the pandemic era, the biotechnology giant is now grappling with a stock price that has settled into a volatile range between $33.
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Wall Street Braces for Impact: Big Banks Set to Kick Off Q4 Earnings Season Amid Shifting Rate Landscape
As the first major reporting cycle of 2026 begins, the financial world is turning its collective gaze toward the titans of Wall Street. This week marks the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season for 2025, a period that analysts believe will serve as a definitive litmus test for the resilience
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Retail Fortress: Walmart Hits All-Time High as 2026 Begins, Solidifying Tech-Driven Dominance
As of January 12, 2026, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has reached a historic milestone, with its stock price hitting an all-time closing high of $118.52. This surge marks a definitive shift in the market’s perception of the company, transitioning from a traditional brick-and-mortar discounter to a diversified technology
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The $4.5 Trillion Benchmark: Nvidia’s Rubin Era Solidifies Its Dominance Over the AI-Driven Market
As of January 12, 2026, the financial world continues to orbit a single gravitational center: NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA). Following a blockbuster showing at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week, the semiconductor giant has once again redefined the ceiling for the technology sector. With a market capitalization now hovering
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
CrowdStrike Shares Slip as KeyBanc Downgrades Rating Amid 2026 Budget Concerns
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) shares faced a sharp reversal on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a prominent Wall Street analyst cooled on the cybersecurity leader’s near-term prospects. The stock slipped nearly 2% in early trading following a rating downgrade from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which cited a cautious outlook for enterprise
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Tesla’s 2026 Crossroads: Robotaxi Deadlines and Earnings Loom as AI Transformation Reaches Fever Pitch
As the calendar turns to mid-January 2026, the global financial community has its eyes fixed on Austin, Texas. For Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), the next few weeks represent more than just another earnings cycle; they are the start of a definitive year that will likely determine whether the company’s pivot
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Caterpillar Hits Record High as Citi Raises Price Target Amid Industrial Sector Boom
On January 12, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) solidified its position as the undisputed titan of the industrial sector, with its stock price surging to a fresh all-time record of $627.75. The rally was ignited by a bullish research note from Citigroup, which raised its price target for the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Rotation: Small-Caps Log Longest Winning Streak Against S&P 500 Since 2019
As of mid-January 2026, the U.S. equity markets are witnessing a historic recalibration that few analysts predicted eighteen months ago. The Russell 2000 index, the benchmark for American small-cap companies, has officially secured its longest streak of relative outperformance against the S&P 500 (NYSEArca: SPY) since 2019. This
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Inflation at a Crossroads: Markets Braced for Crucial December CPI Report as Fed Independence Faces New Tests
As the sun rises on January 12, 2026, Wall Street finds itself in a state of high-stakes anticipation. Investors are collectively holding their breath for tomorrow’s release of the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a data point that is expected to serve as the definitive barometer for
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Gold Hits Record $4,600 as White House-Fed Feud Triggers Market Chaos
Gold prices surged to an unprecedented all-time high on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a deepening conflict between the White House and the Federal Reserve sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Spot gold breached the $4,600 mark for the first time in history, peaking at $4,600.33 per
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Populist Pivot: Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Proposal Sends Financial Stocks Reeling
The financial markets were jolted into a state of high volatility on Monday, January 12, 2026, as investors reacted to a renewed and aggressive push from President Donald Trump to implement a federal cap on credit card interest rates. The proposal, which seeks to limit annual percentage rates (APRs) to
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Markets Defy Gravity: S&P 500 and Dow Scale New Heights Amidst Political Turbulence
In a stunning display of resilience, the U.S. stock market surged to unprecedented levels on January 12, 2026, as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) notched fresh closing records. Investors appeared to decouple from a swirl of political and regulatory uncertainty, focusing instead
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Constitutional Crisis at the Fed: DOJ Investigation of Chair Powell Rattles Global Markets
The long-standing tension between the executive branch and the nation’s central bank reached a boiling point this week as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a formal criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The probe, which centers on allegations of perjury regarding a multi-billion dollar
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
A Tale of Two Economies: AI Surge Lifts Nasdaq While Credit Cap Fears Sink the Dow
The U.S. stock market experienced a striking divergence on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a surge in artificial intelligence optimism propelled the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to near-record levels, while a sudden regulatory shock to the banking sector left the Dow Jones Industrial Average languishing in the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Traders Ignore DOJ Probe into Fed Independence as S&P 500 Remains Resilient
As of January 12, 2026, the traditional boundaries between the U.S. executive branch and the Federal Reserve have effectively dissolved, sparking a historic standoff that has left investors grappling with the future of American monetary independence. Following a dramatic Sunday evening video statement from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Wayfair Surges to New Heights: Technical Breakout and Tariff Relief Fuel Historic Outperformance
In a dramatic opening to the 2026 trading year, e-commerce giant Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) has emerged as a definitive leader in the consumer discretionary sector. As of January 12, 2026, the company’s stock has not only reached new 52-week highs but has also seen its relative strength (RS)
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Silicon Shield: Intel Anointed as America’s ‘National Champion’ Amid Trump’s Protectionist Pivot
The landscape of the American semiconductor industry has undergone a seismic shift as the federal government, under the direction of the Trump administration, has officially designated Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) as the United States’ "National Champion." This pivot marks a departure from the broad-based subsidy approach of the 2022 CHIPS
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Dollar Falters as DOJ Targets Federal Reserve: Constitutional Crisis Spooks Global Markets
The US Dollar plummeted in early trading on January 12, 2026, as global investors reacted with alarm to the news that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a formal criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Silicon Sovereignty: Semiconductor Sector Hits Record Highs as Intel and Nvidia Lead 2026 Breakout
The global semiconductor industry has ignited a powerful structural breakout in the opening weeks of 2026, sending the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) to unprecedented record highs. This surge is being spearheaded by a dramatic resurgence in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), which has successfully validated its ambitious manufacturing roadmap, and Nvidia
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The 10% Ceiling: Trump’s Rate Cap Proposal Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street
The financial sector is reeling this week as a new and aggressive regulatory threat takes center stage: a proposed 10% national cap on credit card interest rates. On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump used a series of public statements to call for an immediate, one-year "affordability" cap to be
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Former Fed Chiefs Rebuke DOJ Probe into Jerome Powell: A Crisis of Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic display of institutional solidarity, a bipartisan coalition of former Federal Reserve leaders and Treasury officials issued a blistering rebuke today, January 12, 2026, against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal investigation into sitting Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The joint statement, signed by former
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Enters Buy Zone as it Outperforms the Broader Market
As the financial markets open for the second full week of January 2026, Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) has emerged as a rare beacon of sustained industrial strength. While the broader S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) posted a respectable 22% gain over the last twelve months, Howmet has nearly quadrupled that
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Wall Street’s Barometer: JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Prepare to Set the Tone for 2026 as Earnings Season Begins
As the first light of 2026 dawns on global financial markets, investors are bracing for a pivotal week that will likely dictate the narrative for the coming year. On Tuesday, January 13, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is scheduled to kick off the fourth-quarter 2025 earnings season, followed closely by
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Erase Early Losses Amid Shocking DOJ Probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
In a stunning display of market resilience, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite erased significant early-morning losses on Monday, January 12, 2026, to finish the trading session in positive territory. The reversal came despite a geopolitical and domestic bombshell: the Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially launched a criminal
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Constitutional Crisis Hits Wall Street: Treasury Yields Spike as DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Federal Reserve
The bedrock of global financial stability was shaken on Monday, January 12, 2026, as U.S. Treasury yields surged in response to an unprecedented Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the Federal Reserve. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.20%, reflecting a sudden and sharp "political risk premium"
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Data Titan’s Ascent: How Palantir (PLTR) Anchored the Nasdaq’s Historic 2025 Rally
As the Nasdaq Composite continues its relentless climb into the second week of 2026, one name has emerged not just as a participant, but as the definitive architect of the current bull market: Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR). Following a year where the stock surged over 130%, Palantir has transitioned
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Nvidia Defies "Old Economy" Headwinds: AI Juggernaut Surges as Dow Lags Under Regulatory and Manufacturing Strain
As the opening bell of 2026 rings in a new era of market bifurcation, Nvidia Corp. (Nasdaq: NVDA) continues to demonstrate a singular resilience that has left the broader market in its wake. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has struggled to maintain momentum in the face of a
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Synchrony Financial Shares Plunge 8% Following Trump Interest Rate Cap Proposal
NEW YORK — Shares of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) plummeted more than 8% on Monday as investors reacted with alarm to a weekend proposal from President-elect Donald Trump to institute a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The announcement, which sent shockwaves through the consumer finance sector, has ignited
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Silicon Sovereignty: Intel Shares Surge as Trump Crowns Chipmaker a 'National Champion'
SANTA CLARA, CA — Shares of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) surged to multi-year highs on Monday, January 12, 2026, as investors rallied behind a powerful endorsement from the White House. The rally follows a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Intel’s Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan, after which the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Retail’s Tech Coronation: Walmart Joins the Nasdaq-100 Following Historic Exchange Pivot
In a move that signals the definitive blurring of the lines between traditional retail and big tech, Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is officially scheduled to join the Nasdaq-100 Index prior to the market open on January 20, 2026. This inclusion marks the final step in a strategic migration that saw
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Constitutional Crisis at the Fed: Gold and Silver Shatter Records as DOJ Investigation Sparks Global Flight to Safety
WASHINGTON D.C. / NEW YORK — In a historic convergence of political turmoil and financial upheaval, gold and silver prices have surged to unprecedented all-time highs as of January 12, 2026. The rally comes as investors scramble for safe-haven assets following the Department of Justice's escalation of a criminal investigation into
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Constitutional Crisis at the Fed: Powell Denounces DOJ Subpoena as ‘Pretextual’ Attempt to Force Rate Cuts
The long-simmering tension between the executive branch and the Federal Reserve reached a boiling point this week as Fed Chair Jerome Powell publicly condemned a Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena as a political weapon. In an unprecedented move on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Powell released a video statement labeling the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Constitutional Crisis at the Fed: DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Chair Jerome Powell, Sending Markets Into a Tailspin
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers and ignited a constitutional firestorm, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The probe, which centers on allegations of "lying to Congress" regarding a multibillion-dollar renovation of the Federal
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
From Silicon to Syringes: Nvidia’s AI Dominance Solidified Through Landmark Eli Lilly Alliance
In a move that signals the definitive convergence of high-performance computing and biotechnology, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced a massive $1 billion "co-innovation" partnership at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2026. This five-year strategic alliance aims to re-engineer the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Consolidation: Creator Economy M&A Hits Fever Pitch in 2026
The creator economy has officially transitioned from a fragmented frontier of independent influencers into a high-stakes industrial asset class. As of January 12, 2026, the market is witnessing a massive surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, marking what analysts are calling the "sophomore year" of a sustained rebound.
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Reinsurance Thaw: Capital Surge Ends the Hard Market Era
As the global financial markets settle into the first weeks of 2026, the long-standing "hard market" in the reinsurance sector has officially broken. A landmark report released this week by Evercore ISI, titled "Reinsurance Return Story in Focus as Competition Increases," confirms a dramatic shift in power from the sellers
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The "Low-Hire, Low-Fire" Safety Net: Labor Resilience Provides Bullish Floor for Wall Street in 2026
As the dust settles on the first trading weeks of 2026, the U.S. economy finds itself in a precarious yet surprisingly durable equilibrium. Despite a political landscape fraught with the friction of an upcoming midterm election cycle and a looming leadership transition at the Federal Reserve, the American labor
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The "Devil's Metal" Ascends: Silver Eclipses Gold as Industrial and Safe-Haven Demand Collide in 2026
As of January 12, 2026, the global financial markets are witnessing a historic realignment in the precious metals sector. Silver, long dismissed as "poor man’s gold," has shattered all-time nominal records, trading at a staggering $84.50 per ounce. This represents a year-to-date gain of over 18% in just
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The AI-Bio Convergence: Lilly and Nvidia Kick Off JPM26 with Landmark $1 Billion Alliance
The 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference opened today in San Francisco with an intensity not seen in years, as the healthcare and technology sectors officially merged their futures. The headline of Day 1 was undoubtedly the announcement of a massive strategic partnership between Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Institutional Crisis: Treasury Yields Spike as DOJ Subpoena Targets Fed Independence
The U.S. Treasury market was plunged into a state of historic volatility on Monday, January 12, 2026, as investors reacted to an unprecedented legal assault on the Federal Reserve’s independence. Following a defiant Sunday evening statement by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in which he revealed that the Department
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Freight Reset: J.B. Hunt’s Q4 Earnings to Signal the 2026 Economic Trajectory
As the sun rises on 2026, the logistics world is turning its collective gaze toward Lowell, Arkansas. On January 15, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, an event that serves as the unofficial "state of the union" for the American
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Luxury Stall: Porsche Shares Plunge 7% as 2026 Earnings Outlook Clouds Growth Story
The premium automotive sector faced a stark reality check on January 12, 2026, as shares of Porsche AG (XETRA: P911) tumbled 7% in a single trading session. The sell-off, which wiped billions off the iconic carmaker’s market capitalization, was triggered by a wave of analyst downgrades and a growing
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Sound of Growth: Why Analysts Are Betting Big on Warner Music Group for 2026
As the financial markets open for the second week of 2026, a clear narrative is emerging in the media and entertainment sector: the "laggards" of yesterday are becoming the high-conviction picks of tomorrow. Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), which faced a challenging 2025 characterized by executive restructuring and a slower-than-expected
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Copper Consolidation: Rio Tinto and Glencore in Talks as BHP Watches from the Sidelines
The global mining landscape is on the precipice of its most significant transformation in decades. As of January 12, 2026, industry giants Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) have confirmed they are engaged in preliminary discussions regarding a potential mega-merger. This move, which could create a combined entity
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Market Resilience Tested as S&P 500 Rebounds from 'Powell Probe' Shocks
The S&P 500 index demonstrated remarkable intraday resilience on Monday, January 12, 2026, clawing back from early session lows triggered by a sudden Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite a pre-market sell-off that threatened to derail the ongoing "Freedom Rally," the benchmark index
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Wall Street Reels as Trump Proposes 10% Credit Card Rate Cap; Banking Sector Faces 'Margin Meltdown'
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American financial system, the Trump administration has officially proposed a national 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The announcement, which was first teased via social media late Friday evening, January 9, 2026, has triggered a massive sell-off across the banking
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Inflation Data Looms as Federal Reserve Faces Constitutional Crisis: Market Braces for CPI and PPI Reports
On the eve of one of the most consequential weeks for U.S. economic data in years, investors find themselves navigating a landscape of unprecedented volatility. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, marking the first major
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The 'Sell America' Era: Investors Flee U.S. Assets as DOJ Targets Federal Reserve
The first trading session of 2026 has been marked by a seismic shift in global capital flows, as a "Sell America" sentiment takes hold of international markets. Following a weekend of unprecedented legal escalation between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Reserve, the U.S. dollar has plunged
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Q4 Bank Earnings Preview: Markets Brace for Fed Crisis and Rate Caps
As the fourth-quarter earnings season for 2025 kicks off this week, the traditional celebration of corporate profitability has been replaced by a sense of profound unease across Wall Street. While the nation’s largest financial institutions—led by JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)—were expected
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Convergence of Silicon and Science: Eli Lilly and Nvidia Unveil $1 Billion AI Co-Innovation Lab at JPM26
In a move that signals the definitive arrival of the "AI-first" era for the pharmaceutical industry, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced a massive expansion of their strategic partnership today at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM26). The centerpiece of the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Precious Metals Shatter Records as DOJ Probe into Fed Chair Powell Ignites Global Flight to Safety
The global financial landscape was rocked today, January 12, 2026, as gold and silver surged to unprecedented all-time highs following news of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Department of Justice (DOJ) probe, which became public over the weekend, has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, triggering
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Independence Crisis: DOJ Probe of Jerome Powell Ignites Constitutional Standoff Over Monetary Policy
In an unprecedented escalation of the conflict between the executive branch and the nation’s central bank, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The probe, which centers on alleged perjury regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve’
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Market Turmoil as DOJ Launches Unprecedented Criminal Probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets and ignited a constitutional firestorm, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The probe, which became public late Sunday, January 11, 2026, centers on allegations that Powell misled Congress
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Era: Defense Giants Surge as Global Rearmament Hits Overdrive
As of January 12, 2026, the financial markets are witnessing a historic decoupling of the defense sector from broader industrial trends. Driven by a relentless cycle of geopolitical instability and a paradigm shift in U.S. fiscal policy, defense heavyweights like Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC)
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Unwinding: Why Global Capital is Fleeing the 'American Dream'
For over a decade, the mantra of global finance was "TINA"—There Is No Alternative to U.S. equities. But as of January 12, 2026, that era has come to a jarring halt. A powerful "Sell America" sentiment has gripped international markets, triggered by a volatile cocktail of aggressive trade
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Avalon GloboCare (ALBT) Regains Nasdaq Compliance Following Strategic AI Acquisition and Financial Restructuring
FREEHOLD, NJ — On January 12, 2026, Avalon GloboCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ALBT) officially announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum stockholders' equity requirement, effectively ending a months-long threat of delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company, which had been struggling with a multi-million dollar equity deficit throughout
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Great Pivot: Why Jim Rogers is Abandoning Wall Street for Uzbekistan as the 'AI Bubble' Nears its Breaking Point
As of January 12, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing a dramatic reshuffling of veteran capital. Jim Rogers, the legendary co-founder of the Quantum Fund and one of the most watched contrarian investors in history, has officially completed his exit from the United States stock market. Citing a lethal
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Consolidation in the Skies and Storms in the Shack: A Tale of Two Consumer Discretionary Giants
The consumer discretionary sector witnessed a dramatic start to the week as two industry stalwarts, Sun Country Airlines and Shake Shack, moved in sharply opposite directions. On January 12, 2026, the market was jolted by a definitive merger agreement in the airline space, while the fast-casual dining sector grappled with
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Midstream Renaissance: Why ONEOK is Positioned as the Energy Sector’s Top Growth and Yield Play for 2026
As the financial markets settle into the first weeks of 2026, a clear leader has emerged in the high-yield energy space. ONEOK (NYSE:OKE) is currently commanding significant attention from institutional investors and retail yield-seekers alike, following a transformative two-year period of aggressive consolidation. With the energy sector increasingly bifurcated
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
The Golden Pivot: HSBC Forecasts Gold Surge to $5,000 by Mid-2026 Amid Global Trust Crisis
LONDON — In a move that has sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, HSBC has issued a landmark research note projecting that gold prices will soar to $5,000 per ounce by the second quarter of 2026. The banking giant, long considered a conservative voice in precious metals forecasting, cites a
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
NVIDIA Insiders Sell Off Millions: A Strategic Exit or a Warning Sign for the AI Giant?
As NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) solidifies its position as the undisputed king of the artificial intelligence era, a flurry of insider selling has caught the attention of Wall Street. In the opening weeks of 2026, several high-ranking executives, including CEO Jensen Huang and Executive Vice President Ajay Puri, have offloaded significant
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Institutional Fragility: JPMorgan Trading Desk Warns of Market Instability as Fed Independence Faces Unprecedented Threat
As of January 12, 2026, the long-simmering tensions between the executive branch and the Federal Reserve have reached a boiling point, sending shockwaves through global financial markets. Following a weekend of political drama that saw the Department of Justice issue grand jury subpoenas to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Doximity (DOCS) Shares Hit 52-Week Low: Analyzing the Digital Health Downturn
The digital health landscape faced a sobering milestone this week as shares of Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS), the leading professional network for physicians, plummeted to a new 52-week low. On January 12, 2026, the stock touched $43.21, marking a dramatic retreat from its February 2025 peak of $85.21.
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Observability Outlook 2026: Goldman and Morgan Stanley Clash Over Datadog’s Future
The enterprise software sector witnessed a rare and dramatic divergence in analyst sentiment today as two of Wall Street’s most influential firms took diametrically opposed stances on Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG). On January 12, 2026, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) shocked the market by downgrading the observability giant to a
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Biodesix Shares Rocket 42% on Record FY2025 Results and Path to Profitability
On January 12, 2026, the diagnostic sector witnessed a seismic shift as shares of Biodesix (Nasdaq: BDSX) surged more than 40% in early trading, following the release of preliminary full-year 2025 financial results that comfortably beat both internal guidance and Wall Street estimates. The Colorado-based lung diagnostics specialist reported a
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Lithium's Resurgence: Scotiabank Upgrades Albemarle as EV Supply Chain Braces for New Growth Phase
In a move that has sent ripples through the specialty chemicals sector, Scotiabank (NYSE:BNS) has officially upgraded Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) to a "Sector Outperform" rating. The upgrade, issued early this morning on January 12, 2026, marks a definitive shift in sentiment for the world’s largest lithium producer.
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Netflix Braces for High-Stakes Earnings as Wall Street Weighs the Cost of the Warner Bros. Mega-Merger
LOS GATOS, CA — As the calendar turns to mid-January 2026, the eyes of the financial world are fixed on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), which is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, January 20. This upcoming report marks a pivotal moment for the streaming pioneer, coming on
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
Walmart (WMT) Hits All-Time High as Investors Pivot to Consumer Defensive Giants
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reached an unprecedented milestone on Monday, January 12, 2026, with its stock price closing at an all-time high of $117.48. The retail giant’s surge comes amidst a broader market rotation, as investors pivot away from high-growth technology stocks toward the stability of consumer defensive
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026