BAC heads into a long weekend with rates and earnings still driving trade
New York, Jan 17, 2026, 11:07 AM EST — Market closed.
- Shares of Bank of America rose 0.7% to close Friday at $52.97.
- After the quarterly results, investors remain uncertain about the bank’s net interest income forecast.
- Coming soon: a holiday-shortened week, followed by the Fed’s policy meeting later in January.
Bank of America shares ended Friday up 0.7%, closing at $52.97 after swinging between $52.25 and $53.38 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 52 million shares. (Bank of America Corporation)
The change may seem minor, but it comes amid a turbulent stretch for bank stocks. Earnings season is underway, and shifting rate expectations are shaking up forecasts for net interest income — the…
