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Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

Tanmay Bhat, a comedian-turned-creator and co-founder of India’s AIB comedy collective, emerged in 2025 as one of the most sought-after creative partners for brands, a year-end profile by Storyboard18 said. The attention matters now because marketers are under pressure to deliver campaigns that travel quickly across social platforms, and creators increasingly sit at the centre of that push.
1 January 2026
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Salzburg renews €100 “Energie-100er” for 2026 — who gets the extra heating aid

Salzburg renews €100 “Energie-100er” for 2026 — who gets the extra heating aid

The Austrian city of Salzburg will extend its “Energie-100er” support scheme into 2026, offering eligible low-income residents an extra 100 euros on top of a 250-euro provincial heating-cost grant, for total support of 350 euros, local outlet Salzburg24 reported. SALZBURG24 The decision lands as the new budget year begins and winter heating bills rise, keeping pressure on households that are already struggling with day-to-day costs.
1 January 2026
Merck (MRK) stock slips into 2026 as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what investors watch next

Merck (MRK) stock slips into 2026 as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 14:30 ET — Market closed Merck & Co.’s stock ended the year’s final trading session lower and was little changed in after-hours trading — the session after the 4 p.m. close — with U.S. markets shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day. The shares closed Dec. 31 down 0.75% at $105.26 and last traded at $105.40 after hours. Investing.com+1
1 January 2026
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Pinnacle Financial (PNFP) stock: Nasdaq halt set for Jan. 2 as Synovus merger shifts shares to NYSE

Pinnacle Financial (PNFP) stock: Nasdaq halt set for Jan. 2 as Synovus merger shifts shares to NYSE

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 2:05 PM ET — Market closed Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. shares are set to be suspended from trading effective Jan. 2 as the bank’s merger with Synovus Financial Corp. becomes effective at 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 1, Nasdaq said in a corporate actions alert. Nasdaq said Pinnacle common shareholders will receive one share of Steel Newco Inc. for each Pinnacle share, while Pinnacle’s depositary shares will convert into a new depositary security tied to preferred stock. NASDAQ Trader
1 January 2026
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Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 1:53 PM ET — Market closed U.S. utilities stocks headed into the New Year on the back foot after NextEra Energy disclosed a $4 billion at-the-market share-sale program, a move that can add supply to the market over time. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, an exchange-traded fund that tracks a basket of utility stocks, last closed down 0.6% at $42.69.
1 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks today: XLB ends 2025 lower as silver slumps, China PMI surprise in focus

Basic materials stocks today: XLB ends 2025 lower as silver slumps, China PMI surprise in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 13:54 ET — Market closed U.S. basic materials stocks ended 2025 on a softer note, with sector ETFs slipping on Wednesday as investors took profits in metals and kept risk light into the New Year holiday. U.S. equity markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. New York Stock Exchange
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Oil Jumps Over 5% After Trump Ends Iran Talks; Markets See Fresh Inflation Jitters
    July 8, 2026, 1:55 PM EDT. Oil leapt more than 5% after President Donald Trump said the temporary deal with Iran is "over," giving global investors a fresh inflation jolt. Brent crude pushed near $78 a barrel, stirring renewed worries about inflation and choppy trading. Bond yields moved higher as traders braced for more tightening from the Fed and ECB. Inflation hedges like bonds and gold sold off. Tech stocks linked to AI were volatile with questions swirling around demand, but other sectors mostly gained. The market move showed how fast geopolitics can stir up inflation concerns.
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