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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

Energy options accounted for 65% of MCX options premium turnover through Jan. 23, surpassing bullion, Mint reported. Options now generate more revenue for MCX than futures, with energy contracts seeing 2.89 trillion rupees in turnover versus 1.84 trillion for bullion since November. Volatility in natural gas and gold has surged sharply. Brokers report a surge in retail traders, especially in crude oil and natural gas options.
30 January 2026
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Marvell stock slides premarket as Microsoft-led tech selloff keeps AI spending in the spotlight

Marvell stock slides premarket as Microsoft-led tech selloff keeps AI spending in the spotlight

Marvell Technology shares fell 2.3% to $79.48 in premarket trading Friday, extending a two-day drop of about 5%. The move follows a sharp selloff in chip stocks after Microsoft’s earnings and record AI spending rattled investors. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index lost 3.27% in the previous session. U.S. producer price data due at 8:30 a.m. ET is seen as the next test for tech stocks.
30 January 2026
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Republic Power Group (RPGL) stock jumps again premarket as $0.20 share-sale filing lands

Republic Power Group (RPGL) stock jumps again premarket as $0.20 share-sale filing lands

Republic Power Group shares jumped about 25% to $1.10 in premarket trading after closing at $0.88. A new SEC filing shows plans to sell up to 50 million shares at $0.20 each, raising dilution concerns as Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid-price rule looms. The offering could increase shares outstanding nearly fourfold if fully placed. The company faces a July 6 deadline to regain compliance.
30 January 2026
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GameStop stock slides premarket as Ryan Cohen flags ‘big’ acquisition plan — what to watch next

GameStop stock slides premarket as Ryan Cohen flags ‘big’ acquisition plan — what to watch next

GameStop shares fell 3.6% to $22.81 in premarket trading after CEO Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal he is considering a major acquisition in consumer or retail. Investors are watching for filings detailing the deal’s terms and timeline. GameStop has closed 590 U.S. stores in fiscal 2024 and plans more closures in 2025. A shareholder vote on Cohen’s incentive plan is expected in March or April.
30 January 2026
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Apple stock (AAPL) ticks higher before the bell after iPhone-driven outlook — but supply risks loom

Apple stock (AAPL) ticks higher before the bell after iPhone-driven outlook — but supply risks loom

Apple shares rose 0.6% in premarket trading after reporting quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion and earnings per share of $2.84. The company raised its revenue outlook but warned of supply constraints and higher memory costs. Nikkei Asia reported Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 to 2027, focusing on premium models. Wearables sales lagged due to AirPods Pro 3 supply issues.
30 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock slides nearly 10% in premarket as bitcoin sinks again

Strategy (MSTR) stock slides nearly 10% in premarket as bitcoin sinks again

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.19 in premarket trading Friday, tracking a sharp drop in bitcoin. The company holds 712,647 bitcoin, making its stock highly sensitive to crypto swings. Investors await Strategy’s fourth-quarter earnings, due Feb. 5. Bitcoin’s decline followed rumors of a possible change at the Fed and broader risk-off sentiment.
30 January 2026
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TechCreate Group stock leaps again in premarket after 889% surge; TCGL says it sees no fresh news

TechCreate Group stock leaps again in premarket after 889% surge; TCGL says it sees no fresh news

TechCreate Group shares jumped 118% to $188.42 in premarket trading Friday, after soaring 889% the previous day. The Singapore-based company said it is unaware of any undisclosed material information behind the surge. Trading volume remained below 5 million shares as the market cap neared $1.8 billion. Traders expect heightened volatility at the U.S. open.
30 January 2026
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SanDisk (SNDK) stock price surges in premarket after upbeat forecast, Kioxia supply deal

SanDisk (SNDK) stock price surges in premarket after upbeat forecast, Kioxia supply deal

Sandisk shares soared 18.9% to $641.18 in premarket trading Friday after the company raised its profit outlook and extended key supply deals with Kioxia. The flash-memory maker reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 61% year-over-year to $3.03 billion, with net income at $803 million. CEO David Goeckeler cited strong AI-driven demand from data centers.
30 January 2026
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Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon shares fell 4.3% Thursday, extending losses as criticism mounts over its product strategy and an upcoming CEO transition. CEO Calvin McDonald steps down Jan. 31, with two executives named interim co-CEOs. The stock closed at $172.54, trailing rivals like Nike. Board tensions have risen after founder Chip Wilson launched a proxy fight in December.
30 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises as buyback update lands, with February results next

NatWest share price rises as buyback update lands, with February results next

NatWest shares rose 1.3% to 661.8 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed buybacks of over 1.6 million shares on Jan. 28 and 29. The purchases come ahead of NatWest’s annual results, due Feb. 13. Investors are watching for updates on capital returns and management’s outlook. The stock hovered near its 52-week high earlier this month.
30 January 2026
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Sage share price rebounds after buyback filing — here’s what traders watch next

Sage share price rebounds after buyback filing — here’s what traders watch next

Sage Group shares rose 1.7% to 971 pence in early London trading Friday after a steep 4.1% drop the previous session. The company repurchased 1.77 million shares late Thursday as part of a buyback program. Sage reported 10% organic revenue growth in Q1, with cloud revenue up 15%. The next interim results are due May 21.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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