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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.

Florida House moves to cap property tax hikes — and voters say insurance relief comes first

Florida House moves to cap property tax hikes — and voters say insurance relief comes first

Florida’s House Ways & Means Committee advanced HJR 213, a measure to slow the growth of assessed property values for local non-school taxes. House staff warned the change could cut local tax revenue by $1.7 billion in fiscal 2027-28. The proposal would cap increases on homestead assessments at 3% over three years. Maui County set a Feb. 20 deadline for the second installment of its 2025–26 property taxes.
29 January 2026
Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Indian shares fell Thursday, ending a two-day rally, as IT and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks ahead of Sunday’s federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 0.61% and the Sensex lost 0.71%. The rupee hit a record low near 92 per dollar amid continued foreign investor outflows. Market volatility rose, with India VIX up nearly 4%.
29 January 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) stock drops 4.5% despite lithium guidance upgrade — what to watch next

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) stock drops 4.5% despite lithium guidance upgrade — what to watch next

Mineral Resources shares fell 4.5% to A$60.56 after the company raised its FY26 lithium output forecast. The miner shipped 8.7 million tonnes of iron ore in the quarter and cut net debt to about A$4.9 billion. MinRes warned of a possible non-cash impairment as it reviews acquired assets. A US$765 million lithium deal with POSCO remains subject to regulatory approval.
29 January 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps 3% as gold hits record highs — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star share price jumps 3% as gold hits record highs — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star shares rose 3.1% to A$29.49 Thursday, outperforming a flat market as gold hit record highs and spot bullion settled up 2.6% at $5,538.69 an ounce. The miner, which recently cut FY26 output guidance and raised cost forecasts, reported December-quarter gold sales of 348,061 ounces at an AISC of A$2,937 per ounce. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 12 for updates on costs and production.
29 January 2026
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BHP share price jumps on record copper — what to watch next for ASX:BHP

BHP share price jumps on record copper — what to watch next for ASX:BHP

BHP shares rose 2.1% to A$51.65 in Sydney, tracking record copper prices after LME copper hit $13,967 a ton. The move came as Australia’s annual inflation hit 3.8%, fueling rate-hike bets ahead of next week’s central bank meeting. BHP lifted its FY26 copper output forecast after record production at Escondida. The company also raised the cost estimate for its Jansen potash project in Canada to $8.4 billion.
29 January 2026
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Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip (MCHP) stock jumps after BofA upgrade as chip rally widens

Microchip Technology shares rose 7.6% to $80.87 by 3:15 p.m. EST Wednesday after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $95. The move followed gains across chipmakers tied to AI data-center demand. Microchip will report quarterly results on Feb. 5. CEO Steve Sanghi sold 18,509 shares last week under a pre-set trading plan.
28 January 2026
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StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub (STUB) stock jumps 11% as traders chase rebound ahead of Super Bowl LX

StubHub shares jumped 11% to $15.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after the company reported strong NFL ticket demand. The stock remains well below its $23.50 IPO price, with investors monitoring ongoing litigation and upcoming Super Bowl sales. Rival ticketing stocks saw smaller moves. Bragar Eagel & Squire is probing potential shareholder claims related to StubHub’s IPO disclosures.
28 January 2026
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Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina stock rebounds nearly 7% as SANM steadies after guidance shock

Sanmina shares rose about 7% to $153 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop on Tuesday tied to a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook for the March quarter. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.4 billion, below analyst estimates. Argus Research raised its price target on Sanmina to $200. First-quarter revenue reached $3.19 billion, with non-GAAP EPS at $2.38.
28 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy stock jumps nearly 10% as Barclays starts coverage ahead of earnings

Bloom Energy shares surged 9.6% to $166.94 Wednesday, with volume topping 10.7 million after Baird raised its price target and Barclays began coverage. The rally follows a $2.65 billion fuel-cell deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for updates on production capacity and data-center demand. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy also posted gains.
28 January 2026
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