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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.

Deutsche Bank CEO calls Bessent to disown Greenland note as “sell U.S. assets” talk spreads

Deutsche Bank CEO calls Bessent to disown Greenland note as “sell U.S. assets” talk spreads

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Deutsche Bank’s CEO disavowed an analyst’s note suggesting Europeans might sell U.S. assets over Trump’s planned Greenland tariffs. Trump has threatened a 10% tariff on several European countries’ goods from Feb. 1, rising to 25% if no Greenland deal is reached. Italy’s Treasury is backing Monte dei Paschi CEO Lovaglio. China Water won a court delay on a winding-up petition.
21 January 2026
Gold price breaks $4,800 as Greenland standoff rattles markets, Davos in focus

Gold price breaks $4,800 as Greenland standoff rattles markets, Davos in focus

Spot gold surged past $4,800 an ounce Wednesday, hitting a record $4,887.82 as investors fled to safety amid U.S.-Europe tensions over Greenland. President Trump vowed at Davos to press his Greenland agenda, stoking fears of renewed tariffs. Traders expect two Fed rate cuts by mid-2026. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Trump’s effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
21 January 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Steady After Trump Tariff Shock as S&P 500 Eyes Davos, Fed Case

US Stock Market Today: Futures Steady After Trump Tariff Shock as S&P 500 Eyes Davos, Fed Case

S&P 500 futures rose 0.13% premarket after Wall Street’s steepest drop in three months, triggered by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell sharply Tuesday, with the VIX closing at its highest since November. Gold hit a record $4,887.82 an ounce. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Trump’s bid to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook at 10 a.m. ET.
21 January 2026
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Sensex, Nifty hit three-month lows again as rupee sinks to a record — what to watch next

Sensex, Nifty hit three-month lows again as rupee sinks to a record — what to watch next

Indian stocks fell Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.3% and Sensex off 0.33%, as foreign investors sold $3.23 billion in January. The rupee hit a record low of 91.7425 per dollar. HDFC Bank dropped to a nine-month low, while Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank slid after weak earnings. Ola Electric named Deepak Rastogi CFO and cut its 2026 revenue forecast.
21 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.37% to 8,782.9, its third straight drop, as financial and real estate stocks slid 1.6%. Rio Tinto rose 2.6% after Pilbara shipments beat forecasts, while BHP shares dipped 2% on cost overruns and price concessions. Gold miners rallied, with Evolution Mining up 9.18% after strong output. Wall Street’s sharp fall and new US tariff threats hit risk appetite.
21 January 2026
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Temu owner PDD stock jumps premarket after China tax fine, but probe fears linger

Temu owner PDD stock jumps premarket after China tax fine, but probe fears linger

PDD Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares rose nearly 6% in premarket trading Wednesday after Chinese state media reported a 100,000 yuan ($14,359) tax fine against a Shanghai subsidiary. The penalty follows a broader regulatory investigation, with over 100 officials recently visiting PDD’s offices. Shares last traded near $110.88, up from Tuesday’s $104.46 close. Investors remain alert for further regulatory action.
21 January 2026
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Lottery.com stock slips premarket after $1.7 million offering and $150 million loan exit

Lottery.com stock slips premarket after $1.7 million offering and $150 million loan exit

Lottery.com shares fell 11% to $1.62 in premarket trading Wednesday, following a 42% surge the previous day. The company raised $1.7 million by selling 2.45 million shares at $0.70 each in a registered direct offering. Lottery.com also withdrew from two financing deals, including a $150 million loan agreement with United Capital Investments London. Shares outstanding will rise to about 11.7 million after the offering.
21 January 2026
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Aditxt stock jumps in premarket after 36% rally as Jan. 30 vote nears

Aditxt stock jumps in premarket after 36% rally as Jan. 30 vote nears

Aditxt shares surged 25% in premarket trading Wednesday after a 36% jump Tuesday, with volume hitting 35 million shares. The company faces a Jan. 30 shareholder vote on a possible name change, reverse split, and Nasdaq compliance moves. Nasdaq flagged Aditxt in December for failing to meet stockholders’ equity requirements. The stock last traded near $1.47, up from $1.18 at Tuesday’s close.
21 January 2026
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals stock whipsaws: CRVS slides after $150 million offering follows eczema data surge

Corvus Pharmaceuticals stock whipsaws: CRVS slides after $150 million offering follows eczema data surge

Corvus Pharmaceuticals shares fell 8% to $19.68 in premarket trading Wednesday after announcing a $150 million stock-and-warrant offering. The drop follows a 167% surge Tuesday on positive Phase 1 data for soquelitinib in atopic dermatitis. Corvus paused its $100 million at-the-market share sales facility ahead of the new deal. No severe adverse events were reported in the trial.
21 January 2026
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Berkshire’s Kraft Heinz Exit Signal? SEC Filing Sparks After-Hours Slide in KHC Stock

Berkshire’s Kraft Heinz Exit Signal? SEC Filing Sparks After-Hours Slide in KHC Stock

Berkshire Hathaway has listed its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz for possible sale, according to a new SEC filing. Kraft Heinz shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading after the disclosure. The prospectus allows Berkshire to sell its 325.4 million shares but does not require a sale. Attention is on Berkshire CEO Greg Abel as he navigates the company’s major holdings.
21 January 2026
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HYMC stock pops in premarket: what’s driving Hycroft Mining as gold tops $4,800

HYMC stock pops in premarket: what’s driving Hycroft Mining as gold tops $4,800

Hycroft Mining shares surged 24% to $42.77 in Wednesday’s premarket as gold hit a record above $4,800 an ounce amid U.S.-NATO tensions over Greenland. A Form 144 filing showed a trust linked to a Hycroft director plans a minor share sale. Silver hovered just below its all-time high. Other miners also advanced, with Newmont up 4% and Hecla Mining rising 6%.
21 January 2026
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Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

The Australian dollar surged to 68 U.S. cents Wednesday, its highest close since October 2024, as the U.S. dollar weakened on President Trump’s new tariff threats linked to Greenland. Wall Street’s S&P 500 fell 2.06%, its worst day in three months, while gold hit a record above $4,700 an ounce. Denmark’s AkademikerPension plans to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries, citing debt and political risks.
21 January 2026
Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after a filing signaled Berkshire Hathaway may sell its stake. The SEC document allows for resale of up to 325 million shares but does not confirm a sale. The drop erased earlier gains and pushed the stock below its 52-week low. Investors await further disclosures and Kraft Heinz’s Feb. 11 earnings release.
21 January 2026
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Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block Inc shares rose 0.3% to $62.82 premarket Wednesday after sliding 5% the previous day amid a broad U.S. market selloff. The company said it has extended over $200 billion in credit through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans, maintaining steady loss rates since 2013. Block’s quarterly earnings are due Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of credit stress as lending volumes grow.
21 January 2026
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Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton shares hovered near $5.86 in early premarket Wednesday after a 7.4% drop Tuesday and heavy trading volume. A regulatory filing showed COO Charles Kirol sold 22,520 shares on Jan. 16 to cover taxes on vested stock awards. Investors await the Feb. 5 quarterly report for signs of stabilizing subscription numbers. Revenue and paid subscriptions both fell 6% year-on-year in the last quarter.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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