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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.

Kenvue stock edges higher as Kimberly-Clark profit beat puts takeover vote back in play

Kenvue stock edges higher as Kimberly-Clark profit beat puts takeover vote back in play

Kenvue shares rose 0.2% after Kimberly-Clark reported strong quarterly results and reaffirmed its $40 billion bid. Shareholders vote on the deal Jan. 29, with Kenvue holders set to receive $3.50 in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares per Kenvue share. Both companies confirmed financing plans. Deal risk persists due to Kenvue’s ongoing lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.
27 January 2026
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Hecla Mining stock slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 outlook sink in

Hecla Mining stock slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 outlook sink in

Hecla Mining shares fell 6.8% to $27.93 Tuesday after announcing the $593 million sale of its Casa Berardi gold mine to Orezone Gold. The deal includes $160 million in cash and the rest in shares and contingent payments, with closing expected in Q1 2026. Hecla also released 2026 guidance, projecting silver output of 15.1–16.5 million ounces and a capital budget up to $279 million.
27 January 2026
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First Majestic Silver stock dips as silver whipsaws near records, retail ETF rush in focus

First Majestic Silver stock dips as silver whipsaws near records, retail ETF rush in focus

First Majestic Silver shares fell 2.8% to $25.01 in early New York trading Tuesday as spot silver hovered near record highs at $111.71 an ounce. Retail investors poured $171 million into iShares Silver Trust on Monday, nearly doubling the 2021 single-day record, according to Vanda Research. The company will report earnings and a dividend update on Feb. 19.
27 January 2026
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Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford shares fell 0.8% to $13.44 premarket Tuesday after reports of rescue financing talks with bankrupt supplier First Brands Group. First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 in September, has about $190 million left and is shutting some North American operations. Automakers are reportedly considering advance payments for parts to keep supply lines open. No comment from Ford, GM, or First Brands.
27 January 2026
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B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold stock price: BTG edges up premarket as gold’s $5,100 run keeps miners in focus

B2Gold shares rose 0.2% to $5.35 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday after gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce Monday. Newmont, Barrick, Kinross, and Agnico Eagle also advanced. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with markets pricing in a 97% chance rates will stay unchanged. B2Gold will report earnings and 2026 guidance after markets close Feb. 18.
27 January 2026
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Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel stock pops in premarket after Monday slide as investors weigh supply woes and Fed week

Intel shares rose 3.4% to $43.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 5.7% drop Monday and a 17% plunge Friday. The stock remains down 22% since January 22, following Intel’s warning of supply problems and a weak first-quarter forecast. Traders are watching for the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and Texas Instruments’ earnings after the bell.
27 January 2026
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ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
27 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $187.22 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. The deal involves about 23 million shares at $87.20 each. Microsoft, a major Nvidia customer, unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip and new software suite, intensifying competition. Investors await earnings from Microsoft and Meta on Wednesday for signals on AI spending.
27 January 2026
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Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 3.24% gain Monday, after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “Outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The firm cited strong AI and campus networking demand but warned of risks in security and collaboration. Investors await Cisco’s earnings for signs of AI-driven revenue growth. The stock traded near $77.30 ahead of the open.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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