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.

Shell stock: What to watch before London open as Venture Global LNG court fight resurfaces

Shell stock: What to watch before London open as Venture Global LNG court fight resurfaces

Shell asked a U.S. court to investigate possible undisclosed communications in its legal dispute with Venture Global LNG, according to a newly released transcript. The company also reported repurchasing 1.31 million shares ahead of its buyback program’s Jan. 30 end. Shell shares rose 0.9% in London Tuesday, while its U.S. ADR gained 3% as oil prices jumped on storm-related supply disruptions.
Keppel share price dips after SAF project plan with Aster; investors eye Feb 5 results

Keppel share price dips after SAF project plan with Aster; investors eye Feb 5 results

Keppel shares slipped 0.2% to S$11.00 in afternoon trading after announcing a plan with Aster to assess an ethanol-to-jet fuel plant on Jurong Island. The facility could produce up to 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel a year. Singapore’s SAF blending mandate begins at 1% this year, rising to up to 5% by 2030. Keppel said the project will not materially affect earnings this year.
Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

Rolls-Royce repurchased 429,409 shares on Jan. 27 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing the total to 8.76 million since Jan. 2. Shares closed up 0.36% at 1,240p on Tuesday. CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and CFO Helen McCabe sold part of their vested shares to cover tax withholding. The buyback is set to end by Feb. 24.
Seatrium share price today: SGX:5E2 ticks higher as order book comes back into focus

Seatrium share price today: SGX:5E2 ticks higher as order book comes back into focus

Seatrium shares rose 1% to S$2.11 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, with trading volume at 7.1 million. The company reported a net order book of S$16.6 billion and faces arbitration over the DolWin 5 project, with preliminary claims totaling €180 million. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26 and updates on a key vessel delivery scheduled for Feb. 28.
HSBC share price in spotlight after $300 billion milestone — what matters before London open

HSBC share price in spotlight after $300 billion milestone — what matters before London open

HSBC shares surged to a 52-week high of £12.77, lifting its market cap above $300 billion and nearly matching AstraZeneca atop the FTSE 100. London’s bank index hit its highest level since May 2008. Investors await Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 policy announcement. HSBC reports annual results on Feb. 25.
Jardine Matheson stock price slides 4% as MSCI’s Indonesia warning dents sentiment

Jardine Matheson stock price slides 4% as MSCI’s Indonesia warning dents sentiment

Jardine Matheson shares fell 4.4% to $72.91 in Singapore Wednesday afternoon, tracking a sharp selloff in Indonesian stocks after MSCI raised concerns over ownership and free float. Jakarta’s main index dropped nearly 7%, triggering a trading halt. Jardine has major exposure to Indonesia through its stake in Astra. The company continued share buybacks and reported insider purchases this week.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock edges up to S$3.33 as Singapore STI dips — traders eye Fed, March earnings

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock edges up to S$3.33 as Singapore STI dips — traders eye Fed, March earnings

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares rose 0.3% to S$3.33 in afternoon trading Wednesday, rebounding after a late-January dip but still 11% below their Jan. 14 high. Short selling made up 43% of Tuesday’s 20.3 million shares traded. Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.47% after a 1.28% gain Tuesday. Yangzijiang’s next earnings release is scheduled for March 4.
Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines shares fell 0.6% to S$6.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after announcing expanded flights to Bangkok, Yangon, and Surabaya for the March–October season. The carrier will deploy the Airbus A380 to Dubai and warned of possible disruptions during the Singapore Airshow. Oil prices remained steady, keeping fuel costs in focus ahead of the Feb. 24 business update.
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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