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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.

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Tuesday, while Dow futures slipped, weighed by UnitedHealth after Washington proposed keeping Medicare Advantage payments nearly flat for 2027. Insurers fell in premarket trading. Investors awaited earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due Wednesday. Salesforce shares gained on news of a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract.
27 January 2026
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Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Spot silver jumped 8.4% to $112.57 per ounce Tuesday morning, after hitting a record $117.69 the day before. Gold rose 1.6% to $5,092.09 as investors sought safe havens ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting. Shanghai premiums topped $14 over London prices, reflecting tight supply and strong Chinese demand. Analysts warn high prices could curb industrial use and increase volatility.
27 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow futures fell 40 points premarket Tuesday as UnitedHealth dropped 8.6% after a proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase came in far below expectations. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose ahead of major earnings reports and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. Salesforce gained 2.2% after landing a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract. A partial government shutdown loomed with funding set to expire after midnight Friday.
27 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz as autos lag

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz as autos lag

The Nifty 50 closed up 0.51% at 25,175.4 and the Sensex rose 0.39% to 81,857.48, lifted by optimism over an India-EU trade pact. Axis Bank jumped nearly 6% on strong earnings, while Mahindra & Mahindra fell over 5% after plans to cut tariffs on EU car imports. The rupee ended at 91.72 per dollar, up 0.2%. India VIX hit a seven-month high as traders eyed U.S. tariff threats and the upcoming budget.
27 January 2026
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Crypto ATM scams are surging — and South Dakota’s SB 98 would force refunds, caps and ID checks

Crypto ATM scams are surging — and South Dakota’s SB 98 would force refunds, caps and ID checks

South Dakota lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 98 to cap crypto kiosk fees at 3%, set transaction limits, and require ID checks. The bill follows $13.8 million in crypto scam losses reported to the FBI in 2024, with $7.8 million from victims over 60. Victims who file police reports would be eligible for full refunds within 72 hours. The measure has bipartisan support and is now before the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee.
27 January 2026
Bitcoin back above $88,000 as XRP and Solana jump — crypto rebound tests a shaky floor

Bitcoin back above $88,000 as XRP and Solana jump — crypto rebound tests a shaky floor

Bitcoin rose past $88,000 Tuesday as major cryptocurrencies rebounded, with total crypto market value returning to about $3 trillion. A U.S. Senate committee delayed work on crypto legislation due to a winter storm in Washington. Traders watched resistance near $89,000 and support around $80,000. Japan’s regulator is weighing changes to allow bitcoin ETFs by 2028.
27 January 2026
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GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop moved its entire bitcoin holding—about 4,710 BTC worth $420 million—to Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data. The transfer fueled speculation of a possible sale, as the company’s average buy-in was near $107,900 per bitcoin, above current prices. GameStop has not commented. Its shares rose 4.4% Tuesday; Coinbase stock slipped 1.6%.
27 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.8% to $45.01 in premarket trading Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 8.2% drop after announcing a $1.8 billion SkyWater Technology acquisition. The cash-and-stock deal awaits SkyWater shareholder and regulatory approval. IonQ forecasts 2025 revenue at or above its prior $106–110 million guidance. SEC filings and a SkyWater shareholder vote are expected soon.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
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