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.

Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

Bharti Airtel and two Tata group telecom firms are preparing a joint plea for relief on adjusted gross revenue dues, seeking terms similar to Vodafone Idea’s recent payment extension. The Department of Telecommunications will reassess Vodafone Idea’s dues after a formal undertaking, reviewing records from the past 11 years. Operators must begin overdue payments in March, increasing financial pressure. Airtel’s AGR liabilities stand at about 48,103 crore rupees.
16 January 2026
Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as big banks lift AI-memory targets

Micron stock jumps on $7.8 million insider buy as big banks lift AI-memory targets

Micron shares jumped over 6% premarket Friday after director Teyin M. Liu bought $7.8 million in stock, raising his stake to 25,910 shares. Barclays, Wells Fargo, and Citi all lifted their price targets on the company, citing strong AI-driven chip demand. SanDisk and other memory stocks also gained as analysts pointed to disciplined capacity expansion and higher DRAM and NAND prices.
Ameren urges Illinois, Missouri customers to seek up to $600 in bill aid as winter costs climb

Ameren urges Illinois, Missouri customers to seek up to $600 in bill aid as winter costs climb

Ameren is urging Illinois and Missouri customers to apply for bill-assistance programs as winter energy costs rise. Illinois’ Warm Neighbors Cool Friends offers up to $500 for households not eligible for federal aid, while Missouri’s Dollar More program provides up to $600. U.S. residential electricity prices have jumped 10% since 2022, outpacing commercial increases. Federal and state aid remain available but may be limited.
16 January 2026
Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab Holdings shares rose 2.7% to $4.51 in early Nasdaq trading Friday, rebounding after a 5.18% drop Thursday. The stock fell on news that Indonesia may cut ride-hailing commission caps and require platforms to cover more driver insurance. Investors await official word from Jakarta and Grab’s Feb. 11 earnings for further guidance. The proposed decree’s timing and details remain unclear.
16 January 2026
Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial shares fell 1.2% in premarket trading after fourth-quarter earnings missed estimates, with adjusted EPS at $0.57 versus the $0.61 consensus. The bank reported net income of $514 million and net interest income of $1.281 billion. Regions flagged uncertainty in its 2026 outlook, warning first-quarter net interest income may dip 1%–2% from Q4. Executives will discuss results at 10 a.m. ET.
PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform shares rose about 13% in premarket trading after the company announced it has rebranded as PRF Technologies Ltd, keeping its Nasdaq ticker PRFX. The firm said it will expand beyond pain therapy into drug delivery and solar analytics. The announcement was filed with the SEC on Thursday. PRF Technologies continues to advance its PRF-110 pain treatment and LayerBio’s OcuRing-K ocular therapy.
Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel shares fell 0.8% to $48.32 Friday morning after a 31% surge this year, as investors weighed the sustainability of its turnaround ahead of Jan. 22 earnings. Citi and RBC both raised price targets to $50, citing supply constraints and management progress but warning of margin risks. The pullback follows a sector rally sparked by TSMC’s growth outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
PNC stock rises premarket as earnings beat fuels buyback focus

PNC stock rises premarket as earnings beat fuels buyback focus

PNC shares rose 1.5% premarket after Q4 net income hit $2.03 billion on record $6.07 billion revenue, with net interest income up 6% and capital markets fees jumping 41%. The bank announced $600–$700 million in Q1 buybacks and steady dividends. Delinquencies rose 17% from last quarter. PNC finalized its FirstBank acquisition Jan. 5.
16 January 2026
Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s new “Combos” multi-leg sports bet product surpassed $100 million in trading volume in one week. Polymarket is launching similar parlay offerings and offering bonuses to attract users. Analysts say liquidity and regulatory hurdles remain major obstacles for prediction markets. Kalshi is fighting cease-and-desist orders in court as state regulators scrutinize event contracts.
16 January 2026
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Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 18:33 EST — Market closed Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) shares closed up 0.7% at $191.35 on Friday after touching $187.12, a 52-week low, and then snapping back into the close. The stock swung as high as $194.60 during the session. (Investing.com) That late bounce did not erase the week’s damage. Salesforce has dropped about 9% this week, part of a wider split in the AI trade as investors reward the tools that power AI and punish software firms viewed as vulnerable to it. “This divergence is not a vote against AI,” Saxo’s Charu Chanana wrote. (Reuters) The
KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
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