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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.

Brand Engagement Network stock (BNAI) jumps 255% after hours — Africa AI licensing deal in focus

Brand Engagement Network stock (BNAI) jumps 255% after hours — Africa AI licensing deal in focus

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 04:54 (EST) — Market closed. Brand Engagement Network Inc (BNAI) shares jumped once more late Friday, climbing roughly 255% in after-hours to $58.53 after closing the regular session up 90% at $16.48. The stock saw heavy activity, with 43.66 million shares changing hands during the day—well above its usual volume. Short interest hovered around 29%, Benzinga data shows. (Benzinga) The rally followed an SEC filing detailing a strategic licensing and investment deal with Valio Technologies (Pty) Ltd and a new South Africa-based company. Brand Engagement Network announced it will get a $2.05 million preferred equity
24 January 2026
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Intel sinks 17% as gold nears $5,000 and Wall Street braces for Fed, Big Tech earnings

Intel sinks 17% as gold nears $5,000 and Wall Street braces for Fed, Big Tech earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 04:43 EST U.S. stocks closed out a choppy week mixed on Friday, with Intel’s weak forecast dragging the Dow down, even as the Nasdaq inched higher. Gold continued its climb toward $5,000 an ounce, while silver stayed above $100. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-slides-nasdaq-pops-after-volatile-week-as-intel-plunges-after-earnings-234147437.html After a sharp selloff earlier this week sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European allies linked to Greenland, markets stumbled again late in the week. Traders now face a packed schedule of earnings reports and central bank announcements with little appetite for surprises. https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/u-s-stocks-zigzag-on-geopolitical-news-ending-week-where-they-started-50855d49?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfogasiGf1sZ16jQo8V25NYbLEdCXC9y2rtnKp2tD33kfs4jMqkicli&gaa_ts=697496b5&gaa_sig=Ruq1-7_Jxhmqlsql6p7snKPYi2FrKwlsN41SrJIwlUSJwkgucalmECLCLhaojVQiKA1iD413j4–gol4yDKZTg%3D%3D The rally in precious metals points to a shift—some
24 January 2026
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ST Engineering locks in five-year LOT 787 deal as predictive maintenance moves into the hangar

ST Engineering locks in five-year LOT 787 deal as predictive maintenance moves into the hangar

Singapore, Jan 24, 2026, 17:42 (SGT) On Jan. 22, Singapore’s ST Engineering inked a five-year deal to back LOT Polish Airlines’ 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The pact broadens its scope to engine nacelle work and introduces predictive maintenance to the mix. (stengg.com) Timing is crucial as airlines have pushed over the last year to keep long-haul jets flying longer hours with tighter schedules. When a high-value part fails unexpectedly, the knock-on effects escalate quickly. Predictive maintenance aims to stay one step ahead. By analyzing operating data, it spots issues sooner, allowing shop visits to be scheduled rather than forced by
24 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC share price hits fresh high as silver clears $100 — what investors watch next week

Fresnillo PLC share price hits fresh high as silver clears $100 — what investors watch next week

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:34 GMT — Market closed. Fresnillo PLC shares closed Friday up 2.1% at 4,168 pence, after briefly touching 4,188 pence — a new 52-week high, meaning the highest level in the last year. (Investing.com) With London shut for the weekend, the question now is whether the bid in precious metals stocks carries into Monday’s open, or whether traders decide the move has run ahead of itself. Bullion has been doing most of the heavy lifting. Silver vaulted above $100 a troy ounce (the standard unit used in bullion markets) and was last around $101 on Friday,
24 January 2026
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Antofagasta share price rises despite Centinela fine in Chile as market eyes Jan 29 output report

Antofagasta share price rises despite Centinela fine in Chile as market eyes Jan 29 output report

LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 09:46 (GMT) — Market closed Antofagasta (ANTO.L) shares closed Friday 1.9% higher at 3,584 pence, brushing off news from Chile. The country’s environmental watchdog fined its Centinela copper mine for failing to meet water-monitoring rules. (MarketScreener UK) Antofagasta’s shares have been jittery lately, especially on news about permits, water issues, and how the company manages operations. The next update is coming soon. Axel Rudolph, senior technical analyst at IG, noted that investors are zeroing in on copper output, cost management, and expansion plans as that report approaches. (IG) The fine may be minor, but the timing
24 January 2026
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Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:47 GMT — Market closed Sage Group plc shares closed Friday 0.6% higher at 1,029.1 pence, following news of an AI partnership and ongoing share buybacks from the UK accounting and payroll software firm. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 1,013.5 and 1,034.0 pence, still hovering about 24% below its 52-week peak. (Google) Timing is everything. Sage is pushing AI features aggressively right as investors shift focus from flashy demos to what actually drives revenue. In subscription models like Sage’s, that question comes up fast. Sage is set to release its Q1 FY26 trading update
24 January 2026
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Tesco share price slips to 413p as Shore Capital sticks with Buy — what traders watch next week

Tesco share price slips to 413p as Shore Capital sticks with Buy — what traders watch next week

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:43 GMT — The market has closed. Tesco PLC shares ended Friday 0.7% lower, closing at 413.20 pence. Shore Capital maintained its “buy” rating as the new week approached. (London South East) Timing is crucial. As UK retailers enter the final days of the post-Christmas period, investors are scrambling to determine if household spending is truly stabilising or merely bouncing back—and what that means for volumes and margins. Fresh UK data nudged the market higher on Friday, though it left the bigger debate over 2026 demand unresolved. British retail sales climbed 0.4% in December compared to
24 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:29 GMT — Market closed Standard Chartered PLC shares closed Friday down 1.38% at 1,829 pence, slipping from an intraday high of 1,865 pence. The London-listed bank ended the week just shy of its recent peak. Trading volume reached roughly 2.08 million shares, per exchange figures. (Investing.com) The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week run of gains, dragged down largely by banks weighing on the index. As investors looked for safety, gold and silver prices rose. “Gold ostensibly remains the preferred portfolio hedge amid ongoing geopolitical risk,” said Laura Cooper, senior macro strategist at Nuveen.
24 January 2026
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Prudential plc share price: PRU slips ahead of next week as Malaysia stake deal and buyback stay in focus

Prudential plc share price: PRU slips ahead of next week as Malaysia stake deal and buyback stay in focus

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:27 GMT — The market is closed. Prudential (PRU.L) shares dropped 1.88% on Friday, closing near 1,150 pence. With the London market shut for the weekend, investors have time to digest the insurer’s Malaysia deal and its plans for capital returns ahead of Monday’s session. (fidelity.co.uk) Here’s why it matters: Prudential is injecting new capital into a key ASEAN market while simultaneously cutting its share count with buybacks. For life insurers, the push and pull between investing for growth and returning cash often hits the stock price fast, especially as results season approaches. Prudential announced Thursday
24 January 2026
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Vodafone share price steadies near £1.04 after Deutsche Bank target hike and buyback — what to watch next

Vodafone share price steadies near £1.04 after Deutsche Bank target hike and buyback — what to watch next

LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Market closed. Vodafone Group (VOD.L) shares closed Friday at 104.05 pence, gaining 0.43%. A late-week rally pushed the telecom giant back into focus ahead of Monday’s London open. (Investing.com) Why it matters now: the stock surged 2.57% on Thursday to roughly £1.04, beating the broader market’s pace and staying close to its 52-week peak. All eyes will be on whether this momentum carries into the new week when markets reopen. (MarketWatch) Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Vodafone to 150p from 140p on Thursday, maintaining a “buy” rating. The bank highlighted improving
24 January 2026
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3i Group share price ends higher — why investors have Jan. 29 circled

3i Group share price ends higher — why investors have Jan. 29 circled

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Market closed 3i Group plc (LSE:III) shares ended Friday at 3,289 pence, rising 16 pence or 0.49%. The price fluctuated between 3,231 and 3,301 pence during the session. Around 1.6 million shares changed hands, though the stock remains far from its 52-week peak. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The modest uptick leaves investors focused on one key date. 3i will release its Q3 performance update on Jan. 29, followed by an Action Capital Markets Seminar webcast scheduled for March 26. (3I) 3i’s update carries weight because the firm is often seen as a pure play on
24 January 2026
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Legal & General share price stalls near 258p as UK data and BoE signals reset the rate debate

Legal & General share price stalls near 258p as UK data and BoE signals reset the rate debate

London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Market closed Legal & General (LGEN.L) shares finished Friday nearly unchanged, closing at 258.2 pence, up just 0.04% for the day. It capped a volatile week for UK rate-sensitive stocks. According to Hargreaves Lansdown data, the stock’s indicated dividend yield stood at 8.27% based on the latest close. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Late in the week, stronger UK data sparked a shift, boosting the pound and forcing investors to reconsider the pace of Bank of England easing. December retail sales rose 0.4%, defying expectations for a 0.1% drop. Meanwhile, the flash composite PMI — a
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Stock Market Today

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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