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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.

Jet.AI (JTAI) stock price jumps in premarket after Tuesday selloff as dilution stays in focus

Jet.AI (JTAI) stock price jumps in premarket after Tuesday selloff as dilution stays in focus

Jet.AI shares jumped about 30% to $0.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after plunging 14.9% the previous day. The move follows recent SEC filings on share sales and preferred stock conversions, which have fueled sharp volatility. Volume topped 15 million shares Tuesday as the stock briefly touched $0.34. Traders are watching if the rebound holds after the 9:30 a.m. ET open.
14 January 2026
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Mastercard stock steadies in premarket as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk keeps MA in focus

Mastercard stock steadies in premarket as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk keeps MA in focus

Mastercard rose 0.2% to $546.01 in premarket trading Wednesday after falling 3.8% Tuesday, as investors reacted to President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. JPMorgan executives warned the cap could force banks to tighten credit. Industry groups said the measure could limit or close up to 88% of credit-card accounts. Mastercard reports earnings Jan. 29.
14 January 2026
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Rockwool stock steadies today after Russia takeover shock — buyback and February report now in focus

Rockwool stock steadies today after Russia takeover shock — buyback and February report now in focus

Rockwool B shares rose 1.7% in Copenhagen Wednesday after plunging nearly 8% Tuesday on news the company lost control of four Russian factories due to a Kremlin decree. The group plans to write down 469 million euros in equity and de-consolidate the Russian units. Analysts flagged a significant earnings hit and risks to proprietary know-how. CEO Jes Munk Hansen called the takeover illegal and vowed legal action.
14 January 2026
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Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

U.S. heating oil futures rose to $2.2488 a gallon premarket Wednesday, up 0.46%, tracking gains in crude as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns. The American Petroleum Institute reported a 4.34 million-barrel build in distillate stocks. More Venezuelan crude is arriving at U.S. ports, widening the WTI-Brent spread. Traders await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report at 10:30 a.m. EST.
14 January 2026
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Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

Brent crude rose 1.3% to $66.31 a barrel by 1054 GMT Wednesday, its fifth straight gain, as tensions with Iran fueled supply concerns. U.S. WTI climbed 1.3% to $61.96. Tehran warned it could target U.S. bases in the Middle East if attacked, prompting some U.S. personnel in Qatar to evacuate, according to diplomatic sources. U.S. crude inventories rose by 5.23 million barrels last week, the API said.
14 January 2026
Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) rose 1.6% premarket to $65.73 as NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures edged up 0.35% to $1.8329 a gallon. API reported U.S. gasoline inventories jumped by 8.23 million barrels last week. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum status report for official inventory data. AAA listed the national average retail gasoline price at $2.84 a gallon.
14 January 2026
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Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

The United States Oil Fund rose 2.5% to $73.48 in premarket trading Wednesday as crude prices extended gains, with Brent futures up 1.3% at $66.31 and WTI at $61.96. Iran-related supply risks kept a premium in oil prices. The WTI-Brent spread widened to $4.76, its largest since April, amid expectations of more Venezuelan imports. Traders awaited EIA stockpile data after API reported a 5.23 million barrel U.S. crude build.
14 January 2026
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US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday, with S&P 500 E-minis down 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis off 0.22% before key bank earnings and economic data. JPMorgan reported a profit beat but shares fell after executives warned about credit-card rate caps. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet dropped over 2% premarket. Traders awaited retail sales and producer price data for signals on inflation and consumer demand.
14 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% premarket to $185.81 after reports that China blocked imports of its H200 AI chips, despite recent U.S. approval for limited exports. Beijing warned local tech firms to avoid the chips unless necessary. Washington’s new rules require third-party testing and impose a 25% fee. Investors await further signals from both governments and fresh AI chip demand data.
14 January 2026
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Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys raised its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3%-3.5% after Q3 revenue rose 8.9% to 454.79 billion rupees, but profit fell 2.2% due to a one-time 12.89 billion rupee charge from India’s new labour codes. Operating margin was 18.4%, adjusted to 21.2% excluding the provision. The company reported $4.8 billion in large-deal wins. Infosys shares closed up 0.6% ahead of earnings, but remain down 17% over the past year.
14 January 2026
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Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 0.3% to $11.29 in premarket trading Wednesday. NYMEX Henry Hub February natural gas futures dropped 0.8% to $3.391 per mmBtu. The U.S. EIA cut its Q1 Henry Hub price forecast to $3.38/mmBtu, citing mild January weather. Traders await storage data due Thursday and watch for late-January weather shifts.
14 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP jumped 3.7% to $2.13 on $4.7 billion in trading as U.S. lawmakers advanced a draft bill on crypto regulation. The proposal would expand CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets and restrict passive stablecoin yields, drawing opposition from banks and crypto firms. Over 130 amendments are circulating ahead of a Senate markup session set for January 15. Bitcoin topped $95,000 and ether rose over 6%.
14 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Spot silver jumped above $90 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $91.53 before trading up 4% at $90.46 in early U.S. hours. The metal has surged nearly 27% in 2026 on Fed rate-cut bets, tighter inventories, and geopolitical tensions. Silver-linked funds and miners tracked the rally, with SLV closing at $78.60, up 1.8%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in December, fueling further rate speculation.
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Stock Market Today

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

8 February 2026
REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

8 February 2026
National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.
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