Today: 28 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus

Intel jumped 11.7% to $54.25 Wednesday, leading gains among AI chipmakers ahead of its quarterly report; Nvidia rose 3%, AMD 7.6%, and Micron 6.6%. Compal warned memory costs could reach up to 40% of PC component prices due to surging demand. The U.S. House advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips. The S&P 500 rose 1.16% after Trump’s Greenland deal and tariff pause.
22 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures jumped about 10% to $5.38 per mmBtu early Thursday as a late-January cold snap fueled demand and raised concerns over production freeze-offs. The February contract’s two-day rally totaled 57%, the largest on record. Traders await the U.S. storage report due at 10:30 a.m. EST. Production in the Lower 48 averaged 108.7 bcfd so far in January, down from December.
22 January 2026
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XRP price today climbs after Ripple-linked headlines hit the tape

XRP price today climbs after Ripple-linked headlines hit the tape

XRP rose 2.8% to $1.95 premarket Thursday, hitting a 24-hour high near $1.98. Binance launched spot trading for RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, adding several pairs and waiving some fees. DXC Technology announced it will integrate Ripple’s custody and payments tech into its Hogan banking platform. Bitcoin traded near $89,900, while ether approached $3,000.
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

Dow Jones futures rose 61 points premarket after the index jumped 588.64 points Wednesday, following President Trump’s decision to halt planned tariffs tied to a Greenland deal. Investors await key GDP and jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with Procter & Gamble earnings due before the bell. Markets remain sensitive to tariff headlines and political developments in Washington.
22 January 2026
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FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT, as risk appetite improved after President Trump eased tariff threats against European NATO allies. Senior shares jumped 8.3% on a profit outlook upgrade, while Beazley fell 1% after rejecting a Zurich Insurance bid. JD Sports reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales and warned of muted growth ahead.
22 January 2026
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Eternal CEO Exit, Ozempic Generic Nod, Waaree Profit Surge: India’s Q3 Results Move Stocks

Eternal CEO Exit, Ozempic Generic Nod, Waaree Profit Surge: India’s Q3 Results Move Stocks

Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal will step down as CEO on Feb. 1, with Blinkit head Albinder Dhindsa taking over. Dr Reddy’s won approval to sell a generic Ozempic in India and plans to launch 12 million semaglutide pens in the first year. Waaree Energies more than doubled its profit, while HPCL and Bank of India also reported higher earnings for the quarter.
22 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day slide as Trump eases tariff threat; rupee breaks losing streak

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day slide as Trump eases tariff threat; rupee breaks losing streak

Sensex rose 0.49% and Nifty 50 gained 0.53% on Thursday, ending a three-day decline after U.S. President Trump eased tariff threats. The rupee closed at 91.63 per dollar, rebounding from a record low. Dr Reddy’s surged 5.2% after regulatory approval for a generic Ozempic, while Eternal fell 2.7%. The Reserve Bank of India conducted over $2 billion in FX swaps to support liquidity.
22 January 2026
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ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.8% to 8,849, snapping a three-day losing streak, as energy and banks advanced but miners fell 1.6%. Santos and South32 each gained about 5%, while Northern Star dropped 8.8% on weak results. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and jobs surged by 65,200, lifting rate hike bets. AUSTRAC ordered an external audit of Airwallex over anti-money laundering concerns.
22 January 2026
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PAVmed stock dips premarket after VA contract drives near-double rally in PAVM shares

PAVmed stock dips premarket after VA contract drives near-double rally in PAVM shares

PAVmed shares dropped 3.4% to $11.64 in premarket trading Thursday, following a 94.7% surge the previous session after its Lucid Diagnostics unit secured a U.S. Veterans Affairs contract for the EsoGuard test. Lucid shares fell 10.6% premarket. Investors are seeking details on test rollout and volumes. PAVmed recently completed a 1-for-30 reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq requirements.
22 January 2026
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Sensex Bounce Fades After Trump Tariff U-Turn: Why Nifty Still Can’t Hold 25,300

Sensex Bounce Fades After Trump Tariff U-Turn: Why Nifty Still Can’t Hold 25,300

Indian shares rebounded Thursday, with the Nifty 50 up 0.53% and Sensex gaining 0.49%, after President Trump dropped tariff threats against Europe and Greenland. The rally lost steam as profit-taking and foreign selling weighed, with FIIs net selling ₹1,788 crore. Dr. Reddy’s rose 5.2% on strong earnings, while Eternal fell 2.7% amid quick-commerce sector pressure.
22 January 2026
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Ubisoft stock dives as restructuring reset and game cancellations hit outlook

Ubisoft stock dives as restructuring reset and game cancellations hit outlook

Ubisoft shares fell 33% after the company announced a major restructuring and canceled six games, cutting its 2026 net bookings forecast to 1.5 billion euros and projecting a 1 billion euro operating loss. The company withdrew guidance for fiscal 2026/27. Trading paused at 4.6 euros per share, valuing Ubisoft at 616 million euros. Investors await further details at a Feb. 12 update.
22 January 2026
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Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares rose 4.31% to $461.14, extending gains for a third session with trading volume above the 50-day average. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the U.S. market closes on Feb. 12, followed by a conference call. Director Bruce I. Sachs received 107.088 deferred stock units, according to a Jan. 15 regulatory filing.
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Stock Market Today

  • Baidu Stock Valuation After Volatile Year: Is Current Price Attractive?
    June 28, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT. Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) has returned 21% over the past year despite a 30.7% decline year-to-date amid shifting investor sentiment on Chinese tech and regulatory risks. The stock trades close to its intrinsic value at $102.81 based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, just 1.4% above the current price, suggesting fair valuation. Baidu scores 2/6 on valuation checks, indicating mixed signals on undervaluation. Free cash flow estimates point to improvement by 2029, though recent figures showed losses. Price-to-sales ratio analysis also factors into assessing investor pricing against revenue. Overall, Baidu's stock price reflects the balance between growth prospects and regulatory concerns, warranting close monitoring for investors seeking opportunities in volatile Chinese tech stocks.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 6:09 AM EDT Baidu Stock Valuation After Volatile Year: Is Current Price Attractive? June 28, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT. Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) has returned 21% over the past year despite a 30.7% decline year-to-date amid shifting investor sentiment on Chinese tech and regulatory risks. The stock trades close to its intrinsic value at $102.81 based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, just 1.4% above the current price, suggesting fair valuation. Baidu scores 2/6 on valuation checks, indicating mixed signals on undervaluation. Free cash flow estimates point to improvement
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