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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.

CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

CSL Ltd shares closed 0.7% higher at A$179.62 Friday, extending Thursday’s gains, with 1.01 million shares traded. The stock’s rise comes as U.S. vaccine policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weigh on sentiment for CSL’s Seqirus unit. CSL delayed a Seqirus spinoff and cut its 2026 growth forecast in October, citing falling U.S. flu vaccination rates. Half-year results are due Feb. 11.
23 January 2026
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BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares closed down 0.98% at $64.97 Thursday after China’s state-backed buyer limited iron ore purchases amid contract talks. Fortescue said some Chinese mills are barred from BHP shipments. Copper prices rebounded but analysts warned of weak Chinese demand. BHP’s Jansen potash project cost estimate rose to $8.4 billion, with first production delayed to mid-2027.
23 January 2026
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Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy shares jumped 12.6% to $40.51 Thursday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $45. Trading volume topped 11 million shares, and options activity surged 29% above average. SolarEdge and Sunrun also advanced. Enphase will report earnings and hold a conference call on Feb. 3.
22 January 2026
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SSR Mining stock price jumps on TD Cowen upgrade as gold’s rally keeps miners in focus

SSR Mining stock price jumps on TD Cowen upgrade as gold’s rally keeps miners in focus

SSR Mining shares jumped 12.5% to $26.01 Thursday after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to C$43. About 4.6 million shares traded as the stock outpaced gains in the broader gold sector. The upgrade cited sensitivity to gold prices and the potential restart of the Copler mine, which remains halted since February 2024. Traders now await next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for direction.
22 January 2026
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Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina’s U.S.-listed shares surged 11.7% to $12.57 after Banco Macro agreed to invest $75 million for a 50% stake in Micro Sistemas, operator of the Personal Pay digital wallet. The deal awaits antitrust approval. Trading volume more than doubled the three-month average, with the stock hitting $12.91 intraday. Banco Macro’s U.S. shares fell 1.1% to $96.92.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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