Today: 29 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.

D.R. Horton profit drops 30% but beats forecasts as orders rise and 2026 outlook holds

D.R. Horton profit drops 30% but beats forecasts as orders rise and 2026 outlook holds

D.R. Horton reported a 30% plunge in quarterly profit Tuesday, with affordability concerns holding back buyers. Still, the nation’s largest homebuilder exceeded forecasts and maintained its full-year guidance. This update is crucial as builders rely more heavily on incentives to maintain sales flow, while investors focus on how this affects profit margins. D.R. Horton’s order trends often set the tone for the entire sector.
20 January 2026
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VIX breaks above 20 as Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street — and hedging is back

VIX breaks above 20 as Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street — and hedging is back

Wall Street’s key volatility index surged past 20 on Tuesday, climbing 29% to 20.46 in early action. The move came as traders digested new tariff threats linked to Greenland, adjusting their outlook on short-term risk. The VIX, or Cboe Volatility Index, derives from S&P 500 options prices and offers a snapshot of expected market swings over the coming month. When it crosses above 20, it tends to trigger increased hedging, sometimes pushing risk managers to reduce exposure well before stocks show significant moves.
20 January 2026
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Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros Deal Ahead of Q4 Earnings — What Wall Street Is Watching

Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros Deal Ahead of Q4 Earnings — What Wall Street Is Watching

Netflix has shifted to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, holding firm on the $82.7 billion valuation as it seeks to edge out Paramount Skydance. According to a regulatory filing, Warner’s board gave unanimous approval to the updated offer. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/netflix-submits-amended-all-cash-offer-warner-bros-wins-board-support-2026-01-20/ The shift zeroes in on Netflix’s fourth-quarter earnings due Tuesday, with investors likely to grill executives about financing and next steps if regulators drag their feet. Netflix said it anticipates a special Warner shareholder meeting to vote on the deal by April.
20 January 2026
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Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

NEW YORK, January 20, 2026, 08:54 — Premarket Intel shares dropped 2.8% to $46.96 in premarket trading Tuesday, despite HSBC upgrading the chipmaker from “Reduce” to “Hold” and lifting its price target to $50 from $26. The bank highlighted stronger demand for general-purpose server CPUs linked to “agentic AI” workloads and noted increased foundry activity, though it cautioned that uncertainties persist.
20 January 2026
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock slips in premarket as a key share-vote deadline nears

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock slips in premarket as a key share-vote deadline nears

New York, January 20, 2026, 09:13 EST — Premarket BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. shares slipped in premarket action Tuesday, falling roughly 0.8% to $6.12. That followed a close at $6.17 on Friday as U.S. markets resumed after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Investors are focused on an upcoming shareholder vote that could potentially clear the way for the company to issue more stock.
20 January 2026
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Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Super Micro Computer is drawing attention again before Tuesday’s U.S. market open, following a Seeking Alpha note that called the AI server maker undervalued despite strong demand for AI hardware. The timing is crucial as the stock has swung wildly between enthusiasm for AI infrastructure and doubts over profitability. The question now isn’t if AI servers will sell, but whether Super Micro can turn a solid profit from them.
20 January 2026
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Gold above $4,700 revives Ray Dalio’s “new monetary order” warning as dollar jitters grow

Gold above $4,700 revives Ray Dalio’s “new monetary order” warning as dollar jitters grow

Gold jumped above $4,700 an ounce Tuesday, driven by a flight to safety following fresh U.S. tariff threats. The rally also brought Ray Dalio’s cautionary note back into focus—he warned the global financial system is edging toward a “new monetary order.” The timing is crucial since the tariff dispute isn’t theoretical—it’s hitting prices right now. This pressure is rattling confidence in U.S. policy at a moment when investors are trying to figure out the Federal Reserve’s next move.
20 January 2026
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Silver near record high puts SLV back in focus as options volatility refuses to cool

Silver near record high puts SLV back in focus as options volatility refuses to cool

Silver edged just under a new high on Tuesday, after hitting $95.488 an ounce, as investors flocked to precious metals amid President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on Europe. By 1131 GMT, spot silver was up 0.7% at $95.308. WisdomTree commodities strategist Nitesh Shah cautioned he remained “a little bit more worried about some of the downside risks,” despite a broader buyer base. Timing is key. U.S. stock and options markets reopen Tuesday following Monday’s full-day closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing traders to digest a weekend’s flood of geopolitical news all at once.
20 January 2026
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Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab deal taps an “unprecedented” AI memory crunch

Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab deal taps an “unprecedented” AI memory crunch

TAIPEI, Jan 20, 2026, 21:25 GMT+8 Micron Technology revealed plans to buy Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp’s P5 fab in Tongluo, Taiwan, for $1.8 billion in cash. This move underscores Micron’s confidence that demand for dynamic random access memory—used mainly in computers and servers—will keep outstripping supply. Shares of Powerchip surged nearly 10% after the announcement. The acquisition brings about 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space to Micron and aims to increase DRAM wafer production starting in the second half of 2027. The deal should wrap up by Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approval. TrendForce projects the initial capacity phase could account for more than 10% of Micron’s global output by Q4 2026. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra warned the tightness in the market might persist past 2026 as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix boost output of high-bandwidth memory chips designed for AI accelerators.
20 January 2026
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CoreWeave hit by securities fraud class action as CRWV investors face March 13 deadline

CoreWeave hit by securities fraud class action as CRWV investors face March 13 deadline

CoreWeave is now the target of a securities fraud class action filed in U.S. federal court. Several plaintiff firms are pushing investors to step forward for lead plaintiff status before the March 13 cutoff. This is crucial since the lead plaintiff—typically the shareholder with the largest losses—gets to pick the lawyers and direct the case, influencing settlement negotiations and strategy from the outset.
20 January 2026
Gold breaks $4,700 as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets and lifts silver again

Gold breaks $4,700 as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets and lifts silver again

Gold surged past $4,700 an ounce for the first time on Tuesday and hit a record $4,737.10, while silver held just below a fresh peak as investors ran for safety. Spot gold was up 1.2% at $4,726.86 by 1131 GMT and silver rose 0.7% to $95.308 after earlier touching $95.488, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland. Gold has gained 9.6% in 20 days of 2026 and more than 70% since Trump’s second term began a year ago, and UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said tariff-driven growth fears and Trump’s push for lower U.S. rates were driving the move, adding: “We still see further upside… targeting $5,000/oz.” The tariff threat is colliding with a political fight that has moved from social media into Davos meeting rooms and European capitals. Trump said there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland and did not rule out taking the Arctic island by force, while Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned parliament “the worst may still lie ahead”. The European Union is weighing a response that includes reviving tariffs on 93 billion euros of U.S. imports and potentially using its Anti-Coercion Instrument — a
20 January 2026
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Netflix flips to an all-cash $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid as Paramount clock ticks

Netflix flips to an all-cash $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid as Paramount clock ticks

Netflix has shifted to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming units, keeping the price steady at $82.7 billion in a move to edge out Paramount Skydance. The updated offer would pay Warner shareholders $27.75 per share, according to a filing on Tuesday. The move comes just a day ahead of Paramount’s tender offer deadline on Jan. 21, following a drop in Netflix shares that made the stock portion less attractive. Netflix announced it plans to back the revised offer using cash reserves, credit lines, and committed financing.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Canadian National Railway TSX:CNR Gains as Investors Seek Stability
    June 29, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT. Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) has seen interest from investors, especially after the stock dipped below its usual valuation a year back. Shares bounced from around $125 to $165, up roughly 30%. CN Rail runs a major network in North America, moving petroleum, grains, and cars, and faces little direct competition. The business aims for 7% to 8% annual earnings per share growth. Management keeps cash flow steady, even during downturns. Some investors view CNR as a steadier pick compared to riskier tech names.
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