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.

Nvidia’s $4.5 trillion shock: why its “hidden” networking boom could matter more than GPUs in 2026

Nvidia’s $4.5 trillion shock: why its “hidden” networking boom could matter more than GPUs in 2026

Nvidia’s market cap has soared to about $4.5 trillion, nearing the size of some national economies. CFO Colette Kress said nearly 90% of AI system buyers also purchase Nvidia’s networking gear. Networking revenue hit $8.2 billion in Q3 2026, up 162% year-over-year. Major clients include Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and xAI.
20 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate spot price rose 1% to 152,500 yuan a tonne Tuesday, while the most-active futures contract hit its daily limit-up at 160,500 yuan. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will tighten trading limits and raise margin requirements after Jan. 21. U.S.-listed lithium miners traded mixed premarket, with Albemarle down 6.2% and Lithium Americas up 1.6%.
20 January 2026
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Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures rose 1.0% to $1.8027 a gallon early Tuesday, tracking gains in crude oil after the holiday. Retail gas prices held steady at $2.82 a gallon, according to AAA. The Energy Information Administration delayed its weekly fuel inventory report to Thursday due to Monday’s federal holiday. Brent crude climbed to $64.17 a barrel, while WTI reached $59.57.
20 January 2026
Crude oil price today: Brent and WTI hold near $64 and $60 as Greenland tariff threat hangs over demand

Crude oil price today: Brent and WTI hold near $64 and $60 as Greenland tariff threat hangs over demand

Brent crude rose 0.2% to $64.01 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 0.5% to $59.72 as traders weighed U.S. tariff threats against Greenland and stronger global growth forecasts. Attention turned to the WTI February contract expiry and the upcoming U.S. inventory report due Jan. 22. Thin trading followed a U.S. holiday. Venezuelan cargoes reportedly sold at steep discounts to China.
20 January 2026
Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus chairman Jonney Shih said the company will stop launching new smartphone models and shift its phone R&D to AI hardware like robots and smart glasses. Support for existing phones will continue, but the future of Asus’s Zenfone and ROG Phone lines remains uncertain. No timeline was given for a possible return to the smartphone market.
20 January 2026
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Yen Near 160, Snap Election Put BOJ’s Next Rate Move Back in Play

Yen Near 160, Snap Election Put BOJ’s Next Rate Move Back in Play

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its policy rate at 0.75% on Jan. 23 but may signal future hikes as the yen remains weak and a snap election looms. The 10-year government bond yield jumped to 2.30%, its highest in 27 years. Citi’s Akira Hoshino predicts up to three rate increases in 2026 if the yen stays under pressure. Governor Ueda will address reporters after the decision Friday.
20 January 2026
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DoorDash gets a fresh $280 Wall Street bull case as growth-stock talk swings back to Nvidia, Amazon

DoorDash gets a fresh $280 Wall Street bull case as growth-stock talk swings back to Nvidia, Amazon

BNP Paribas initiated coverage of DoorDash with an “Outperform” rating and a $280 price target. Nvidia faces uncertainty over launching its H200 AI chip in China, despite U.S. export approval. European stocks fell and U.S. Treasury yields hit a four-month high after renewed U.S. tariff threats. Fund managers’ cash levels dropped to a record low, Bank of America said.
20 January 2026
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AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

U.S. AI stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday as futures hit one-month lows after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Alphabet fell 0.9%, while Super Micro surged 11%. The IMF forecast 3.3% global growth in 2026 but warned of trade risks. Nvidia faced scrutiny over China export rules, and OpenAI reported annualized revenue topping $20 billion.
20 January 2026
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XRP price today: Token dips below $2 as liquidation selling meets tariff jitters

XRP price today: Token dips below $2 as liquidation selling meets tariff jitters

XRP fell below $2 to $1.93 early Tuesday, down about 2% in 24 hours, with trading volume near $3 billion, CoinMarketCap data showed. The drop followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and a liquidation cascade that forced prices lower. Bitcoin and ether also declined. XRP remains under regulatory scrutiny after the SEC closed its case against Ripple Labs in August, imposing a $125 million fine.
20 January 2026
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Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

Brent crude slipped to $63.83 a barrel and WTI fell to $58.95 as traders reacted to new U.S. tariff threats on Europe tied to Greenland. China’s stronger-than-expected growth data and an IMF global outlook upgrade helped steady prices. The dollar index dropped to its lowest since Jan. 12, supporting commodities. Trump’s tariff plan targets several European countries, with rates set to rise if no Greenland deal is reached.
20 January 2026
Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

U.S. natural gas futures soared over 20% Tuesday, with the front-month Henry Hub contract closing at $3.792 per mmBtu, as forecasts warned of Arctic air and a major winter storm in the Midwest and Northeast. The U.S. Weather Prediction Center expects temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average. Traders are watching Thursday’s EIA storage report for signs of increased withdrawals. U.S. gas storage remains 106 Bcf above the five-year average.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

Bitcoin fell below $92,000 Tuesday as tariff fears rattled risk assets and shifted market sentiment defensive. Crypto presales continued to draw capital, with Bitcoin Hyper raising over $30.8 million and Maxi Doge $4.5 million, despite the broader downturn. BlockDAG’s presale reportedly topped $440 million ahead of its Jan. 26 deadline. Promoters highlighted AI-branded tokens and tokenized private market access.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin price drops below $92,000 on Trump Greenland tariff threat as crypto selloff wipes $100 billion

Bitcoin price drops below $92,000 on Trump Greenland tariff threat as crypto selloff wipes $100 billion

Bitcoin fell as much as 3.6% in Asian trading Monday, dropping below $92,000 after President Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland. The crypto selloff erased about $100 billion in market value, with $790 million in bullish bets liquidated. Ether lost 4.9% and Solana dropped 8.6%. European leaders condemned the tariff threat and considered retaliation.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Historical Insights on Potential 2026 Stock Market Crash
    June 28, 2026, 3:08 PM EDT. The S&P 500's strong gains and elevated valuations, highlighted by the Shiller P/E CAPE ratio, raise concerns over a possible market correction in 2026. The CAPE ratio, measuring price against 10-year inflation-adjusted earnings, remains above historical averages but does not guarantee an immediate crash. Market concentration in tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Broadcom mirrors past eras of dominance, such as the 1970s' 'Nifty Fifty' and the late 1990s internet boom, both followed by market declines. However, unlike previous bubbles, today's leading firms are profitable with robust cash flows and balance sheets. A stable economy with low unemployment and steady consumer spending persists, yet historical trends underscore the inevitability of periodic market corrections averaging 10% annually.

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Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) surged 448% above average trading volume Friday as its Russell 3000 inclusion took effect, with 171.65 million shares traded—exceeding total short interest and equaling 21% of public float—while the stock closed up 1.63% at $4.37; analysts maintain a Hold consensus and see limited rally potential near current prices.
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