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.

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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Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

The Russell 2000 hit a record close Jan. 16, outpacing the S&P 500 for 11 straight sessions and rising about 7.9% in 2026. Money has shifted out of big-tech ETFs, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF down 1.6% in January, while the Invesco Equal Weight S&P 500 ETF gained 3.9%. Basic materials lead U.S. sectors, up 9.05% this year, as tech slipped 0.40%.
20 January 2026
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Silver price today: Spot silver steadies near $95 as tariff headlines jolt markets

Silver price today: Spot silver steadies near $95 as tariff headlines jolt markets

Spot silver climbed 1.05% to $95.36 an ounce in early New York trading Tuesday, near record highs, as renewed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland drove investors into havens. Gold also hit a record $4,731.34. The dollar index fell 0.6% to 98.485, while U.S. Treasury yields reached a four-month peak. Markets are watching Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on the Fed for further direction.
20 January 2026
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Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta shares traded near $620 Tuesday, down about 20% from recent highs as investors questioned the payoff from heavy AI spending. CFO Susan Li projected 2025 capital expenditures of $70–$72 billion, with even higher growth in 2026. Reality Labs remains a drag on profits. Meta reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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Netflix Earnings Day: Traders Price a 7% NFLX Swing as Warner Bros Deal Overshadows Results

Netflix Earnings Day: Traders Price a 7% NFLX Swing as Warner Bros Deal Overshadows Results

Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday’s U.S. market close, with options markets signaling a possible 7% stock swing by week’s end. Investors are focused on financing and regulatory risks tied to the Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since October’s earnings miss. Analysts expect revenue of $11.97 billion and EPS of $0.55.
20 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

The Sensex plunged 1,065.78 points to 82,180.47 and the Nifty 50 fell 353 points to 25,232.50 on Tuesday, with mid- and small-cap indices down over 2%. Foreign investors sold Indian shares worth 32.63 billion rupees Monday. The rupee slipped past 91 to the dollar, near record lows. Realty, IT, and financial stocks led losses as traders watched earnings and global trade tensions.
20 January 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
20 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slips in premarket as $1 billion financing and new targets loom

Ondas (ONDS) stock slips in premarket as $1 billion financing and new targets loom

Ondas Inc shares dropped 4.7% to $11.59 in Tuesday premarket after a $1 billion stock-and-warrant sale raised dilution concerns. The company boosted its 2026 revenue target and posted preliminary 2025 figures, with a backlog of $65.3 million at year-end. Trading volume surged Friday after the updates. Ondas also changed its name and moved its headquarters to West Palm Beach, Florida.
20 January 2026
Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) stock slides 7.5% in premarket as ether drops; Beast deal looms

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) stock slides 7.5% in premarket as ether drops; Beast deal looms

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell 7.5% to $28.82 in premarket trading Tuesday after ether dropped 3.5% and bitcoin 2%. The company holds 4.17 million ether and 193 bitcoin, with $14 billion in crypto and cash assets as of January 11. Bitmine is finalizing a $200 million investment in Beast Industries linked to MrBeast. The firm plans to launch its MAVAN staking network in the first quarter.
20 January 2026
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Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.9% to about $330 in premarket trading Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats against Europe and Greenland. The move followed a U.S. market holiday and hit tech stocks listed in Europe. Traders cited uncertainty ahead of policy signals from Davos and Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings report. Currency markets showed increased volatility on tariff concerns.
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  • Palantir Shares Rise 5.3% After Army Contract Announcement Amid $40B Equity Value Dip
    June 28, 2026, 4:13 PM EDT. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares jumped 5.28% to $112.93 on Friday after the U.S. Army selected it as a partner for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program. Although Palantir's role involves edge-to-cloud data mesh using its Foundry platform, the contract's financial terms remain undisclosed, contrasting with Anduril's lead position backed by a $20 billion enterprise licensing ceiling. Since June 18, Palantir's stock has dropped 12.1%, wiping out approximately $40 billion in diluted equity value amid concerns over its high valuation, trading at 38 times projected 2026 revenue of around $7.66 billion. Dip buyers including Cathie Wood's ARK Invest have increased holdings, and four of six analysts maintain "buy" ratings with an average price target near $202.

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Asia markets look to Korea, PMIs in the week ahead

Asia markets look to Korea, PMIs in the week ahead

28 June 2026
KOSPI plunged 7% last week but remains up 66% this quarter, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix—now over half the market’s value—each losing more than 12% in a single day, as volatility surges and leveraged ETF flows intensify market swings, Reuters reports.
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