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.

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% to $115.77 Friday after the company secured a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. About 33.7 million shares traded. Director Hiroshi Mikitani resigned Jan. 13 as Rakuten’s stake fell below the board threshold. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

ImmunityBio shares soared 40% to $5.52 Friday after the company reported preliminary 2025 net product revenue of $113 million and new approvals for ANKTIVA in Saudi Arabia. Trading volume topped 182 million shares. Enrollment in its key bladder cancer trial is over 85% complete, with FDA submission targeted by late 2026. Early data from its CAR-NK cell therapy showed complete remission in two Waldenström lymphoma patients.
18 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slips into market holiday: AAL price, O’Hare hub fight and earnings dates in focus

American Airlines stock slips into market holiday: AAL price, O’Hare hub fight and earnings dates in focus

American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday amid heightened competition with United at Chicago O’Hare. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Brent crude traded at $63.55 a barrel and U.S. jet fuel at $2.15 a gallon. The FAA issued warnings for flights over parts of Central and South America due to possible military activity and GPS disruptions. Markets reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally — what to watch into Tuesday

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock jumps 7% as bitcoin miners rally — what to watch into Tuesday

Cipher Mining shares jumped 7.3% to $18.80 Friday, with about 45.6 million shares traded as bitcoin hovered near $95,000. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying further equity trading until Tuesday. Cipher recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI infrastructure.
18 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

Pfizer shares fell 0.93% to $25.65 Friday amid industry concerns over a White House-backed fast FDA review program, Reuters reported. The company reaffirmed its 2026 revenue forecast and set its next dividend at $0.43 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Jan. 23. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pfizer’s quarterly results are due Feb. 3.
18 January 2026
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LIC breakup back on the table? IIM Kozhikode report pitches demerger, PSU sell-down to hit “Insurance for All by 2047”

LIC breakup back on the table? IIM Kozhikode report pitches demerger, PSU sell-down to hit “Insurance for All by 2047”

An IIM Kozhikode panel has recommended breaking up LIC and fully privatizing three state-run general insurers, according to a report submitted to regulators. LIC warned that a split could destabilize confidence among its 270 million policyholders. The proposals aim for 60% insurance coverage by 2030 and raise the penetration target to 4.5%. The report cites LIC’s 57% share of life insurance premiums in 2023–24.
18 January 2026
Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.
18 January 2026
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MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA Holdings rose 6.6% Friday, closing near $11.36 as bitcoin hovered around $95,000. U.S. markets are closed Monday for the holiday, with traders watching Tuesday’s reopen. Debate over crypto regulation intensified after the Senate Banking Committee paused the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Riot Platforms announced a major data center deal with AMD, highlighting AI’s growing role in the sector.
18 January 2026
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Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir shares fell 3.4% to $170.96 Friday, underperforming a flat U.S. market ahead of the long weekend. About 59.5 million shares changed hands as traders braced for volatility after January options expired. The next key event is Palantir’s fourth-quarter earnings, set for release after markets close on Feb. 2. U.S. equity markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Tesla stock heads into holiday week as regulators extend Full Self-Driving probe deadline

Tesla stock heads into holiday week as regulators extend Full Self-Driving probe deadline

Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $437.50 Friday after U.S. safety regulators gave the company five more weeks to respond in the Full Self-Driving probe. CEO Elon Musk said Tesla’s AI5 chip design is nearly finished ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration extended its deadline to Feb. 23 as Tesla reviews over 8,000 records for the investigation.
18 January 2026
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Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart shares closed up 0.4% at $119.70 after the company unveiled a new leadership team ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 start as CEO. Seth Dallaire was named chief growth officer, David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., and Chris Nicholas takes over Walmart International. Kathryn McLay will step down as head of Walmart International at the end of January. Investors await the February 19 results for more details on strategy.
18 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

Riot Platforms shares surged nearly 16% to $19.24 Friday after announcing a 10-year, $311 million data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site. The deal covers 25 MW of power and could reach $1 billion with extensions. Riot also bought 200 acres at Rockdale for $96 million, eliminating $130 million in lease liabilities. AMD shares rose 1.7%, while other bitcoin miners also gained.
18 January 2026
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Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

Kenvue shares closed at $17.20 Friday, down 0.35%, ahead of a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on its sale to Kimberly-Clark. Proxy adviser ISS recommended investors back the deal but cited ongoing legal and market risks. Kenvue updated merger disclosures after lawsuits challenged the process. The offer values Kenvue at about $18.03 per share, a 4.6% premium to Friday’s close.
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Stock Market Today

  • Chipmaker Shares Soar Amid AI Boom in H1 2026
    June 28, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. Semiconductor and memory chip stocks surged sharply in the first half of 2026, driven by strong AI demand. South Korea's Kospi index rose 125%, led by Samsung's 183% and SK Hynix's 310% gains. U.S. chipmakers like Sandisk soared 780% this year, with some stocks climbing thousands of percent over 12 months. Rising chip prices boosted profits amid constrained supply, fueling the rally. Conversely, major software companies including Microsoft declined as investors favored hardware over software. Apple cited higher memory chip costs for price hikes on devices. Recent profit-taking suggests some cooling in the chip rally. Overall, strong gains persisted in Asia-Pacific markets and reflected broader investor appetite for AI-driven tech hardware.

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