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.

Heating oil price leaps as Arctic blast grips U.S. Northeast; traders eye inventory data

U.S. heating oil futures jumped early Tuesday, driven by forecasts of a fresh Arctic blast boosting winter fuel demand. The front-month NY Harbor ULSD contract for February climbed 7.78 cents, or 3.48%, settling at $2.3154 a gallon.

20 January 2026

Energy

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

Nvidia’s market cap has surged to roughly $4.5 trillion, leading data outlets to stack it up against entire countries. This underscores the intense focus of investment on AI infrastructure.

20 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:NVDA·Semiconductors·Technology

Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Drives S&P 500 to Fresh Lows as Netflix Deal Drama Hits Tape

Stock index futures tumbled to their lowest in a month on Tuesday as traders came back from a long weekend amid a global selloff sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. By 5:32 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis had dropped 1.61%, Nasdaq 100 e-minis fell 1.97%, and Dow e-minis slid 1.47%. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, warned, “If the crisis deepens it is unlikely to spell good news for global equities.”

20 January 2026

NASDAQ:NFLX·NASDAQ:WBD·Stock Market

Brent crude price steadies near $64 as Greenland tariff threat collides with China demand hopes

Brent crude futures held a small gain on Tuesday, trading near $64 a barrel as investors weighed U.S. tariff threats against Europe over Greenland while a softer dollar and steadier growth expectations limited the downside. Brent March futures gained 23 cents, or 0.36%, to $64.17 a barrel by 1126 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $59.57.

20 January 2026

China Economy·Oil Prices

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

China’s lithium prices moved higher again Tuesday. Spot battery-grade lithium carbonate averaged 152,500 yuan, up 1,500 yuan from the previous working day. Meanwhile, the most-active lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged nearly 9%, hitting its daily upper limit at 160,500 yuan, according to SMM data. Upstream sellers held back spot volumes beyond their long-term contracts, while downstream buyers mostly stuck to “as needed” purchases, SMM noted. Overall trade activity slipped a bit.

20 January 2026

Commodities·Lithium·NASDAQ:LIT·NYSE:ALB·NYSE:LAC·NYSE:SQM

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

U.S. wholesale gasoline prices edged higher in early Tuesday trading, despite minimal movement at the pump for consumers. NYMEX February RBOB gasoline futures, a major U.S. wholesale gauge, rose 1.0% to $1.8027 a gallon by 7:20 a.m. EST.

20 January 2026

Stock Market

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

Brent crude futures edged up 0.2% to $64.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 0.5% to $59.72 on Tuesday, as investors reacted to fresh U.S. tariff threats connected to Greenland.

20 January 2026

Oil Prices

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

Asustek Computer Inc’s Asus brand is halting the launch of new smartphone models, redirecting its phone development efforts to AI-centric hardware, chairman Jonney Shih revealed at a Taipei event.

20 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Smartphones·Technology·TWSE:2357

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

The Bank of Japan looks set to hold interest rates steady this week but will likely hint at further tightening ahead. The yen’s continued slide, coupled with election-related political uncertainty, is heightening concerns among policymakers about inflation.

20 January 2026

NYSE:C·NYSE:JPM

Vanguard’s $505M Strategy Stake Puts Bitcoin-Proxy Stock MSTR Back in Play

Vanguard’s U.S. mid-cap index fund has made its first disclosed purchase of Strategy Inc, acquiring around 2.91 million shares valued at approximately $505 million, Odaily Planet Daily reported on Binance Square. Strategy plans to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 5 and currently holds 687,410 bitcoin, worth about $66.5 billion.

20 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:MSTR·Stock Market

Hoskinson vs Garlinghouse Gets Ugly as U.S. CLARITY Crypto Bill Splits Industry

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson slammed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse over the latest draft of the U.S. “CLARITY” crypto bill, urging the industry to “fight for what’s right” instead of settling for a bank-friendly compromise. Garlinghouse had praised lawmakers, calling the frameworks “workable” and insisting “clarity beats chaos.” Ripple has yet to comment on the criticism, Benzinga reported.

20 January 2026

Blockchain·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:COIN

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

BNP Paribas analyst Nick Jones has initiated coverage on DoorDash with an “Outperform” rating and set a $280 price target, according to a report on Finviz. The “Outperform” rating indicates Jones expects DoorDash’s stock to outperform the broader market or its sector peers. The $280 price target reflects where he projects the stock could trade within the next year.

20 January 2026

NASDAQ:DASH·Stock Market

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed ticks up as yields rise, homebuilder stocks slip

U.S. mortgage rates edged higher Tuesday morning, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising 17 basis points to 6.13% APR, according to NerdWallet, which referenced Zillow data. This marks a 19 basis point uptick from last week but remains 64 basis points lower than the rate a year ago.

20 January 2026

NYSE:DHI·NYSE:LEN·NYSE:PHM

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

U.S. artificial intelligence stocks were mixed in premarket trading on Tuesday as stock index futures slid to one-month lows after President Donald Trump renewed tariff threats against Europe in a standoff over Greenland. Trump said extra 10% import tariffs would start on Feb. 1 and rise to 25% on June 1 unless a deal is reached, pushing up volatility after the long U.S. holiday weekend.

20 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $92,000 as tariff jitters sap risk appetite

Bitcoin dropped roughly 2% on Tuesday, hitting around $91,247 after dipping to an intraday low of $90,642. The largest cryptocurrency stayed well below its peak of about $93,311 for the day.

20 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency

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

XRP, the token linked to Ripple Labs, dipped under $2 on Tuesday, slipping roughly 2% in the last 24 hours to about $1.93. During that period, it fluctuated between $1.92 and $2.03, with trading volume near $3.0 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.

20 January 2026

Cryptocurrency·XRP

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

Oil prices held steady early Tuesday as trade-war concerns resurfaced. The jitters came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on European nations tied to his bid to buy Greenland.

20 January 2026

Oil Prices

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

U.S. natural gas futures surged more than 20% early Tuesday as forecasts pointed to a colder stretch in late January, pushing up heating demand expectations. The front-month Henry Hub contract climbed 68.9 cents, or 22.2%, settling at $3.792 per million British thermal units, the key pricing unit for U.S. gas.

20 January 2026

Energy·Natural Gas

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

A wave of crypto presales is touting fresh capital inflows despite bitcoin’s recent drop, with paid promotions highlighting fundraising figures for tokens spanning “Bitcoin Layer 2” projects to meme coins. https://cryptodnes.bg/en/best-crypto-presales-why-bitcoin-hyper-and-maxi-doge-are-raising-millions/

20 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin tumbled up to 3.6% during Asian trading on Monday, dipping below $92,000 and dragging the broader crypto market down. Ether lost 4.9%, while Solana plunged 8.6%, according to Bloomberg.

20 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency

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Heating oil price leaps as Arctic blast grips U.S. Northeast; traders eye inventory data

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

Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Drives S&P 500 to Fresh Lows as Netflix Deal Drama Hits Tape

Brent crude price steadies near $64 as Greenland tariff threat collides with China demand hopes

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

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

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

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

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

Vanguard’s $505M Strategy Stake Puts Bitcoin-Proxy Stock MSTR Back in Play

Hoskinson vs Garlinghouse Gets Ugly as U.S. CLARITY Crypto Bill Splits Industry

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

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed ticks up as yields rise, homebuilder stocks slip

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

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $92,000 as tariff jitters sap risk appetite

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

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

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

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

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

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