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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL shares rose about 2% Thursday after a consortium including the firm won a S$1.50 billion government tender for a major mixed-use site in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, UOL traded at S$9.92 with volume near 2.25 million shares. The 46,899.4 sq m site will link to an MRT station and bus interchange. UOL holds a 30% stake in the residential portion; CapitaLand Development owns 50%.
15 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering shares rose 1.4% to S$9.52 by 3:37 p.m. Thursday after DBS raised its target price to S$10.20 and reiterated a “buy” rating. DBS cited stable earnings from defence and aviation services amid strong demand for maintenance work. Trading volume reached about 3.6 million shares. Investors await updates tied to the Singapore Airshow and the company’s full-year results in February.
15 January 2026
Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever shares rose about 1% in after-hours U.S. trading, reaching $65.33 after closing at $64.71. The company launched a new OMO liquid detergent line in Saudi Arabia, with over half of production set for export. Unilever’s expanded Jeddah facility was inaugurated Jan. 12. Investors await the Feb. 12 earnings report for updates on sales and margins.
15 January 2026
Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land shares traded at US$8.18 Thursday afternoon after touching a 52-week high of US$8.33. The company disclosed buybacks of 185,000 shares each on Jan. 13 and Jan. 12, both set for cancellation, reducing its share count to about 2.16 billion. Buybacks follow a US$200 million repurchase plan funded by property sales. The next earnings report is due March 5.
15 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Nasdaq fell 1% Wednesday as tech and bank shares slid; S&P 500 lost 0.53% and the Dow slipped 0.09%. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets and reporting $612 million in severance charges. Visa and Mastercard tumbled after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The Russell 2000 closed at a record high.
15 January 2026
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS shares rose 0.8% to S$58.80 Thursday, just below their 52-week high, as investors assessed dividend prospects ahead of February results. The bank reported S$1 billion in “economic value” from AI in 2025, up from S$750 million in 2024. Analysts remain split on valuation and dividend sustainability amid rate concerns. Full-year earnings are due Feb. 9.
15 January 2026
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U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

House lawmakers reviewed four fintech draft bills Tuesday, focusing on buy-now-pay-later and earned wage access. Consumer advocates called for stronger protections, citing high costs and fees, while industry groups pushed for a unified federal framework. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported BNPL users rose to 53.6 million in 2023, with loan use and average amounts both up from 2022.
15 January 2026
IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on Jan. 26, with an April 15 deadline. The agency is phasing out paper refund checks and urging taxpayers to set up online accounts. Staffing cuts and new tax laws may strain IRS services during the filing rush, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. Employers must provide W-2s by Feb. 2 due to a calendar shift.
15 January 2026
EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

Shares of BYD rose 4.8%, Xpeng 5.3%, and SAIC 3.6% in Hong Kong after the European Commission signaled it may require minimum prices on China-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs. The proposed rules would apply to both Chinese and foreign brands producing in China. Chinese hybrid imports to the EU rose fivefold in the first nine months of 2025. The Commission is reviewing Volkswagen’s offer for its China-made Cupra Tavascan.
15 January 2026
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BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

British American Tobacco bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at a VWAP of 4,197.4176p and will cancel them, reducing voting shares to 2,178,299,552. The company extended its repurchase programme by up to £1.3 billion for 2026, with UBS handling buybacks during the closed period. BAT shares closed at 4,240.00p on Wednesday, up 0.83%. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems shares fell 1.6% to 2,038 pence Wednesday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target to 2,140p, citing weak Maritime margins. BAE announced a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles and repurchased 99,750 shares at an average of 2,042.46 pence for cancellation.
15 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell and Exxon Mobil canceled the sale of UK Southern North Sea gas assets to Viaro Energy, citing market conditions. Brent crude fell over 2% in early trading, with Shell shares closing Wednesday at 2,739 pence. Shell is midway through a $3.5 billion buyback, set to finish by Jan. 30. Climate activists and investors have filed resolutions demanding Shell clarify its energy transition plans.
15 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto and BHP agreed to study a Pilbara iron ore collaboration that could unlock up to 200 million tonnes of supply, linking Yandicoogina and Yandi operations. Rio shares closed at 6,355p, up 2.27%, near a year high. A major Australian shareholder questioned the value of any Glencore deal as copper prices remain high. Rio has until Feb. 5 to formalize a Glencore bid under UK rules.
15 January 2026
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