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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.

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

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

Vanguard’s U.S. mid-cap index fund disclosed a $505 million stake in Strategy Inc (MSTR), acquiring about 2.91 million shares, according to Odaily Planet Daily. Strategy shares rose 1.6% premarket to $173.71. The company holds 687,410 bitcoin, valued near $66.5 billion. VanEck also increased its exposure to Strategy through preferred instruments.
20 January 2026
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Hoskinson vs Garlinghouse Gets Ugly as U.S. CLARITY Crypto Bill Splits Industry

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

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for supporting a draft U.S. crypto bill after Coinbase withdrew its backing, prompting the Senate Banking Committee to halt progress. Hoskinson’s remarks triggered a spike in Cardano buzz, followed by a price drop, according to Santiment. Ripple has not responded to the criticism.
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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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed ticks up as yields rise, homebuilder stocks slip

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

U.S. mortgage rates rose Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed rate up 17 basis points to 6.13% APR, according to NerdWallet. The 10-year Treasury yield hit a four-month high at 4.265%. Homebuilder stocks fell before the bell, with D.R. Horton down 3.2% and Lennar off nearly 3%. S&P 500 futures dropped 1.61% amid tariff concerns and the Greenland dispute.
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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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $92,000 as tariff jitters sap risk appetite

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

Bitcoin fell about 2% to $91,247 Tuesday after dropping to $90,642, tracking losses across global markets as President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to U.S. efforts to buy Greenland. European stocks slid, the dollar weakened, and gold hit new highs. Net inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reached $1.4 billion over four days, despite a sharp outflow on Jan. 16.
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
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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