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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.

Bitcoin drops toward $92,000-$93,000, wiping out $790 million longs as traders eye $80K

Bitcoin drops toward $92,000-$93,000, wiping out $790 million longs as traders eye $80K

SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2026, 16:43 (SGT) Bitcoin’s slide toward $93,000 sparked a massive purge of leveraged bullish bets, wiping out roughly $874 million in crypto positions in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data reported by NewsBTC. Long positions — wagers on a price increase — made up about $788 million of that total. (NewsBTC) The move is grabbing attention as traders treat tariff news like a fresh macro shock after weeks of sideways action. U.S. cash markets are set to reopen Tuesday following Monday’s holiday. Some chart watchers are openly calling this a potential “liquidity grab”—trader jargon for
20 January 2026
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Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

London, January 20, 2026, 08:26 GMT — The regular session is now in progress. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) shares dropped 1.2%, down 108 pence to 8,974 pence by 0826 GMT. (google.com) The group announced fresh buybacks as part of its ongoing programme. On Jan. 19, LSEG acquired 110,386 shares at an average price of 9,149.65 pence each via Citigroup Global Markets, a regulatory filing shows. The company plans to cancel these shares. (tradingview.com) Britain’s revamped capital-raising rules took effect Monday, raising the threshold for triggering a prospectus from 20% to 75% of a share issue. The FCA says this
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Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:21 GMT — Regular session Compass Group shares dropped 0.8% to 2,264.5 pence by 08:21 GMT, extending their five-day slide to about 2.2% in early London trading Tuesday. (MarketScreener) Compass saw no fresh company news to move its stock. Instead, it followed the wider market’s retreat as investors trimmed holdings after a choppy start to the week. Investor mood soured amid rising trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland move and new tariff threats targeting Europe, a Reuters markets wrap reported. Kyle Rodda, senior market analyst at Capital.com, cautioned, “There’s the risk … we
20 January 2026
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BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares dipped 0.5% to 4,350 pence by 0810 GMT, slipping slightly from their 4,360 pence open. The stock ended Monday at 4,373 pence and has climbed roughly 47% over the last 12 months. Market data also shows the dividend yield hovers near 5.5%. (Investing.com) The gradual slide seemed driven more by positioning than any company-specific news. Yet, the ongoing stream of buyback announcements keeps focus on cash returns as the next batch of results and guidance updates roll in across UK defensives. The scene remains unsettled. Global
20 January 2026
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Shell share price edges higher after executive shake-up as buyback and oil prices stay in focus

Shell share price edges higher after executive shake-up as buyback and oil prices stay in focus

LONDON, Jan 20, 2026, 08:06 GMT — Regular session Shares of Shell (SHEL.L) climbed roughly 0.7% at Tuesday’s London opening, following the announcement of a leaner executive committee. Projects and technology chief Robin Mooldijk is set to exit the company. The stock kicked off at 2,749.5 pence, up from Monday’s 2,730 pence close. (London Stock Exchange) This management shift comes as investors double down on discipline: delivering big projects on schedule, controlling costs, and ensuring steady cash flow. In this space, headlines may disappear quickly, but the efficiency of a company’s engineering and delivery operations always reveals itself in the
20 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares dipped 1.2% to about 2,060 pence on Tuesday, snapping a rally that had driven the defence giant to a 52-week peak. The stock fluctuated between 2,056 and 2,077 pence, after closing Monday at 2,086. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as BAE stands out in a crowded field pushing European defence stocks higher. The Financial Times notes the Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defence index has surged almost 15% this month. Saab leads with a 32% gain, followed by Rheinmetall and BAE, both up roughly 22%. (Financial Times) Macro
20 January 2026
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White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2026, 03:06 EST A senior White House crypto advisor confirmed the U.S. Justice Department has not sold the bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case. Instead, it will stay in the government’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. https://www.theblock.co/post/386022/bitcoin-forfeited-as-part-of-samourai-case-was-not-sold-and-will-stay-in-the-strategic-reserve-says-top-white-house-crypto-advisor This clarification is crucial for traders since the volume of bitcoin held by the U.S. is significant enough to shake prices, even if sold in small amounts. The Samourai transfer was closely monitored to see if the administration’s “do not sell” stance would hold once seized coins start shifting between agencies and custodians. This comes as the White House moves to
20 January 2026
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Lloyds share price near 102p: what could move LLOY.L at the London open

Lloyds share price near 102p: what could move LLOY.L at the London open

London, January 20, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) ended Monday at 102.30 pence, up 0.2%, after swinging between 100.20p and that close. The stock sits close to recent peaks as Tuesday’s London session approaches. (Investing.com) The FTSE 100 slipped 0.4% on Monday, weighed down by President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs targeting Britain and seven other European countries. That move rattled risk appetite, dragging markets lower. (Reuters) In Europe, stocks took a hit across the board, reigniting fears about trade tensions. Andrew Kenningham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics, expressed skepticism, saying, “We doubt that
20 January 2026
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Barclays share price slips as buyback rolls on and Trump tariff threat jars markets

Barclays share price slips as buyback rolls on and Trump tariff threat jars markets

London, January 20, 2026, 08:01 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) slipped 0.8% to 479.35 pence in early London trading on Tuesday. The stock had closed Monday at 483.00 pence, marking a 1.22% drop. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the UK banking sector now trades on a blend of policy risk and capital returns, rather than pure fundamentals. While buybacks reduce the share count and can boost earnings per share, they don’t halt a broader risk-off selloff when macro headlines sour. Barclays revealed it repurchased 2,078,625 ordinary shares on Jan. 19 for cancellation, part of the
20 January 2026
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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar lifts lid on $20B revenue run rate as 2026 shifts to “practical adoption”

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar lifts lid on $20B revenue run rate as 2026 shifts to “practical adoption”

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 19, 2026, 23:59 (PST) OpenAI’s annualized revenue run rate exceeded $20 billion in 2025, CFO Sarah Friar revealed, outlining a 2026 focus on what she described as “practical adoption” for the Microsoft-backed AI firm. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/openai-cfo-says-annualized-revenue-173519097.html Timing is crucial. The AI surge is moving beyond flashy demos to actual budgets, contracts, and real deployments, even as the price tag for the hardware needed to train and operate cutting-edge models keeps rising. OpenAI aims to prove it can scale demand and cover infrastructure costs without stalling its progress. Friar linked the revenue surge to a steep increase in computing
20 January 2026
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Beazley share price in focus: Zurich’s £7.7bn bid sets up a high-stakes London open

Beazley share price in focus: Zurich’s £7.7bn bid sets up a high-stakes London open

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket Zurich Insurance has launched a public bid for Beazley, offering 1,280 pence per share in cash and shaking up the London-listed insurer just before Tuesday’s open. Beazley shares closed Monday at 1,170 pence, jumping 42.7%. (sharecast.com) The move matters because Zurich has labeled the approach a “possible offer” under the UK Takeover Code, rather than a confirmed bid, kicking the clock into motion. Zurich now faces a deadline: it must declare a firm intention to make an offer or drop the idea by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 16. Zurich is
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HSBC share price in focus as top executive talks up a £300bn valuation

HSBC share price in focus as top executive talks up a £300bn valuation

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket HSBC shares held steady before Tuesday’s London open, following comments from a senior executive projecting a valuation topping 300 billion pounds for the lender. The remark comes at a delicate moment for the stock. HSBC has surged beyond the 200 billion-pound threshold and hovers near all-time highs, leaving scant margin for error or unexpected setbacks. HSBC’s next major milestone arrives in just over a month, when it unveils its annual results and provides updates on capital returns and its push to simplify operations. This week, focus also lingers on the timeline for
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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