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.

Apple stock price slips to $255 ahead of a holiday-shortened week — AAPL earnings are the next test

Apple Inc shares slipped roughly 1% on Friday, finishing at $255.53 ahead of a holiday-shortened week and a busy earnings calendar. The iPhone giant carries a market value near $3.0 trillion and trades around 30 times earnings—a key metric showing what investors pay per dollar of profit.

18 January 2026

Apple Inc·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market

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

Cipher Mining Inc shares closed Friday, Jan. 16, 7.3% higher at $18.80, after fluctuating between $17.23 and $19.69 during a lively session that saw roughly 45.6 million shares traded.

18 January 2026

Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:CIFR·NASDAQ:MARA·NASDAQ:RIOT

Bank of America stock price edges up into MLK Day break as credit-card cap jitters linger

Bank of America shares ended Friday at $52.97, rising 0.7%, just before the U.S. market pauses for a holiday, with trading set to resume Tuesday.

18 January 2026

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

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

Pfizer Inc shares slipped 0.93% to $25.65 on Friday. Reuters reported that some drugmakers harbor quiet concerns over a White House-backed fast FDA review program, fearing it could increase legal risks if a rushed process overlooks safety problems. Pfizer has reportedly considered joining the initiative, according to Reuters.

18 January 2026

NYSE:PFE·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

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

An expert panel from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has proposed splitting up Life Insurance Corporation of India and fully divesting three state-run general insurers. The recommendations, outlined in a report submitted to industry bodies and the regulator, aim to help achieve the “Insurance for All by 2047” target. https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/lic-demerger-psu-insurer-divestment-drive-insurance-for-all-by-2047-126011501107_1.html

18 January 2026

Stock Market

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

On Jan. 18, Motley Fool Australia contributor Tristan Harrison recommended income investors consider L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as solid picks for dividend-paying stocks to generate “passive income.”

18 January 2026

ASX:AX1·ASX:DMP·ASX:LSF·ASX:SOL·ASX:SUL·Dividends

Micron stock jumps into a holiday-shortened week after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab move

Micron Technology shares surged 7.8% on Friday, closing at $362.75, outpacing a broad semiconductor ETF as memory-chip stocks led gains across the tech sector. Investors head into the weekend with a fresh batch of corporate news to digest before markets reopen.

18 January 2026

NASDAQ:MU·Stock Market

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

MARA Holdings climbed 6.6% on Friday, closing near $11.36. Bitcoin-related stocks found some footing ahead of the long weekend, with U.S. markets closed. Bitcoin itself hovered around $95,000 early Sunday, providing little directional cue.

18 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:MARA·NASDAQ:RIOT·Stock Market

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

IREN Ltd shares surged 11.43% Friday, closing at $57.82. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and data-center operator extended its rally ahead of the market holiday.

18 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:IREN·NYSE:TSM·Stock Market

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

Palantir Technologies Inc shares closed down 3.4% on Friday at $170.96, after swinging between $170.03 and $182.12, with about 59.5 million shares traded.

18 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:AMP·NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market

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

Tesla shares slipped 0.2% to close at $437.50 on Friday, after U.S. auto safety regulators gave the company extra time to respond in a probe related to its Full Self-Driving system.

18 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:TSLA·Stock Market·Tesla

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

Walmart Inc’s shares are set to draw attention when U.S. markets open, following a leadership shakeup ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 takeover as CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon. The stock closed Friday up 0.4% at $119.70, after reaching a record earlier this week.

18 January 2026

NYSE:WMT·Stock Market

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

Riot Platforms’ stock jumped nearly 16% Friday, closing at $19.24, following the bitcoin miner’s announcement of a long-term data center agreement with Advanced Micro Devices linked to its Rockdale, Texas facility.

18 January 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:RIOT·Stock Market·Technology

Ford stock price: what to watch after Trump EV rollback push and China tariff talk

Ford Motor Co shares ended Friday at $13.60, slipping 1.52%, as the market heads into a holiday-shortened week with policy news set to steer automaker stocks.

18 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·NYSE:F·Stock Market

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

Kenvue shares slipped 0.35% to close at $17.20 on Friday, as investors digested a crucial nod for its planned sale to Kimberly-Clark. Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services gave the green light, saying “on balance, support for the transaction is warranted.” Still, ISS flagged ongoing market jitters and legal risks as key concerns for shareholders. With proxy advisers often influencing big institutional votes, both companies’ investors are set to weigh in on Jan. 29.

18 January 2026

NYSE:KMB·NYSE:KVUE·Stock Market

Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

HSBC raised its rating on Grab Holdings to Buy from Hold on Friday, citing the stock’s valuation as “turned attractive” following a recent selloff. Grab’s shares ended the day down 0.2%, at $4.38.

18 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:GRAB·Stock Market

Opendoor stock jumps after SRx Health buy — what traders watch next

Opendoor Technologies Inc shares jumped 5.7% to close at $6.67 on Friday following an investment from SRx Health Solutions in the online homebuying company’s stock. Volume surged to roughly 68 million shares, with the price swinging between $6.32 and $6.92.

18 January 2026

NASDAQ:OPEN·Stock Market

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped roughly 11% on Friday, ending the day at $32.64. Around 79 million shares traded as investors shifted focus back to AI-related hardware stocks known for their volatility.

18 January 2026

NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market

Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Denison Mines shares climbed roughly 4% on Friday, wrapping up at $3.69 on the NYSE American. Uranium-related stocks remained busy ahead of the extended weekend.

18 January 2026

NYSEA:DNN·Stock Market

Plug Power stock price in focus as PLUG heads into Tuesday with a key Jan. 29 vote looming

Plug Power Inc shares climbed 4.42% to $2.36 on Friday, outperforming a mostly flat U.S. session and keeping the hydrogen fuel company in focus ahead of next week. Volume surged above its recent average, though the stock still trades roughly 48% under its 52-week peak, highlighting persistent caution among investors.

18 January 2026

NASDAQ:PLUG·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

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Apple stock price slips to $255 ahead of a holiday-shortened week — AAPL earnings are the next test

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

Bank of America stock price edges up into MLK Day break as credit-card cap jitters linger

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

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

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

Micron stock jumps into a holiday-shortened week after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab move

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

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

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

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

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

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

Ford stock price: what to watch after Trump EV rollback push and China tariff talk

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

Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

Opendoor stock jumps after SRx Health buy — what traders watch next

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Plug Power stock price in focus as PLUG heads into Tuesday with a key Jan. 29 vote looming

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