Today: 29 June 2026

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.

J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Jan 15, 2026, 12:20 AST New Brunswick’s natural resources minister supports J.D. Irving Ltd. and other major industrial users in their bid to produce renewable electricity independently of NB Power’s grid—the main network serving most customers. NB Power warns this move could drive up costs for the rest. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/jd-irving-nb-power-grid-9.7044129
15 January 2026
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BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

RBC Capital Markets bumped up its price target on BCE Inc to C$38 from C$37 on Tuesday, maintaining its Outperform rating. The upgrade reflects expectations for a boost in operating growth next year. BCE shares were trading near C$33.6 on the Toronto Stock Exchange Thursday morning. https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/bce-stock-price-target-raised-to-c38-from-c37-at-rbc-capital-93CH-4444905 https://www.google.com/finance/quote/BCE:TSE BCE’s three-year forecast has become the linchpin of the story: growth either bounces back in 2026, or the stock remains stuck at a low valuation. In Canada, many investors still see BCE as a reliable dividend play, so any change in cash-flow expectations spreads quickly.
15 January 2026
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TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

Wall Street’s main indexes bounced back Thursday following two straight days of losses, buoyed by a chip rally fueled by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s positive outlook and fresh U.S. financial results. At 9:34 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 146.42 points, or 0.30%, the S&P 500 added 40.50 points, or 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 197.64 points, or 0.84%, with Nvidia and chip-equipment stocks leading the gains. Financial shares faced pressure this week amid concerns over a proposed one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, even as markets continue to price in at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end, according to LSEG. The early rebound arrives as investors wrestle with whether 2026 will be another year ruled by tech or take on a more diverse shape. Since late October, the equal-weight S&P 500—which treats every stock equally—has outpaced the standard index. Edward Jones strategist Angelo Kourkafas noted the market is searching for a “true broadening of leadership” beyond just the biggest tech names.
15 January 2026
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Intel stock hits $49.78 52-week high as KeyBanc flags “sold out” AI server chips

Intel stock hits $49.78 52-week high as KeyBanc flags “sold out” AI server chips

Intel’s stock climbed to a 52-week peak of $49.78 on Thursday, pushing the chipmaker deeper into the spotlight of the AI sector. https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/intel-stock-hits-52week-high-at-4978-93CH-5190140 This shift is crucial now since the AI expansion isn’t only about flashy accelerators. Data centers still rely heavily on central processing units and memory, where limited supply can push prices across the entire stack.
15 January 2026
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Wells Fargo’s $345 AMD call for 2026 is back — and Baidu is suddenly trending

Wells Fargo’s $345 AMD call for 2026 is back — and Baidu is suddenly trending

Wells Fargo stuck with Advanced Micro Devices as its leading stock pick for 2026, reaffirming an Overweight rating and a $345 price target, according to an Investing.com report on Thursday. AMD gained roughly 5%, trading near $223 in early action. The significance of the call lies in AI's shift from a winner-takes-all scenario to a more complex challenge involving execution, pricing, and customer retention. Late Wednesday, RBC Capital kicked off coverage on AMD with a Sector Perform rating and a $230 price target. The firm noted AMD is gaining traction with major cloud clients but flagged the usual “rack-scale” deployment risks as the company pushes into full-system designs like Helios. RBC also cautioned that some key customers are developing their own application-specific chips, or ASICs.
15 January 2026
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Bombardier’s $100 million Montreal-area expansion: what the new Dorval plant means now

Bombardier’s $100 million Montreal-area expansion: what the new Dorval plant means now

Bombardier is set to pour roughly C$100 million into a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dorval, close to Montreal. The business-jet producer aims to boost its production capabilities. This move is significant as Bombardier has relied heavily on boosting aircraft deliveries and expanding services to fuel growth. But when production schedules get tight, physical capacity can quickly become a choke point.
15 January 2026
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Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama’s Supreme Court is set to deliver a ruling soon on lawsuits aiming to cancel CK Hutchison’s licence for two ports at the Panama Canal’s Atlantic and Pacific gateways. The decision threatens to upend the group’s $23 billion ports sale to a consortium led by BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co. Plaintiffs reference audits claiming the state lost up to $1.3 billion under the 2021 concession renewal. Officials say they have backup plans, noting roughly 5% of global trade flows through the canal. The case has turned into both a political and commercial headache. The canal acts as a choke point, while the ports serve as a transshipment hub—where containers shift from one vessel to another—putting continuity at the top of the list for shipping lines and cargo owners.
15 January 2026
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Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:46 ET — Regular session. Ford Motor’s stock climbed roughly 0.7% to $13.94 in early Thursday trades as the company’s outlook on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement caught investors’ attention ahead of a scheduled review later this year. General Motors inched up 0.2%, Tesla added about 1%, while Stellantis fell 1.2%.
15 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:51 EST — Premarket Nvidia Corp shares climbed 1.8% in Thursday premarket trading to $186.40, rebounding after a 1.4% drop on Wednesday, according to MarketWatch. The move followed a Nikkei Asia report saying China is drafting rules to limit how many advanced AI chips local companies can import from suppliers like Nvidia. Reuters, unable to confirm the Nikkei report, added that Beijing has instructed some firms to pause purchases of Nvidia’s H200 chips, with customs reportedly blocking shipments, sources told Reuters.
15 January 2026
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