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.

Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Gold and silver pushed further into record highs on Wednesday, with spot gold reaching $4,641.40 an ounce and silver climbing to $92.23 as investors flocked to safe havens. By 1:38 p.m. ET, spot gold had gained 0.9%, trading at $4,628.68, while U.S. gold futures closed at $4,635.70. The shift is significant as the market wrestles with easing expectations amid a political battle centered on the Federal Reserve. Traders are betting on rate cuts, even as a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparks fresh doubts about the central bank’s autonomy.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin meets gold: 21Shares’ BOLD ETP lands on the London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin meets gold: 21Shares’ BOLD ETP lands on the London Stock Exchange

21Shares has launched a bitcoin-and-gold exchange-traded product on the London Stock Exchange, offering UK investors a single listed security that blends exposure to the cryptocurrency and physical bullion. The firm said the product, called BOLD, is its fifth crypto product with a prospectus approved for UK retail investors, and it is pushing to broaden its range now that the market has reopened. “Now that retail investors in the UK have access to crypto ETPs, 21Shares is dedicated to delivering a wider selection,” chief executive Russell Barlow said.
14 January 2026
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Coney Island finally gets its own BID — and a July 2026 launch is now on the clock

Coney Island finally gets its own BID — and a July 2026 launch is now on the clock

Supporters confirmed that a business improvement district for Coney Island has been approved, with new services expected to kick off on July 1, 2026, in the Brooklyn beach area. The timing is crucial since a BID stands out as one of the limited ways neighborhoods can secure consistent funding for essentials like street cleaning, public safety, and marketing—without relying on new city budget allocations. According to New York City’s small business agency, BIDs are financed through a special assessment charged to property owners and pump around $207 million annually into 77 districts. https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/neighborhoods/bids.page
14 January 2026
Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin climbed Wednesday, reclaiming the $96,000 mark as ether and XRP also saw gains among leading tokens. The move mattered because U.S. inflation data kept the Federal Reserve on a familiar path: no rush, but not done. The Consumer Price Index climbed 0.3% in December and was up 2.7% year-over-year. Core inflation — excluding food and energy — rose 0.2% for the month and 2.6% annually, driven largely by rents and food. “Families may not closely track core inflation, but they see grocery prices,” said Sung Won Sohn, a finance and economics professor at Loyola Marymount University.
14 January 2026
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Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

Verizon Communications’ dividend yield climbed above 7% Tuesday when the stock hit $38.90, holding near that price on Wednesday. By early afternoon in New York, Verizon had risen roughly 1.6% to $39.65. Shares of AT&T and T-Mobile also edged higher. This shift is significant today because such a jump in yield typically reflects price changes, not increased payouts. Dividend yield equals the annual cash payment per share divided by the stock price, so if shares drop, the yield can spike sharply without the company altering its dividend.
14 January 2026
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Viking Therapeutics stock jumps 11% as CEO flags broader appetite for obesity-drug deals

Viking Therapeutics stock jumps 11% as CEO flags broader appetite for obesity-drug deals

New York, January 14, 2026, 13:09 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Viking Therapeutics climbed roughly 11% on Wednesday, rising from a $30.44–$34.08 range to $34.06 by 1:09 p.m. EST. The move came amid renewed deal speculation in obesity treatments. CEO Brian Lian noted that interest was “broader than is visible” with more players “circling around the space.” Analysts put the potential market at $150 billion annually, and Pfizer’s $10 billion acquisition of Metsera last November has kept deal activity intense.
14 January 2026
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Nutrien (NTR) stock jumps 7% as Morgan Stanley upgrade points to ‘tighter for longer’ potash

Nutrien (NTR) stock jumps 7% as Morgan Stanley upgrade points to ‘tighter for longer’ potash

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:26 EST — Regular session Shares of Nutrien Ltd climbed roughly 7% on Wednesday following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews. He pointed to a stronger outlook for potash, a key potassium-based fertilizer that boosts crop yields. The stock last traded up $4.33 at $65.66 in early afternoon, peaking earlier at $65.99.
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Stock Market Today

  • Intel (INTC) Trades at 118x Earnings as Investors Weigh AI Growth and Turnaround Risks
    June 29, 2026, 3:45 PM EDT. Shares of Intel Corp (INTC) are priced at 118 times this year's earnings, leaving valuation stretched as the chipmaker tries to turn its business around. Analysts see Intel's revenue growing 10.6% per year, pushed by rising demand for AI servers, and expect the stock's forward P/E to drop to near 56x by 2028 if that happens. That setup could let buyers get in at a discount to future earnings. AI-related units have grown 40% year over year, but analyst forecasts are all over the place, showing the uncertainty in the numbers. Intel stock stays bumpy, sometimes falling as much as 54% in sharp drops. Whether shares rally depends on the market putting a bigger multiple on Intel in the future instead of sticking with the lower 2028 value.
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