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.

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

Australia’s top share index edged up Friday, boosted by gains in banks and tech stocks, while energy and materials took a hit. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,903.9, with the All Ordinaries rising 0.46%. Technology rallied 1.17%, and financials climbed 0.99%. Westpac jumped 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie gained 2.6% to A$211.86. Meanwhile, lithium players like Pilbara dropped 3.1%, dragged down by a roughly 9% fall in China’s benchmark lithium carbonate futures from settle to close.
Goldman Sachs stock price jumps in premarket after profit beat and dividend hike

Goldman Sachs stock price jumps in premarket after profit beat and dividend hike

Goldman Sachs shares rose 4.6% to $975.86 in premarket trade on Friday, after ending the prior session at $932.80. The bank said fourth-quarter earnings per share were $14.01 versus analysts’ $11.67, and lifted its quarterly dividend to $4.50 a share. CEO David Solomon told analysts the backdrop was “incredibly constructive” for mergers and acquisitions, while equities trading revenue hit a record $4.31 billion and investment banking fees rose 25% to $2.58 billion.
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Xylem

NYSE: XYL 95 / 100
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AerCap

NYSE: AER 93 / 100
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Visa

NYSE: V 90 / 100
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Chevron

NYSE: CVX 87 / 100
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UPS

NYSE: UPS 84 / 100
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