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.

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares rose 0.4% to end at A$24.02 on Thursday, after trading between A$23.77 and A$24.25. Japan’s largest power generator JERA said it signed a five-year winter LNG supply agreement with Woodside from 2027, covering three cargoes a year.

15 January 2026

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Stock Market

TSMC Q4 earnings beat forecasts on AI demand — the numbers driving TSM stock

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported a record profit for the fourth quarter on Thursday, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The company’s net profit soared 35% year-on-year to T$505.7 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/tsmc-q4-profit-jumps-35-record-beats-expectations-2026-01-15/

15 January 2026

Earnings·NYSE:TSM·Stock Market·Technology

Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Aristocrat Leisure shares slipped 0.4% to close at A$57.66 on Thursday, lagging behind a stronger Australian market. Investors digested new capital management updates from the gaming machine company.

15 January 2026

ASX:ALL·Earnings Reports·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Shares of Macquarie Group slipped 0.3% to close at A$206.51 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$204.42 and A$208.12 during the session.

15 January 2026

ASX:MQG·Stock Market

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

Shares of National Australia Bank climbed 1.1% on Thursday, closing at A$42.36, recovering after a weak stretch for Australian bank stocks earlier this week.

15 January 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:CBA·ASX:NAB·ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Westpac (ASX:WBC) stock slips after share-rights filings and treasurer move — what investors watch next

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp dipped 0.3% to A$38.17 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$38.66 and A$38.09 during the session. The stock wrapped up the week mostly flat, as investors focused on regulatory filings and executive changes instead of fresh earnings updates.

15 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd shares ended up 0.4% on Thursday after the iron ore miner said it bought U.S. battery controls company Zitara to bolster its Elysia software unit. The stock closed at A$22.75.

15 January 2026

ASX:FMG·Stock Market

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 Ltd shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, hitting an intraday peak of A$4.165 — marking a fresh 52-week high. The stock fluctuated between A$4.02 and A$4.165, with roughly 33.17 million shares traded.

15 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:S32·Stock Market

ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Limited climbed 2.3% on Thursday, outpacing Australia’s big four banks as investors boosted their holdings heading into the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$36.33 and A$37.32 throughout the day, according to pricing data.

15 January 2026

ASX:ANZ·Stock Market

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources Ltd shares climbed 31 Australian cents, or 1.16%, to finish at A$27.04 on Thursday, after swinging between A$26.66 and A$27.43 during the session.

15 January 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:EVN·ASX:NSR·ASX:RSG·Gold Prices·Stock Market

CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Thursday after the lender moved to lift fixed mortgage rates and as investors looked to a run of rate-sensitive data in the next fortnight. The stock finished up 0.35% at A$153.42.

15 January 2026

ASX:CBA·Stock Market

BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

BHP Group Ltd shares ended Thursday up 2.47%, closing at A$49.31. The jump came after BHP and competitor Rio Tinto revealed a joint plan for a long-term iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The stock reached A$49.75 during the session, tying its 52-week peak.

15 January 2026

ASX:BHP.AX·ASX:RIO.AX·Mining Industry·Stock Market

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

PLS Group Limited shares slipped Thursday, retreating from an intraday 52-week peak. The stock closed at A$4.83, down roughly 0.8% from Wednesday’s A$4.87, after swinging between A$4.82 and A$5.04 during the session.

15 January 2026

ASX:PLS·Stock Market

CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

Shares of CSL Ltd closed Thursday 1.03% higher at A$175.28, swinging between A$174.21 and A$176.68 during the session. Volume hovered around 630,000 shares, matching typical recent activity.

15 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:CSL.AX·Stock Market

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares fell 0.8% Thursday, closing at A$15.43 after briefly rallying to A$16.17 earlier in the session. The rare earths miner’s market cap stands around A$15.5 billion.

15 January 2026

ASX:LYC·Stock Market

Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

Kohl's Corporation shares dropped 5.3% to $19.40 in afternoon trading, following an earlier range between $18.92 and $20.60.

14 January 2026

NYSE:KSS·Stock Market

Rivian stock sinks on UBS sell call as Wall Street cools on AI, R2 hype

Rivian Automotive shares dropped roughly 7.6%, closing at $17.42 Wednesday afternoon, following UBS’s downgrade of the EV maker to “Sell.”

14 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:RIVN·Stock Market

Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

Shares of Unity Software Inc fell 7.8% to $42.12 in late-afternoon trading Wednesday, deepening a selloff among high-growth software names. The videogame development tools firm touched a low of $40.76 during the session, down from $45.67 at Tuesday’s close.

14 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:U·Stock Market·Technology

Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

Via Transportation shares slid 10.2% to $24.14 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, giving back earlier gains and lagging a weaker tech-heavy market. The stock swung between $23.70 and $27.49 on the day.

14 January 2026

NYSE:GS·Stock Market

AppLovin stock drops despite new Evercore “Outperform” call as tech slides

AppLovin shares dropped 7.3% to $619.79 in afternoon trading Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI kicking off coverage with an Outperform rating and a $835 price target. The day before, Morgan Stanley lifted its price target to $800 and maintained an Overweight rating, according to GuruFocus.

14 January 2026

NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market

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Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

TSMC Q4 earnings beat forecasts on AI demand — the numbers driving TSM stock

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

Westpac (ASX:WBC) stock slips after share-rights filings and treasurer move — what investors watch next

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

Rivian stock sinks on UBS sell call as Wall Street cools on AI, R2 hype

Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

AppLovin stock drops despite new Evercore “Outperform” call as tech slides

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