Shan Ahmed Khan, Author at TechStock²

JioStar Q3 Results: Revenue hits Rs 8,010 crore as cricket and Bigg Boss fuel JioHotstar surge

JioStar reported gross revenue of Rs 8,010 crore and profit after tax of Rs 888 crore for the October-December quarter, down from Rs 1,322 crore in the previous quarter. JioHotstar averaged 450 million monthly active users, a 13% increase. TV network reach topped 830 million viewers. Executives cited a weak TV ad market but steady digital growth.

18 January 2026

NSE:RELIANCE·NYSE:DIS·Technology

Gold hits Rs 146,300 in Ahmedabad — what’s behind India’s latest record run

Gold prices in Ahmedabad hit a record 146,300 rupees per 10 grams on Saturday, driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Silver fell to about 275,000 rupees per kg, down from 280,000 the previous day. Analysts flagged 143,000 rupees as a key technical level for MCX gold. The World Gold Council reported Indian gold ETF inflows hit a record in December.

18 January 2026

Gold Prices·NSE:MCX

Vodafone share price holds near £1 after buyback update as Feb. 5 trading statement looms

Vodafone shares closed Friday at 100.80 pence, up 0.05 pence, after the company bought back 2.9 million shares at an average of 100.98 pence. The buyback, part of a program announced in November, brings treasury stock to over 1.4 billion shares. Trading volume reached 106.6 million shares. Investors await the Q3 FY26 update on Feb. 5.

18 January 2026

LSE:VOD.L·Stock Market

CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

The Canada Revenue Agency set the 2026 TFSA contribution limit at C$7,000 and warned that 2025 records won’t be updated until April. Early deposits may risk over-contribution penalties if savers miscalculate their available room. Investors are favoring low-cost funds and dividend stocks such as Fortis and Bank of Montreal, both offering yields above 3%.

18 January 2026

Canadian Economy

3i Group share price: Action’s France sales signal and the Jan. 29 update traders are watching

3i Group shares closed Friday at 3,361 pence, up 0.6%, after jumping 10% Thursday on UBS data showing stronger sales at Action in France. Investors are awaiting 3i’s Q3 performance update on Jan. 29 for further direction.

18 January 2026

LSE:III·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price near 52-week high after buyback update as Ukraine headlines hang over Monday

BAE Systems shares rose 2.3% to 2,088 pence Friday, nearing their 52-week high after the company disclosed new buybacks under its ongoing repurchase programme. The stock outpaced the UK defence sector as markets reacted to fresh Ukraine conflict headlines and a $62 million U.S. Navy contract.

18 January 2026

Defense Industry·LSE:BAES.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

NatWest share price pops on buyback disclosure — what NWG.L investors watch next week

NatWest shares closed up 2.16% at 652.8 pence Friday after the bank announced a new share buyback, acquiring over 827,000 shares for cancellation. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.04%. NatWest’s annual results are set for Feb. 13. Key UK labour, inflation, and retail data releases are scheduled next week.

18 January 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Experian stock in focus as dividend FX rate set ahead of Jan. 21 update

Experian shares closed Friday in London at 3,296 pence, down 1.0%. The company set its sterling dividend conversion rate at £1 = $1.33804, with a payment of about 15.8814 pence per share due Feb. 6. Investors await Experian’s third-quarter trading update on Jan. 21.

18 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:EXPN·Stock Market

BP share price: Mona wind buyout and buyback put BP stock on watch for Monday

BP shares closed up 0.54% at 440.25 pence Friday after its JERA Nex BP joint venture agreed to buy EnBW’s stake in the Mona offshore wind project and shelved the Morgan project. BP also disclosed a buyback of over 3 million shares at an average 439.7 pence. No financial terms for the Mona deal were given.

18 January 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:BP.L·Stock Market

Barclays share price near a 52-week high — what to watch before markets reopen

Barclays shares rose 0.96% to 488.95 pence Friday, near a 52-week high, as the FTSE 100 closed almost flat at 10,235.29. UK banks cut mortgage rates to attract early-year demand, narrowing net interest margins. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for Feb. 5. U.S. moves to cap credit card rates have unsettled bank stocks, with Barclays’ U.S. card business making up 11% of group earnings.

18 January 2026

LSE:BARC·Stock Market

Lloyds share price above 100p: what matters before the next London session

Lloyds Banking Group closed Friday at 102.10 pence, down 0.1%, as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.04% to 10,235.29. UK inflation data is due Jan. 21, with the Bank of England’s next policy decision set for Feb. 5. Markets now price in two rate cuts this year, but only a 6% chance of a move at the next meeting. Lloyds reports preliminary 2025 results on Jan. 29.

18 January 2026

LSE:LLOY.L·Stock Market

Diageo share price set for a key week as spirits glut report and insider buys hit DGE

Diageo shares closed Friday at 1,655.5 pence, down 1.37% and about 35% below their 52-week high, as traders reacted to reports of record unsold spirits inventories. Chief commercial officer Dayalan Nayager bought nearly 29,000 shares, while smaller insider purchases were disclosed. Diageo will report interim results on Feb. 25. China remains a pressure point, with asset sales under consideration.

18 January 2026

LSE:DGE·Stock Market

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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026

Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Shan Ahmed Khan

Stock Market Today