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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares ended Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following the start of construction on a 133-megawatt (MW) wind project in Western Australia. The Australian iron ore miner is advancing its strategy to replace diesel and gas at its Pilbara sites. (Investing.com) With the ASX closed over the weekend, the key question come Monday is if investors see the wind project as a future cost saver or simply another expense, while iron ore prices continue to drive cash flow. That’s important since Fortescue’s profits remain tied to iron ore prices,
17 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Sydney, January 17, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST.AX) shares slipped 1.0% on Friday to close at A$26.83, ending a four-day winning streak. The Australian gold miner faces a crucial earnings week amid bullion prices pulling back from record peaks. The stock fluctuated between A$26.565 and A$27.660, with roughly 7.45 million shares traded. (Investing.com) Northern Star now faces tighter margins for error after this pullback. Its shares have climbed roughly 9% in the past week—a sharp uptick for a large-cap miner that usually invites closer examination of short-term expenses. (Intelligent Investor) Gold prices
17 January 2026
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Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session Shares of Super Micro Computer surged $2.95, roughly 10%, to hit $32.37 in early afternoon action, after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.44. Trading volume exceeded 44 million shares, far surpassing its typical levels. The rally snapped the AI server maker out of a rough patch that hit many high-beta tech stocks. It happened on a key day: monthly options contracts expire, often stirring sharp intraday swings both ways. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Super Micro usually acts as a barometer for data-center spending and often outpaces the broader
16 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:14 ET — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova Inc (GEV) jumped over 6% on Friday following reports that the Trump administration, along with several governors, is pushing for an emergency power auction in the PJM market. Investors took the move as a potential boost for turbine demand. By 12:58 p.m. ET, the stock had climbed 6.1% to $681.57, hitting an intraday peak of $692.49 earlier. (Bloomberg.com) The shift thrust the power-equipment maker into a battle that’s gripped U.S. markets for months: who will build the next generation wave—and who will foot the bill—as data
16 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:04 ET — Regular session Shares of IonQ (IONQ) jumped 7.7%, hitting $51.24 in early afternoon trading Friday. The surge followed fresh interest in quantum-computing stocks after reports emerged that Quantinuum, a major private firm mostly owned by Honeywell, is gearing up for an IPO. Quantum computing relies on “qubits” — which operate differently from traditional computer bits — and the sector often moves on sentiment as much as immediate earnings. (Barron’s) Shares of other quantum-focused companies climbed as well. Rigetti Computing jumped around 4.3%, D-Wave Quantum added roughly 3.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc surged
16 January 2026
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Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:56 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Brookdale Senior Living Inc jumped Friday, closing around $12.21—up roughly 8.5%—after hitting an intraday peak of $12.295. The stock started the day at $11.46 and ended close to its daily high. This move is significant since investor days can quickly shift expectations. They frequently introduce fresh targets, clarify priorities, and provide an opportunity to answer the key questions that influence models — covering everything from pricing power to cash flow. This comes as investors return to rate-sensitive areas of healthcare, hunting for firms that manage costs amid steady
16 January 2026
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Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:46 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Ambarella (AMBA.O) surged roughly 8% on Friday, buoyed by a wider rally in semiconductor stocks as investors showed renewed interest in chipmakers before the long weekend. This shift matters as the market remains jittery over tech valuations and the speed of AI-fueled spending, prompting traders to pivot risk rapidly across the chip sector. Ambarella often mirrors that sentiment, acting like a high-beta proxy when semiconductor stocks shift. Chip stocks found a boost after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co laid out a robust outlook this week, lifting major players
16 January 2026
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Quantum Computing (QUBT) stock jumps on Rosenblatt Buy call as traders eye Luminar deal clock

Quantum Computing (QUBT) stock jumps on Rosenblatt Buy call as traders eye Luminar deal clock

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:49 (EST) — Regular session Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT.O) shares climbed roughly 5.6% on Friday, pushing the price up to $12.86 and flirting with an intraday peak of $13.18. Trading volume hit around 12.5 million shares by midday. This shift highlights just how fast momentum can swing back to small, headline-grabbing quantum stocks, where research notes and deal announcements often overshadow everyday fundamentals. For traders, it’s a stark reminder: liquidity can disappear in an instant when the tape flips. Interest has surged around the broader quantum sector following Honeywell’s announcement this week. Its majority-owned quantum
16 January 2026
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Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps with chip sector as AI data-center power trade stays in play

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:35 EST — Regular session Navitas Semiconductor shares climbed 8.6% to $10.86 on Friday, pushing higher after a turbulent January for the small-cap power-chip specialist. The stock touched an intraday peak at $11.05, with roughly 17.1 million shares traded by midday as investors showed renewed appetite for riskier semiconductor bets. This matters because Navitas now acts as a high-beta play on a very specific slice of the AI surge: revamping power delivery in data centers, not just cranking out faster chips. Semiconductor stocks have seen renewed interest after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a record
16 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock jumps as Washington’s AI power plan puts new reactors back in play

NuScale Power stock jumps as Washington’s AI power plan puts new reactors back in play

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:36 PM EST — Regular session NuScale Power Corp shares rose about 6% on Friday, clawing back ground after a volatile start to the year as investors re-priced nuclear-linked names against fresh policy signals on how the U.S. will fund new power supply for data centers. Governors from states inside the PJM grid footprint were expected to visit the White House on Friday to sign an agreement aimed at curbing rising electricity costs, including two-year price caps tied to future PJM power auctions and pushing new data center operators to take on more of the
16 January 2026
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Powell Industries stock pops 8% as fund filing and factory data shine a light on power-equipment names

Powell Industries stock pops 8% as fund filing and factory data shine a light on power-equipment names

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 12:27 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Powell Industries surged on Friday, climbing roughly 8% to $439.37 during midday trading and reaching an intraday peak of $445.32. This matters now because Powell, a small-cap electrical power equipment maker, often behaves like a high-beta play tied to heavy capital expenditures. It has no connection to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite sharing the name. Traders noted new signs of positioning and demand in the industrial sector, a combination that can send lightly traded industrial stocks moving fast ahead of the long U.S. holiday weekend. Tema
16 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 11% as Microsoft AI cloud deal stays front and center

IREN stock jumps 11% as Microsoft AI cloud deal stays front and center

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session IREN Limited shares climbed 10.6% to $57.40 by 12:22 p.m. EST on Friday, after trading as high as $57.95. The stock opened at $52.25 and was last trading with about 28.8 million shares changing hands. The move matters because IREN is increasingly being traded as an AI infrastructure play, not just a Bitcoin miner, even as crypto prices wobble. Bitcoin slipped about 1.8% on the day, while mining peers Marathon Digital rose about 6.5%, Riot Platforms gained about 12% and CleanSpark added about 7.3%. H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese said
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
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