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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.

Vistra stock pops again in premarket as VST options heat up around $180

Vistra stock pops again in premarket as VST options heat up around $180

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 05:29 EST — Premarket Vistra Corp shares gained 2.1% to $184.03 in premarket action Friday, following a 6.6% jump to $180.18 at Thursday’s close. (StockAnalysis) This shift stands out because utilities don’t usually behave like momentum stocks. Yet, nuclear-linked power firms have been moving that way as Big Tech locks down long-term electricity deals. Meta, which inked a similar nuclear power contract with Constellation Energy, called these agreements a move that “will make Meta one of the most significant corporate purchasers of nuclear energy in American history.” Vistra made it into the S&P 500 in
16 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slides premarket after FDA sets April 10 target for weight-loss pill decision, GLP-1 lawsuit filed

Eli Lilly stock slides premarket after FDA sets April 10 target for weight-loss pill decision, GLP-1 lawsuit filed

New York, January 16, 2026, 05:24 EST — Premarket Eli Lilly and Co shares slipped 3.8% in premarket trading Friday, following a wave of regulatory and legal news around its obesity drugs late last week. The stock last traded at $1,032.97. These shifts are crucial since Lilly’s valuation now hinges on the outlook for its upcoming obesity drugs and how long demand lasts for its existing blockbusters. Delays or new legal battles over access could quickly alter investor growth forecasts. Traders are recalibrating after a week packed with healthcare news, shifting focus to the next moves from regulators and upcoming
16 January 2026
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Toast stock rises in premarket after SEC filing names new chief accounting officer

Toast stock rises in premarket after SEC filing names new chief accounting officer

New York, January 16, 2026, 05:30 EST — Premarket Shares of Toast Inc (TOST) hovered near $34.20 in early premarket Friday, climbing roughly 1.3% from Thursday’s close ahead of the 9:30 a.m. ET session. The restaurant payments and software firm had slipped about 5.4% to $33.76 in the previous day’s trading. (MarketBeat) Toast’s board has named Rossana Niola, 46, as chief accounting officer, according to an SEC filing. She’s expected to start Jan. 26, with the company planning to make her principal accounting officer on March 2. CFO Elena Gomez will give up interim accounting responsibilities but will stay on
16 January 2026
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Roblox stock rises before the bell as Wall Street weighs 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 5 results

Roblox stock rises before the bell as Wall Street weighs 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 5 results

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 05:21 EST — Premarket Shares of Roblox Corp ticked up roughly 1% in premarket action Friday, following a batch of analyst notes ahead of the videogame platform’s upcoming earnings. The stock climbed 1.05% to $85.58, after finishing Thursday at $84.65. (Yahoo Finance) The timing is crucial. Roblox serves as a key indicator for how long younger users continue to spend on in-game items, and whether the company can maintain steady growth while increasing its investments in developers and infrastructure. Roblox’s stock is swinging notably amid a choppy tape. After falling 2.28% Wednesday, shares rebounded 2.15%
16 January 2026
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Reddit stock tries to rebound in premarket after Thursday rout as ad worries bite

Reddit stock tries to rebound in premarket after Thursday rout as ad worries bite

New York, January 16, 2026, 05:07 EST — Premarket Shares of Reddit, Inc. edged up in premarket action on Friday following a steep drop the day before, as investors grappled with renewed concerns over ad demand. The stock last traded around $230.48, a 0.8% gain, after closing down 9.36% at $228.75 on Thursday. (StockAnalysis) The move matters because Reddit’s rally has spotlighted whether it can sustain turning traffic into ad revenue, particularly from smaller brands that scrutinize returns tightly. Any slip in ad performance could quickly dent growth stocks, with the next earnings update now close enough to influence positioning.
16 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 05:20 EST — Premarket Goldman Sachs (GS) 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 (M&A), while equities trading revenue hit a record $4.31 billion and investment banking fees rose 25% to $2.58 billion. (Reuters) The pop comes as Wall Street’s deal desks try to keep momentum rolling into 2026 after
16 January 2026
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ImmunityBio stock jumps in premarket as $113 mln ANKTIVA sales update fuels rally

ImmunityBio stock jumps in premarket as $113 mln ANKTIVA sales update fuels rally

New York, January 16, 2026, 05:00 (EST) — Premarket ImmunityBio, Inc. shares jumped roughly 32% to $3.95 in premarket trading Friday following the biotech’s report of a steep rise in preliminary 2025 product revenue. The company also highlighted recent regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia. (Business Wire) The update offers investors an early glimpse of how quickly ANKTIVA is growing commercially, ahead of the company’s audited annual results. It also provides fresh figures tied to the company’s expansion into new markets—the section traders have been eager to scrutinize in the filings. (Business Wire) ImmunityBio reported preliminary net product revenue of roughly
16 January 2026
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Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock slips premarket after 674% surge on Singapore solar MOU

Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock slips premarket after 674% surge on Singapore solar MOU

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 05:06 EST — Premarket Shares of Springview Holdings Ltd fell in premarket trading Friday, retreating from a massive jump driven by news of a solar partnership. The Nasdaq-listed stock dropped 4.8% to $16.57 as of 4:56 a.m. ET, after soaring 673.8% to close at $17.41 on Thursday. https://www.investing.com/equities/springview-holdings-ltd The swing stands out due to a surge in turnover. Roughly 113 million shares traded during the regular session, dwarfing the three-month average of around 1.8 million. That kind of volume can amplify gaps and sharp reversals, especially in small, lightly held stocks. The catalyst was a
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 04:48 (EST) — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares topped $100 for the first time Thursday and pushed even higher in after-hours trading, continuing a sharp rally that’s drawn quick speculators. The stock closed the regular session up 6.3% at $101.25, then climbed roughly 6.6% more to $107.90 after the bell, according to market data. (MarketWatch) This move is significant because ASTS has been volatile amid sparse news, with analysts divided over how fast the company can convert early technical gains into a revenue-generating network. In this context, round figures like $100 often become triggers for momentum
16 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slips as buyback filing keeps NYSE relisting in view

Ashtead share price slips as buyback filing keeps NYSE relisting in view

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:43 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group plc (AHT.L) shares fell 0.7% to 5,288 pence by 0918 GMT on Friday, trimming some of Thursday’s gains. The equipment rental firm continued its routine of daily buyback announcements. The stock hovered near the low end of its trading range, after closing at 5,324 pence on Thursday. (Share Prices) This is important now as Ashtead continues to return cash aggressively while preparing to move its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange. With scant new updates from the company, traders often focus on these routine filings for clues.
16 January 2026
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Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Regular session Haleon PLC shares edged down 0.1% to 361.8 pence by 0923 GMT, following a roughly 1.1% drop on Thursday. The stock fluctuated between 359.3p and 362.5p, with about 1.0 million shares traded so far. (Share Prices) Haleon hasn’t shared any new regulatory news since early January, making Friday’s shift feel more like strategic positioning than a direct response. Investors are watching both the upcoming earnings report and the wider risk appetite across London markets. Risk appetite stayed strong as the FTSE 100 hit a record close on Thursday, fueled by data
16 January 2026
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Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

London, January 16, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC shares dipped 0.9% to 424.7 pence by 0914 GMT on Friday. (StockAnalysis) The move came after Tesco closed 1.71% higher at 428.50 pence on Thursday. Traders are still weighing how much backing the buyback offers when the market loses momentum. (Tesco) Tesco repurchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14 at an average price of 419.57 pence each, with plans to cancel them, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback scheme. This move reduces the total number of shares outstanding, which can boost earnings per share. (Investegate) Repurchases have turned
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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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