Shan Ahmed Khan, Author at TechStock²

BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

RBC Capital Markets raised its BCE price target to C$38, keeping an Outperform rating, while Scotiabank and Desjardins trimmed their targets but maintained positive outlooks. BCE shares traded near C$33.6 in Toronto Thursday morning. Desjardins cited BCE’s high debt and slim net margin, while RBC expects operating growth to pick up in 2026.

15 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:BCE

Rutland MP says council ignored locals, presses minister for Rutland-Stamford reform meeting

MP Alicia Kearns urged ministers to intervene after Rutland County Council advanced a local government reform plan she says most residents oppose. Survey data cited by Kearns showed 45% favored a South Lincolnshire partnership, while a third rejected joining Leicestershire. Local government minister Alison McGovern said she is willing to meet MPs to discuss the dispute. The council did not comment.

15 January 2026

Stock Market

TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday, led by gains in chipmakers after TSMC projected 30% revenue growth for 2026 and posted record quarterly profit. The Dow rose 146 points, the S&P 500 gained 40, and the Nasdaq climbed 197 in early trading. Jobless claims dropped to 198,000, supporting optimism for rate cuts. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs both beat profit forecasts on strong deal activity.

15 January 2026

Earnings·NYSE:TSM·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Intel stock hits $49.78 52-week high as KeyBanc flags “sold out” AI server chips

Intel shares hit a 52-week high of $49.78 on Thursday after KeyBanc upgraded both Intel and AMD, citing surging AI-driven server chip demand. Analyst John Vinh reported Intel is nearly sold out of 2026 server CPU capacity and highlighted improved manufacturing yields. KeyBanc set price targets of $60 for Intel and $270 for AMD. Neither Intel nor Apple commented on reports of a new supply deal.

15 January 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:INTC·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Opendoor Technologies stock slips today as mortgage applications surge and Treasuries stay stubborn

Opendoor shares fell 1.2% to $6.56 by 10:24 a.m. EST Thursday, reversing earlier gains as housing stocks faced renewed volatility. U.S. existing-home sales jumped 5.1% in December, while mortgage applications surged 28.5% last week. Investors watched Treasury yields and the impact of Trump’s proposed $200 billion mortgage-bond plan.

15 January 2026

NASDAQ:OPEN·Real Estate·Stock Market

MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA Holdings shares fell 2.6% to $10.82 Thursday as bitcoin and crypto-linked stocks slid in U.S. trading. The Senate Banking Committee delayed its markup of a key crypto market-structure bill, adding to uncertainty. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the draft, warning it could restrict tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to review the bill Jan. 27.

15 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:CLSK·NASDAQ:COIN·NASDAQ:MARA·NASDAQ:RIOT·Stock Market

Archer Aviation stock dips after a big-volume jump as Wall Street eyes FAA milestones

Archer Aviation shares fell 0.8% to $8.84 early Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 5.2% gain. Trading volumes topped 50 million shares for two straight sessions. Needham maintained its buy rating and $10 price target on Wednesday. The Nasdaq lists Feb. 26 as the tentative date for Archer’s next earnings release.

15 January 2026

NASDAQ:ACHR·Stock Market

Wells Fargo’s $345 AMD call for 2026 is back — and Baidu is suddenly trending

Wells Fargo reaffirmed AMD as its top 2026 pick with an Overweight rating and a $345 price target, while RBC initiated coverage at Sector Perform and set a $230 target, citing execution risks. AMD shares rose about 5% to $223. Baidu shares jumped 25% over the past month amid AI sector interest.

15 January 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:BIDU·Stock Market

Bombardier’s $100 million Montreal-area expansion: what the new Dorval plant means now

Bombardier will invest about C$100 million in a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing centre in Dorval, near Montreal, set to open by late 2027. Quebec is supporting the project with a C$35 million repayable loan. The facility aims to increase business jet production. Bombardier shares rose 1.7% in early trading.

15 January 2026

Aerospace·TSX:BBD.B

ADP locks in $1.70 dividend and rolls out $6 billion buyback in fresh capital-return push

ADP’s board approved a $1.70 per share quarterly dividend, payable April 1 to shareholders of record as of March 13. The company also authorized a new $6 billion share buyback program, replacing its previous $5 billion plan. ADP shares rose about 0.7% to $260.42 in early trading. The firm has raised its dividend for 51 consecutive years.

15 January 2026

Dividends·NASDAQ:ADP

Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama’s Supreme Court will soon rule on lawsuits seeking to annul CK Hutchison’s canal-port concession, threatening a $23 billion ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium. Cosco’s push for control has raised pressure on the deal. Plaintiffs cite audits estimating Panama lost up to $1.3 billion under the 2021 renewal. BlackRock and MSC are reconsidering the acquisition amid regulatory and ownership disputes.

15 January 2026

HKG:0001·NYSE:BLK

Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals shares fell 1.3% to $17.70 Thursday after announcing a $1.5 billion Saudi rare-earth processing joint venture. European Lithium, a 10% holder, filed to sell up to 5 million shares. The stock had surged 33% Wednesday on new Tanbreez drill results. Traders await further assay data and confirmation the Saudi term sheet will become binding.

15 January 2026

Mining Industry·NASDAQ:CRML·Stock Market

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Navitas Semiconductor stock jumps 19% into weekend — here’s what could move NVTS next week

7 February 2026

Navitas Semiconductor shares surged 19.3% to $8.86 Friday, with 27.4 million shares traded, as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for February 24 after market close.

Lumentum stock hits a record close — Citi raises target, insider filing lands ahead of Monday

7 February 2026

Lumentum shares jumped 9.3% to a record $551.99 Friday after Citigroup and JPMorgan raised price targets to $560 and $565. The surge followed strong quarterly results and guidance, plus a director’s filing to sell up to 4,849 shares. Markets reopen Monday ahead of the company’s March 17 investor briefing at OFC.

Nvidia stock price rebounds nearly 8% as AI spending race heats up — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Nvidia shares jumped 7.9% to $185.41 Friday, their strongest gain in weeks, as chip stocks rallied on news of major AI infrastructure spending by Amazon and Alphabet. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. Investors now await U.S. inflation data on Feb. 13 and Nvidia’s earnings report on Feb. 25.

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026

Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.

Shan Ahmed Khan

Stock Market Today