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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.

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems shares rose about 6% to 2,042 pence in early London trading Thursday after U.S. President Trump called for a larger U.S. military budget. Defence stocks across Europe hit record highs, lifting London’s FTSE 100. Analyst opinions on BAE’s outlook remain divided, with some citing currency risks and budget constraints. Trading volume stayed below average despite the price surge.
8 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell warned its Chemicals and Products segment will post adjusted earnings below break-even in Q4, citing weaker margins and lower trading. Shell’s ADRs closed down 1.9% in New York at $71.54; London shares fell 3.3% to £26.56. The company also flagged a $1.5 billion cash outflow for German emissions certificates. Investors await full results on Feb. 5.
8 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 2.16% to S$2.84 in Singapore after announcing a S$260 million automated logistics facility in Jurong and a minority stake in Ally Logistic Property. The five-storey warehouse, due in 2028, will be fully leased to ALP. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is also investing through the logistics fund. Investors await February results for updates on fee growth and fundraising.
8 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares fell 0.8% to S$3.61 in Singapore after touching a 52-week high. Phillip Securities Research called the stock a “technical buy” with S$3.48 as a stop-loss level. The company recently reported a 36.7% jump in half-year net profit and announced new contracts worth US$0.92 billion, but also terminated four tanker deals over sanctions concerns.
8 January 2026
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City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

City Developments shares climbed 1.7% to S$8.89 in afternoon trade Thursday, near a 52-week high, after JPMorgan raised its target price to S$10.75 and projected higher dividends. The stock led gainers on the Straits Times Index Wednesday, rising 4.2%. JPMorgan cited asset sales and a possible strategic review but warned of risks from inflation and residential sales.
8 January 2026
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Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singtel shares rose 0.9% to S$4.43 in afternoon trade Thursday, recovering some of Wednesday’s 3.3% drop. Investors tracked developments at Australian unit Optus, where CTO Tony Baird will depart after a transition period. About 17 million Singtel shares changed hands as traders watched if the price would hold above S$4.40. No major new company disclosures have been issued since Jan. 2.
8 January 2026
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ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Ltd shares rose 2% to A$52.14 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to neutral, citing improved trading activity and a positive December report. ASX’s average daily cash-market trades jumped 50% year-on-year and value traded rose 23% to A$6.5 billion. Regulatory pressure continues, with ASIC requiring a A$150 million capital buffer by June 2027. Half-year results are due February 12.
8 January 2026
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Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

Indian shares fell for a fourth day Thursday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.18% at 26,093.35 and the Sensex off 0.13% by 9:55 a.m., as tariff concerns and foreign outflows persisted. Foreign investors sold $170 million in shares Wednesday, bringing January’s outflows to $694 million. Metals and IT stocks led sector declines. The rupee rose to 89.87 per dollar, reportedly after RBI intervention.
8 January 2026
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DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Ltd shares fell 1.0% to A$3.85 after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold. About 21 million shares changed hands. The company recently promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer and last month announced an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a western military customer.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Surges 1,700% Fueled by AI Data Center Boom
    March 12, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) has surged 1,700% over five years, outperforming AI leader Nvidia and other core tech stocks. The U.S.-based infrastructure firm specializes in site development and mission-critical electrical services supporting the AI data center boom, semiconductor reshoring, e-commerce expansion, and manufacturing. STRL doubled revenues from $1.23 billion in 2020 to $2.49 billion in 2025 and boosted GAAP earnings per share by 525% over the same period. Its largest segment, E-Infrastructure, grew sales 59% year-over-year in 2025, supported by the recent acquisition of CEC Facilities Group. Sterling Infrastructure delivered a strong Q4 beat-and-raise report, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and projects 25% revenue and earnings growth in 2026. Investors seeking long-term exposure to critical U.S. economic megatrends should consider STRL amid post-earnings technical support.

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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

12 March 2026
Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

12 March 2026
Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

12 March 2026
London’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% in early trade Thursday as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel following new Gulf shipping attacks. Travel firm On the Beach suspended its profit forecast, citing weaker holiday demand tied to Middle East conflict. Legal & General shares fell 5% after missing profit targets. TP ICAP rose 3.5% on stronger trading results.
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