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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.

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Toronto, January 15, 2026, 05:13 (EST) Three Grade 11 students from west of Toronto have pulled together roughly $5,500 in early funding for a fishing net aimed at cutting shark bycatch — the unintentional catch of non-target species — the Halton District School Board announced Thursday. Emmy Nah, Amrutha Kosuri, and Veera Kalsi developed the “Bye-Catch” concept at Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School. They used recycled materials and added electromagnets plus blue LEDs designed to repel sharks without harming fish, the board said. After making it to the finals of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest, the team pitched the idea
15 January 2026
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Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 05:43 EST — Premarket Broadcom Inc (AVGO) shares fell roughly 4.2% to $339.89 in premarket trading Thursday, following reports that China has instructed local companies to halt use of certain foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware, which Broadcom owns. (Jerusalem Post) This report hits Broadcom’s software business, not just its chip division. It comes quickly too, as U.S.-China tech tensions stretch beyond export controls into the core infrastructure of corporate networks. Traders are digesting new sell-side reports alongside a debt refinancing move Broadcom revealed in an SEC filing. Not exactly the recipe for a steady open.
15 January 2026
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Lottery.com stock steadies premarket after 80% surge, volatility pause puts SEGG in focus

Lottery.com stock steadies premarket after 80% surge, volatility pause puts SEGG in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 05:34 EST — Premarket Lottery.com Inc shares were little changed in premarket trading on Thursday, holding near $0.93 after a blistering run in the prior session that put the microcap back on traders’ screens. The jump matters because SEGG normally trades like a thin, low-priced name. When volume suddenly spikes, price can gap hard and liquidity can vanish just as quickly, especially around the open. It also leaves investors with a simple question: was Wednesday’s move tied to fresh news, or was it a momentum burst that could unwind just as fast once the bell
15 January 2026
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AppLovin stock (APP) steadies in premarket after a brutal slide — Evercore’s new buy call is the test

AppLovin stock (APP) steadies in premarket after a brutal slide — Evercore’s new buy call is the test

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 05:37 EST — Premarket AppLovin shares edged up $2.28, or 0.37%, to $620.04 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding from a 7.61% drop that sent them down to $617.76 at Wednesday’s close. (Public) This swing is significant since AppLovin has turned into a momentum-driven stock once more — it can surge sharply, then fall even faster when risk appetite cools. A one-day plunge like Wednesday’s usually attracts both bargain hunters and rapid-fire sellers, leading to lighter trading volume early on. Analyst coverage and any negative headlines hit harder than normal. Traders are scrambling to tell apart
15 January 2026
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Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 05:29 EST — Premarket Lam Research shares jumped 6.5% in premarket action Thursday, recovering ground lost the day before after new analyst coverage refocused attention on the chip-equipment maker. The stock last traded around $222.38, up from Wednesday’s $208.79 close. (Public) Moves like this carry extra weight for semiconductor equipment stocks, since the story hinges on spending plans — when and how much chipmakers shell out for gear. Lam, a key player in etch and deposition tools, is set to report late January, with investors eager to see if demand extends beyond just a handful
15 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

New York, January 15, 2026, 05:26 EST — Premarket ConocoPhillips (COP) slipped roughly 1% in Thursday’s U.S. premarket, hitting $99.27. The drop pared some of Wednesday’s gains, as oil prices retreated. (marketbeat.com) Timing is key. Energy stocks have been volatile alongside crude prices, and Thursday’s action finds the stock near the upper end of its short-term range following a two-day rally. ConocoPhillips jumped 4.02% to close at $100.34 on Wednesday, bucking the broader market declines as the S&P 500 dropped 0.53% and the Dow dipped 0.09%. Volume surged to about 13.5 million shares, nearly twice its 50-day average. Exxon Mobil
15 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

New York, January 15, 2026, 05:39 EST — Premarket Bank of America Corp shares slipped in premarket trading Thursday, continuing their retreat after the bank’s quarterly earnings report. The stock last traded around $52.48, down roughly 3.7%. The early move matters as major U.S. banks aim to shape expectations for 2026 while investors reevaluate interest rate trajectories and consumer credit outlooks. Even a beat can fall short if guidance unsettles the market. Bank of America’s net interest income—the difference between earnings on loans and costs on deposits—is the crucial figure. This margin can swing quickly as rate expectations change, frequently
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 05:35 EST — Premarket Applied Materials, Inc shares jumped 6.6% to $321.69 in premarket trading on Thursday, after the chip equipment maker ended Wednesday down nearly 1% at $301.89. (Public) The move tracked a broader bid in semiconductor supply names after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co posted a forecast-smashing jump in quarterly profit and laid out a higher capital spending plan. Chief Executive C.C. Wei struck a cautious tone even as TSMC talked up AI demand, saying, “We’re also very nervous about it.” (Investing.com) RBC Capital also helped set the tone on Applied Materials, initiating coverage
15 January 2026
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Citi stock today: Citigroup shares steady premarket after profit beat, Russia exit hit and layoff plans

Citi stock today: Citigroup shares steady premarket after profit beat, Russia exit hit and layoff plans

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 05:20 EST — Premarket update. Shares of Citigroup Inc barely moved in Thursday’s premarket session, with investors still digesting the bank’s latest quarterly results and weighing what comes next for its restructuring plans. The report arrived amid a busy week for U.S. lenders, as traders seek signs that a rebound in dealmaking and borrowing will sustain earnings into 2026. Citi’s challenge is more straightforward: can it boost returns and manage costs without stumbling over its ongoing control issues. Citi traded near $112.41 before the bell, close to Wednesday’s finish, following a 3.3% drop the day
15 January 2026
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Airbnb stock (ABNB) drops 5%: tourism warning, new AI CTO and insider sale in focus

Airbnb stock (ABNB) drops 5%: tourism warning, new AI CTO and insider sale in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 05:06 EST — Premarket Airbnb shares dropped 5.2% on Wednesday, closing at $132.79 ahead of Thursday’s session. Booking Holdings fell 2.3%, while Expedia Group slid 3.1%. Shares of online travel companies tumbled after the World Travel & Tourism Council reported a 6% decline in foreign visitors to the U.S. in 2025, despite a 6.7% rise in global tourism spending that pushed the total to $11.7 trillion. “We have not seen the impact of overtourism,” said WTTC interim President and CEO Gloria Guevara. (Reuters) This hits Airbnb hard since a drop in inbound trips can undercut
15 January 2026
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Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 04:58 EST — Premarket action underway. Twilio Inc’s shares climbed roughly 1.7% to $124.92 in premarket action on Thursday, rebounding after a 5.2% drop the day before that left the stock at $123.03 at Wednesday’s close. Timing is key. Investors have been rapidly offloading pricey tech and software stocks, only to snap some back almost immediately, as earnings season expands and geopolitical news floods the tape. Twilio’s initial rebound offers a glimpse into whether Wednesday’s selloff was driven mainly by macro factors — and if dip-buyers remain ready to jump in when the Nasdaq falters.
15 January 2026
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Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

Rivian stock slips in premarket after UBS turns bearish — what could move RIVN next

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 05:00 ET — Premarket Rivian Automotive’s shares eased 0.2% to $17.47 in premarket trading on Thursday, after the stock sank 7.2% in the previous session. The slide followed a UBS downgrade that questioned whether optimism around the EV maker’s next model and software push is already in the price. (Public) UBS analyst Joseph Spak cut Rivian to Sell from Hold and lifted his 12-month price target — his forecast for where the stock could trade — to $15 from $13, Barron’s reported. Spak wrote the stock had gone “too far too fast” and warned that
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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