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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.

Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

SLV fell 2.5% to $82.44 in premarket trading Thursday after closing up 7.6% at $84.56 on Wednesday. Spot silver retreated to $89.97 from a record $93.57 as traders took profits. The pullback followed calmer geopolitical signals and a U.S. decision to delay mineral tariffs. U.S. jobless claims and import/export price data are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.
15 January 2026
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India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Indian stock markets were closed Thursday for a local holiday after the Nifty 50 and Sensex each posted their eighth straight loss Wednesday, dragged by tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. Infosys raised its FY26 revenue-growth forecast despite a drop in net profit. Oil prices fell over 3% overnight. India’s wholesale prices rose 0.83% in December, beating expectations.
15 January 2026
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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

Three Grade 11 students from Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School have raised about $5,500 for a shark-repelling fishing net using recycled materials, electromagnets, and blue LEDs, the Halton District School Board said Thursday. Most funding came from a Rotary conference in Orillia. The team is seeking intellectual property protection and plans to test the net on the East Coast.
15 January 2026
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’

Broadcom shares dropped 4.2% to $339.89 premarket after reports that China ordered local firms to stop using foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware. The directive targets over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, citing national security. Broadcom also announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering and began redeeming some VMware-linked debt. The stock fell 4.15% Wednesday amid a broader tech selloff.
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

Lam Research shares rose 6.5% to $222.38 in premarket trading Thursday after new analyst coverage and price target hikes from Stifel and RBC Capital. Stifel cited over 40% growth in Lam’s 2025 system sales and raised its price target to $250, while RBC set a $260 target. Lam had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. Investors await Lam’s late January earnings for signs of broader demand.
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

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in early premarket trading Thursday, despite beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The bank reported net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, and projected 2026 net interest income growth of 5% to 7%. Investors remain cautious amid policy risks tied to a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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