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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.

CleanSpark stock jumps on Texas land deal for 600-MW AI data center buildout

CleanSpark stock jumps on Texas land deal for 600-MW AI data center buildout

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 11:44 EST — Regular session CleanSpark shares surged Wednesday after the bitcoin miner revealed plans to acquire up to 447 acres in Texas for a major data center focused on AI and high-performance computing. The stock climbed 8.8% to $13.66 in late-morning Nasdaq trading. (CleanSpark Investor Relations) The announcement arrives as miners search for a fresh opportunity. AI computing is gobbling up power, grid connections, and real estate, while bitcoin miners hold substantial energy contracts that could be redirected if the numbers make sense. CleanSpark announced its Brazoria County site near Houston includes a long-term
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Eos Energy stock moves on new “Indensity” battery pitch aimed at AI data centers and tight sites

Eos Energy stock moves on new “Indensity” battery pitch aimed at AI data centers and tight sites

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 12:03 EST — Regular session Eos Energy Enterprises shares climbed Wednesday following the launch of a new battery storage architecture. The company touts it as a denser, more flexible solution tailored for long-duration projects. The stock gained roughly 1.3%, trading at $17.04 by midday. This shift matters as grid operators and developers race to add storage amid tight land, permitting, and safety limits that can stall projects. Demand is popping up in new areas, like data centers hungry for power, where developers want backup and load-balancing options that don’t hog the entire site. (GlobeNewswire) Eos
14 January 2026
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NIO stock drops again as EU tariff rethink and China sales slowdown hit sentiment

NIO stock drops again as EU tariff rethink and China sales slowdown hit sentiment

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:39 EST — Regular session Shares of Nio Inc dropped 1.6% to $4.61 in late morning trading Wednesday, as electric vehicle stocks struggled amid fresh signals on demand and trade policy. XPeng dipped 0.8%, Li Auto fell 2.3%, and Tesla lost around 2%. The pullback is significant as Nio continues to demonstrate growth without relying heavily on price cuts, in a market where discounting has become second nature. Any shift in the regulations around selling in Europe introduces fresh uncertainty for a stock that thrives on news momentum. Europe finds itself caught in the middle
14 January 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee pushes last-minute vote on share plan

Bitmine (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee pushes last-minute vote on share plan

New York, January 14, 2026, 11:37 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc surged roughly 8.5% on Wednesday, continuing a choppy streak for the NYSE American-listed crypto firm. The company urged investors to back a change in share authorisation before its upcoming annual meeting. This matters as the voting period ends late Wednesday, and the company says it’s nearly out of the shares it can issue under current rules. Bitmine has cautioned that if shareholders turn down the proposal, it may face difficulties financing future buys or deals with stock—a typical method for crypto-treasury firms. Bitmine
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Pfizer stock rises as CEO likens obesity-drug boom to Viagra ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Pfizer stock rises as CEO likens obesity-drug boom to Viagra ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 11:47 EST — Regular session Pfizer Inc shares climbed Wednesday following CEO Albert Bourla’s renewed commitment to fast-track obesity drugs, a crucial focus as the company navigates patent losses and adjusts post-COVID. This move is crucial as investors demand evidence that Pfizer can develop fresh growth drivers ahead of a tough run of patent expirations. Obesity remains one of the few treatment areas attracting significant investment and rapid uptake, though competition is already fierce. At this week’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Bourla laid out expectations for the year ahead as traders focus on whether pipeline
14 January 2026
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Transocean (RIG) stock rises as oil adds risk premium — what traders are watching next

Transocean (RIG) stock rises as oil adds risk premium — what traders are watching next

New York, January 14, 2026, 11:27 EST — Regular session Transocean Ltd shares climbed 1.4% to $4.35 on Wednesday, buoyed by strength across offshore drillers following a rise in oil prices. Valaris edged up 0.7%, while Noble rose 3.5%. This shift is significant since offshore drillers often act like a leveraged play on crude prices and upstream spending. When oil prices rise, investors begin factoring in more stable drilling budgets and an uptick in contract awards, even if the cash flow arrives down the line. That “later” is where the challenge lies. Deepwater projects run on long cycles, and contracts
14 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises today as uranium price signals return; Phoenix permits in focus

Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises today as uranium price signals return; Phoenix permits in focus

Toronto, Jan 14, 2026, 11:26 EST — Regular session Shares of Denison Mines Corp climbed roughly 2.4% to $3.43 by late morning Wednesday. The move followed news that a junior explorer issued shares to Denison as part of a deferred payment deal linked to their joint venture. Traders are zeroing in on uranium-linked stocks as signs of tightening in the fuel market emerge, particularly in the longer-term contracts utilities use to secure supply. A Reuters column on Wednesday reported U.S. uranium spot prices closing 2025 near $82 a pound, while long-term contracts were reportedly being negotiated closer to $100—a price
14 January 2026
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China probes Trip.com for monopoly conduct and the stock slides

China probes Trip.com for monopoly conduct and the stock slides

BEIJING, Jan 15, 2026, 00:26 (GMT+8) China’s market watchdog launched an antitrust probe into Trip.com Group, the country’s largest online travel agency, amid allegations of monopolistic practices. Shares of the Hong Kong-listed company dropped 6.5%, closing at HK$569.50. (https://www.yicaiglobal.com/flashdetail/108943109688005) This move is significant as it pulls a major consumer-facing platform back under China’s strict anti-monopoly scrutiny, just as officials ramp up rhetoric on “unfair competition” in the internet sector. For investors, it revives a familiar anxiety: once a formal investigation kicks off, regulators can swiftly shift from issuing warnings to handing down fines. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
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Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Ottawa, January 14, 2026, 11:15 (EST) Ottawa-based Shopify (SHOP.TO, SHOP.N) announced it has co-created a new open standard with Google and broadened its integrations with both Google and Microsoft. The goal: to enable shoppers to complete purchases from Shopify merchants directly within AI search and chat tools. Called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), the technology links AI systems to merchants’ checkout processes, facilitating transactions inside conversational interfaces. Brands like Monos and Gymshark will sell through Google’s AI surfaces, while Keen is among those using Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout, according to Digital Commerce 360. https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2026/01/12/shopify-universal-commerce-protocol-open-standard-agentic-ai/ The push is gaining momentum as “agentic
14 January 2026
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Kenvue stock edges up as Kimberly-Clark vote nears — the deal spread traders are watching

Kenvue stock edges up as Kimberly-Clark vote nears — the deal spread traders are watching

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:12 EST — Regular session Kenvue Inc shares ticked up roughly 0.4% to $17.08 on Wednesday, continuing a stretch of modest fluctuations as the stock moves mainly on deal speculation. The gain followed Kimberly-Clark’s submission of extra documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to its intended purchase of the consumer health firm. Timing is key. Kenvue shareholders will vote on the deal on Jan. 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET, with most ballots expected by the night before, per the deal site. (leadinghealthandwellness.com) Under the deal, Kenvue shareholders will get $3.50 in cash
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock falls 2% as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk collides with lawsuit and earnings

Netflix stock falls 2% as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk collides with lawsuit and earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:07 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped nearly 2% on Wednesday after a report surfaced that the company plans to change its offer for parts of Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash deal. The stock slipped to $88.51, with Warner Bros Discovery down 0.3% at $28.78. The proposed change matters because it could accelerate the shareholder vote and streamline the deal on paper, just as the takeover battle grows more contentious. It also refocuses attention on how Netflix plans to finance a cash-heavy bid and whether regulators will approve it. A source close to
14 January 2026
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IREN stock slips despite H.C. Wainwright upgrade as traders weigh AI buildout and dilution

IREN stock slips despite H.C. Wainwright upgrade as traders weigh AI buildout and dilution

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 EST — Regular session Shares of IREN Limited dropped 1.7% to $52.08 in early trading Wednesday, despite an upgrade to Buy from H.C. Wainwright. Analyst Mike Colonnese set a price target of $80, according to reports. So far, the stock has oscillated between $50.89 and $54.11, with roughly 14.8 million shares changing hands by 11:00 a.m. EST. (Investing.com UK) The mixed reaction is significant because IREN straddles two hot trades: bitcoin-linked stocks and the surge in power-hungry data centers for artificial intelligence. Investors have shown a sharp appetite for firms with solid AI infrastructure
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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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