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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
14 January 2026
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Super Micro Computer stock steadies as Goldman starts SMCI at “sell,” flags margin squeeze

Super Micro Computer stock steadies as Goldman starts SMCI at “sell,” flags margin squeeze

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:08 ET — During the regular session Super Micro Computer shares hovered near $28.6 Wednesday morning, barely moving after Goldman Sachs kicked off coverage with a “sell” rating and pegged a $26 price target. (site.financialmodelingprep.com) This call is crucial since Super Micro now stands as a key indicator for the AI-server expansion — the debate has moved past whether demand is there, focusing instead on the profit margin the company can hold on every system it delivers. Wall Street is bracing for a sizable revenue jump in the company’s upcoming results. In its last update
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Snap stock slips again as Wall Street weighs inflation data and fresh analyst calls

Snap stock slips again as Wall Street weighs inflation data and fresh analyst calls

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 10:36 a.m. ET — Regular session Snap (SNAP.N) shares dropped 1.4% to $7.88 Wednesday morning, deepening their slide amid ongoing pressure on tech and advertising stocks. Meta Platforms and Pinterest also slipped, each down roughly 1.5%. The shift carried weight beyond a single stock as risk appetite faltered following a streak of record highs. By mid-morning, the Dow slipped roughly 0.2%, the S&P 500 fell about 0.4%, and the Nasdaq dropped near 0.7%, with investors digesting bank earnings, inflation figures, and fresh policy and court news. (Investing.com) Snap now faces a period where consistent results
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SoFi stock drops nearly 3% as credit-card rate cap fight keeps lenders on edge

SoFi stock drops nearly 3% as credit-card rate cap fight keeps lenders on edge

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:39 EST — Regular session Shares of SoFi Technologies Inc (SOFI.O) dropped roughly 3%, slipping to $26.34 in early Wednesday trading, following a close of $27.14 in the previous session. Investors remain fixated on President Donald Trump’s push for a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates—a move that has rattled bank and card-related stocks. UBS Global analysts noted, “It would take an Act of Congress” to implement any rate caps, highlighting the significant legal and political hurdles ahead. (Reuters) SoFi finds itself caught in a tricky spot. It promotes itself as a digital, all-in-one finance
14 January 2026
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MSTR pops after Strategy’s $1.25B bitcoin buy — and its ‘Stretch’ stock is doing more of the lifting

MSTR pops after Strategy’s $1.25B bitcoin buy — and its ‘Stretch’ stock is doing more of the lifting

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 10:35 EST Bitcoin surged to a two-month peak Wednesday as Strategy revealed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase, sending its shares higher. Investors often see such moves as a signal for crypto-linked stocks. On Tuesday, U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest daily inflows in nearly three months, fueling a risk-on vibe. (Investing.com) Strategy, once known as MicroStrategy, has become the most prominent publicly traded “bitcoin treasury” firm — one that raises funds to pile up bitcoin. According to a recent U.S. securities filing, the company bought 13,627 bitcoin between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11, shelling
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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