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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.

Rockwool stock steadies today after Russia takeover shock — buyback and February report now in focus

Rockwool stock steadies today after Russia takeover shock — buyback and February report now in focus

Copenhagen, January 14, 2026, 13:36 CET — Regular session ROCKWOOL A/S shares bounced back moderately on Wednesday following a steep drop the previous day linked to concerns over the company’s Russian holdings. By 13:36 CET, the B shares had risen roughly 1.7% to 209 Danish crowns. (Investing.com) The significance lies beyond headline risk. Rockwool plans to strip the Russian division from its books and absorb a write-down, leaving investors to assess how much of the earnings flow has vanished permanently. Rockwool revealed that a Russian presidential decree has placed its Russian subsidiary under external management, stripping the group of control
14 January 2026
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Lithium price today: Albemarle and SQM stock jump before the bell as China policy keeps the rally alive

Lithium price today: Albemarle and SQM stock jump before the bell as China policy keeps the rally alive

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 07:17 EST — Premarket Albemarle shares climbed 4.5% in premarket action Wednesday, while Chilean miner SQM gained 4.2%, following a new rise in lithium prices in China. Battery-grade lithium carbonate ticked up 2.19% to 163,000 yuan per metric ton, according to Shanghai Metals Market data. (Metal) Lithium’s price swings carry weight since it’s the crucial battery metal powering electric vehicles and grid storage. Even slight shifts can upend producers’ cash flow. Following a prolonged downcycle that tightened margins and stalled projects, traders have flipped lithium back into a momentum-driven market. Beijing’s latest policy move is
14 January 2026
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Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

New York, January 14, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, staying close to recent peaks following a strong jump the day before as crude prices climbed again. The contract last changed hands at $2.2488 a gallon, up 1.04 cents, or 0.46%, after closing Tuesday at $2.2384. (Investing.com) The contract tracked crude oil, which climbed amid worries that unrest in Iran might trigger a supply shock. “We are in a period of geopolitical instability and potential supply disruption,” said Jorge Montepeque, managing director at Onyx Capital Group. Traders balanced the risk of
14 January 2026
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Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

London, Jan 14, 2026, 12:04 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures climbed for a fifth day on Wednesday as tensions with Iran sparked fears of supply disruptions. By 1054 GMT, Brent had gained 84 cents, or 1.3%, reaching $66.31 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate also rose, adding 81 cents, or 1.3%, to $61.96. (Reuters) This matters because Brent is the key benchmark for pricing much of the world’s traded oil, and its shifts can rapidly influence fuel costs and inflation expectations. The market is factoring in a geopolitical “risk premium”—the extra cost traders accept for the possibility that
14 January 2026
Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 07:10 EST — Premarket Shares of United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) were indicated higher by $1.03, or roughly 1.6%, at $65.73 ahead of the U.S. open, buoyed by stronger wholesale gasoline prices. NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures—the key U.S. benchmark—last ticked up 0.35% to $1.8329 a gallon. (CME Group) This is crucial since pump prices tend to lag, yet wholesale rates can shift abruptly with supply concerns and inventory changes. On Wednesday, AAA reported the national average retail price for regular gasoline at $2.84 a gallon. (AAA Fuel Prices) The next key data release comes
14 January 2026
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Evolution AB stock sinks 3% in Stockholm as traders eye Feb. 5 results, Galaxy deal

Evolution AB stock sinks 3% in Stockholm as traders eye Feb. 5 results, Galaxy deal

Stockholm, Jan 14, 2026, 13:18 CET — Regular session Evolution AB (publ) shares dipped on Wednesday, marking the stock as one of the laggards in Stockholm’s trading session, despite gains across wider European markets. Evolution slipped 3.1% to 592.6 Swedish crowns, hitting a low of 585.2 earlier—matching its 52-week trough, per market data. (Investing.com) The stock is under renewed pressure ahead of the company’s full-year results, set to drop in three weeks. Investors will be watching closely for clues on live casino demand and how quickly the U.S. rollout is progressing. Risk appetite was firmer across the region, with global
14 January 2026
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BP stock slides on $5 billion clean-energy write-down warning as oil prices climb

BP stock slides on $5 billion clean-energy write-down warning as oil prices climb

London, January 14, 2026, 11:45 GMT — Regular session BP shares fell on Wednesday after the oil major warned of up to $5 billion in impairments linked to its low-carbon businesses and flagged weak oil trading into year-end. The stock was down 1.6% by mid-morning in London. (Reuters) The update lands at an awkward moment for European energy stocks. Investors have been leaning harder on cash flow and debt reduction after a year of softer crude prices, while boards keep tinkering with the balance between oil spending and transition bets. It also lands with oil prices lurching again on geopolitics.
14 January 2026
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Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 06:50 EST — Premarket Crude oil prices were firmer early Wednesday, nudging oil-linked ETFs and U.S. energy stocks higher before the opening bell. This matters now because the oil tape is being driven by geopolitics again, just as traders try to read whether U.S. supply is loosening. Moves in crude feed straight into fuel costs and inflation talk, and that can spill into rates and the wider market. There’s also a split in the benchmarks. U.S. crude is trading cheap to Brent, the global marker, and that gap can shape export flows and refinery decisions
14 January 2026
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US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:47 ET — Premarket Futures on U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday ahead of major bank earnings and a U.S. data lineup that might shake up rate forecasts. That’s significant since Tuesday’s consumer inflation report left the door open for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year, though it didn’t nail down when. Attention now shifts to whether consumers continue to spend and if price pressures are showing up earlier in the supply chain. Strong retail sales suggest demand remains steady. Meanwhile, a hotter producer price index might signal inflationary pressures brewing before they hit
14 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:43 EST — Premarket Rocket Companies shares slipped roughly 1.9% to $22.76 in early trading on Wednesday, as mortgage stocks lost momentum and investors monitored borrowing costs. UWM Holdings edged up 0.7%, while loanDepot dropped around 4.6%. Mortgage insurers MGIC Investment and Radian Group each declined about 7%. The reason this matters now is straightforward: rates hover in a tight range that still determines if borrowers refinance, shop around, or hold off. For lenders, just a few tenths of a percentage point can quickly impact application volume and gain-on-sale margins. Mortgage News Daily’s latest index
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

New York, January 14, 2026, 06:27 EST — Premarket Nvidia shares inched up about 0.5% to $185.81 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, despite reports that Chinese customs officials told agents the company’s H200 AI chips aren’t allowed into China. Sources briefed on the situation said Beijing also warned local tech firms against buying the chips unless absolutely necessary. Rhodium Group strategist Reva Goujon suggested China might be “pushing to see what bigger concessions they can get” ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned April visit. (Reuters) The mixed signals are crucial now since the H200 occupies a central spot in the
14 January 2026
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Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

BENGALURU, January 14, 2026, 17:04 IST Infosys on Wednesday boosted its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3%-3.5%, following Q3 results that saw October-December revenue climb 8.9% to 454.79 billion rupees, slightly above expectations. Profit dipped 2.2% to 66.54 billion rupees, dragged down by a one-time 12.89 billion rupee charge related to India’s new labour codes. (Reuters) The guidance shift is crucial as investors seek clearer signals on demand in India’s IT services sector, where spending remains uneven and deal closures can suddenly falter. Ahead of the earnings, brokerages flagged furloughs and fewer working days in the December quarter as typical
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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