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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.

Gold price rally lifts GLD stock in premarket as Fed cut bets grow, Venezuela in focus

Gold price rally lifts GLD stock in premarket as Fed cut bets grow, Venezuela in focus

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) jumped $10.41, or 2.6%, to $408.76 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday as spot gold hovered near highs after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Traders cited safe-haven demand and rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. The ISM manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9 in December, its lowest since October 2024. Other gold funds and miners also advanced before the bell.
6 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

Nifty 50 closed down 0.27% at 26,178.70 and Sensex lost 0.44% to 85,063.34, pressured by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Reliance slid 4.5% after warning of halted Russian crude deliveries amid U.S. tariff threats. Pharma and IT stocks outperformed. Traders are watching U.S. tariff developments, January 12 inflation data, and the start of Q3 earnings next week.
6 January 2026
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US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

US stock market: Vistra stock pops in premarket on $4.7B Cogentrix deal amid AI power-demand boom

Vistra shares rose 4.4% to $170.17 premarket Tuesday after agreeing to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion. The acquisition adds 5.5 gigawatts of natural gas generation across key U.S. markets and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026. Vistra said the deal should boost per-share cash flow starting in 2027.
6 January 2026
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Tesco shares rise on Christmas grocery data as Jan 8 trading update looms

Tesco shares rise on Christmas grocery data as Jan 8 trading update looms

Tesco shares rose 1.7% in early London trading after industry data showed its UK market share hit 28.7%, the highest since March 2015. Grocery inflation eased to 4.3%, while UK grocery sales climbed 3.8% to £13.8 billion in December. Tesco bought 454,043 shares on Jan. 5 under its £1.45 billion buyback program. Investors await Tesco’s Q3 and Christmas update on Jan. 8.
6 January 2026
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SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • UGI Valuation Under Review Amid Pennsylvania Gas Rate Hearing and Mixed Analyst Views
    April 4, 2026, 8:57 PM EDT. UGI (NYSE:UGI) faces scrutiny from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission over proposed natural gas rate increases aimed at funding infrastructure upgrades, with a decision expected by October 2026. Shares currently trade at $36.77, showing modest short-term movement but a 1-year total return of 23.53%. Analysts' consensus values UGI at $44.50, suggesting a 17.4% undervaluation, driven by expectations of steady revenue growth, regulatory incentives, and renewable natural gas investments. However, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model challenges this, estimating fair value at $17.96, implying potential overvaluation based on future cash flows. The valuation divergence highlights uncertainties investors face, particularly regarding regulatory outcomes and long-term demand for LPG and propane in key markets.
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