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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.

XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 02:50 EST XRP climbed roughly 4% to $2.14 during early New York trading on Wednesday, following a choppy session where it dropped to $2.05 before surging to $2.18. Late Monday, U.S. senators rolled out draft legislation aimed at setting clear rules for crypto tokens and deciding which agencies would regulate parts of the market—a move the industry has been pushing for years. The bill proposes giving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission control over spot crypto markets and limits on interest paid just for holding dollar-pegged stablecoins, though some activity-based rewards would still be permitted, Reuters
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HSBC stock in focus before London open after UAE wealth push; U.S. inflation next

HSBC stock in focus before London open after UAE wealth push; U.S. inflation next

London, Jan 14, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) is in the spotlight Wednesday following its expansion into the United Arab Emirates with a fresh onshore asset management arm designed to tap into the area’s growing wealth. (Reuters) This shift is key as HSBC aims to boost steady fee income in growth markets, even as it cuts back parts of its sprawling investment bank elsewhere. Investors want more proof the overhaul is showing up in earnings, not just new org charts. (Reuters) HSBC ended Tuesday’s session in London at 1,212.8 pence, gaining 0.86%, with its shares fluctuating between
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Lloyds Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

Lloyds Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) enters Wednesday’s session as investors digest scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog regarding the bank’s use of staff banking information during pay negotiations. (The Guardian) The timing is tricky: UK banks are gearing up to release earnings, and investors have already driven Lloyds close to its recent peaks, leaving little space for new governance concerns to make an impact. Lloyds shares ended Tuesday at 101.35 pence, rising 0.35% on the day and hovering near their 52-week high, based on data from Hargreaves Lansdown. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Britain’s Information Commissioner’s
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BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 (HKT) Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle makers rose in Tuesday trading after the European Commission mapped out a route that could let exporters swap EU tariffs for minimum price commitments. BYD climbed as much as 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng gained 5.3% and SAIC Motor’s Shanghai-listed shares rose as much as 3.6%. (Bloomberg.com) The rally comes as Brussels tries to contain a trade fight that has become a sore point with Beijing and a pressure point for carmakers selling into Europe. The Commission finalised an anti-subsidy probe in October 2024 and imposed definitive countervailing duties
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Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore’s Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) fell 1.39% to S$10.68 by 3:28 p.m. local time on Wednesday, after the company said it had completed the members’ voluntary liquidation of a dormant unit. (SG Investors) The timing matters because Keppel is heading into an earnings run, with the group set to release its second-half and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 5, before the market opens, according to a notice on its website. (Keppel) The drop came against a firmer regional backdrop, with Asian stocks touching record highs as investors digested U.S. inflation
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd slipped slightly on Wednesday, with investors digesting reports that the bourse is considering adding new Asian government bond futures. By 3:35 p.m. Singapore time, the stock was down roughly 0.2% at S$17.69, having fluctuated between S$17.67 and S$17.83 earlier in the session, compared to Tuesday’s close of S$17.72. (Google) This story is crucial now since SGX’s growth strategy depends largely on derivatives and market services. In those areas, a fresh contract can quickly generate turnover and clearing fees when volatility spikes. Bond futures are contracts allowing
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City Developments (CDL) stock edges up as Newport Residences launch kicks off — what investors watch next

City Developments (CDL) stock edges up as Newport Residences launch kicks off — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:27 SGT — Regular session City Developments Ltd (CDL) saw its shares tick up Wednesday following the announcement of the launch schedule and pricing for its Newport Residences development. By 3:27 p.m. local time, the stock was trading near S$8.97, up roughly 0.4%, after fluctuating between S$8.89 and S$9.03 earlier in the session. (Google) This announcement carries weight since developers are assessed not just on profits but also on how quickly units sell, with the initial weekend of viewings often setting the launch’s tone. In a market where high mortgage rates and rising construction costs linger,
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Sembcorp Industries stock slips in Singapore as Alinta timeline looms — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries stock slips in Singapore as Alinta timeline looms — what to watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 14, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries shares slipped Wednesday afternoon, last seen at S$5.97 after fluctuating between S$5.96 and S$6.02, per Investing.com data. The pullback arrives as investors await developments in Sembcorp’s planned acquisition of Australia’s Alinta Energy, a move set to broaden its power and gas operations beyond Singapore. According to an investor deck, Sembcorp aims to issue a circular and notice for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) by mid-January, targeting a shareholder vote by the end of the month. (Sembcorp) Markets are moving fast as rate expectations shift and currencies fluctuate, squeezing the
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Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:23 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) shares slipped 0.44% to S$2.28 by 3:18 p.m. in Singapore, down S$0.01 on the day. Roughly 7.6 million shares changed hands. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from S$1.62 to S$2.60. The Straits Times Index has climbed roughly 2.1% year-to-date. OCBC’s head of equity research, Carmen Lee, told The Business Times that January’s market action often signals how confident investors feel about the bigger picture. Citi analyst Luis Hilado, also quoted in the report, said risks around Seatrium remain “contained” but cautioned that “risk perception” might
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Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 02:14 EST Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas late on Tuesday, seeking to keep its Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus businesses running while it restructures under court supervision. The company said it had secured a $1.75 billion financing package to support operations through the process. https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/saks-global-files-bankruptcy-after-neiman-marcus-takeover-leads-financial-2026-01-14/ The filing lands as luxury demand has cooled and financing costs have stayed high, leaving debt-heavy retailers with little room for mistakes. A drawn-out case risks jolting the supply chain for designers and beauty brands that still lean on department stores to
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Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2026, 15:29 HKT — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited climbed 2.9% to $8.15 by 3:05 p.m. Singapore time on Wednesday, nearing the day’s high of $8.24, data from StockAnalysis.com showed. Trading volume hit 3.1 million shares, outpacing the 2.5 million average. (StockAnalysis) Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio is a key, closely watched indicator of demand for premium office space in Hong Kong. Landlords have been eager for any hint that the market’s down-cycle is beginning to ease. This comes as the company leans heavily on buybacks, a straightforward move to prop up the share
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OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) eased 0.05% to S$20.11 by mid-afternoon on Wednesday, after the lender disclosed it used a small block of treasury shares for employee schemes. The Straits Times Index was down 0.12%. (a.siasset.com) The share move is small, but it lands in a market that has started the year leaning on banks for income. OCBC is one of Singapore’s three big lenders, alongside DBS and United Overseas Bank, and their dividends sit near the centre of local equity positioning. For OCBC, the next clean catalyst is its
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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