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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.

Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:15 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays (BARC.L) slipped 0.2% to 476.35 pence in early Wednesday trading, retreating after a steep fall earlier this week sparked by U.S. discussions about capping interest rates on credit cards. (Google Finance quote) This move hits home for Barclays, given its U.S. credit card division is a solid profit driver. Ranked ninth in the U.S. card market, it accounts for roughly 11% of the bank’s overall profits, according to Reuters. (Reuters — Barclays shares fall) Barclays isn’t the only one feeling the heat. JPMorgan’s top brass pushed back sharply
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NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2026, 03:25 EST NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the Moon’s surface by 2030, reviving a partnership that places fission power at the heart of America’s lunar ambitions. Why it matters now: a reactor could provide a reliable power source during the Moon’s long periods of darkness, a key challenge for bases dependent on solar panels and batteries. This comes as the Energy Department revises sections of its nuclear regulations, a move that could change the timeline and expenses for projects dealing with radioactive materials — ranging from
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NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session NatWest Group Plc shares (NWG.L) were up 0.2% at 630.0 pence by 0801 GMT, moving in a tight 629.6p–631.4p range. Lloyds Banking Group was up about 0.1% and Barclays added 0.4%. (Google) The early nudge higher follows a 1.8% drop on Tuesday, when NatWest underperformed as the FTSE 100 ended little changed. The stock is still about 6.7% below its 52-week high of 6.74 pounds hit on Jan. 6. (MarketWatch) NatWest said it bought back 845,398 ordinary shares on Jan. 13 at a volume-weighted average price of 630.81 pence, paying between
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Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

NEW DELHI, Jan 14, 2026, 13:20 IST Gold price today in India held near record territory on Wednesday, with MCX gold up about 0.5% at 143,000 rupees per 10 grams by 10 a.m. IST after touching a fresh peak of 143,096. MCX silver climbed 4.4% to 287,199 rupees a kg and also hit a record intraday. (ET Now) The surge has been driven from the top down by global markets. Spot gold rose 1% to $4,633.40 an ounce and hit a record $4,639.42, while silver jumped to $90.59 after breaching $90 for the first time; silver is up nearly 27%
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EPFO brings “life certificate” visits to your doorstep for free — what EPS pensioners should know

EPFO brings “life certificate” visits to your doorstep for free — what EPS pensioners should know

NEW DELHI, Jan 14, 2026, 13:21 (IST) India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a free doorstep service allowing Employees’ Pension Scheme pensioners to submit their Digital Life Certificate from home, in collaboration with India Post Payments Bank. “The service will be totally free for the pensioners,” EPFO said in a circular cited by local media. (The Economic Times) The move comes as pensioners once again grapple with the yearly hassle of proving they’re alive to continue receiving pension payments—a process that often involves travel, long lines, and multiple biometric scans. EPFO and IPPB are now offering home visits as
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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

Hong Kong, Jan 14, 2026, 15:39 HKT Shares of BYD and other Chinese EV makers surged Tuesday following a European Commission hint that import tariffs might be swapped for a minimum-price mechanism. BYD jumped as much as 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng climbed 5.3%, and SAIC Motor’s Shanghai-listed shares rose up to 3.6%. (Bloomberg.com) This development is significant since the EU’s tariffs on China-made EVs are at the heart of Brussels’ toughest trade battle with Beijing. European automakers, facing competition from lower-priced Chinese models gaining ground, have been demanding clear answers. Now, the discussions seem to be edging toward a
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

London, Jan 14, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce Holdings announced it bought back 428,382 shares on Jan. 13, part of its £200 million share buyback plan, at an average price near 1,294 pence each. The company plans to cancel these shares and has repurchased a total of 3,579,872 shares since the programme started. (London South East) The London-listed engineer ended Tuesday at 1,305 pence, gaining 18 pence or 1.4%, hitting its 52-week peak once again. Investors are now eager for new clues on cash returns and the upcoming guidance. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Rolls-Royce kicked off its interim buyback programme in
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Shell stock rises as buyback keeps ticking — what to watch before earnings

Shell stock rises as buyback keeps ticking — what to watch before earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 03:14 EST — Market closed Shell’s U.S.-listed shares closed Tuesday 2.1% higher at $73.18, buoyed by stronger energy sector momentum following a fourth consecutive rise in crude prices. The shift is significant as traders weigh a complicated blend: geopolitical tensions affecting oil, new Q4 earnings reports from Big Oil, and a continuous stream of share buybacks propping up the sector. (Reuters) Shell disclosed it repurchased 1,677,480 shares for cancellation on Jan. 13, split between its London and Amsterdam listings. This move is part of a buyback programme the company unveiled in late October. (GlobeNewswire) Oil
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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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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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