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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.

Silver near $80 puts Sprott’s PSLV in focus ahead of Monday’s U.S. session

Silver near $80 puts Sprott’s PSLV in focus ahead of Monday’s U.S. session

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 01:03 ET — Market closed. Sprott Physical Silver Trust closed Friday at $26.04, up 8.68%, as silver pushed deeper into record territory. The Wall Street Journal+1 The move matters because PSLV is designed to give investors exchange-traded exposure to physical silver, so big swings in the metal tend to show up quickly in the trust’s units. Sprott says the trust holds fully allocated London Good Delivery silver bars. Sprott Spot silver was up 0.7% at $79.68 an ounce early Monday after retreating from an all-time high of $83.62 hit earlier in the session, Reuters reported.
29 December 2025
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AGNC stock steadies near a 52-week high as Fed minutes and year-end dividend come into view

AGNC stock steadies near a 52-week high as Fed minutes and year-end dividend come into view

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:59 ET — Market closed. • AGNC last ended Friday at $10.85, near the top of its 52-week range after touching $10.93• Investors are watching U.S. rate-cut expectations and this week’s Fed minutes for signals on funding costs• The mortgage REIT’s next monthly dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec. 31 AGNC Investment Corp shares were last little changed at $10.85 on Friday, after touching $10.93 intraday — the top of the stock’s 52-week range. Investing.com The move matters because AGNC is a mortgage real estate investment trust, or mREIT, a high-yielding lender that borrows short-term and
29 December 2025
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PAN-Aadhaar deadline is days away: India warns of inoperative tax IDs and a 1,000-rupee fee

PAN-Aadhaar deadline is days away: India warns of inoperative tax IDs and a 1,000-rupee fee

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:58 ET India’s income tax rules give a group of taxpayers until Dec. 31 to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar, the national identity system, under a government notification. Income Tax India+1 The year-end deadline matters because PAN is required for filing income tax returns and is widely used across banking and investing for identity checks. Taxpayers who miss the requirement risk losing access to routine tax and financial services tied to PAN. Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+1 The Income Tax Department says a PAN that becomes “inoperative” can block refunds
29 December 2025
India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

India’s taxman puts refunds on hold in year-end compliance push as Dec. 31 cutoff nears

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 01:00 ET India’s Income Tax Department has told thousands of taxpayers their refund claims have been put on hold under a “risk management” process, triggering anxiety and a rush for advice at the end of the year, Indian media reported. India Today+1 The timing matters because Dec. 31 is the last day to file a belated return — a late original filing — or to revise a previously filed income-tax return (ITR) for the 2025-26 assessment year, according to government guidance and the tax department’s calendar. Income Tax India+1 After that date, taxpayers can still
29 December 2025
Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

Target stock jumps on activist stake report as investors eye next steps

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:41 ET — Market closed Target Corp shares last closed up 3.1% at $99.55, after the Financial Times reported activist investor Toms Capital Investment Management had taken a significant stake in the retailer. Google+2Reuters+2 The report matters now because Target is trying to restart growth after a prolonged slump, and activist investors typically buy stakes and push for strategy or governance changes to lift returns. Reuters It also lands as Target prepares for a leadership change that has already raised investor questions, setting up a volatile mix of scrutiny and potential shakeups. Reuters The Financial
29 December 2025
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Analog Devices stock drifts into year-end as Fed minutes loom

Analog Devices stock drifts into year-end as Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:40 ET — Market closed Analog Devices shares closed down 0.3% at $276.84 in the most recent session, as investors headed into a holiday-shortened week with the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes due Tuesday. Barron’s The stock’s positioning matters now because year-end trading volumes are typically thin, and macro headlines can move rate expectations quickly. Chipmakers, including analog chip firms, often trade with shifts in borrowing-cost assumptions because investors treat them as sensitive to the economic cycle. Reuters+1 Minutes from the Fed’s last policy meeting — the detailed account of the discussions behind its rate
29 December 2025
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XPeng stock in focus after P7+ range-extended version tease and Qatar push

XPeng stock in focus after P7+ range-extended version tease and Qatar push

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:26 ET — Market closed. XPeng Inc said on Monday it will offer a refreshed P7+ sedan in both battery-electric and range-extended versions, as the Chinese carmaker broadens beyond pure EVs. Its U.S.-listed shares last closed up 6.2% on Friday at $20.78. CnEVPost+1 The update matters now because range-extended models are one of the clearest growth pockets in China’s crowded car market. They aim to ease “range anxiety” for buyers who want electric driving but worry about charging access. CnEVPost XPeng began teasing the 2026 P7+ on Weibo and said it will be rolled out
29 December 2025
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Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

Zeta Global’s 8% jump puts the $20 level in focus as options activity spikes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:16 ET — Market closed Zeta Global Holdings Corp shares last ended Friday up 8.3% at $20.70, marking a sharp move above the $20 threshold as markets head into the final sessions of the year. The jump matters now because late-December trading can magnify technical moves, with fewer investors active and derivatives positioning sometimes driving stock swings more than fresh company news. Trefis+1 That dynamic can cut both ways: when an options-driven move fades, the stock can give back gains quickly once hedges are unwound and liquidity normalizes. Trefis Data published by Nasdaq.com showed Zeta
29 December 2025
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Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:16 ET — Market closed Tesla shares closed down 2.1% on Friday at $475.19, after touching a session low of $473.82, according to market data. Yahoo Finance The move matters because Tesla’s valuation increasingly hinges on its autonomy ambitions, and the regulatory bar for driverless operations is moving in real time. A tightening rulebook can slow deployments and raise compliance costs for companies selling the “self-driving” story. Reuters Over the weekend, a Reuters report on Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Waymo highlighted how a San Francisco power outage this month left robotaxis stalled at intersections when traffic lights
29 December 2025
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HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL Ltd shares jumped about 10% in early trade on Monday, with the Indian telecom-equipment company drawing heavy turnover after weeks of weakness. MarketsMojo said the stock hit an intraday high of 67.66 rupees. Markets Mojo The move matters because HFCL has been trading close to its 52-week low, making any sharp rebound stand out during thin year-end sessions. Indian benchmarks have been stuck in a narrow range as participation thins and foreign portfolio investors keep selling, Reuters reported. Markets Mojo+1 MarketsMojo kept its “Strong Sell” stance on HFCL, saying the rally has not yet changed its read on the
29 December 2025
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Manappuram taps ex-RBL Bank CFO as group finance chief, okays Rs 250 crore for microfinance unit

Manappuram taps ex-RBL Bank CFO as group finance chief, okays Rs 250 crore for microfinance unit

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:12 ET Indian non-bank lender Manappuram Finance has appointed Buvanesh Tharashankar as group chief financial officer and approved an additional investment of up to 2.5 billion rupees (250 crore rupees) in its microfinance subsidiary Asirvad Micro Finance, the company said. Business Standard The moves put fresh focus on finance leadership and funding at a lender that has been broadening beyond its core gold-backed loans, while seeking tighter oversight across group companies. MediaNews4U Manappuram reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit even as revenue climbed, underlining why capital discipline and funding for operating units matter for
29 December 2025
UPL stock edges up near 52-week high as India shares tread cautiously into year-end

UPL stock edges up near 52-week high as India shares tread cautiously into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:05 ET Shares of UPL rose in early trade on Monday, keeping the Indian agrochemicals maker close to its 52-week peak as investors stayed selective in thin year-end dealing. The Economic Times+1 The move matters because UPL has been one of the better-performing stocks in recent months, even as broader Indian equities have struggled to build momentum amid persistent foreign selling and muted liquidity. The Economic Times+1 Indian shares opened marginally higher, but gains were limited by concerns about foreign fund outflows and subdued year-end volumes, ETMarkets reported. The Economic Times UPL was last traded
29 December 2025
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India’s Dec 31 tax crunch: Link Aadhaar-PAN and fix your ITR before deadlines hit

India’s Dec 31 tax crunch: Link Aadhaar-PAN and fix your ITR before deadlines hit

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:09 ET A Dec. 31 deadline is approaching for Indian taxpayers to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar, the national identity number, with unlinked PANs set to become inoperative from Jan. 1, local media reported. The Economic Times The timing matters because PAN is widely required for tax filings and for many financial transactions. An inoperative PAN can disrupt banking and investment activity, The Economic Times reported. The Economic Times The year-end squeeze is compounded by another cut-off on the same date: Dec. 31 is the deadline to file belated and revised income
29 December 2025
Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:30 ET — Market closed Fitell Corp shares ended Friday’s session up 7.34% at $0.7299. The stock was last quoted at $0.9307 in after-hours trading, according to StockAnalysis.com data. StockAnalysis The move put a spotlight on a tight calendar of corporate-action dates that start this week, after the microcap company announced a cash dividend and a shareholder loyalty payment program on Friday. GlobeNewswire The timing matters because Fitell set Dec. 29 as the record date for its loyalty program, while the company said Dec. 30 is the ex-dividend date for the interim dividend. GlobeNewswire+1 Fitell
29 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:12 ET — Market closed Lam Research Corp shares last closed up 0.4% at $178.07 on Friday, eking out gains in a quiet post-holiday session as semiconductor equipment names held firm into year-end. Reuters The move matters now because U.S. markets are heading into the final three trading days of 2025 with light volumes and portfolio adjustments that can amplify swings in widely owned momentum stocks. Reuters+1 Macro catalysts are also looming, with minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9-10 meeting due Tuesday and traders watching the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window that runs through
29 December 2025
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ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:04 ET — Market closed A SPAC III Acquisition Corp shares surged in the last U.S. session and then whipped around in thin year-end trading, a setup that can magnify moves in small “blank-check” stocks. The Nasdaq-listed stock last traded at $24.01, up 10.45 from its prior close, according to LSEG data. Investing.com Nasdaq halted trading in the stock for volatility at least twice during Friday’s session, Refinitiv messages showed. TradingView+1 The moves matter now because the company’s publicly tradable share count has shrunk sharply after redemptions, increasing the odds that aggressive buying or selling
29 December 2025
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Davis Commodities stock jumps 66% on volume surge, Nasdaq $1 clock back in view

Davis Commodities stock jumps 66% on volume surge, Nasdaq $1 clock back in view

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:46 ET — Market closed Davis Commodities Limited (DTCK.O) shares ended Friday’s session up 66% at $0.3951, after a sharp, high-volume swing in the low-priced stock. The shares were last quoted at $0.46 in after-hours trading on Friday. FinancialContent+1 The move drew attention because nearly 149 million shares traded, far above the prior session’s roughly 388,000 shares, market data showed. FinancialContent The company’s stock remains well under $1, a level that matters for Nasdaq listing compliance. Davis Commodities has until March 16, 2026 to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid-price requirement, a September filing
29 December 2025
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NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:04 ET — Market closed NIO Inc shares ended Friday higher and are set to face fresh scrutiny into Monday after a report said the Chinese electric-vehicle maker is leaning more heavily on battery giant CATL for supply, as investors digest warnings of softer demand early next year. The supplier mix matters because batteries are the single biggest cost component in an EV and can also become a bottleneck if production or payments tighten. The backdrop is turning more sensitive into year-end as China moves to phase out some purchase incentives, a shift that can
29 December 2025
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KLA stock hit a fresh high into year-end — here’s what traders are watching next

KLA stock hit a fresh high into year-end — here’s what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:51 ET — Market closed. Shares of KLA Corp (KLAC.O) closed Friday up 0.2% at $1,279.60, after touching a new 52-week high earlier in the session. MarketBeat The stock’s late-December push matters because KLA is closely watched as a gauge of spending on advanced chipmaking, where demand for inspection and measurement tools has stayed resilient. With only three trading days left in 2025, even modest order-flow can move big tech names. Reuters+1 The broader backdrop is a U.S. market sitting near record peaks, with investors looking to finish the year strong as they weigh the
29 December 2025
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BYD stock jumps in Hong Kong; U.S. ADR in focus after “flying car” rumor denial

BYD stock jumps in Hong Kong; U.S. ADR in focus after “flying car” rumor denial

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:08 ET — Market closed BYD Co Ltd shares were last up about 6% in Hong Kong on Monday, trading around HK$99.65. The company’s U.S.-traded ADR, a certificate that represents foreign shares, last ended up 4.2% at $12.50 in Friday’s session. Investing.com+1 The move comes into the final trading days of the year as risk appetite firmed across Asia on expectations of U.S. interest-rate cuts in 2026, lifting regional equities. Reuters China policy signals are also in focus after the finance ministry said fiscal policy would be more “proactive” in 2026 as Beijing tries to
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
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