Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

Trump’s New $100 U.S. National Park Fee for Foreign Tourists Kicks In — and 10 States Race Ahead in Crypto

Foreign visitors entering some of the United States’ busiest national parks now face a new $100 per-person surcharge on top of standard entrance fees, according to the National Park Service. The fee applies to non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older at 11 parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. National Park Service

8 January 2026

Cryptocurrency

Leonardo DRS stock pops 8% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget call lifts contractors

Leonardo DRS shares climbed about 7.5% on Thursday, extending a sharp run higher as defense stocks rallied in early afternoon New York trade.

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·NYSE:DRS·Stock Market

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

AeroVironment Inc shares rose about 7% on Thursday, tracking a broad jump in defense stocks. The stock was up $21.72 at $340.20, after swinging between $338.00 and $371.20, with about 2.26 million shares traded.

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock plc shares jumped about 8% in early afternoon trade on Thursday, rebounding a day after a sharp drop as a TipRanks report pointed to a profit-focused “reset” in North America. The stock was up $3.27 at $42.91, after trading between $39.51 and $42.91.

8 January 2026

LSE:SW·NYSE:GPK·NYSE:IP·NYSE:PKG·Stock Market

Trex (TREX) stock jumps nearly 9% after Wolfe upgrade as rate bets stay in focus

Shares of Trex Company, Inc rose 8.6% to $39.65 by 1:01 p.m. EST on Thursday. The stock opened at $36.10 and hit a session high of $39.66 after Wolfe Research upgraded it to Outperform.

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:TREX·Stock Market

VNET stock jumps nearly 10% as 21Vianet rides a China tech bid — what traders watch next

VNET Group Inc shares jumped nearly 10% on Thursday, rising 9.8% to $10.22 by midday trading and touching a session high of $10.22. About 3.6 million shares had changed hands by 12:48 p.m. ET, after the stock opened at $9.50.

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:GDS·NASDAQ:VNET·Stock Market

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Shares of The Simply Good Foods Company rose about 8.5% to $21.02 in early afternoon trading on Thursday after the maker of Quest and Atkins snacks reported quarterly results and expanded its stock repurchase plan. The stock touched $22 earlier in the session.

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:SMPL·Stock Market

Caesars Entertainment stock jumps nearly 9% after Susquehanna upgrade — what investors watch next

Caesars Entertainment shares climbed nearly 9% in midday trade on Thursday after Susquehanna upgraded the casino operator to “Positive” and raised its price target to $31 from $25. The stock was up about 9% at $25.06. Benzinga

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:CZR·Stock Market

PBF Energy stock jumps 10% as Venezuela crude shifts and West Coast jet fuel squeeze hit traders

PBF Energy Inc shares jumped about 10% on Thursday, outpacing a firmer refining group. The stock was up $2.82 at $31.06 in midday trading after ranging from $28.60 to $31.18.

8 January 2026

Commodities·NYSE:PBF·Stock Market

Karman (KRMN) stock jumps as $220 mln Seemann deal pushes it into naval defense

Karman Holdings Inc shares were up $9.63, or 10.5%, at $101.35 in midday New York Stock Exchange trading, after the space-and-defense supplier unveiled an acquisition that would take it deeper into U.S. Navy work.

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·NYSE:KRMN

Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass shares rose nearly 8% on Thursday, lifting the stock back above $50 after a choppy start to the week. The stock was up about 7.9% at $51.75 in late morning trade.

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:APOG·NASDAQ:TGLS·Stock Market

Leonardo DRS stock jumps nearly 9% as Trump’s defense budget talk lifts sector — what to watch next

Shares of Leonardo DRS jumped 9.4% to $40.68 in midday trading on Thursday. The stock has traded between $37.42 and $40.74, after closing at $37.20 in the prior session.

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·NYSE:DRS·Stock Market

Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

Bloom Energy Corporation shares jumped on Thursday after American Electric Power said it would buy solid oxide fuel cells in a deal valued at about $2.65 billion. Bloom was last up about 9% at $117.63, after swinging between $106.70 and $128. Reuters

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:BE·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

AeroVironment, Inc. shares climbed 8.8% to $346.45 in late morning trading on Thursday, after earlier touching $371.20. The stock was last up $27.97 from Wednesday’s close.

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV

Kratos (KTOS) stock jumps as Marine Corps drone award puts Valkyrie back in focus

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares jumped 17.3% to $107.30 in morning trading on Thursday, lifting the San Diego-based defense contractor to one of the market’s strongest gainers. The move followed news tied to a U.S. Marine Corps effort that pairs Northrop Grumman’s mission systems with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft. Kratos Defense

8 January 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:KTOS·Technology

Astronics stock jumps as ATRO beats Q4 revenue target, rolls out 2026 sales outlook

Astronics Corp shares rose about 8.5% on Thursday after the aerospace supplier posted preliminary fourth-quarter revenue above its target range and set a 2026 revenue outlook that points to another year of growth. The stock was up 8.5% at $63.20 in midday trading, after earlier touching $65.24.

8 January 2026

Aerospace Industry·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:ATRO·Stock Market

GDS stock jumps 7% as DayOne’s $2 billion funding ripples into the parent

Shares of GDS Holdings Limited climbed about 7% on Thursday, lifting the U.S.-listed stock to $41.25 in midday trading. The move pushed the shares as high as $41.60 after they opened at $39.09.

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:GDS·Stock Market·Technology

Neogen (NEOG) stock jumps on earnings beat and outlook lift as Petrifilm transition stays in focus

Neogen Corp shares climbed about 27% to $9.38 in late morning trade, after the food and animal safety products maker beat quarterly profit expectations and lifted its full-year forecast. The stock hit a session high of $10.22.

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:NEOG

Rivian stock rises as U.S. recall hits nearly 20,000 serviced R1 vehicles

Shares of Rivian Automotive were up about 1.2% at $20.30 in morning trade on Thursday after U.S. auto safety regulators flagged a recall of 19,641 previously serviced R1S SUVs and R1T pickups. The stock has traded between $19.80 and $20.63 so far in the session. Reuters

8 January 2026

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:RIVN·Stock Market

Micron stock drops in early trade after MU’s record run; investors eye New York megafab

Micron Technology shares fell about 3.3% in morning trading on Thursday, retreating after an early spike that briefly pushed the stock to a fresh intraday high. The stock was down $11.20 at $328.36 after opening at $343.00.

8 January 2026

NASDAQ:MU·Stock Market

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Shan Ahmed Khan

Trump’s New $100 U.S. National Park Fee for Foreign Tourists Kicks In — and 10 States Race Ahead in Crypto

Leonardo DRS stock pops 8% as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget call lifts contractors

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call lifts AVAV

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Trex (TREX) stock jumps nearly 9% after Wolfe upgrade as rate bets stay in focus

VNET stock jumps nearly 10% as 21Vianet rides a China tech bid — what traders watch next

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Caesars Entertainment stock jumps nearly 9% after Susquehanna upgrade — what investors watch next

PBF Energy stock jumps 10% as Venezuela crude shifts and West Coast jet fuel squeeze hit traders

Karman (KRMN) stock jumps as $220 mln Seemann deal pushes it into naval defense

Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Leonardo DRS stock jumps nearly 9% as Trump’s defense budget talk lifts sector — what to watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

Kratos (KTOS) stock jumps as Marine Corps drone award puts Valkyrie back in focus

Astronics stock jumps as ATRO beats Q4 revenue target, rolls out 2026 sales outlook

GDS stock jumps 7% as DayOne’s $2 billion funding ripples into the parent

Neogen (NEOG) stock jumps on earnings beat and outlook lift as Petrifilm transition stays in focus

Rivian stock rises as U.S. recall hits nearly 20,000 serviced R1 vehicles

Micron stock drops in early trade after MU’s record run; investors eye New York megafab

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