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.

Scottish village’s last bar goes on the market as Hillside Hotel near Montrose seeks buyer

The Hillside Hotel in the Angus village of Hillside, near Montrose, has been put up for sale for offers in excess of £280,000, a property listing showed. The marketing describes a recently refurbished hotel and public bar with eight en-suite letting rooms and a car park. PropList

8 January 2026

Real Estate

IAG stock edges up as Bernstein lifts target and Morgan Stanley flags cash returns

Shares in British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group rose 0.7% to about 435 pence on Thursday, extending a strong run after Bernstein lifted its target price on the airline group. MarketScreener

8 January 2026

LSE:IAG·NYSE:IAG·Stock Market

GSK share price slips as hepatitis B drug headline leaves investors wanting the numbers

GSK shares slipped on Thursday as investors weighed upbeat headlines on its experimental hepatitis B therapy against a lack of hard cure-rate data. The stock was down 0.9% at 1,883.5 pence in London trade, after moving between 1,880 and 1,896.5 pence and staying near the top of its 52-week range. Investing.com+1

8 January 2026

LSE:GSK.L·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

NatWest share price edges higher after Barclays downgrade jolt; buybacks, Feb. 13 results in focus

NatWest Group shares were up 0.6% at 636.2 pence on Thursday, after opening lower and trading between 625.0p and 637.2p on a 15-minute delay. The stock is about 6% below Tuesday’s 52-week peak of 674.2p. London South East

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

Barclays shares were up 0.7% at 482.9 pence by 0854 GMT, after ending Wednesday at 479.55p. The stock traded in a 476.70p–483.20p range and remains below its 52-week high of 492.95p. SharePrices

8 January 2026

Cryptocurrency·LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever PLC shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6 pence by 0902 GMT, after touching 4,584.5 pence, the bottom of their 52-week range. The FTSE 100 was down about 0.2% and peer Reckitt Benckiser was up about 0.8%. Google+1

8 January 2026

IDX:UNVR·LSE:RB·LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Compass Group shares slid early on Thursday and briefly hit a 12-month low before paring losses, tracking a softer tone across London equities.

8 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:CPG·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares rose again on Thursday, pushing further into a strong start to 2026 for the UK aero-engine maker. The stock hit 1,286 pence and was up 1.15% at 1,273.5 pence on delayed London market data. London South East

8 January 2026

LSE:RR·Stock Market

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jefferies lifted its price targets on Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest in a fresh note, arguing UK bank shares still have room to rerate despite a strong 2025. The broker raised its targets to 119 pence for Lloyds, 560 pence for Barclays and 720 pence for NatWest. It also kept Buy calls on OSB Group and Paragon Banking Group, with targets of 740 pence and 1,060 pence. Interactive Investor

8 January 2026

LSE:BARC·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah officials on Thursday released an updated statewide wildfire risk map that shows much of southern Utah, including large portions of Kane County and surrounding public lands, in the higher-risk categories because of dense fuels, steep terrain and seasonal winds. The map is intended to guide planning and mitigation as the state heads into another fire season shaped by drought, growth and changing climate conditions. Southern Utah News

8 January 2026

Stock Market

Glencore plc stock slips as copper cools — the next dates investors are watching

Glencore shares slid in early London trade on Thursday as copper prices eased and miners took another step back from this week’s highs. The stock was down about 0.8% at 419.4 pence, after a 1.2% drop on Wednesday; copper futures were off around 0.7%. It traded between 417.9 and 421.7 pence and sits roughly 3% below its 52-week high. Investing.com

8 January 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN.L·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

Shares in Britain’s BAE Systems jumped on Thursday as European arms makers hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending and put a $1.5 trillion figure on next year’s military budget. Europe’s aerospace and defence index was up about 2% by 0816 GMT, with Chemring, Leonardo and Rheinmetall also higher. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/defence-stocks-europe-all-time-high-after-trump-calls-higher-us-defence-budget-2026-01-08/

8 January 2026

LSE:BA·Stock Market

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

Marks & Spencer Group plc shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence by 0842 GMT, reversing earlier-week weakness as investors digested the retailer’s Christmas-quarter update. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of 417.5 pence and above the 315.5 pence low. London South East

8 January 2026

LSE:MKS.L·Stock Market

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

Shares in Associated British Foods plc fell sharply on Thursday after the Primark owner warned annual profit would drop, hit by weak clothing demand in continental Europe and softer sales in parts of its U.S. food business. The stock fell as much as 11.7% to 1,901 pence in early London trade and is down about 5% over the past year. City AM

8 January 2026

LSE:ABF.L·Stock Market

Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

Tesco PLC shares slid on Thursday after the grocer nudged its profit outlook higher but reported a slower pace of sales growth over Christmas and a deeper drop at its Booker wholesale arm. The stock was down 21.3 pence, or 4.7%, at 431.3 pence in early deals.

8 January 2026

LSE:TSCO.L·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce stock pops in London after fresh buyback disclosure as defence shares surge

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose 1.95% to 1,283.5 pence in early trade on Thursday, after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases under its £200 million interim buyback. The stock traded between 1,268.0 and 1,283.5 pence and was last up 24.5 pence versus Wednesday’s 1,259.0 pence close. London South East

8 January 2026

LSE:RR.L

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

Rio Tinto shares eased on Thursday, down 0.9% at 6,204 pence, after setting a 52-week high the previous day. The stock opened at 6,260p and has traded between 6,194p and 6,260p so far. London South East

8 January 2026

Commodities·LSE:RIO·Stock Market

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems shares climbed in early London trading on Thursday as European defence stocks hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a bigger U.S. military budget. BAE was up with peers including Chemring, Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall. Reuters

8 January 2026

LSE:BAES.L·Stock Market

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

National Grid shares dipped 0.3% to 1,181 pence in early London trade on Thursday, after an earlier push took the stock to 1,194.5 pence — its highest level in the past 52 weeks. The shares ended Wednesday at 1,184.5 pence. Google

8 January 2026

LSE:NG·Stock Market

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell Plc said its Chemicals and Products segment is expected to post adjusted earnings below break-even in the fourth quarter, as weaker chemicals margins and lower trading weigh, keeping the stock in focus ahead of the next session. Reuters

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

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Shan Ahmed Khan

Scottish village’s last bar goes on the market as Hillside Hotel near Montrose seeks buyer

IAG stock edges up as Bernstein lifts target and Morgan Stanley flags cash returns

GSK share price slips as hepatitis B drug headline leaves investors wanting the numbers

NatWest share price edges higher after Barclays downgrade jolt; buybacks, Feb. 13 results in focus

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Glencore plc stock slips as copper cools — the next dates investors are watching

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

Rolls-Royce stock pops in London after fresh buyback disclosure as defence shares surge

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

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