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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.

Delta Air Lines stock slides premarket after 2026 outlook and Boeing 787 order — what traders watch next

Delta Air Lines stock slides premarket after 2026 outlook and Boeing 787 order — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 08:02 EST — Premarket Delta Air Lines shares dropped 1.8% to $71.03 in Tuesday’s premarket, following the release of its quarterly results and an updated 2026 outlook. The airline also announced a new Boeing widebody agreement. This is crucial now as airlines scramble to gauge demand after the holiday rush and corporate budgets get reevaluated. Delta’s tone usually hits the group sharply, with investors focusing heavily on premium seating and loyalty revenue as the reliable factors. Delta reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.55 for the December quarter, based on $14.6 billion in adjusted operating
13 January 2026
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L3Harris (LHX) stock jumps premarket on Pentagon’s $1 billion Missile Solutions IPO plan

L3Harris (LHX) stock jumps premarket on Pentagon’s $1 billion Missile Solutions IPO plan

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 08:02 EST — Premarket L3Harris Technologies (LHX) shares surged roughly 10% to $376.04 in premarket trading Tuesday following the announcement of its plan to spin off the Missile Solutions unit, supported by a $1 billion U.S. government investment. The defense contractor said it aims for an initial public offering, or IPO, in the latter half of 2026. The Pentagon announced funding to boost U.S. solid rocket motor capacity — the engines powering missiles post-launch. It labeled this the first-ever “direct-to-supplier” partnership of its kind, with plans for multi-year procurement deals, contingent on congressional approval and
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Bitcoin price today: BTC wobbles near $92,000 as CPI test looms and traders stay defensive

Bitcoin price today: BTC wobbles near $92,000 as CPI test looms and traders stay defensive

New York, January 13, 2026, 07:15 EST Bitcoin dipped in Asian trade on Tuesday, last around $91,900, as traders held back ahead of a U.S. inflation report and a run of geopolitical headlines that has dulled appetite for risk. U.S. headline consumer inflation is expected to hold at 2.7% year-on-year, while core inflation — which strips out food and energy — is seen edging up. (Investing.com Canada) The consumer price index is the week’s main macro trigger for crypto. A surprise could jolt Treasury yields and the dollar, pushing traders to reprice how fast — or whether — the Federal
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Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

San Francisco, January 13, 2026, 04:18 PST Kaiser Permanente started sending settlement notices this week after a federal court gave the green light to a $46 million class action settlement. The case involves alleged patient data leaks linked to its websites and mobile apps. Members eligible for compensation must submit claims by March 12 to qualify for a payout, the notice says. https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/kaiser-permanante-settlement-file-claim-46-million-privacy-patient-data/ The timing is crucial as healthcare groups face lawsuits over “tracking pixels” and similar tech — tiny snippets of code designed to monitor site traffic and target ads. Patients claim these tools secretly shared their data with
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Powell DOJ threat shakes markets: gold tops $4,600 as dollar slips and Dow futures dip

Powell DOJ threat shakes markets: gold tops $4,600 as dollar slips and Dow futures dip

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:14 EST U.S. stock index futures dipped on Tuesday after the heads of the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and nine other central banks issued a rare joint statement backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. At 5:09 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were down 0.14% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis fell 0.24%, pointing to a softer open as traders braced for U.S. inflation data expected to show consumer prices accelerated in December. (Reuters) Powell said the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, threatening a criminal indictment tied to his
13 January 2026
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DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT crypto presale tops $1.1 million as launch nears and Solana comparisons spread

DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT crypto presale tops $1.1 million as launch nears and Solana comparisons spread

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 12:17 (GMT) DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT token is reportedly nearing the end of its presale phase, according to a Tuesday report from Tribune India. The presale has raised $1,167,642 so far, with the current token price set at $0.03401. The project aims to launch in about three weeks. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/best-crypto-presale-in-january-2026-deepsnitch-ai-entering-the-final-stretch-before-launch/ Timing is key as crypto markets have been volatile this January, with investors debating if funds are flowing back into regulated products or sticking with riskier bets like early-stage token sales. Bitcoin climbed roughly 1.3% to $91,878, while Solana gained about 1.0%, reaching $141.31. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:19 EST Bitcoin and crypto-linked U.S. stocks nudged up in premarket Tuesday following Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott’s release of new text for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. The proposal aims to clarify regulatory oversight across digital assets. Congress is pushing now to establish a broad federal framework after years of a patchwork of state rules and enforcement-driven federal oversight. Lobbying efforts have ramped up ahead of committee action this week, raising the stakes for listed firms that rely on U.S. trading volumes and custody fees. https://www.investmentnews.com/alternatives/its-a-pivotal-week-for-crypto-legislation-as-us-senate-debates-long-stalled-legislation/264780 The bill centers on jurisdiction, seeking
13 January 2026
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Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

TORONTO, Jan 13, 2026, 07:16 EST Most Canadians are bracing for a tougher cost of living in 2026, according to a quarterly survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. Released Monday, the poll revealed that 71% expect living expenses to rise, while 59% anticipate the overall economy will take a hit this year. Concerns about housing are also mounting. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/12/3216872/0/en/MNP-Consumer-Debt-Index-Canadians-Brace-for-Challenging-2026.html The snapshot is crucial now as households enter the year still wary of borrowing costs, following a series of rate changes that altered mortgage and credit payments. In December, the Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate target steady at 2.25%,
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Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 12:18 GMT Global stocks climbed Tuesday, fueled by a record surge in Tokyo as investors awaited U.S. inflation figures and the kickoff of major bank earnings. Japan’s Nikkei soared 3.3%, while the yen slipped toward 159 per dollar. IG strategist Chris Beauchamp described the market as “climbing and climbing” a fresh “wall of worry.” Gold hovered near $4,600 an ounce following a record high, with RBC’s Christopher Louney dubbing it a “catch-all” hedge. (Reuters) The U.S. December consumer price index arrives Tuesday and might reshape expectations around the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Analysts predict
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Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

New York, January 13, 2026, 07:10 EST Exxon Mobil is still planning to dispatch an assessment team to Venezuela in the coming weeks, according to someone familiar with the company’s strategy, despite President Donald Trump’s hint that he might block the oil giant’s access to the country. Exxon shares slipped 0.5% to $124.03 ahead of the open. The standoff is significant as Trump pushes U.S. energy firms to step in and rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. He frames the move as both an economic reboot and a strategic victory. The White House is eager for
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Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:26 EST — Regular session U.S. heating oil futures rose 1.5% to $2.1876 a gallon in early Tuesday trading, following Monday’s close at $2.1544. (Investing.com) This move is significant since heating oil is part of the distillate pool—a group that also includes diesel—and price fluctuations can quickly impact winter fuel expenses and freight charges. The U.S. Energy Information Administration warns that reduced distillate inventories may increase the chances of steeper price hikes and greater volatility through the heating season. (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Crude led the gains. Brent jumped close to 2%, while U.S. crude
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Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

New York, January 13, 2026, 07:34 EST — Premarket Shares of United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) ticked up about 1.1% in early trading Tuesday as oil prices surged amid concerns that unrest in Iran could tighten supply. Brent futures climbed $1.20, or 1.9%, to $65.07 a barrel by 1150 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.23, roughly 2.1%, hitting $60.73. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates. (Reuters) Gasoline prices impact households fast. On Tuesday, AAA reported the U.S. national average for regular gasoline at
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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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