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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.

CPI Watch: Stock Futures Dip as Powell Subpoena Fight Keeps Gold Above $4,600

CPI Watch: Stock Futures Dip as Powell Subpoena Fight Keeps Gold Above $4,600

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 04:25 EST U.S. stock index futures slipped in early trading Tuesday as investors awaited the consumer price index (CPI) data and the initial batch of major bank earnings. The markets remain unsettled by the Justice Department’s probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.1%, Nasdaq futures lost 0.3%, while Dow futures edged down roughly 0.1%. (Reuters) The CPI report arrives as investors wrestle with a fundamental question amid political turmoil: will the Fed stick to traditional rate-setting, or does this escalate into a fight that spills into policy? Reuters quoted investors
13 January 2026
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Duolingo stock drops 8.5% as investors weigh CFO change and early Q4 signals

Duolingo stock drops 8.5% as investors weigh CFO change and early Q4 signals

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 03:57 EST — Market closed. Duolingo (DUOL.O) shares slid 8.5% to close Monday at $161.74, setting the stage for Tuesday’s U.S. market open. The drop has investors scrambling to figure out what shifted. This wasn’t a full earnings report, more an expectations update — mixing management changes with a brief snapshot of fourth-quarter performance. Duolingo announced that Chief Financial Officer Matt Skaruppa will step down, with board member Gillian Munson stepping into the role. The company also reported preliminary fourth-quarter daily active user growth of roughly 30% year over year, and bookings came in at
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Alphabet stock edges up before the open as Apple taps Google Gemini for a new Siri

Alphabet stock edges up before the open as Apple taps Google Gemini for a new Siri

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 04:33 EST — Premarket Shares of Alphabet (GOOGL.O) climbed roughly 0.7% in premarket trading Tuesday, hitting $334.02. The move came after Apple announced its next-gen AI models will be built on Google’s Gemini, paving the way for a more personalized Siri debuting later this year. The deal extends Google’s Gemini further into Apple’s vast ecosystem of over two billion active devices, scoring Alphabet a rare distribution victory beyond its own platforms just as investors weigh the frontrunners in the AI race. “It shifts OpenAI into a supporting role,” noted Parth Talsania, CEO of Equisights Research.
13 January 2026
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JD.com stock jumps 4% as China delivery probe and U.S. CPI set the next move

JD.com stock jumps 4% as China delivery probe and U.S. CPI set the next move

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 04:04 EST — Premarket JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) jumped 4.3% on Monday, closing at $30.73. The surge pushed the U.S.-listed Chinese e-commerce stock higher as traders returned to China tech ahead of Tuesday’s session. The shift follows fresh focus on subsidy wars in food delivery and the fast-growing “instant retail” sector — where goods arrive within roughly an hour. China’s market regulator announced a competition probe targeting key platforms, sparking hopes that the steepest discounting might ease. (Investing.com) The macro spotlight hits first. Economists polled by Reuters project U.S. consumer prices climbed 0.3% in December, with
13 January 2026
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AlphaTON Capital (ATON) stock rips after-hours on $46 million Nvidia B300 AI deal — what to watch next

AlphaTON Capital (ATON) stock rips after-hours on $46 million Nvidia B300 AI deal — what to watch next

New York, January 13, 2026, 03:54 AM ET — The market has closed. Shares of AlphaTON Capital Corp jumped sharply in after-hours trading Monday following confirmation of a $46 million AI compute infrastructure deal. The Nasdaq-listed stock closed the regular session up 1.0% at $0.91 but then rocketed to $2.61 post-close, soaring 186.8%, according to stockanalysis.com data. (StockAnalysis) This shift is significant given the company’s size and the scale of the deal. Heading into Tuesday, traders will zero in on whether AlphaTON can cover the outstanding equity payments and turn the hardware from a contract obligation into a functioning, revenue-producing
13 January 2026
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Best Buy stock slides nearly 5% as CPI looms; what BBY traders watch next

Best Buy stock slides nearly 5% as CPI looms; what BBY traders watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 03:55 EST — Market closed. Best Buy Co., Inc. shares dropped 4.9% to $67.17 on Monday, slipping toward the day’s low as investors braced for Tuesday’s U.S. inflation report. The December CPI report drops before the opening bell, with potential to shift expectations on interest rates amid jittery markets focused on Washington and the Fed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the data at 8:30 a.m. ET. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) For Best Buy, interest rates and consumer budgets hit close to home. Since many electronics are bought on credit, demand can drop sharply
13 January 2026
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Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 03:54 (EST) — Market closed. Shares of Envirotech Vehicles Inc jumped 442% Monday, closing at $2.51 after fluctuating between $1.01 and $2.62 amid a volume spike to roughly 761 million shares. The stock traded again in after-hours, hitting $3.16, close to a $3 reference price linked to a proposed transaction. (StockAnalysis) This matters because EVTV is a microcap stock, and the headline driving its trade had nothing to do with vans or buses. Instead, it focused on AI infrastructure and a purported government order that, if it turns into actual revenue, would be significant compared
13 January 2026
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HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L) shares ticked up 0.5% to 1,208.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday, after opening at 1,205.0 pence. The stock last changed hands at 1,208.0 pence, swinging within a range of 1,203.4 to 1,209.2 pence. (London South East) The move follows HSBC’s announcement yesterday that it’s launching an onshore asset management business in the UAE, along with 10 locally regulated funds. The bank is clearly positioning itself to tap into the Gulf’s booming wealth, which is attracting global asset managers. “Our investment … is about capturing the significant
13 January 2026
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Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session Shell Plc shares climbed 0.6% in early London trading Tuesday, hitting 2,678.6 pence by 0846 GMT, near the session peak. The rise came as oil prices edged up and the company kept up its steady pace of share buybacks. On Monday, the stock closed at 2,661.5 pence. (google.com) This shift is crucial since Shell’s immediate outlook still hinges on three factors: crude prices, cash returns, and the company’s guidance for the upcoming quarter. Minor fluctuations in oil tend to overshadow the more muted buyback news. Oil prices climbed further on fears
13 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips after fresh buyback update

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips after fresh buyback update

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shares edged lower in early London trade on Tuesday as investors digested a fresh update on the company’s ongoing share buyback. The stock was down 0.2% at 9,048 pence by 0836 GMT, versus a previous close of 9,066, after trading between 9,018 and 9,074 so far in the session. (Investing.com) LSEG said it bought 111,189 shares on Jan. 12 at an average price of 8,993.78 pence, with prices ranging from 8,918 to 9,064, and “intends to cancel all of the purchased shares”. After cancellation, it would
13 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

London, January 13, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares fell 1.4% to 2,064 pence by mid-morning in London on Tuesday, easing after a sharp early-January rally. The stock trades at about 30 times estimated 2025 earnings, MarketScreener data showed. (MarketScreener) That leaves BAE just below Monday’s intraday peak of 2,119 pence, after it closed at 2,093 pence. Even with Tuesday’s dip, the shares are up about 18% since Jan. 2, when they ended at 1,754 pence, according to Investing.com price data. (Investing.com) Investors had little fresh company news to trade on. BAE is due to publish
13 January 2026
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BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 08:28 GMT — Regular session BP shares (BP.L) inched up roughly 0.3% to 427.7 pence during early trade in London on Tuesday, finding footing following recent management comments on costs and strategy. (Investing.com) The stock has returned to focus as BP undergoes a leadership transition, with investors eager to understand what shifts, if any, lie ahead. Meanwhile, oil prices are moving independently, often overshadowing company-specific updates on any given day. Interim CEO Carol Howle told staff at a recent town hall that the company’s strategy and cost-cutting focus remain unchanged, according to two insiders. Howle stepped
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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