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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.

Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss stocks remain closed after a holiday pause, with the Swiss Market Index last up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30. European shares opened 2026 at record highs, while Zurich stayed shut. The Swiss franc gained nearly 15% against the dollar in 2025 as the Swiss National Bank sharply reduced currency interventions. The SMI reopens next week amid global price moves and a firmer dollar.
3 January 2026
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Singapore Exchange stock ticks up as Singapore GDP beats forecasts; what traders watch next

Singapore Exchange stock ticks up as Singapore GDP beats forecasts; what traders watch next

Singapore Exchange shares closed up 0.5% at S$17.05 on Jan 2 after Singapore posted 4.8% GDP growth for 2025, the fastest since 2021. The Straits Times Index gained 0.2% as trading resumed for the year. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said Q4 growth reached 5.7%, led by biomedical and electronics sectors. Investors await January policy signals and further trading data.
3 January 2026
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San Juan airport suspends most U.S. flights after FAA airspace restriction tied to Venezuela strikes

San Juan airport suspends most U.S. flights after FAA airspace restriction tied to Venezuela strikes

Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin airport suspended most U.S.-operated commercial flights Saturday after an FAA airspace restriction tied to military activity in Venezuela, Aerostar said. The order, initially for 24 hours, does not affect foreign airlines or military flights. U.S. citizens in Venezuela were told to shelter in place and leave when safe after explosions around Caracas.
3 January 2026
Shanghai Stock Exchange stock today: Shanghai shares brace for Monday reopen as AI rally builds offshore

Shanghai Stock Exchange stock today: Shanghai shares brace for Monday reopen as AI rally builds offshore

Shanghai’s stock markets remain closed for the New Year holiday and will reopen Monday. The Shanghai Composite last finished at 3,968.84, near the top of its 52-week range. In Hong Kong, AI chipmaker Biren Technology surged 76% in its debut, helping lift the Hang Seng tech index 3.4% by midday Friday. Investors await China’s Caixin services PMI on January 4 and CPI data on January 8.
3 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron Technology shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 after Bernstein SocGen raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. Sandisk and Western Digital also surged. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.03% while the S&P 500 and Dow rose. Micron’s next earnings report is expected around March 19; its dividend is payable January 14, with the annual meeting set for January 15.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Sugar Prices Rise Supported by Crude Oil Surge and Supply Dynamics
    March 12, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT. Sugar prices rose on Thursday with May NY world sugar up 0.91% and May London ICE white sugar up 0.17%, lifted by a 7% surge in crude oil prices. Higher crude supports ethanol production, diverting cane crushing from sugar to ethanol and tightening sugar supplies. Despite gains, sugar prices remain below recent two-month highs amid forecasts of global sugar surpluses. Analysts predict a 2.74 to 3.4 million metric tons (MMT) surplus for 2025/26 and 2026/27, driven by production gains in India, Thailand, and Pakistan. Brazil's output showed mixed signals, while India cut ethanol diversion estimates, potentially boosting exports. India's government also increased export quotas for 2025/26, adding downward pressure on prices. The USDA projects global sugar production rising to record highs, maintaining supply concerns.

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Mosaic stock jumps 7% as Hormuz supply shock lifts fertilizer prices

Mosaic stock jumps 7% as Hormuz supply shock lifts fertilizer prices

12 March 2026
Mosaic shares jumped 7.5% to $31.35 late Thursday as fertilizer stocks rallied on fears that Strait of Hormuz disruptions will tighten global supplies. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%. CF Industries and Nutrien also surged. Mosaic’s move followed weak Q4 results and comes as U.S. phosphate demand remains soft.
Ambev Stock Price Today: ABEV3 Near R$15 as Neutral Call Flags Limited 2026 Upside

Ambev Stock Price Today: ABEV3 Near R$15 as Neutral Call Flags Limited 2026 Upside

12 March 2026
Ambev shares closed at 14.93 reais in Sao Paulo Thursday, while New York ADRs fell 4.3% to $2.86 after BB Investimentos maintained a neutral rating and a 16-real target. Full-year 2025 normalized EBITDA rose 5.6% with a margin increase, but fourth-quarter profit dropped 8% and volumes slid 3.6%. The board set April 6 for a 1.2 billion-real payout. Broker sentiment remains mostly neutral.
Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

12 March 2026
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.11% this week, according to Freddie Mac, while Mortgage News Daily's daily reading hit 6.29% on Thursday. Mortgage applications increased 3.2% last week, but single-family housing starts fell 2.8% in January and permits slipped 0.9%. Shares of D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Rocket Companies dropped between 2% and 3% in afternoon trading.
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