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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Wave Life Sciences (WVE) Stock Today: Obesity Drug Catalyst, $402.5M Financing, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Wave Life Sciences (WVE) Stock Today: Obesity Drug Catalyst, $402.5M Financing, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Wave Life Sciences shares fell 0.74% to $18.12 late Thursday morning, underperforming the broader market as biotech stocks slipped. Earlier this month, Wave reported positive Phase 1 data for its obesity drug candidate WVE-007 and raised $402.5 million in an upsized equity offering, extending its cash runway into Q3 2028.
26 December 2025
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Sunrun Stock (NASDAQ: RUN) News Today: NRG Texas Virtual Power Plant Deal, Tax-Credit Deadline, and Analyst Targets as Markets Rally

Sunrun Stock (NASDAQ: RUN) News Today: NRG Texas Virtual Power Plant Deal, Tax-Credit Deadline, and Analyst Targets as Markets Rally

Sunrun shares traded near $19.78 Friday morning after opening at $20.10, with early volume around 428,000. The company recently announced a Texas partnership with NRG’s Reliant to expand grid services using home batteries. Investors are watching the impact of a looming tax-credit cliff and shifting Federal Reserve rate policy on Sunrun’s financing costs. The S&P 500 hovered near record highs in thin post-holiday trading.
26 December 2025
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2026 Tax Refund Season Could Bring Bigger Checks: IRS Withholding Decision, “Free Money” Buzz, and Key Filing Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

2026 Tax Refund Season Could Bring Bigger Checks: IRS Withholding Decision, “Free Money” Buzz, and Key Filing Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

As the U.S. heads into the 2026 tax-filing season, a familiar phrase is resurfacing in headlines and TV segments: “free money.” The reality is more technical—but potentially meaningful for millions of households. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it did not update federal income tax withholding tables for Tax Year 2025 as it phases in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). That means many workers may have had taxes withheld from paychecks as if certain new deductions and tax breaks didn’t exist—setting the stage for larger-than-usual refunds when 2025 returns are filed in early 2026. IRS At the same
26 December 2025
Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and What to Watch Before the NYSE Open

Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and What to Watch Before the NYSE Open

Aeroméxico shares (NYSE: AERO) last closed at $22.18 and indicated higher pre-market at $22.73, following a recent 52-week high of $22.26. The airline returned to public markets on November 6, 2025, with each NYSE ADS representing 10 Mexican shares. Trading remains thin post-holiday, and analysts note increased sensitivity to headlines and regulatory news.
26 December 2025
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Abivax (ABVX) Stock in Focus: Eli Lilly Takeover Chatter, Obefazimod Phase 3 Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Session

Abivax (ABVX) Stock in Focus: Eli Lilly Takeover Chatter, Obefazimod Phase 3 Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Session

Abivax (NASDAQ: ABVX) rose about 5.3% to $145.31 in premarket trading Friday, with U.S. markets the main venue as Euronext remained closed for St. Stephen’s Day. The stock has surged in December amid Eli Lilly takeover rumors, recent inclusion in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, and ongoing interest in its ulcerative colitis drug obefazimod.
26 December 2025
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POSCO Holdings Stock (NYSE: PKX) in Focus Ahead of the U.S. Open: Louisiana Green-Steel Bet, Lithium Supply Deals, and What Investors Are Watching

POSCO Holdings Stock (NYSE: PKX) in Focus Ahead of the U.S. Open: Louisiana Green-Steel Bet, Lithium Supply Deals, and What Investors Are Watching

POSCO Holdings ADR (NYSE: PKX) traded around $53.50 premarket Friday, down about 2% on light volume ahead of the NYSE open. The move follows POSCO’s disclosure of a $582 million plan to acquire a 20% stake in Hyundai Steel Louisiana LLC, aiming to expand U.S. “green steel” operations. U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open amid thin, post-holiday trading.
26 December 2025
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Zai Lab Limited Stock (NASDAQ: ZLAB) Today: Pre‑Market Watchlist After China’s COBENFY Approval, NRDL Renewals, and Fresh Pipeline Catalysts

Zai Lab Limited Stock (NASDAQ: ZLAB) Today: Pre‑Market Watchlist After China’s COBENFY Approval, NRDL Renewals, and Fresh Pipeline Catalysts

Zai Lab shares were indicated around $18.58 premarket Friday, valuing the company near $2.1 billion. China approved COBENFY for schizophrenia on December 23, adding to recent company catalysts. U.S. markets reopen for a full session after the Christmas holiday, with thin liquidity and wider spreads expected. ZLAB’s 52-week range spans $16.82 to $44.34, with momentum indicators near oversold levels.
26 December 2025
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Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Stock Surges on EDG-7500 Safety Update as Wall Street Prepares to Reopen After Christmas

Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Stock Surges on EDG-7500 Safety Update as Wall Street Prepares to Reopen After Christmas

Edgewise Therapeutics shares closed at $27.38 on December 24, up 26% after the company reported a favorable interim safety update for its EDG-7500 therapy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pre-market trading showed the stock at $27.46 as of 8:52 a.m. ET Friday. No clinically meaningful drops in ejection fraction or new atrial fibrillation were seen in the latest trial cohort. Regular U.S. trading resumes at 9:30 a.m. ET.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Heads for Worst Quarter Since 2001 as AI Spending Fears Collide With OpenAI, TikTok, and Hollywood Bets

Oracle Stock Heads for Worst Quarter Since 2001 as AI Spending Fears Collide With OpenAI, TikTok, and Hollywood Bets

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) is closing out 2025 with the kind of volatility normally reserved for pure-play AI startups, not a 47-year-old enterprise software heavyweight. Shares are down about 30% so far this quarter, putting the stock on pace for its steepest quarterly decline since 2001, according to market reporting that tracked the move against Oracle’s early-2000s drawdowns. StockAnalysis The selloff has been fueled by a single, recurring question: Can Oracle finance—and execute—an AI data-center buildout big enough to meet demand without crushing its cash flow and balance sheet? That concern has only intensified as Oracle’s ambitions expand beyond the cloud.
26 December 2025
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Almonty Industries (ALM) Stock Today: Sangdong Tungsten Milestone, Fresh Funding, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Open

Almonty Industries (ALM) Stock Today: Sangdong Tungsten Milestone, Fresh Funding, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Open

Almonty Industries began commercial mining at its Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea, delivering first ore to the ROM pad on December 16. Shares traded near $9.44 in pre-market Friday, up 6.8%. The company recently completed a U.S. equity raise to fund further tungsten projects. U.S. markets were set for a light post-Christmas session, with Nasdaq opening at 9:30 a.m. ET.
26 December 2025
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Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) Stock Watch: Pre‑Market Focus on the Jan. 13 FDA Decision After a 14% Rally

Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) Stock Watch: Pre‑Market Focus on the Jan. 13 FDA Decision After a 14% Rally

Travere Therapeutics shares closed at $40.28 on Dec. 24, up 13.9% after bullish analyst commentary and anticipation of an FDA decision on FILSPARI for FSGS by Jan. 13, 2026. Early pre-market trading Friday showed TVTX around $40.6. The FDA dropped plans for an advisory committee meeting, which some investors see as a positive sign. Trading volume remains light due to the holiday.
26 December 2025
American Airlines Will Hold Some Flights for Tight Connections: How the New Connect Assist “Short Hold” Service Works, Where It’s Live, and What Travelers Should Know

American Airlines Will Hold Some Flights for Tight Connections: How the New Connect Assist “Short Hold” Service Works, Where It’s Live, and What Travelers Should Know

American Airlines is using an AI-driven system called Connect Assist to briefly hold certain departing flights for late-arriving connecting passengers, if it won’t disrupt the broader schedule. The tool, tested at Dallas–Fort Worth, analyzes dozens of factors to decide when a short hold is feasible. The program targets tight connections, not all delays. Boarding still closes 15 minutes before departure.
26 December 2025
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Polestar Stock (PSNY) News Today: Fresh Funding, Reverse Split Fallout, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

Polestar Stock (PSNY) News Today: Fresh Funding, Reverse Split Fallout, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

Polestar Automotive (PSNY) entered Friday’s premarket session indicated near $17.18, with investors watching a $300 million equity raise and a $300 million debt-to-equity conversion backed by Geely. U.S. stock markets had not yet opened at 9:00 a.m. ET after a holiday-shortened week, with trading volumes expected to be thin and index futures near flat.
26 December 2025
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Applied Digital (APLD) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 26, 2025: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Deals, and What Comes Next

Applied Digital (APLD) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 26, 2025: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Deals, and What Comes Next

Applied Digital shares traded at $25.72 on Dec. 26, 2025, with a $7.18 billion market cap after sharp swings tied to new Macquarie-backed financing. The company disclosed a $100 million loan facility for AI data center development, with $45 million funded at closing and an 8% interest rate. SEC filings detailed terms and risks, fueling debate over financing costs and execution.
26 December 2025
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Coupang Stock (NYSE: CPNG) News Today: Shares Jump on Data-Breach Update as Analysts Reprice Risk

Coupang Stock (NYSE: CPNG) News Today: Shares Jump on Data-Breach Update as Analysts Reprice Risk

Coupang shares jumped 6%–7% in U.S. premarket trading Dec. 26 after the company said it identified a former employee behind a data breach affecting 33 million customers. South Korea’s government disputed Coupang’s announcement, saying the investigation is ongoing and official findings have not been released. Police said forensic work continues and they had not coordinated with Coupang before receiving key evidence.
26 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News on Dec. 26, 2025: 4.066M ETH Treasury, 50B Share Vote, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News on Dec. 26, 2025: 4.066M ETH Treasury, 50B Share Vote, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holding 4.066 million ETH as of December 26, representing 3.37% of the total Ethereum supply. The company’s stock traded between $28.74 and $29.68 in early December 26 activity, following a $29.35 close on December 24. Shareholders will vote January 15 on a proposal to expand authorized shares. BitMine’s treasury-first strategy has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy’s bitcoin play.
26 December 2025
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TSMC Stock News Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Taiwan Semiconductor Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and the Catalysts Moving TSM

TSMC Stock News Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Taiwan Semiconductor Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and the Catalysts Moving TSM

TSMC’s Taiwan-listed shares closed at NT$1,510 on Dec. 26, lifting the Taiex to a record 28,556.02. U.S. ADRs traded near $298.8 as investors watched for earnings and U.S. export policy moves. November export orders from Taiwan jumped 39.5% year-over-year, driven by AI and high-performance computing demand. Wafer-fab equipment sales are forecast to rise 9% in 2026, according to SEMI.
26 December 2025
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Barrick Mining Corporation Stock (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX): Dec. 26, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as Gold Hits New Records

Barrick Mining Corporation Stock (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX): Dec. 26, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as Gold Hits New Records

Gold hit a record $4,530.60 an ounce on December 26, boosting Barrick Mining shares, which last closed at $45.45 on December 24. Barrick is reviewing a potential IPO of its top North American gold assets, with an update expected in February. Signs of easing geopolitical risk in Mali are also supporting sentiment.
26 December 2025
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Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

8 February 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical closed up 0.4% at 252.97 yuan Friday after heavy trading and sharp swings, ranking as the No. 2 most-traded Shenzhen stock via Stock Connect. Margin financing and securities lending fell, with net margin selling of 419 million yuan. Shanghai and Shenzhen markets will close Feb. 16–23 for the Spring Festival. The company expects 2025 net profit to rise 40–60% year-on-year.
GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

8 February 2026
GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed at 276.17 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.6% Friday. The company faces a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party transaction limits and an overseas auditor. Investors are watching for fallout from the global memory-chip shortage, which has pushed prices higher across the supply chain. GigaDevice’s shares have nearly doubled over the past year.
Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026
Astera Labs shares jumped 18.9% to $169.85 Friday, trading as high as $170.01 on volume of 7.3 million. The move followed Amazon’s AI spending forecast and a nearly 6% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. Astera reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday after market close, with revenue guidance at $245–$253 million.
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