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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.

AppLovin stock slides into 2026 as investors test its sky-high margins

AppLovin stock slides into 2026 as investors test its sky-high margins

AppLovin shares dropped about 6% Friday morning, extending a late-2025 slide as investors questioned the stock’s high valuation. The company posted third-quarter revenue of $1.41 billion, up 68% year over year, and an 82% adjusted EBITDA margin. Wall Street is focused on whether profit growth can keep pace as revenue growth slows. AppLovin closed 2025 at $673.82, down 2.87% on Dec. 31.
2 January 2026
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IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM aims to demonstrate “quantum advantage” in 2026, a milestone closely watched by investors. Shares of IBM and IonQ fell about 1.4% and 1.5% Friday morning, while Nvidia rose 1.9%. Zacks and Motley Fool both highlighted IBM, IonQ, and Nvidia as key quantum computing stocks for 2026. Most companies in the sector remain unprofitable as funding and interest build.
2 January 2026
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Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as technology shares rallied. Tesla reported a second consecutive annual drop in deliveries, falling to 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 from 1.79 million in 2024. Investors are watching for January jobs data, inflation figures, and the start of earnings season. London’s FTSE 100 briefly topped 10,000 for the first time.
2 January 2026
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 2% to $27.15 Friday after the company filed materials urging shareholders to approve raising its authorized share count to 50 billion from 500 million. Chairman Tom Lee said the move would enable stock splits and capital activity but does not mean 50 billion shares will be issued. The vote is set for January 15. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed in early trading.
2 January 2026
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Transocean stock today: RIG edges higher before the open as oil slips — what to watch next

Transocean stock today: RIG edges higher before the open as oil slips — what to watch next

Transocean shares rose 0.4% to $4.13 in premarket trading Friday as oil prices opened 2026 lower, with Brent crude down 51 cents at $60.34 a barrel. Offshore driller peers Valaris and Noble each slipped 0.5%. Transocean last reported a $130 million contract win for the Deepwater Skyros in December. The company’s next earnings report is expected around Feb. 16.
2 January 2026
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DJT stock edges up premarket as Trump Media doubles down on crypto token plan

DJT stock edges up premarket as Trump Media doubles down on crypto token plan

Trump Media & Technology Group shares rose 0.8% to $13.34 premarket after announcing plans to distribute one digital token per share to shareholders via Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain. The company said tokens will not represent ownership, may not be transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash. Details on the record date and token terms are pending. Crypto-linked stocks fell about 2% in early trading.
2 January 2026
10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield briefly touched 4.88% Friday, its highest since early September, before easing to 4.84%. The 10-year yield hovered near 4.15% in thin post-holiday trading. Investors weighed Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and tariff uncertainty ahead of key economic data. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000 for the week ending Dec. 27.
2 January 2026
Student loan wage garnishment notices start Jan. 7, risking up to 15% paycheck hit for defaulters

Student loan wage garnishment notices start Jan. 7, risking up to 15% paycheck hit for defaulters

The Trump administration will send about 1,000 wage garnishment notices to federal student-loan borrowers in default starting the week of Jan. 7. Federal law allows up to 15% of a borrower’s paycheck to be withheld after at least 30 days’ notice. Around 5.3 million borrowers are in default, according to recent data. Wage garnishment for federal student loans resumes in 2026 after a pandemic pause.
2 January 2026
Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock gains in premarket as FAA air-taxi pilot program looms

Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock gains in premarket as FAA air-taxi pilot program looms

Archer Aviation shares rose 1.7% to $7.65 in premarket trading Friday after closing at $7.52. The move follows Archer’s recent applications to the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, with FAA selections expected in early to mid-2026. Options markets imply a roughly 2% one-day swing into the Friday close. Investors are watching for updates on FAA certification and pilot program progress.
2 January 2026
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American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

American Airlines shares slipped 0.1% to $15.33 in premarket trading Friday, while Delta, United, and Southwest were little changed. Oil prices edged lower ahead of an OPEC+ meeting, and traders looked to next week’s U.S. jobs report for signals on demand and interest rates. U.S. stock index futures pointed higher before the open. American is expected to report earnings around January 22.
2 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Broadcom vs AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Offers Better Growth Potential?
    March 12, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT. Broadcom and AMD have outpaced Nvidia in AI stock gains over the past year, with shares up 69% and 92% respectively. Broadcom leads in custom AI processors called ASICs, holding a dominant 60-80% market share. Its clientele, including Alphabet and Meta Platforms, underpins a surge in AI revenue-up 106% year-on-year-propelling forecasts of $100 billion in AI revenue by 2027. Meanwhile, AMD's growth in data center CPUs and GPUs positions it to expand market share in AI, despite trailing Nvidia currently. Broadcom's strong customer pipeline and ASIC focus contrast with AMD's broader chip portfolio and strategic ambitions, presenting investors with a clear choice in AI chip market exposure.

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Unilever Stock Price: Why Shares Are Stuck Near 4,840p Despite a €1.5 Billion Buyback

Unilever Stock Price: Why Shares Are Stuck Near 4,840p Despite a €1.5 Billion Buyback

12 March 2026
Unilever shares traded near 4,840 pence Thursday, little changed after closing Wednesday at 4,846 pence, down 1.24%. Investors weighed February guidance that 2026 sales growth would hit the low end of its 4%-6% range. The company completed its ice cream demerger in December and plans a €1.5 billion share buyback in the second quarter. The stock remains 12.56% below its December 52-week high.
Trump’s Plan to Cut Oil Prices Runs Into Hormuz as Iran War Rattles Markets

Trump’s Plan to Cut Oil Prices Runs Into Hormuz as Iran War Rattles Markets

12 March 2026
Brent crude fell 11% on March 10 after Trump suggested the Iran war could end soon, then rebounded to $98.45 as Gulf attacks intensified. The IEA and U.S. launched a record emergency oil release, but flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain under 10% of pre-war levels. U.S. gasoline prices rose 19% since the conflict began. The White House said Navy escorts for tankers are not yet possible.
Opendoor Stock Falls 6% as Rising Rate Fears, Weak Housing Data Hit OPEN Shares

Opendoor Stock Falls 6% as Rising Rate Fears, Weak Housing Data Hit OPEN Shares

12 March 2026
Opendoor Technologies shares dropped 6% to $4.94 in late-morning Nasdaq trading Thursday after opening at $5.19. The decline followed weaker U.S. housing starts and a delay in expected Fed rate cuts, with the Nasdaq Composite down 1.38%. Opendoor reported a $1.1 billion net loss for 2025 and ended the year holding 2,867 homes worth $925 million. Peers Zillow and Offerpad also traded lower.
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