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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.

ICL stock today: ICL Group ends 2025 up 3% as China potash contracts shape the 2026 view

ICL stock today: ICL Group ends 2025 up 3% as China potash contracts shape the 2026 view

ICL Group shares closed up 3.0% at $5.71 on Wednesday, with U.S. markets shut Thursday for New Year’s Day. The company recently signed contracts to supply 750,000 metric tons of potash to China in 2026 at $348 per ton. Retail potash prices tracked by DTN stood at $484 per ton in late December, up 9% from a year earlier. Trading volume reached 1.86 million shares, more than double the average.
1 January 2026
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BTDR stock today: Bitdeer closes up 3% into year-end as bitcoin weakens — what traders watch next

BTDR stock today: Bitdeer closes up 3% into year-end as bitcoin weakens — what traders watch next

Bitdeer Technologies Group shares closed up 3.3% at $11.21 on Dec. 31, outpacing other U.S.-listed bitcoin miners. Bitcoin was last down 0.5% near $87,800. Investors are watching a Feb. 2 deadline in a securities class action alleging Bitdeer misled shareholders about its SEALMINER roadmap and chip delays. The company reported a $266.7 million net loss in its Nov. 10 results.
1 January 2026
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Saudi stock market today: Tadawul rises 0.6% to start 2026 as utilities funding, contract wins grab focus

Saudi stock market today: Tadawul rises 0.6% to start 2026 as utilities funding, contract wins grab focus

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose 0.6% to 10,549 on Thursday, with turnover at 1.6 billion riyals, the lowest since December 2018 as global markets remained shut for New Year. Al Khaleej Training and Education jumped 8% after its unit won a 15.98 million riyal contract. The National Debt Management Center finalized a $13 billion syndicated loan for infrastructure. Oman’s MSX30 index gained 0.5%.
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Mexico Stock Exchange today: IPC ends 2025 slightly lower as tariffs and key data loom

Mexico Stock Exchange today: IPC ends 2025 slightly lower as tariffs and key data loom

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index fell 0.09% to 64,308.29 on the last trading day of 2025 but ended the year up 29.9%, its best annual gain since 2009. The Bolsa Mexicana de Valores is closed for New Year’s Day, as new tariffs on Asian imports take effect. The peso posted its strongest annual performance in at least 30 years. Investors await inflation data due Jan. 8 and Banxico’s policy minutes.
1 January 2026
Johannesburg Stock Exchange today: JSE All Share slips at year-end as traders eye rand, rates

Johannesburg Stock Exchange today: JSE All Share slips at year-end as traders eye rand, rates

South Africa’s FTSE/JSE All Share index closed 2025 down 0.57% at 115,832.28, ending the year about 37% higher but 1.4% below its 52-week peak. The rand gained nearly 13% against the dollar, its strongest year since 2009, finishing at 16.5925 per dollar. The JSE’s shareholder-weighted SWIX indices were terminated after Dec. 31. The exchange is closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Switzerland’s SMI closed up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30, with Zurich markets shut for the New Year holiday. UBS and Richemont led gains, while Novartis and Alcon slipped. The Swiss franc drew attention after the SNB reported a sharp drop in foreign-currency purchases, down to 75 million francs in Q3 from 5.06 billion in Q2. The next Zurich trading session is set for Jan. 3.
1 January 2026
ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

Robex Resources shareholders approved the merger with Predictive Discovery by 94.54%, meeting a key condition for the A$2.17 billion all-share deal. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2026 pending court and regulatory approvals. Predictive shares last closed down 3.9% at A$0.735. Perseus Mining’s earlier A$2.1 billion bid for Predictive lapsed after Robex’s higher offer.
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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

South Korea’s exports jumped 13.4% in December, pushing 2025 shipments to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed. The KOSPI ended 2025 at 4,214.17, up 75.6% for the year, its biggest gain since 1999. Regular trading on the Korea Exchange resumes at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 2 after year-end holidays. The Bank of Korea’s first 2026 rate meeting is set for Jan. 15.
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Futures Slip Following Strong Job Growth Amid Energy Market Closure
    April 3, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT. U.S. futures fell modestly on Friday despite a surprisingly strong jobs report showing 178,000 new jobs added and unemployment dipping to 4.3%. Equity markets were closed for Good Friday, but futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq declined between 0.2% and 0.4%. Energy markets remained shut after crude oil surged over 7% amid fears of a prolonged Iran conflict. The U.S. President vowed continued action against Iran, with analysts warning of extended disruptions impacting global oil prices. Asian markets showed mixed results while European markets were closed for the holiday. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions coupled with a robust U.S. labor market.
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