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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.

HCLTech Q3 results are out: Revenue beats estimates, profit drops and FY26 guidance narrows

HCLTech Q3 results are out: Revenue beats estimates, profit drops and FY26 guidance narrows

BENGALURU, Jan 12, 2026, 17:54 IST HCLTech reported a stronger-than-expected jump in third-quarter revenue on Monday, but a one-off expense linked to India’s new labour laws dragged profit below estimates. The company trimmed its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast to 4% to 4.5%, down from the previous range of 3% to 5%. Revenue climbed 13.3% to 338.72 billion rupees ($3.8 billion), while profit slipped 11.2% to 40.76 billion rupees, weighed down by a 9.56 billion-rupee charge, the firm said. (Reuters) India’s IT earnings season kicks off early, as investors look for signs that clients are starting to spend more after
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IREN stock pops in premarket as Bernstein tags it a 2026 “top AI pick” after Microsoft deal

IREN stock pops in premarket as Bernstein tags it a 2026 “top AI pick” after Microsoft deal

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 07:08 EST IREN (IREN.O) shares climbed roughly 2.2% in U.S. premarket Monday, following a Bernstein note naming the company a 2026 “top AI pick,” per TipRanks. The stock was flagged at $47.05, up $1.02 from its previous close. https://www.google.com/finance/quote/IREN%3ANASDAQ?hl=en The call matters because IREN straddles two volatile sectors: bitcoin-linked miners and AI data centers. Investors are wrestling with whether its grid power and chip agreements can transform a boom-and-bust mining operation into a steadier stream of contracted infrastructure revenue. Rates remain a key factor. The U.S. consumer price index for December drops Tuesday, followed by
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Bitcoin price today wobbles near $90,500 as Trump-Powell row ripples into crypto stocks

Bitcoin price today wobbles near $90,500 as Trump-Powell row ripples into crypto stocks

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 07:00 EST — Premarket Bitcoin slipped roughly 0.1% to $90,551, bouncing between $90,225 and $92,369 earlier. Ether edged up 0.3% to $3,111. In U.S. premarket action, Coinbase dropped 1.9%, Strategy fell 5.8%, miner Marathon Digital lost 2.0%, while Riot Platforms climbed 1.3%. Sentiment shifted to cautious after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Trump administration threatened him with criminal indictment, sparking fresh concerns about central bank independence and the dollar’s outlook. “The repeated attacks on the Fed’s independence” remain a downside risk for the greenback, said MUFG’s Lee Hardman. Traders now brace for
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Silver price hits record highs; SLV stock jumps in premarket as Fed probe rattles markets

Silver price hits record highs; SLV stock jumps in premarket as Fed probe rattles markets

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket trading underway. Shares of iShares Silver Trust, the silver-backed ETF known by the ticker SLV, jumped 3.8% to $72.38 in premarket action Monday. On Friday, the fund closed at $69.71. Spot silver jumped 5.5% to $84.32 an ounce, hitting a record high of $84.60, Reuters reported. The move came as investors sought safe havens amid threats from the Trump administration to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “The path is open toward $90 and potentially $100 per ounce if the industrial squeeze tightens,” said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by
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Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold price breaks $4,600; CPI, Fed next

Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold price breaks $4,600; CPI, Fed next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket Barrick Mining shares climbed 2.9% to $49.20 in U.S. premarket trading Monday, boosted by gold hitting new highs and lifting mining stocks before the cash market opened. (google.com) This matters because gold producers often act as a lever on bullion: when the metal’s price spikes, revenue usually reacts right away, but many costs lag behind. That’s why miners often become the preferred play for investors seeking gold exposure without actually buying the metal. Spot gold jumped 1.9% to $4,596.05 an ounce by 0931 GMT, after briefly hitting a record peak of
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Natural gas price ETF UNG rebounds premarket as colder forecasts lift futures — what to watch next

Natural gas price ETF UNG rebounds premarket as colder forecasts lift futures — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:02 EST — Premarket Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) showed gains in Monday’s premarket, following a rebound in U.S. natural gas futures. The bounce comes after a selloff late last week, driven by forecasts for warmer weather. (Investing.com) This shift is crucial since weather has been behind the daily swings in gas prices, with traders relying on funds like UNG to play short-term moves. Winter demand can flip fast, and the market responds just as swiftly. The stage is set for a volatile week. A change in the mid-January temperature forecast
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Gold price today: India’s gold hits fresh record as global bullion tops $4,600 and silver jumps

Gold price today: India’s gold hits fresh record as global bullion tops $4,600 and silver jumps

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 16:50 IST Gold prices in India hit new highs on Monday, pushing up futures and retail rates amid a global rush to safe-haven assets. This shift hits Indian consumers and jewellers directly, as daily price boards in key cities climb alongside a surge in global dollar-denominated gold. Traders are also watching the rally as a test of risk appetite, with the dollar weakening amid renewed doubts over U.S. policy risks. Spot gold hit a record high of $4,600.33 an ounce, while silver surged to $84.60, Reuters reported. The spike followed a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve
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XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

XRP price today: Ripple token slips near $2 in India as Powell probe jars markets

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 16:57 IST — The market has closed. XRP dipped on Monday, lingering just below the $2 level as traders digested new political tensions involving the U.S. Federal Reserve and braced for crucial U.S. inflation figures. (CoinMarketCap) This shift is significant since crypto markets have lately responded less to token news and more to quick shifts in rates and risk appetite. Powell’s showdown with the White House weakened the dollar and sent funds toward safe havens, forcing traders to sift through what happens next. (Reuters) Rate expectations are shifting. After the latest U.S. labor data, J.P. Morgan,
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Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 21:57 (AEDT) — After-hours Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by a boost in household spending that lifted banks and retailers. Gaming supplier Light & Wonder also jumped following a legal settlement. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,759.4. (The Economic Times) The move came after new data showed consumers continue to spend even as prices remain high. Australia’s household spending indicator climbed 1.0% in November compared to October, with annual growth hitting 6.3%, according to official figures. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Rates have become the market’s key fault line. Abhijit Surya, an economist at
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Dow futures slip on Powell legal threat and Trump rate-cap talk — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Dow futures slip on Powell legal threat and Trump rate-cap talk — here’s what Wall Street watches next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 06:01 EST — Premarket Dow futures fell roughly 0.4% Monday, signaling a softer start for Wall Street. (Barron’s) The move came after a new clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell revealed that the Justice Department had served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas and even threatened him with criminal charges over his Senate testimony last June concerning a Fed building renovation. “Those are pretexts,” Powell said in a statement. (Reuters) Why it matters now: investors have counted on rate cuts later this year to support lofty equity valuations,
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap five-day slide after late rebound on trade-talk cue

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap five-day slide after late rebound on trade-talk cue

Mumbai, Jan 12, 2026, 16:25 IST — Market closed India’s stock market closed higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 snapping a five-day losing run after a late-session rebound pulled benchmarks off early lows. The Sensex rose 0.36% and the Nifty gained 0.42%. (Business Standard) The relief move masked strain underneath. Broader shares lagged, and more than 360 stocks hit 52-week lows — the lowest level in a year — even as the benchmarks finished in the green. (Moneycontrol) The turn came after Washington’s new ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, said India and the U.S. would discuss
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FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

London, 12 January 2026, 10:58 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped in early Monday trade, pulled lower by a steep drop in Barclays after investors weighed new U.S. policy risks alongside a firmer pound. By 0823 GMT, the blue-chip index was down 0.1%, while sterling gained 0.3% against the dollar, hitting roughly $1.34. (Investing.com South Africa) London stocks kicked off the week at record levels, with the FTSE 100 closing Friday at an all-time high. The rally, fueled by deal chatter around Glencore and positive cues from U.S. jobs data, has left little room for surprises. (Reuters) The
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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