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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.

Oriental Rise (ORIS) stock jumps premarket after Daguan Tea acquisition LOI

Oriental Rise (ORIS) stock jumps premarket after Daguan Tea acquisition LOI

Oriental Rise Holdings shares rose 36.9% to $1.67 in premarket trading after announcing a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a controlling stake in Hubei Daguan Tea Industry Group. The company did not disclose financial terms and said due diligence is pending. The move follows a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective Dec. 30. Investors await further details on the deal’s terms, financing, and timeline.
31 December 2025
AFJK jolts higher in premarket as Aimei Health extends a wild run into year-end

AFJK jolts higher in premarket as Aimei Health extends a wild run into year-end

Aimei Health Technology shares jumped 38% to $114 in premarket trading Wednesday, after closing up 89% at $82.58 Tuesday. The surge follows a sharp reduction in outstanding shares after nearly 4 million were redeemed this month, leaving about 2.18 million shares. Trading volume Tuesday was four times the recent average. The company faces a Jan. 6, 2026, deadline to complete its merger with United Hydrogen Group.
31 December 2025
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Profusa stock whipsaws: PFSA dips premarket after 78% surge on debt restructuring

Profusa stock whipsaws: PFSA dips premarket after 78% surge on debt restructuring

Profusa shares fell about 12% to 10.7 cents in premarket trading Wednesday after a 78% surge the previous day. The company raised the conversion floor on its senior secured convertible notes to $0.35 and eliminated mandatory amortization payments. A filing outlined conditions for up to $5 million in new note financing and referenced a possible reverse stock split in January 2026.
31 December 2025
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Vanda Pharma stock jumps premarket after FDA approves Nereus, first new motion-sickness vomiting drug in decades

Vanda Pharma stock jumps premarket after FDA approves Nereus, first new motion-sickness vomiting drug in decades

Vanda Pharmaceuticals shares rose about 18% in premarket trading after the FDA approved its motion-sickness drug Nereus (tradipitant). The company plans to launch the oral treatment in the coming months. The approval followed late-stage trials involving 681 patients. Shares closed at $7.03 Tuesday and were indicated around $8.30 early Wednesday.
31 December 2025
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NIO stock steadies in premarket as China rolls out 2026 trade-in subsidies for EVs

NIO stock steadies in premarket as China rolls out 2026 trade-in subsidies for EVs

NIO’s U.S.-listed shares closed up 3% at $5.50 Tuesday on heavy volume, then held steady in early premarket trade as Beijing announced new consumer subsidies for 2026, including up to 20,000 yuan for scrapping old cars and buying new energy vehicles. President Xi Jinping pledged more proactive macro policies next year. XPeng and Li Auto shares also rose.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 futures slip on New Year’s Eve as Meta’s Manus deal fuels AI chatter

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 futures slip on New Year’s Eve as Meta’s Manus deal fuels AI chatter

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures slipped early Wednesday, with S&P 500 futures down 0.23% by 2:18 a.m. ET. Meta agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Apple and Nvidia led losses among big tech, while energy stocks outperformed. Investors await weekly jobless claims and year-end portfolio rebalancing.
31 December 2025
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Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers ended 2025 with record market share and momentum from falling interest rates, despite tighter lending rules and increased regulatory scrutiny. Major banks restricted company and trust lending, while ANZ expanded proprietary lending. Industry podcasts tracked themes of technology, broker relevance, and housing outlook. The October–December quarter saw unpredictable lending decisions and regulatory pressure.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chips as Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far above Nvidia’s inventory, sources told Reuters. TSMC may ramp up output in Q2 2026 if China approves imports after new U.S. export rules. Nvidia shares fell 0.3% Tuesday. ByteDance plans to spend $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips in 2026, according to the South China Morning Post.
31 December 2025
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EQT stock wobbles premarket as U.S. natural gas futures slide after weather-driven rally

EQT stock wobbles premarket as U.S. natural gas futures slide after weather-driven rally

U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% early Wednesday to $3.81/mmBtu after a recent surge on colder forecasts and record LNG export demand. EQT Corp shares slipped 0.5% in extended trading, last quoted at $54.36. Average gas flows to U.S. LNG export plants hit 18.5 bcfd so far in December, topping November’s record, LSEG data showed. Investors are watching winter forecasts and upcoming February earnings reports.
31 December 2025
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XRP price today: Token holds near $1.87 as U.S. XRP ETF inflows extend streak into year-end

XRP price today: Token holds near $1.87 as U.S. XRP ETF inflows extend streak into year-end

XRP traded near $1.87 early Wednesday, up 0.5%, as U.S. spot XRP ETFs logged a 29th straight session of net inflows, totaling $1.15 billion since launch. Bitcoin and ether also rose, while XRP funds drew money even as bitcoin and ether funds saw outflows in December. The 21Shares XRP ETF registration became effective Dec. 10, SEC filings showed. Traders are watching the $2 resistance level amid thin holiday liquidity.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

The Dow closed down 94.87 points, or 0.20%, at 48,367.06 in thin holiday trading Tuesday. Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers split after a quarter-point rate cut, keeping attention on the 2026 rate outlook. Boeing secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract tied to the F-15 Israel Program. U.S. bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday; stocks are shut Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Crash March 12, 2026: Nifty50 Drops Below 23,600 Amid US-Iran War
    March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on March 12, 2026, with Nifty50 falling below 23,600 and the BSE Sensex dropping over 900 points, driven by escalating tensions in the US-Iran war. Brent crude oil prices surged past $100, intensifying market volatility. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 6,267 crore, outpacing domestic institutional buying of Rs 4,966 crore. Analysts warn that continued geopolitical conflict and crude price fluctuations are likely to keep markets unstable. Experts advise investors to remain calm, maintain systematic investment plans, and consider accumulating quality bluechip stocks amid market weakness.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT Stock Market Crash March 12, 2026: Nifty50 Drops Below 23,600 Amid US-Iran War March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on March 12, 2026, with **Nifty50 falling below 23,600** and the **BSE Sensex dropping over 900 points**, driven by escalating tensions in the **US-Iran war**. Brent crude oil prices surged past $100, intensifying market volatility. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 6,267 crore, outpacing domestic institutional buying of Rs 4,966 crore. Analysts warn that continued geopolitical conflict and
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
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