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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.

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 each, according to a Dec. 29 SEC filing. AT&T said the recent BlueBird 6 satellite launch brings satellite-to-phone service closer, with beta testing planned for early 2026. AST shares traded at $71.47 midday Monday, down 0.7%. BlueBird 6 launched Dec. 23 from India and is described as the largest satellite in low-Earth orbit.
30 December 2025
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India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

Cigarette and tobacco kiosks in India saw UPI transaction volumes rise more than eightfold between November 2023 and November 2025, Moneycontrol reported. Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg warned UPI growth is slowing as cash use rebounds. Grocery payments on UPI also surged, while average ticket sizes at cigarette outlets fell to 60 rupees. Monthly UPI transactions have plateaued near 20 billion since March.
30 December 2025
Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio’s U.S.-listed shares rose 4.7% Monday and were indicated higher Tuesday after CEO William Li said fourth-quarter vehicle sales should exceed 30 billion yuan. The company now expects 120,000–125,000 vehicle deliveries for the quarter, down from an earlier 150,000 target. Hong Kong-listed shares climbed 4.9%. The gains came as Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower.
30 December 2025
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Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 0.8% to $13.06 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 4.4% drop Monday. The stock has swung sharply since announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with TAE Technologies, expected to close in mid-2026. Traders await SEC filings and details on the deal’s timing. Monday’s session saw 8.9 million shares trade in a $13.13–$13.65 range.
30 December 2025
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Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma shares were unchanged at $39.05 in premarket trading Tuesday after falling 8.1% Monday. The stock is down about 12% from its December 24 high as investors await Phase 3 INDIGO trial results expected around year-end. Monday’s session saw shares dip to $38.96 before closing at $39.05. Technical support is near $37.78, with resistance just above $41.
30 December 2025
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OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Palantir CEO Alex Karp have intensified criticism of short sellers amid rising skepticism toward AI companies. Altman said he wished critics could short OpenAI if it were public, while Karp attacked traders betting against Palantir in a TV interview. Market specialists say short selling remains standard practice despite executive complaints.
30 December 2025
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Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power stores over 117 million tons of coal ash at six sites, with emergency plans showing a dike failure at the Barry plant could flood 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Inside Climate News reported Monday. EPA denied Alabama’s coal-ash permit program in 2024 and fined the company $278,000 for violations. Alabama Power says its closure and groundwater plans meet legal requirements.
30 December 2025
Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.
30 December 2025
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NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA has issued a notice seeking a drone detection and analysis system for Kennedy Space Center, requiring 24/7 coverage and detection of unknown drones at least 40 nautical miles away. The work may involve classified information. The move follows increased public activity at the site, including new Fraggle Rock-themed programming at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
30 December 2025
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Exzeo Group (XZO) stock steadies in premarket after Monday jump as Fed minutes loom

Exzeo Group (XZO) stock steadies in premarket after Monday jump as Fed minutes loom

Exzeo Group shares were flat at $23.32 in premarket trading Tuesday after closing Monday up 3.37%. The newly public insurance-tech firm reported third-quarter revenue up 90% to $55.2 million and managed premium at $1.2 billion. CEO Paresh Patel adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan to buy up to $2 million in stock. Exzeo’s next earnings report is expected March 11, 2026.
30 December 2025
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Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

Eurostar suspended all cross-Channel trains to and from London Tuesday after a power supply fault shut the Channel Tunnel. The disruption halted both passenger and vehicle services during peak holiday travel, with multiple trains cancelled or delayed. Eurotunnel said technical repairs were under way and gradual resumption was expected around 3 p.m. local time. No timeline was given for full service restoration.
30 December 2025
Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Caterpillar shares are up about 62% this year, driven by surging demand for natural-gas generators at AI data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company is investing $725 million to expand its Lafayette, Indiana plant and aims to more than double turbine-engine production by 2030. Power-and-energy sales rose 22% to $7.8 billion in 2024. Shares traded at $578.61 premarket Tuesday, down 0.7% from the prior close.
30 December 2025
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  • 3 TSX Blue-Chip Stocks to Watch for Strong 2026 Returns
    March 11, 2026, 9:11 PM EDT. Three TSX blue-chip dividend stocks stand out for 2026: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD), Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR), and Enbridge (TSX:ENB). TD Bank offers a 3.3% dividend yield, backed by stable retail and wealth banking in Canada and the U.S., plus dividend growth potential. Canadian National Railway, trading with a 2.5% yield, benefits from an irreplaceable North American rail network and a strong history of dividend increases and share buybacks. Enbridge provides a high dividend yield alongside recent price gains, appealing to income-focused investors. These companies combine scale, durable earnings, and attractive payouts, positioning them as TSX superstars for consistent double-digit total returns in 2026 and beyond.

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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.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

11 March 2026
Bitcoin traded above $71,000 on Wednesday, slipping to $71,065 after a session range between $69,014 and $71,271. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $246.9 million in inflows on March 10, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading daily gains. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, while Brent crude rebounded 4% to $91. Crypto equities were mixed; Marathon Digital fell 2.3%, Coinbase edged up 0.3%.
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