Today: 8 June 2026

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.

TMC stock dips after Monday’s slide as deep-sea mining rules return to the spotlight

TMC stock dips after Monday’s slide as deep-sea mining rules return to the spotlight

TMC shares fell 0.2% to $6.31 in early New York trading Tuesday, after a 7.3% drop the previous session. Investors are watching U.S. and international rulemaking that could affect deep-sea mining timelines, as NOAA takes public comments on TMC’s exploration license applications through February 23. Copper price swings have added pressure to metals-linked stocks.
30 December 2025
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Silver ETF SLV hit its worst day in five years — then bounced back as China export rules and margin hikes bite

Silver ETF SLV hit its worst day in five years — then bounced back as China export rules and margin hikes bite

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell 7.2% Monday, its steepest drop in five years, as spot silver plunged 9.5% from record highs to $71.66 an ounce. The fund rebounded 4.4% Tuesday amid continued volatility. CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures after Monday’s close. China named approved silver exporters for 2026-27, keeping supply policy in focus.
30 December 2025
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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
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Stock Market Today

  • FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Presidential Pardon After Conviction
    June 8, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT. Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency firm FTX, has formally applied for a presidential pardon. This move comes more than two years after his conviction related to the multi-billion dollar collapse of his crypto empire. The pardon request highlights ongoing legal and financial reverberations in the crypto sector.

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ASML Sets New European Valuation Record; Broadcom Shows Risks in AI

ASML Sets New European Valuation Record; Broadcom Shows Risks in AI

8 June 2026
ASML’s market value soared to a European record of $691.8 billion as analysts raised estimates for its EUV machine output, driving U.S. shares up 7.1% after JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley hiked price targets, with investors betting on ASML’s control of critical chipmaking tools amid surging AI demand and factory expansions planned for 2026.
Meta $145 Billion AI Push Faces Snag With Wall Street

Meta $145 Billion AI Push Faces Snag With Wall Street

8 June 2026
Meta shares fell 0.8% to $587.97 Monday after reports the company may sell tens of billions in new stock to fund AI infrastructure, raising investor concerns about dilution as capital spending soars and AI financing shifts from earnings to equity markets; Meta has not hired banks and may still consider other financing options.
Palantir’s $200 Target Meets Doubts on AI Growth

Palantir’s $200 Target Meets Doubts on AI Growth

8 June 2026
Palantir shares steadied at $135.73 after a volatile week, as investors weighed 85% Q1 revenue growth and a raised 2026 forecast against a steep 96x forward earnings valuation, with analysts warning that any slowdown in U.S. commercial or government revenue, or a shift in AI sentiment, could sharply impact the stock’s high multiple.
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