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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.

New expressway makes Ahmedabad-to-Salangpur Hanuman temple trip faster — even before official opening

New expressway makes Ahmedabad-to-Salangpur Hanuman temple trip faster — even before official opening

Motorists in Gujarat are using the new Ahmedabad–Dholera expressway before its official opening, local media reported. The route has reduced travel time from Ahmedabad to the Salangpur Hanumanji temple to about two hours. The 108-km corridor links Sardar Patel Ring Road to Adhelai village, passing through the Dholera Smart City area. Some approach roads remain narrow and potholed, according to reports.
29 December 2025
Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

Tesco will give away more than 3 million free apples to children in over 800 UK stores from Dec. 30 to Jan. 13. Selected shoppers will receive extra Clubcard points and member-only discounts on produce starting Jan. 12. The retailer cited government data showing fewer than one in five people meet fruit and vegetable intake targets.
29 December 2025
Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit has signed a multi-year deal with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin infrastructure into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, aiming for faster, lower-cost payments and refunds. The company says stablecoins will enable round-the-clock, programmable transactions. Intuit is also expanding into enterprise software with an AI-native ERP platform and a partnership with advisory firm Rehmann.
29 December 2025
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JPMorgan slashes KB Home target to $50 as Wall Street flags weaker 2026 returns

JPMorgan slashes KB Home target to $50 as Wall Street flags weaker 2026 returns

JPMorgan cut its KB Home price target to $50 from $71 and lowered 2026 and 2027 earnings estimates after the company’s fiscal Q4 report. KB Home’s 2026 return on equity is projected at 6%, down from 11% in 2025. Shares fell 0.3% to $57.16 in morning trading. Fiscal Q4 earnings per share dropped to $1.92 from $2.52 a year earlier, with revenue down 15.5% to $1.69 billion.
29 December 2025
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NALCO hits record high as India metal stocks ride Fed cut bets

NALCO hits record high as India metal stocks ride Fed cut bets

Shares of India’s National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) hit a record 314 rupees Monday before falling to 300.8 rupees, down 2%. India’s Nifty Metal index also touched a 52-week high before closing lower as commodity prices dropped. Analysts cited U.S. rate-cut hopes and Chinese demand as key drivers. NALCO shares have gained about 41% over the past year.
29 December 2025
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Enbridge gets a fresh 15-to-1 “scalable risk” setup as Stock Traders Daily posts new AI signals

Enbridge gets a fresh 15-to-1 “scalable risk” setup as Stock Traders Daily posts new AI signals

Stock Traders Daily on Dec. 29 issued a trading note on Enbridge Inc (ENB), citing a 15.2:1 risk-reward setup and detailing entry, target, and stop-loss levels for multiple strategies. The firm also flagged a “mid-channel oscillation” pattern. A Dec. 27 note set an 8.9:1 risk-reward profile for the Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF (EFAA), outlining specific price signals and targets.
29 December 2025
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UPS stock slips under $100 — and its 6.6% dividend is back in the spotlight

UPS stock slips under $100 — and its 6.6% dividend is back in the spotlight

UPS shares fell 0.6% to $99.91 Monday morning, keeping its dividend yield near 6.6% as investors questioned payout sustainability. The company reported $21.4 billion in third-quarter revenue and $2.74 billion in free cash flow for the first nine months of 2025. UPS aims for $3.5 billion in annual cost savings next year and plans to cut Amazon-related deliveries by more than half by late 2026.
29 December 2025
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Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Walmart shares rose 0.4% to $112.21 in late morning trading, up 24% in 2025. Financial commentators are highlighting how Sam Walton placed shares in family trusts, helping the Walton heirs retain control. The three surviving Walton children each hold over $100 billion, according to Bloomberg data. Some analysts say Walmart stock tends to outperform in downturns as shoppers seek lower prices.
29 December 2025
D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave Quantum shares traded near $25.35 Monday, steady after a three-day drop erased most of a Dec. 22 surge. The stock jumped 20% last week after announcing a CES 2026 sponsorship, then slid on profit-taking. Analyst targets range from $35 to $46, but some warn of further downside. Quantum peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also fell in early trading.
29 December 2025
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New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

James Hambro & Partners cut its JPMorgan stake by 5.4% in the third quarter, selling 39,479 shares, a filing showed. OFI Invest Asset Management and DAVENPORT & Co LLC also reported smaller reductions. JPMorgan shares fell 0.7% to $325.48 in morning New York trading. The three firms together held about 1.69 million shares worth $534 million at quarter-end.
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) Nears 52-Week High Despite Recent Pullback
    April 2, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has dropped about 6% from its 52-week high amid Middle East geopolitical tensions impacting energy prices and investor sentiment. VTI offers broad exposure to U.S. equities, weighted by market capitalization, with around 70% in large-cap stocks, similar to the S&P 500. Despite the pullback, VTI remains approximately 16% higher year-over-year and trades close to all-time highs, with a price-to-earnings ratio near 27 and a price-to-book ratio around 4.6. While the recent decline is notable, it falls short of the 10% threshold generally considered a market correction, indicating limited value opportunity for long-term investors at current levels.
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