Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech. His coverage ranges from stocks and technology to economic developments across global markets. He worked in investment research and market analysis before becoming a financial journalist and is a graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Westwater Resources soars 88%, gains roughly $46 million after securing U.S. graphite loan

NEW YORK, August 7, 2026, 17:07 EDT — As the regular session ended and after-hours trading began, Westwater Resources surged 88%, increasing its market value by about $46 million following news of a U.S. graphite loan.

7 August 2026

NYSEAMERICAN:WWR·Stock Market

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) attributes bulk of Q2 growth to direct revenue while shares retreat after earnings jump

Snap’s own rounded figures indicate that direct revenue accounted for roughly 57% of its second-quarter sales increase. Shares finished the week 7.9% lower than Tuesday’s closing price.

7 August 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:SNAP·Stock Market·Technology

Sezzle shares drop 34% after Q2 results suggest growth to ease in second half

Sezzle Inc. shares dropped sharply on Friday despite reporting a strong quarter, as the outlook for the second half disappointed investors. The stock started at $131.09 and reached a low of $116.20. The decline appears related to adjusted expectations, not the company's recent results.

7 August 2026

Earnings·Fintech·NASDAQ:SEZL·Stock Market

Cipher Digital (NASDAQ:CIFR) Shares Drop Amid Restricted Cash Issues Affecting Data-Center Appraisal

Cipher Digital stock declined 4.5% on Friday as three analysts cut their price targets after the company's second-quarter report. Shares were at $17.39 as of 10:53 EDT. Trading volume hit 15.4 million shares, and the company's market capitalization was close to $7.13 billion.

7 August 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:CIFR·Stock Market·Technology

Nasdaq Futures Rise as US Jobs Data Dents Fed Rate Hike Expectations

U.S. stock futures climbed on Friday following an unexpected decline in jobs. Technology stocks advanced as Treasury yields slipped and anticipation of further rate hikes eased.

7 August 2026

Federal Reserve·Stock Market·US Economy

Student-Loan Relief in Sweet v. McMahon: $11 Billion Impact on Education Shares

NEW YORK, August 6, 2026, 18:11 EDT - The $11 billion student-loan relief move in the Sweet v. McMahon legal case draws attention to education sector stocks, as investors assess the potential implications.

7 August 2026

Stock Market

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) surges 16% after upgraded outlook overturns Q2 slump from last year

Shares of Twilio Inc. surged 16.1% to $224.28 in after-hours trading on Thursday. The communications platform company surpassed quarterly forecasts and raised its guidance for the full year.

7 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:TWLO·Stock Market·Technology

Applied Optoelectronics Q2 Revenue Soars 86%, While Dilution and Margin Pressure Challenge Shares

Shares in Applied Optoelectronics fluctuated following Thursday’s earnings report. The stock dropped 7.5% at first, but recovered to trade up 1.3% as of 17:10 EDT. Applied Optoelectronics ended the regular session at $124.22, marking a decline of about 3.7%.

6 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:AAOI·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Dow sinks 454 points on steeper losses in six key stocks due to price-based index weighting

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped a preliminary 453.64 points on Thursday, down 0.83%, halting a five-day winning run.

6 August 2026

NASDAQ:HON·NASDAQ:MSFT·NYSE:BA·NYSE:CAT·NYSE:CRM·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:DIS·NYSE:GS·NYSE:UNH·Stock Market

Fiserv Shares Slide Following Q2 Guidance Reduction as Valuation Edges Higher

Fiserv Inc. stock dropped 8.0% to $49.78 in early Thursday trading after the payments company trimmed its 2026 profit and organic revenue projections. Underlying investor concerns are more subtle. Shares are now trading at a higher multiple compared to the company’s updated earnings outlook.

6 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:FISV·Stock Market

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) Shares Fall After U.S. Sales Account for 90% of Q2 Gains

Palantir shares fell ahead of the 9:30 a.m. market open on Thursday, after a 29.5% jump on Tuesday and a 2.6% drop on Wednesday.

6 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:PLTR·Stock Market·Technology

Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS) surges 119% after $33 million Heyviva acquisition, eclipsing company’s market cap

Shares of Paranovus Entertainment Technology surged more than 100% in premarket trading on Thursday. The rally came after the company announced a $33 million cash acquisition of Heyviva assets, an amount close to eight times its equity value at Wednesday’s close.

6 August 2026

NASDAQ:PAVS·Stock Market·Technology

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) shares drop as Q2 growth relies heavily on subscriptions

Snap Inc. edged down 1.1% ahead of Thursday's market open, as the company reported that new revenue in Q2 was driven mainly by subscriptions rather than advertising. Shares dropped 7.9% in Wednesday's session.

6 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:SNAP·Stock Market

AppLovin shares drop after Q2 revenue slightly below estimates puts valuation in focus

AppLovin shares dropped over 20% after the market closed on Wednesday. The company reported revenue that came in below expectations and provided a sales outlook with a somewhat weak midpoint. Shares reached a low of $298, representing a 28.7% decline.

5 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market·Technology

Figma (NYSE:FIG) to confront $2.2 billion share unlock following 14% surge in stock price

Figma stock climbed ahead of earnings set for release after Wednesday’s market close. However, the near-term challenge is not limited to earnings. A planned lock-up expiry may free about 77.7 million more shares to trade starting at Friday’s open.

5 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:FIG·Stock Market·Technology

IREN Shares Drop as Focus Turns to AI Cloud Execution After Mirantis Agreement

Shares of IREN declined 1.5% on Wednesday following the AI cloud company’s completion of its Mirantis acquisition. The stock hovered around $40.25 during early afternoon trading.

5 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:IREN·Stock Market

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Shed $500 Billion but Hold Firm on Valuation Premium

Apple shares declined while the broader U.S. market started higher on Wednesday. The company's valuation adjustment is still limited, with its earnings multiple staying above those of three leading technology rivals.

5 August 2026

NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market·Technology

American Airlines Shares Rally Meets Headwind as Brent Surges Past $80

American Airlines Group Inc. prepared to challenge an 8.4% rise over two sessions on Wednesday after Brent crude climbed above $80. The stock gained 0.3% in premarket trading. Between five consecutive closes since July 29, shares climbed 11.6%.

5 August 2026

Airlines·Energy·NASDAQ:AAL·Stock Market

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) recovers, bringing attention to 36% margin target for H2

SoFi Technologies has bounced back, fully recovering its losses from the earnings-day decline. Now, investors will require greater profit growth than implied by the company’s sales outlook.

5 August 2026

Earnings Reports·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) Shares Approach Buyback Price as Salmonella Investigation Wipes Out $4.7 Billion

Chipotle Mexican Grill saw its equity value drop by roughly $4.66 billion on Tuesday, with shares sliding 9.7% to $33.82 after jalapeños were identified as a potential source in an outbreak. The NYSE regular session had not yet begun at the time of the report.

5 August 2026

NYSE:CMG·Stock Market

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Shan Ahmed Khan

Westwater Resources soars 88%, gains roughly $46 million after securing U.S. graphite loan

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) attributes bulk of Q2 growth to direct revenue while shares retreat after earnings jump

Sezzle shares drop 34% after Q2 results suggest growth to ease in second half

Cipher Digital (NASDAQ:CIFR) Shares Drop Amid Restricted Cash Issues Affecting Data-Center Appraisal

Nasdaq Futures Rise as US Jobs Data Dents Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Student-Loan Relief in Sweet v. McMahon: $11 Billion Impact on Education Shares

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) surges 16% after upgraded outlook overturns Q2 slump from last year

Applied Optoelectronics Q2 Revenue Soars 86%, While Dilution and Margin Pressure Challenge Shares

Dow sinks 454 points on steeper losses in six key stocks due to price-based index weighting

Fiserv Shares Slide Following Q2 Guidance Reduction as Valuation Edges Higher

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) Shares Fall After U.S. Sales Account for 90% of Q2 Gains

Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS) surges 119% after $33 million Heyviva acquisition, eclipsing company’s market cap

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) shares drop as Q2 growth relies heavily on subscriptions

AppLovin shares drop after Q2 revenue slightly below estimates puts valuation in focus

Figma (NYSE:FIG) to confront $2.2 billion share unlock following 14% surge in stock price

IREN Shares Drop as Focus Turns to AI Cloud Execution After Mirantis Agreement

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Shed $500 Billion but Hold Firm on Valuation Premium

American Airlines Shares Rally Meets Headwind as Brent Surges Past $80

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) recovers, bringing attention to 36% margin target for H2

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) Shares Approach Buyback Price as Salmonella Investigation Wipes Out $4.7 Billion

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