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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.

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Glencore is close to appointing Citigroup as lead adviser for merger talks with Rio Tinto, sources say, ahead of a Feb. 5 UK takeover deadline. Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.95% at 6,802 pence Monday amid market volatility. Initial talks in January included a possible all-share merger. Major shareholders FMR LLC and FIL Limited disclosed recent purchases of Rio Tinto shares.
3 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price today: buyback update lands ahead of Feb 26 results

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price today: buyback update lands ahead of Feb 26 results

Rolls-Royce bought back 195,383 shares on Monday as part of its £200 million interim buyback, bringing total repurchases to 10,852,055 shares since January. The stock closed up 1.6% at 1,230.5 pence, below its 52-week high. The buyback runs until Feb. 24, with UBS AG London Branch executing trades. Rolls-Royce reported 8,436,095,193 voting rights as of Jan. 31.
3 February 2026
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Hongkong Land share price jumps 4% in Singapore — H78 hits a fresh 52-week high

Hongkong Land share price jumps 4% in Singapore — H78 hits a fresh 52-week high

Hongkong Land Holdings shares rose 4.23% to $8.63 in Singapore Tuesday, nearing the top of their 52-week range on volume of 2.78 million shares. The move followed gains in Asian markets and metals, with property stocks drawing renewed interest as rate expectations shifted. Investors await the company’s earnings report on March 5 for updates on leasing and asset values.
3 February 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price edges up in Singapore as Maersk delivery draws focus — March 4 in view

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price edges up in Singapore as Maersk delivery draws focus — March 4 in view

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares edged up 0.3% to S$3.34 in Tuesday afternoon trade after Maersk took early delivery of the Tangier Mærsk, the first of six vessels from the group’s Jingjiang yard. The ship arrived three months ahead of schedule. Investors are watching for the company’s March 4 earnings and updates on new orders. China’s shipbuilding output rose 11.4% in 2025, official data showed.
3 February 2026
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ST Engineering stock rises in Singapore as MRO upgrade and satellite plans keep earnings in focus

ST Engineering stock rises in Singapore as MRO upgrade and satellite plans keep earnings in focus

ST Engineering shares rose 1.2% to S$9.92 in Singapore afternoon trading after announcing expanded aircraft maintenance services and new satellite projects. The company unveiled a larger unmanned cargo drone at the Singapore Airshow and plans to launch a laser-communications satellite in late 2026. Full-year results are due before market open on Feb. 27.
3 February 2026
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India stock market jumps after U.S. cuts tariffs to 18% in trade deal; Sensex, Nifty rally

India stock market jumps after U.S. cuts tariffs to 18% in trade deal; Sensex, Nifty rally

Indian stocks soared Tuesday after Donald Trump announced a trade deal cutting U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The Sensex jumped over 2,450 points, or 3%, by midday; the Nifty 50 rose 753 points, briefly hitting a record at the open. The agreement is tied to India reducing oil imports from Russia and buying more U.S. oil. Key details on timing and enforcement remain unclear.
3 February 2026
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SGX share price jumps nearly 3% — what traders are watching before Singapore Exchange earnings

SGX share price jumps nearly 3% — what traders are watching before Singapore Exchange earnings

Singapore Exchange shares rose nearly 3% to S$18.08 in Tuesday afternoon trading, rebounding from Monday’s 0.4% drop. Investors are awaiting first-half FY2026 results, set for release before market open on Feb 5. December’s cash-equity turnover jumped 29% year-on-year to S$25.8 billion, while derivatives volume climbed 22% to 28.3 million contracts.
3 February 2026
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Singapore Airlines stock rises as Air India Dreamliner checks show no issues; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines stock rises as Air India Dreamliner checks show no issues; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines shares rose 2% to S$6.49 Tuesday as executives gathered in Singapore for a key aviation event focused on delivery and maintenance delays. Air India, part-owned by Singapore Airlines, grounded a Boeing 787 for fuel switch checks; no fleet-wide issues found so far. Singapore Airlines renewed a five-year component deal with Collins Aerospace for its 777s. The company reports third-quarter results on Feb. 24.
3 February 2026
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DBS stock price ticks up in Singapore — what to watch ahead of Feb 9 results

DBS stock price ticks up in Singapore — what to watch ahead of Feb 9 results

DBS shares rose 0.6% to S$59.23 in Singapore Tuesday, recovering some ground after Monday’s drop. The move comes ahead of the bank’s full-year results due Feb. 9, with investors focused on margins and dividends. Global markets steadied after sharp swings in gold and silver triggered by expectations of a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve. OCBC gained 0.8%, while UOB was little changed.
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Stock Market Today

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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