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).

Neptune Insurance (NP) stock jumps on upgrades — here’s what to watch at today’s open

Shares of Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc climbed 12.7% Thursday, finishing at $20.44. Keefe Bruyette & Woods raised its rating and upped the price target, and then BofA Securities moved in early Friday, upgrading NP to neutral with a $23 target.

20 February 2026

NASDAQ:NP·Stock Market

NICE stock price rises again premarket as $600 million buyback and AI metrics grab attention

NICE Ltd picked up another 1.8% in premarket action Friday, trading at $113.59 after a sharp 13.25% rally the prior session that took shares to $111.55 at the close.

20 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:NICE·Stock Market

US GDP Cools to 1.4% as Core PCE Inflation Hits 3% — What It Means for Fed Rates

Futures for major U.S. indexes slipped Friday as fresh data pointed to a late-2025 slowdown in economic growth, while December inflation came in higher than forecast. As of 8:34 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis traded 0.28% lower, with Nasdaq 100 E-minis losing 0.39% and Dow E-minis off by 0.23%. The fourth quarter saw GDP expand at a 1.4% annualized clip, and core PCE inflation advanced 0.4% for December.

20 February 2026

Federal Reserve·Inflation·US Economy

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) stock jumps after 2025 results, dividend hike and 2026 margin target

Shares of UL Solutions Inc shot up almost 16% to close at $82.64 in the prior session, following the safety-testing firm's upbeat quarterly results and a boost to its dividend.

20 February 2026

Dividends·Earnings Reports·NYSE:ULS·Stock Market

Omnicom stock wobbles premarket after a 15% surge on buyback plan — what’s next

Omnicom Group Inc slipped 0.3% before the bell Friday, following a surge of over 15% the previous session that left the advertising and marketing firm at $80.94 by the close.

20 February 2026

NYSE:OMC·Stock Market

Denison Mines stock jumps premarket after Canada clears Phoenix uranium mine build

Denison Mines Corp shares jumped 3.7% to $4.09 in premarket trading Friday, building on gains after the company finally secured federal approval to start construction at its flagship Phoenix uranium site in Canada.

20 February 2026

Canadian Economy·Mining Industry·Stock Market·TSX:DML

Opendoor stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 results — what traders watch next for OPEN

Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc jumped roughly 17% to $5.46 ahead of the bell on Friday, adding to strong gains that followed its quarterly earnings release late Thursday.

20 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:OPEN·Stock Market

Nokia stock holds near $7.60 before the bell as AWS-backed 5G Core SaaS lands first live customer

Nokia’s U.S. shares hovered around $7.60 in premarket hours Friday, little changed after a four-day rally that’s left the stock near its recent peak.

20 February 2026

Cloud Computing·NYSE:NOK·Stock Market

BAT share price ticks up in London after buyback update and “lower-end” 2026 guidance

British American Tobacco shares ticked up 0.2% to 4,483 pence by 0914 GMT in London’s early session on Friday, adding to Thursday’s gains. Investors parsed a new buyback announcement and comments from management regarding growth targets for 2026.

20 February 2026

LSE:BATS·Stock Market

LSEG shares rise on Elliott buyback pressure and fresh “Model-as-a-Service” launch

Shares in London Stock Exchange Group climbed roughly 1% early Friday, changing hands near 7,850 pence. Investors weighed a fresh product rollout alongside an activist push demanding more substantial cash returns.

20 February 2026

Stock Market·Technology

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Starting March 20, Australia will increase several Centrelink payments as part of its regular inflation adjustments, the government announced Friday, marking a small gain for millions of households.

20 February 2026

Stock Market

Vodafone share price ticks up in London after €1bn VodafoneZiggo exit deal and buyback filing

Vodafone ticked up early in London on Friday, adding around 0.2% to 115.7 pence by 0930 GMT. Investors were still working through news of its exit from the Netherlands joint venture, VodafoneZiggo, and the latest buyback update. Shares had moved in a tight 114.6p to 116.0p band during the morning.

20 February 2026

LSE:VOD·NASDAQ:LBTYA·Stock Market·XBRU:TNET

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE shares nudged up on Friday, with the price gaining roughly 0.7% and hitting 2,567 pence as of 0920 GMT. The day’s range so far: 2,517 to 2,568 pence. The stock remains not far from its 52-week peak at 2,667.

20 February 2026

LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest share price ticks up as buyback filing lands — here’s what investors watch next

NatWest Group Plc edged up 0.7% to 621.6 pence as of 0905 GMT, following fresh buyback activity reported by the bank. Shares kicked off at 625.6 pence, moving within a range of 618.0 to 625.6 pence in early trading.

20 February 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American shares climbed Friday, with investors eyeing the latest hefty writedown at De Beers and watching for signs the miner can speed up its diamond exit and streamline the group.

20 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore shares in London were up 0.04% at 505.2 pence on Friday, with prices delayed by 10 minutes, after the miner and commodities trader laid out a $2 billion shareholder return and pointed to a stronger second half in its industrial business.

20 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:GLEN·Stock Market

HSBC share price edges up as U.S. bond-team cuts report puts results week in focus

Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc ticked up on Friday, with traders reacting to word that the bank has cut jobs in its U.S. bond-dealmaking arm. The London-listed stock moved 4 pence higher, roughly 0.3%, to 1,286 pence as of 08:39 GMT. Over in New York, the U.S. ADR slipped $1.26 to $86.84.

20 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:HSBA·NYSE:HSBC·Stock Market

BP stock price dips in London as oil holds near $72 and dividend timing bites

BP’s stock edged down nearly 1% to 474 pence as of 0825 GMT in London. Investors eyeing the 0.083-per-share cash dividend, payable March 27, need to be on the books by the Feb. 20 record date.

20 February 2026

LSE:BP·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto’s London shares added 36 pence to hit 7,154 pence by 08:48 GMT, up roughly 0.5% from Tuesday’s 7,118 pence close. The stock moved between 7,086 and 7,162 pence, hovering close to its 52-week highs.

20 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK plc shares edged up 0.4% to 2,234 pence in early London trade on Friday, after closing at 2,226 a day earlier. The stock traded in a narrow range of 2,232 to 2,243 pence.

20 February 2026

LSE:GSK·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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Shan Ahmed Khan

Neptune Insurance (NP) stock jumps on upgrades — here’s what to watch at today’s open

NICE stock price rises again premarket as $600 million buyback and AI metrics grab attention

US GDP Cools to 1.4% as Core PCE Inflation Hits 3% — What It Means for Fed Rates

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) stock jumps after 2025 results, dividend hike and 2026 margin target

Omnicom stock wobbles premarket after a 15% surge on buyback plan — what’s next

Denison Mines stock jumps premarket after Canada clears Phoenix uranium mine build

Opendoor stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 results — what traders watch next for OPEN

Nokia stock holds near $7.60 before the bell as AWS-backed 5G Core SaaS lands first live customer

BAT share price ticks up in London after buyback update and “lower-end” 2026 guidance

LSEG shares rise on Elliott buyback pressure and fresh “Model-as-a-Service” launch

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Vodafone share price ticks up in London after €1bn VodafoneZiggo exit deal and buyback filing

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

HSBC share price edges up as U.S. bond-team cuts report puts results week in focus

BP stock price dips in London as oil holds near $72 and dividend timing bites

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

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