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.

Moon rush 2026: Blue Origin, Firefly, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic line up lunar landings

Moon rush 2026: Blue Origin, Firefly, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic line up lunar landings

Seattle, Jan 6, 2026, 05:14 (PST) Private lunar landings are back on the calendar for 2026, with Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic lining up robotic missions to the Moon. The run of attempts would add fresh pressure to prove that commercial lunar delivery can work more than once. The push comes as NASA prepares Artemis II, a crewed flight around the Moon no earlier than February, and China aims a south-pole landing with Chang’e-7 in the second half of the year. The combined timetable is drawing renewed attention to the Moon as both a science target and
6 January 2026
Innoviz stock jumps premarket as LiDAR maker adds camera to InnovizThree, touts Nvidia edge tie-up

Innoviz stock jumps premarket as LiDAR maker adds camera to InnovizThree, touts Nvidia edge tie-up

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 08:30 EST — Premarket Innoviz Technologies Ltd (INVZ) shares rose 7.3% to $1.32 in premarket trading on Tuesday. About 206,000 shares changed hands. Public The move comes as Innoviz heads to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where auto and tech suppliers pitch new hardware to customers and investors. The company lists CES 2026, running Jan. 6-9, as an upcoming event. Innoviz Technologies Ltd. Investors have been watching whether LiDAR — laser sensors that build 3D maps of a vehicle’s surroundings — can shrink and simplify integration with cameras. Edge computing, processing data on
Arbe Robotics stock jumps premarket on Nvidia link as CES 2026 opens

Arbe Robotics stock jumps premarket on Nvidia link as CES 2026 opens

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:29 EST — Premarket Shares of Arbe Robotics Ltd (ARBE) jumped about 24% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the radar technology company said it is combining its automotive-grade radar with Nvidia accelerated computing for a new driving platform. The stock was indicated at $1.61, after ending Monday up 8.3% at $1.30. Yahoo Finance+1 The move comes as CES 2026 opens in Las Vegas on Tuesday, a week when chipmakers and auto suppliers use the show to court carmakers and large parts makers that sell directly to them. CES runs Jan. 6-9. CES Arbe, headquartered
Cyclerion Therapeutics stock jumps in premarket after Medsteer deal — what CYCN investors watch next

Cyclerion Therapeutics stock jumps in premarket after Medsteer deal — what CYCN investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 08:19 EST — Premarket Cyclerion Therapeutics Inc shares jumped about 46% to around $2.01 in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Medsteer to advance its closed-loop anesthetic platform, CYC-126. Benzinga The move matters because Cyclerion is trying to pair an anesthetic-based approach with a device-and-software system that adjusts dosing using real-time feedback — a setup that can add complexity but also sharpen execution in early trials. For small biotechs, clearer milestones can quickly reset expectations for funding and timelines. Cyclerion said the agreement is exclusive and includes an
eBay stock (EBAY) slips in premarket after 4% jump as jobs data, earnings loom

eBay stock (EBAY) slips in premarket after 4% jump as jobs data, earnings loom

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:15 EST — Premarket eBay shares slipped 0.3% to $90.18 in premarket trading on Tuesday, cooling after a 3.9% gain in Monday’s regular session. The stock traded between $86.64 and $91.41 on Monday and is about 11% below its 52-week high of $101.15; market calendars peg its next results around Feb. 25. Investing.com The pause matters because eBay is heading into a week of market-moving U.S. data with its own holiday-quarter report on deck later this month. Traders often treat round-number levels like $90 as a quick read on sentiment, and the stock just pushed
Microchip Technology stock jumps about 4% premarket after sales forecast boost

Microchip Technology stock jumps about 4% premarket after sales forecast boost

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:18 EST — Premarket Microchip Technology (MCHP) shares rose 4.1% to $69.82 in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the chipmaker lifted its quarterly sales outlook. The stock ended Monday at $67.06. MarketWatch Microchip late on Monday raised its expected fiscal third-quarter net sales to about $1.19 billion, topping its prior forecast range of $1.11 billion to $1.15 billion. The update followed signs of recovery across end markets as customers worked through excess chip stockpiles built during the pandemic, Reuters reported. Reuters Chief executive Steve Sanghi said bookings were “very strong” in the December quarter and
AbbVie stock flat premarket after Canada OKs Maviret for acute hepatitis C — what investors watch next

AbbVie stock flat premarket after Canada OKs Maviret for acute hepatitis C — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 08:02 EST — Premarket AbbVie shares were flat in premarket trading on Tuesday after the drugmaker said Health Canada had approved its hepatitis C pill Maviret for both acute and chronic infection. AbbVie stock last traded at $220.18. The expanded label matters because it opens the door to treatment soon after diagnosis, when infections are recent and transmission risk can be higher. The company said the eight-week, pan-genotypic regimen — meaning it works across major virus types — is now cleared in Canada for acute and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). AbbVie fell 3.98% on
Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) stock slips in premarket after naming new chief investment officer

Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) stock slips in premarket after naming new chief investment officer

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 08:00 EST — Premarket Shares of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. fell 0.4% to $19.08 in premarket trading on Tuesday after the healthcare landlord disclosed a chief investment officer transition. A regulatory filing showed Darrin Smith will also serve as secretary and executive vice president, while Chief Financial Officer Michael Costa takes on the treasurer role, effective Jan. 1. The filing said Smith’s employment agreement sets an initial annual base salary of $470,000 and outlines severance terms. SEC The change matters because the CIO job typically shapes a REIT’s deal pipeline — what it buys,
6 January 2026
AEVA stock jumps 25% premarket after Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion win, Omni LiDAR launch at CES 2026

AEVA stock jumps 25% premarket after Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion win, Omni LiDAR launch at CES 2026

NEW YORK, January 6, 2026, 07:27 (EST) — Premarket Shares of Aeva Technologies (AEVA) jumped 24.6% to $16.31 in premarket trading on Tuesday, after closing at $13.09 in the prior session, as investors reacted to fresh CES announcements. Public The move matters because lidar makers have struggled to convert demonstrations into large production programs, and a spot in Nvidia’s autonomous-vehicle ecosystem can raise a supplier’s visibility with automakers and software developers. Aeva said its frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) “4D” lidar — which measures distance and an object’s speed — was selected for Nvidia’s DRIVE Hyperion autonomous-vehicle reference platform. “We’re honored
Roku stock jumps on fresh Wall Street upgrade — what investors watch next

Roku stock jumps on fresh Wall Street upgrade — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 07:26 EST — Premarket Roku Inc (ROKU.O) shares slipped 0.2% to $114.50 in premarket trading by 6:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, after finishing Monday up about 5.5% at $114.68. Public The bullish calls land as investors look for signs that TV ad budgets are flowing more steadily into streaming and helping Roku widen margins in 2026. Roku’s platform business — which includes advertising sales and a cut of subscription fees — is its main revenue engine, alongside sales of streaming players and Roku-branded TVs. Reuters Arete analyst David Mak upgraded Roku to “buy” from “neutral”
6 January 2026
Dogecoin price rebounds to 15 cents as 2x DOGE ETF TXXD jumps in early 2026

Dogecoin price rebounds to 15 cents as 2x DOGE ETF TXXD jumps in early 2026

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 07:18 EST Dogecoin traded near $0.151 on Tuesday, up about 2.9% on the day, after dipping to $0.1465, price data showed. The rally has spilled into leveraged products, with the 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF up about 15.6% from its previous close. (CoinDesk) The move matters now because leveraged exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can pull short-term money into volatile markets by promising a multiple of a daily price swing. A hot start for a Dogecoin-linked fund points to renewed risk-taking in memecoins after months of uneven trading. Dogecoin has gained about 30% over the past
6 January 2026
2026 IRS tax brackets hit paychecks now — what the new standard deduction and deductions mean for refunds

2026 IRS tax brackets hit paychecks now — what the new standard deduction and deductions mean for refunds

WASHINGTON, Jan 6, 2026, 07:31 EST U.S. workers are starting 2026 with higher income thresholds for federal tax brackets and a larger standard deduction, shifts that can change how much tax employers withhold from paychecks, the Internal Revenue Service said. The timing matters because payroll systems are being reset for the new year. Employees who expect different deductions or credits can update Form W-4, the form that tells an employer how much federal income tax to withhold. The bracket changes also land as taxpayers prepare to file 2025 returns in the coming weeks, when several new deductions enacted in 2025
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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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