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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.

CBA share price holds near A$160 as Commonwealth Bank earnings and dividend dates loom

CBA share price holds near A$160 as Commonwealth Bank earnings and dividend dates loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 0.6% to A$159.89 Monday ahead of half-year results and an interim dividend decision due Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 rebounded 1.85% after last week’s drop. CBA and other banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 0.25 percentage point from Feb. 13, following the RBA’s rate hike. The stock will trade ex-dividend Feb. 18, with payment expected around March 30.
9 February 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies above $70,000 as Trump-era crypto rally fades — and true believers won’t budge

Bitcoin price steadies above $70,000 as Trump-era crypto rally fades — and true believers won’t budge

Bitcoin traded near $71,287 Sunday after a volatile week that saw prices dip below $60,000, erasing gains since Trump’s 2024 re-election. Congress passed new stablecoin rules as the White House pushes crypto policy. Analysts cited reduced liquidity and leverage as drivers of sharp swings. U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, lifting bitcoin and crypto-linked shares.
8 February 2026
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Roivant Sciences stock rockets after brepocitinib Phase 2 win — what ROIV investors watch next

Roivant Sciences stock rockets after brepocitinib Phase 2 win — what ROIV investors watch next

Roivant Sciences shares surged 22% to $25.82 Friday after the company reported positive Phase 2 data for brepocitinib in cutaneous sarcoidosis and filed for U.S. approval in dermatomyositis. Trading volume exceeded 24 million shares. Roivant posted a quarterly loss of $313.7 million on $2 million in revenue, with $4.5 billion in cash and equivalents.
8 February 2026
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Applied Digital stock surges 25% to $34.95 — what APLD investors are watching next week

Applied Digital stock surges 25% to $34.95 — what APLD investors are watching next week

Applied Digital shares surged 25.5% to $34.95 Friday, with 44.7 million shares traded after a volatile session. The move followed renewed interest in AI-linked infrastructure stocks and outpaced gains in peers like Core Scientific and Digital Realty. The company recently reported $126.6 million in quarterly revenue and signed major data center leases with hyperscale clients.
8 February 2026
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Archer Aviation stock jumps 12% into the weekend as small caps lead — what to watch next

Archer Aviation stock jumps 12% into the weekend as small caps lead — what to watch next

Archer Aviation shares jumped 12.5% to $7.30 Friday, with 50.5 million shares traded as small-cap stocks rallied and tech lagged. ARK Investment Management disclosed a 5.4% stake in Archer on Feb. 3. The company, which has not posted revenue, remains sensitive to sentiment and funding risks. Traders await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and inflation data Feb. 13.
8 February 2026
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Big Tech’s $630B AI data-center spending surge is squeezing chips, electricians — and investor patience

Big Tech’s $630B AI data-center spending surge is squeezing chips, electricians — and investor patience

Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026. Alphabet and Meta also outlined record capex, raising concerns about free cash flow and forcing potential cuts to buybacks or increased borrowing. Investors punished several tech stocks, including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, while Nvidia rose. The surge in AI infrastructure spending is straining supply chains and power capacity.
8 February 2026
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New MEXC safety review puts proof-of-reserves and withdrawal locks in the spotlight

New MEXC safety review puts proof-of-reserves and withdrawal locks in the spotlight

A security review published Sunday highlighted MEXC’s use of withdrawal locks, two-factor authentication, and an account-freeze tool to counter account takeovers. MEXC restricts service in the U.S., Singapore, and other major markets. The company’s guides detail whitelist-based withdrawal controls and anti-phishing codes. Proof-of-reserves reports, often cited by exchanges, may not reveal all risks, according to U.S. audit authorities.
8 February 2026
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  • P&G Exceeds Q3 Expectations, Forecasts $150 Million in Commodity Costs
    April 24, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT. Procter & Gamble Co. reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q3 results with a 3% rise in organic sales, led by growth in its beauty category. The 3% growth marked the company's highest organic increase in over a year, surpassing the most optimistic analyst estimates. P&G also raised its commodity cost outlook to $150 million for the current fiscal year, reflecting increased raw material expenses. The company's performance highlights resilience amid inflationary pressures, driven by core product demand despite economic uncertainties.

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IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

24 April 2026
New York, April 24, 2026, 07:56 EDT IREN Limited set May 7 for its fiscal third-quarter results, putting a firm date on the next test of its AI data center strategy after its Nasdaq-listed shares jumped 7.5% on Thursday. The company said it will report results for the three months ended March 31 and hold a 5 p.m. Eastern Time call with investors. (GlobeNewswire) The timing matters because IREN is no longer being judged mainly as a bitcoin miner. Investors now want proof that power sites, graphics processing units — chips used to train and run AI models — and
Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

24 April 2026
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the bank’s $1.1 billion stake in Palantir after Minneapolis activists urged a sale over the company’s work with U.S. immigration authorities. The SNB held 6.24 million Palantir shares at the end of 2025. Palantir shares fell 7.24% Thursday after a previous gain. Shareholders will vote June 3 on proposals for more human rights oversight.
Skillz Stock’s $420 Million Papaya Verdict Rally Faces a Fast Reality Check

Skillz Stock’s $420 Million Papaya Verdict Rally Faces a Fast Reality Check

24 April 2026
A Manhattan federal jury ordered Papaya Gaming to pay Skillz Inc. $420 million in a false-advertising case, sending Skillz shares up 238% Thursday before falling 25% pre-market Friday. The dispute centered on Papaya’s alleged use of bots in skill-based games. Judge Denise Cote will rule in June on possible disgorgement. Skillz reported a 2025 net loss of $70.4 million on $104.5 million in revenue.
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