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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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  • Sanmina Shares Surpass Average Analyst Target Price of $63.25
    April 24, 2026, 7:14 AM EDT. Sanmina Corp (SANM) shares recently traded at $64.00, exceeding the average 12-month analyst target of $63.25. The stock's movement prompts analysts to reconsider their valuations, either raising their target prices or downgrading based on fundamentals. Analyst targets vary widely, from $51.00 to $78.00, with an $11.12 standard deviation reflecting differing outlooks. Sanmina currently holds a strong buy consensus with 2 strong buy ratings and 1 sell rating, maintaining an average analyst rating of 2.0 on a 1-5 scale where 1 indicates strong buy. Investors are urged to reassess whether the stock is poised for further gains or if the valuation has peaked.

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Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

24 April 2026
Silver fell 0.7% to $74.88 an ounce in London on Friday as a stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and higher oil prices pressured metals. CME Group cut initial margin requirements for COMEX 5000 Silver futures to 11% from 14%. Brent crude climbed to $107 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked. India’s May silver futures dropped about 1% to 239,200 rupees per kg in early trade.
XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

24 April 2026
XRP traded at $1.43 Friday after GraniteShares postponed its 3x leveraged XRP ETF launch to May 7. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $3.89 million in inflows on April 23, all from Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund, with cumulative net inflows at $1.28 billion. XRP remains fourth among cryptocurrencies by market value, holding near the mid-$1.40s despite steady ETF demand.
Bitcoin Price Nears $80,000 Again as ETF Cash Returns — What Could Stop the Rally

Bitcoin Price Nears $80,000 Again as ETF Cash Returns — What Could Stop the Rally

24 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $77,500 in London on Friday, supported by $223.3 million in inflows to U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 23. The token hit an intraday high of $78,600. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $75.9 million in outflows, while Ether fell 1.8% to around $2,317. Brent crude rose to $106.60 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
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