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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.

UiPath stock today: PATH slips premarket as S&P MidCap 400 debut and CEO share sale filing hit focus

UiPath stock today: PATH slips premarket as S&P MidCap 400 debut and CEO share sale filing hit focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:29 ET — Premarket UiPath Inc shares were down 1.8% at $16.39 in premarket trading on Friday, as investors headed into the opening bell for the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock is also in focus because S&P Dow Jones Indices said UiPath will replace Synovus Financial in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, Jan. 2. S&P said the change follows Pinnacle Financial Partners’ planned acquisition of Synovus Financial, pending final closing conditions. News Release Archive Index additions can drive short-term swings because funds that track an
2 January 2026
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DJT stock edges up premarket as Trump Media doubles down on crypto token plan

DJT stock edges up premarket as Trump Media doubles down on crypto token plan

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:20 ET — Premarket Trump Media & Technology Group Corp shares were up 0.8% at $13.34 in premarket trading, after closing Dec. 31 at $13.24. The stock has ranged from $10.18 to $43.46 over the past 52 weeks. Investing The move keeps the Truth Social operator in the spotlight after it unveiled a plan to distribute a new cryptocurrency-style reward to shareholders. The company’s push comes as policy support for crypto has been building in Washington, and the White House has rejected conflict-of-interest allegations around Trump’s business interests, Reuters reported. Reuters In a Dec. 31
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Old National Bancorp stock: Pacer boosts ONB stake 482% while Allspring trims holdings

Old National Bancorp stock: Pacer boosts ONB stake 482% while Allspring trims holdings

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:04 ET Pacer Advisors Inc increased its holding in Old National Bancorp (ONB) to 60,480 shares at the end of the third quarter, worth about $1.3 million, a regulatory filing showed. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC trimmed its position to about 2.67 million shares worth roughly $58.2 million, another filing showed. The moves were disclosed in Form 13F filings, quarterly reports that large U.S. investment managers submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission listing many of their U.S.-traded equity holdings. Investors track the filings for clues on institutional appetite, particularly in regional lenders where fund
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10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury briefly climbed to about 4.88% on Friday, its highest since early September, before easing back as buyers returned in the first trading session of 2026. The benchmark 10-year yield held around 4.15%. Moves at the long end of the curve matter because Treasury yields feed directly into borrowing costs across the economy, including mortgages, auto loans and corporate debt. They also set a baseline for how investors price risk in stocks and credit. Bond traders are starting the year after U.S. government debt posted its strongest annual performance since 2020, as markets digested
2 January 2026
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Student loan wage garnishment notices start Jan. 7, risking up to 15% paycheck hit for defaulters

Student loan wage garnishment notices start Jan. 7, risking up to 15% paycheck hit for defaulters

WASHINGTON, Jan 2, 2026, 08:47 ET The Trump administration plans to send about 1,000 notices to student-loan borrowers starting the week of Jan. 7, signaling a return of wage garnishment for people in default, a local U.S. television report said late Thursday. Khqa The timing matters because the letters see their first wave landing within days, putting borrowers on the clock to respond before money starts coming out of paychecks. Federal student-loan wage garnishment is set to resume in 2026 for an estimated 5.3 million borrowers who have defaulted, The Independent reported. Independent Wage garnishment is when an employer withholds
2 January 2026
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Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock gains in premarket as FAA air-taxi pilot program looms

Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock gains in premarket as FAA air-taxi pilot program looms

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:01 ET — Premarket Archer Aviation shares rose 1.7% to $7.65 in premarket trading on Friday, after closing the prior session at $7.52, according to Public.com data. Public The move comes as investors look for near-term signals on U.S. regulatory progress for electric air taxis. In a Dec. 17 statement, Archer said it partnered with cities to submit multiple applications under the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and said the FAA expects to announce selections in early to mid-2026. “We’re past the question of ‘if’ and firmly into ‘when and how,’” CEO Adam Goldstein said.
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American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

American Airlines stock today: AAL barely budges in premarket as oil dips and jobs data looms

New York, January 2, 2026, 08:59 ET — Premarket American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) shares were down 0.1% at $15.33 in premarket trading on Friday, before the opening bell. Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) was up 0.1%, United Airlines (UAL.O) gained 0.3% and Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) rose 0.1%. The muted move comes as Wall Street readies for a firmer open to 2026. U.S. stock index futures were higher, with Dow E-minis up 0.35%, S&P 500 E-minis up 0.60% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis up 1.05% in early trading. Reuters That matters now because airlines tend to trade like a bet on growth.
2 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock rises in premarket as ChronoScale spin-out plan stays in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock rises in premarket as ChronoScale spin-out plan stays in focus

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 09:03 ET — Premarket Shares of Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) rose 3.6% to $25.40 in premarket trading on Friday, after ending the last session at $24.52, according to Public.com data. The stock traded between $25.35 and $25.40 in early action. Public The early move keeps the small-cap data center name in focus as investors weigh a proposed spin-out of its GPU cloud unit and position ahead of next week’s quarterly update. Why it matters now: Applied Digital has become a high-beta proxy for demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, where shifts in customer appetite and
2 January 2026
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MARA stock slips before the bell as bitcoin steadies near $89,000 and share-plan filing draws focus

MARA stock slips before the bell as bitcoin steadies near $89,000 and share-plan filing draws focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 08:49 ET — Premarket Shares of MARA Holdings Inc (MARA.O) fell 3.6% to $8.98 in premarket trading on Friday, while bitcoin edged higher. The move put the bitcoin miner on watch heading into the first full U.S. trading day of 2026 after the New Year’s Day holiday closure. Traders often use miners as a liquid proxy for crypto risk, meaning the stocks can swing harder than bitcoin itself. Bitcoin was up about 1.8% at $89,393, stabilizing after a choppy end to 2025 that underscored how closely crypto has tracked broader risk appetite. Reuters Investors have
2 January 2026
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Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 08:41 ET — Premarket Shares of EQT Corp fell 1.9% in premarket trading on Friday, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) slid 6.7% as U.S. natural gas prices weakened. Range Resources dropped 2.3% and Antero Resources fell 1.8%, while LNG exporter Cheniere Energy edged up 0.5%. The moves matter because gas-heavy producers tend to trade like a levered bet on the commodity, with changes in futures prices feeding quickly into expectations for cash flow and drilling plans. Early January also sits in the heart of the winter heating season, when day-to-day weather model
2 January 2026
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PSLV jumps in premarket as silver rebounds to start 2026 — what traders are watching next

PSLV jumps in premarket as silver rebounds to start 2026 — what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 08:24 ET — Premarket Units of Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) rose 4.5% in premarket trading on Friday, last at $24.705, after ending December 31 down 6.23% at $23.65, according to Investing.com data. Investing The trust is a popular stock-market proxy for silver, so it often reacts quickly when the metal moves, especially around major macro headlines and thin holiday trading. The rebound comes as investors reset positions for the first full session of 2026, with rate expectations and safe-haven demand again driving precious metals after a volatile end to the year. Spot silver climbed
2 January 2026
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Nike stock slips Friday as CEO’s $1 million buy buzz fades — what investors watch next

Nike stock slips Friday as CEO’s $1 million buy buzz fades — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 3:09 PM ET — Regular session Nike shares were down 0.6% at $63.33 in afternoon trading on Friday, after swinging between $62.58 and $64.18. The pullback comes after Nike’s year-end pop on insider-buying headlines, and it leaves traders debating whether the buying marks a durable floor for a stock still in “turnaround” mode. That matters now because Nike sits in the consumer discretionary pocket of the market, where moves can reflect shifting confidence in shoppers and pricing power. U.S. stocks started 2026 mixed, with traders watching fresh labor-market signals and new twists in trade policy.
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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