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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.

UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain jumped 91% over three years, as motorists sought reimbursement for damage blamed on deteriorating road surfaces, the RAC said on Monday. RAC Media Centre The figures land as the government presses local authorities to move from short-term patching to longer-term maintenance, after announcing multi-year funding settlements for councils, the motoring organisation said. RAC Media Centre The RAC data also shows how slim the odds are for drivers trying to recover repair costs, with councils rejecting the vast majority of claims even as the number filed
29 December 2025
Everyman CEO exits with immediate effect as board taps interim boss after profit warningNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:30 ET

Everyman CEO exits with immediate effect as board taps interim boss after profit warningNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:30 ET

Everyman Media Group said on Monday its chief executive, Alex Scrimgeour, has stepped down with immediate effect and non-executive director Farah Golant will take over as interim CEO. Investegate The move lands weeks after the AIM-listed — London’s junior stock market — cinema operator lowered forecasts, pointing to a softer UK box office in the final quarter and pressure on consumer spending. Investegate Investors have punished the stock through the year. Everyman shares were marginally lower in London trading and are down around 48% year-to-date, according to an Alliance News market update. London South East Everyman said it has begun
29 December 2025
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Silver just hit a record above $80 — now it’s sliding as traders lock in gains

Silver just hit a record above $80 — now it’s sliding as traders lock in gains

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:28 ET Silver slid on Monday after briefly topping $80 an ounce for the first time, as investors took profits late in the year and bets on easing geopolitical risks reduced demand for “safe-haven” assets such as precious metals. Reuters The retreat matters because the rally has been one of the sharpest across major commodities in 2025, pulling in both speculative money and longer-term investors looking for inflation hedges. The move is also testing how durable demand will be as markets head into 2026 with expectations for U.S. interest-rate cuts. Reuters+1 Spot silver was down
29 December 2025
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Insight Enterprises stock on watch before the bell as buyback, credit line linger in focus

Insight Enterprises stock on watch before the bell as buyback, credit line linger in focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:20 ET — Premarket Insight Enterprises shares were little changed at $83.48 before the opening bell on Monday, after the stock rose about 3% on Friday’s close. Investing.com+1 The muted early move matters because investors have been weighing the company’s capital returns and balance-sheet flexibility after mid-December filings flagged a larger buyback and an expanded credit line. SEC+1 The stock has traded in a wide 52-week range of $77.10 to $181.92, underscoring how sensitive the name has been to shifts in enterprise tech spending and margin expectations. Futunn In a Form 8-K, Insight said its
29 December 2025
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Pattern Group stock ticks higher premarket as year-end trading thins

Pattern Group stock ticks higher premarket as year-end trading thins

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:23 ET — Premarket Shares of Pattern Group Inc rose 0.4% to $11.89 in premarket trading on Monday. The stock ended the prior session at $11.84, up 3.1%. StockAnalysis The muted move matters in a week when liquidity is thin and price swings can be exaggerated, especially for newer listings that still lack a long trading history. Pattern, which went public in September, is still being priced by investors who are trying to pin down how durable its growth is — and how quickly it can turn that growth into steady profits. StockAnalysis+1 Broader markets
29 December 2025
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Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET — Premarket Grupo Aeroméxico’s U.S.-listed shares were indicated flat ahead of Monday’s open, last at $22.91 after a 3.29% jump on Friday. StockAnalysis The move matters because Aeroméxico is a relatively new U.S. listing, and thin, year-end trading can exaggerate price swings for recently listed stocks. Reuters+1 Airlines are also tightly linked to energy markets. Jet fuel is typically one of the biggest operating expenses, so rising oil prices can pressure airline shares. Brent crude futures rose $1.27, or 2.1%, to $61.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.29, or
29 December 2025
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Icahn Enterprises stock steadies before the bell as oil jumps and Fed minutes loom

Icahn Enterprises stock steadies before the bell as oil jumps and Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:23 ET — Premarket Icahn Enterprises’ units were little changed in premarket trading on Monday, hovering around $7.60, as U.S. futures eased in the final holiday-shortened week of the year. MarketBeat+1 The muted move matters because Icahn Enterprises has been trading near its lows, with a large cash distribution yield that can make the units sensitive to shifts in risk appetite and interest-rate expectations. Google+1 It also comes as oil prices jumped, putting a fresh spotlight on the partnership’s exposure to energy assets and its investment portfolio at a time when year-end liquidity is thin
29 December 2025
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JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:22 ET JetBlue Airways Corp is sharpening its move into premium travel, betting that airport lounges and pricier seating can help it win higher-spending customers even as bigger U.S. carriers expand their own upscale offerings. JetBlue Investor Relations+1 The push matters now because airlines are increasingly leaning on “premium” products — higher-priced seats and added perks such as lounges — to generate stronger revenue per passenger. JetBlue is trying to capture that demand while keeping its brand built on low fares and a strong onboard experience. Stocktwits+1 JetBlue has long been known for comfort upgrades
29 December 2025
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UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS has flagged 2026 as a potential turning point for UK and European equities, saying the region is set for a return to earnings growth after years of false starts. Proactiveinvestors UK The call lands as investors look beyond thin year-end trading toward 2026, with markets focused on the path for interest rates and corporate profits. Reuters Britain’s FTSE 100 is up 20.7% so far this year, outpacing the pan-European STOXX 600’s 15.8% gain and the S&P 500’s 17.8% rise, Reuters data showed. Reuters UBS said much of the recent move in Europe reflected a valuation catch-up, but argued next
29 December 2025
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Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:47 ET An Inside Climate News review said Alabama Power’s coal-ash ponds could inundate hundreds of square miles of land and waterways if barriers fail, sharpening scrutiny of how the utility is closing the sites. Inside Climate News Coal ash is the waste left after utilities burn coal to make electricity. The Environmental Protection Agency says it can pollute waterways and groundwater and contains metals linked to cancer and other serious health effects. EPA The report comes as regulators and courts continue to weigh whether utilities can use cap-in-place closures, which leave ash where it
29 December 2025
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Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:40 ET Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange jumped to a record $12,960 a metric ton on Monday before paring gains to $12,415, up 2.1%, by 1030 GMT, as London trading resumed after a UK holiday. Business Recorder+1 The London market raced to catch up after being shut on Friday for Britain’s Boxing Day holiday, while copper in China and the United States rallied. Business Recorder The sharp move matters for manufacturers because copper is used widely in wiring and industrial equipment and is a core input for power grids and renewable-energy infrastructure. Bloomberg.com+1
29 December 2025
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UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:42 ET Key points Go.Compare on Monday urged British households to submit gas and electricity meter readings on Dec. 31, saying it can help prevent billing errors as the country’s energy price cap resets in January. GoCompare News The timing matters because rates on “standard variable” deals — default tariffs for customers not on a fixed-price contract — are set to change from Jan. 1. A reading near year-end helps suppliers split usage between the outgoing and incoming rates rather than relying on estimates. GoCompare News+1 The warning comes as winter energy use typically rises
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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