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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.

UPS stock slips under $100 — and its 6.6% dividend is back in the spotlight

UPS stock slips under $100 — and its 6.6% dividend is back in the spotlight

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:47 ET United Parcel Service shares slipped below $100 on Monday morning, keeping the package carrier’s dividend yield near 6.6% as investors weighed the company’s overhaul and whether the payout can be sustained. United Parcel Service, Inc. The yield has climbed as the stock has lagged, turning UPS into a closely watched income name even as its core U.S. delivery business faces softer demand and higher costs. The Motley Fool That matters now because UPS is in the middle of a network and customer-mix reset that management says is aimed at improving profitability, a shift
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 then tumbles nearly 8% as precious-metals rally stalls

Silver breaks $80 then tumbles nearly 8% as precious-metals rally stalls

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:03 ET Silver prices slid sharply on Monday after a frenzied rally pushed the metal above $80 an ounce and to a record intraday high. Reuters The retreat matters because silver’s surge has been one of the biggest across major commodities this year and has pulled other metals to fresh highs, before profit-taking set in. Reuters The selloff comes as markets head into the final days of the year with holiday-thinned trading, which can exacerbate price swings. Reuters Spot silver was down 7.9% at $72.87 per ounce by 9:57 a.m. ET, off a record $83.62
29 December 2025
Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:03 ET Key points Financial commentators are revisiting how Walmart founder Sam Walton structured his family’s stake — and why some investors still pitch Walmart shares as a long-term defensive holding. Benzinga+1 The renewed focus lands as Walmart’s stock trades around $112 and has climbed about 24% so far this year, according to Benzinga, amplifying the value of the family’s holdings. Benzinga Why it matters now: keeping shares inside family-controlled vehicles can help preserve voting control and reduce the risk of big ownership shifts that can come with divorces and inheritances, a theme highlighted in
29 December 2025
Wall Street’s year-end wobble: S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as tech slips

Wall Street’s year-end wobble: S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as tech slips

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:42 ET U.S. stocks started the final week of 2025 on a softer note on Monday as heavyweight technology shares retreated, nudging the S&P 500 away from recent highs while it remained within striking distance of the 7,000 level. Reuters The late-December rally has left investors looking for a smooth year-end finish, with major indexes poised for another year of double-digit gains and traders watching whether the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” holds into early January. Reuters That matters because trading volumes are expected to stay light into the New Year’s holiday, and with few major
29 December 2025
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Nio’s new ES8 hits 40,000 deliveries in 100 days — and the ramp is speeding up

Nio’s new ES8 hits 40,000 deliveries in 100 days — and the ramp is speeding up

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:42 ET Nio Inc said on Monday it had delivered the 40,000th unit of its third-generation ES8, a flagship three-row electric SUV, roughly 100 days after the model launched. CnEVPost+1 The milestone lands as the Chinese EV maker heads into year-end with investors watching whether higher-priced models can keep momentum in a fiercely competitive home market dominated by heavy discounting and fast product launches. Nio guided in November for fourth-quarter deliveries of 120,000 to 125,000 vehicles, below an earlier goal of 150,000, and said it aimed for its first non-GAAP quarterly profit — a measure
29 December 2025
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Silver ETFs slide as silver retreats from $83 record, rattling late-year buyers

Silver ETFs slide as silver retreats from $83 record, rattling late-year buyers

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:30 ET Silver-backed funds slid on Monday after the metal reversed from fresh records. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell to about $65 and Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) traded below $24, each down about 8% by 10:18 a.m. ET, according to market data. Reuters The move matters because silver’s surge has pulled more investors into exchange-traded vehicles that track bullion, compressing the trade into products that can swing sharply when the metal turns. SLV and PSLV are among the most widely used U.S.-listed routes for silver exposure without storing bars. BlackRock+1 Traders were also reassessing
29 December 2025
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D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

D-Wave stock steadies after brutal pullback as Wall Street targets clash

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:07 ET D-Wave Quantum shares were little changed on Monday as the stock tried to stabilize after a sharp pullback that has renewed debate over how to value early-stage quantum-computing companies. Shares traded at about $25.35 in morning trade. The swings matter because U.S.-listed “pure-play” quantum stocks — companies focused mainly on quantum rather than diversified technology businesses — have become one of the market’s most volatile corners into year-end. New analyst coverage has added targets and narratives, but it has not narrowed the gap between bullish long-term forecasts and near-term valuation concerns. Fintel+3TipRanks+3TipRanks+3 D-Wave
29 December 2025
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Silver drops from $80 peak as year-end profit-taking hits precious metals and miners

Silver drops from $80 peak as year-end profit-taking hits precious metals and miners

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:28 ET Silver tumbled from a fresh record high above $80 an ounce on Monday as investors locked in gains heading into the final days of 2025. Reuters The move matters now because precious metals have been among the year’s biggest winners, and the abrupt pullback underscores how quickly crowded trades can unwind in thin, holiday-affected markets. Reuters+1 Traders are recalibrating positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes and amid shifting headlines on Ukraine, both of which have recently shaped demand for haven assets and broader risk appetite. Reuters+1 Spot silver, the cash
29 December 2025
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New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

New SEC filings reveal who just trimmed JPMorgan stock

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:19 ET Key points: James Hambro & Partners LLP trimmed its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) by 5.4% in the third quarter, selling 39,479 shares, a regulatory filing showed. Two other money managers also disclosed smaller reductions in separate filings. The filings matter because they offer a rare, standardized snapshot of how professional investors were positioned in the largest U.S. bank as markets head into year-end and portfolio managers reset exposures for the new quarter. The disclosures are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and typically reflect holdings at quarter-end, meaning
29 December 2025
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SoftBank’s DigitalBridge buyout jolts thin year-end trading as U.S. futures dip

SoftBank’s DigitalBridge buyout jolts thin year-end trading as U.S. futures dip

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:27 ET Key points: SoftBank Group said on Monday it will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at about $4 billion, pushing DigitalBridge shares sharply higher in premarket trading. (Reuters) Reuters The deal lands as Wall Street heads into the final week of the year with lighter volumes and fewer trading days, a setup that can amplify market moves. U.S. markets are shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Reuters+1 SoftBank is paying $16 per share, a roughly 15% premium to DigitalBridge’s Friday close, Reuters reported. DigitalBridge managed about $108 billion
29 December 2025
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U.S. bankruptcies hit a 15-year high as Trump tariffs and high rates squeeze companies

U.S. bankruptcies hit a 15-year high as Trump tariffs and high rates squeeze companies

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:16 ET U.S. corporate bankruptcies have climbed to a 15-year high in 2025, with at least 717 companies filing through November as tariffs and higher borrowing costs strained cash flow and demand. The Washington Post+1 The jump matters because it is showing up across a wide range of industries, rather than concentrating in one troubled sector, and it is starting to hit smaller firms and households as well. That mix can pressure jobs, suppliers and lenders as the year closes. The Washington Post+1 Companies are dealing with higher interest expenses and tariff-related cost shocks at
29 December 2025
Voya and Kempner just trimmed Lincoln National stock — what new filings show

Voya and Kempner just trimmed Lincoln National stock — what new filings show

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:54 ET Voya Investment Management and Kempner Capital Management reduced their exposure to Lincoln National Corp in the third quarter, regulatory disclosures showed. The two managers reported holding about 176,822 shares worth roughly $7.1 million as of Sept. 30. The disclosures matter because they are Form 13F filings — quarterly snapshots that large investment managers must submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors watch them for clues on institutional positioning, even though the data are backward-looking. Lincoln’s stock has been trading near a 12-month high and the company’s next dividend dates are approaching,
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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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