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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.

Trump offshore wind pause sparks governors’ push for classified briefing and restart

Trump offshore wind pause sparks governors’ push for classified briefing and restart

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:53 ET Governors in four Northeastern states are pressing the Trump administration to lift its stop-work orders on five offshore wind farms and to provide a classified briefing on the national security claims behind the move, according to CT Insider and Nantucket Current. The dispute matters now because the projects are already under construction and are expected to deliver large blocks of new electricity to states that have been counting on offshore wind to bolster supply and meet clean-energy goals. It also puts near-term jobs and contracts at risk. Ironworkers Local 7 said 50 workers
29 December 2025
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Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:16 ET Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman warned that startup airlines are facing a tighter squeeze in the U.S. market, even as his carrier keeps expanding its route map, a Red94 report published on Sunday said. Red94 The timing matters as Breeze heads into 2026 with a revamped loyalty program, one of the biggest levers airlines use to keep customers coming back. Breeze’s updated program rules show its new tier benefits take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. FlyBreeze+1 Neeleman has argued that newer carriers cannot easily go head-to-head with the biggest U.S. airlines, which have
29 December 2025
Firefly Aerospace stock steadies in premarket as lawsuit notice puts spotlight back on IPO claims

Firefly Aerospace stock steadies in premarket as lawsuit notice puts spotlight back on IPO claims

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:00 ET — Premarket Firefly Aerospace Inc shares edged down 0.1% to $23.34 in premarket trading on Monday. The muted move keeps attention on the recently listed space-and-defense company as legal headlines circulate into the final, holiday-thinned week of the year, when smaller stocks can swing on limited volume. PR Newswire U.S. stock index futures were lower early Monday after last week’s records, setting a cautious backdrop for higher-risk names. S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.22% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% in premarket trading, Reuters reported. Reuters The Schall Law Firm said in a
29 December 2025
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Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake hits the tape as U.S. futures cool into year-end week

Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake hits the tape as U.S. futures cool into year-end week

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:21 ET U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday as Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares, adding a fresh headline to a year-end rally led by technology and AI-linked stocks. Intel disclosed the transaction in a filing on Monday (source). Reuters The move lands as markets head into the final, holiday-shortened trading week of 2025 with benchmarks sitting at record highs and investors looking for signs the late-December “Santa Claus rally” can extend. The term refers to a seasonal pattern of gains in the last five trading days of the year and
29 December 2025
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AI cheating crackdown: ACCA moves exams back to test centres, ends most remote sittings

AI cheating crackdown: ACCA moves exams back to test centres, ends most remote sittings

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:08 ET Britain’s Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will move most professional exams back into test centres from March 2026, restricting remote sittings as it tries to curb cheating enabled by artificial intelligence tools. ACCA Global+1 The change matters now because generative AI — software that can produce humanlike text and analysis from a prompt — has made it easier for candidates to get real-time help during exams taken at home. Professional bodies rely on exam integrity to keep their qualifications trusted by employers and regulators. ACCA Global+1 It also lands against a backdrop
29 December 2025
TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:29 ET Tata Consultancy Services is launching a sweeping internal overhaul and a fresh push to customers as it positions itself for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future, The Economic Times reported on Monday. The Economic Times The company is shifting from small AI pilots and proof-of-concept projects — limited trials — to scaled deployments tied to return on investment, or whether spending pays off. The Economic Times The move highlights how AI is forcing outsourcing firms to rethink a labor-heavy model as customers demand measurable productivity gains and faster delivery. “Every conversation today is an
29 December 2025
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Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake just closed — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake just closed — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:23 ET Intel (INTC.O) said it completed the issuance and sale of 214,776,632 shares of its common stock to Nvidia (NVDA.O) for $5.0 billion, finalizing an investment first announced in September. Intel Corporation The closing locks in a $23.28-per-share deal that investors have watched as both a funding boost and a confidence signal from the leading AI chip designer. Intel Corporation+1 It also lands as Intel heads into year-end with its stock up roughly 80% in 2025, pushing debate toward what execution looks like in 2026. The Motley Fool+1 In a Form 8-K filing, Intel
29 December 2025
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Dow futures slip as Wall Street heads into the final three trading days of 2025

Dow futures slip as Wall Street heads into the final three trading days of 2025

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:06 ET U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, opening the final holiday-shortened week of the year on a cautious note after the S&P 500 and Dow ended last week at record highs. S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index and trade nearly around the clock — were down 0.22%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 0.40% and Dow E-minis were little changed at 05:40 a.m. ET, according to market data. Reuters The late-December rally has left investors focused on whether the market can hold onto year-end gains in thin holiday trading. With
29 December 2025
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Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:08 ET Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will operate through the night on New Year’s Eve, offering continuous service from Dec. 31 into Jan. 1 across the network between Brossard and Deux-Montagnes, the operator said. REM The extended hours come as the Greater Montreal area faces an orange-level freezing-rain warning, with officials cautioning that travel could become hazardous as ice builds up on roads and sidewalks. CityNews Montreal For riders, the timing matters: New Year’s Eve typically brings late-night crowds and higher demand for public transport, while ice and high winds can make driving riskier
29 December 2025
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
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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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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