Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

Advent International and FedEx are heading up a consortium that’s struck a deal to buy InPost for €15.60 per share in cash. That puts the parcel locker company’s value around €7.8 billion. InPost, which operates upwards of 61,000 automated lockers and has more than 33,000 pickup and dropoff locations scattered across nine European countries, will keep CEO Rafał Brzoska at the helm.
9 February 2026
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Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Adyen and Uber are deepening their collaboration, announcing on Monday an expansion that now covers more markets and introduces support for physical kiosks—these let travelers book Uber rides even if they don’t have the Uber app. Adyen, which has handled Uber’s payment infrastructure since 2012 in over 70 countries, said the update includes payment processing in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and various Caribbean regions. The new arrangement also brings local acquiring to Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia, plus fresh payment options like Brazil’s Pix, Afterpay, and WeChat Pay. The first Uber kiosk under this partnership is up and running at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal C in New York. Uber is planning additional rollouts at hotels, ports, and other international airports.
9 February 2026
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South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s top financial regulator on Monday pointed to Bithumb’s accidental $40 billion bitcoin giveaway as a stark example of why the country needs stricter crypto regulations. “We are particularly worried about the issue of information systems,” said Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/south-korea-watchdog-says-40-billion-giveaway-shows-new-rules-needed-tackle-2026-02-09/
9 February 2026
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Pepper Money shares surge after Challenger-led $1.16 billion takeover approach

Pepper Money shares surge after Challenger-led $1.16 billion takeover approach

Pepper Money disclosed it’s received a confidential, non-binding, and conditional buyout approach from Challenger and top shareholder Pepper Group, aiming to acquire all of the non-bank lender through a scheme of arrangement. The proposal values Pepper Money at $2.60 a share in cash, with the figure set to be adjusted for the company’s final 2025 dividend and any special payout. https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20260209/pdf/06w2xl642f3455.pdf
9 February 2026
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Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell’s U.S. shares wrapped up Friday at $75.29, gaining 63 cents, or roughly 0.8%. Come Monday, the stock faces pressure as crude slides—Brent lost 1% early, touching $67.38 a barrel after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend nuclear talks. “With more talks on the horizon the immediate fear of supply disruptions in the Middle East has eased quite a bit,” said IG market analyst Tony Sycamore.
9 February 2026
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  • Kospi Sinks Over 8%, Trading Paused in South Korea
    July 28, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT. The Kospi index in South Korea tumbled more than 8%, prompting a 20-minute market halt after a circuit breaker was triggered at 10:13 a.m. Leading the decline were major chipmakers: Samsung Electronics slipped 9.45% to 230,000 won and SK hynix dropped 11.01% to 1.616 million won. The Kospi briefly dipped under 6,500 and ended at 6,212.06. Foreign investors offloaded $1.20 billion of stocks, while domestic investors purchased $1.34 billion.