Today: 25 June 2026

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.

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Newly released Justice Department emails show Jeffrey Epstein sought contact with early Bitcoin developers and urged Gavin Andresen to call his New York office, DL News reports. Journalists criticized the document release for exposing victims’ names and images, prompting the DOJ to pull and replace thousands of records. Bitcoin fell 15% Thursday, trading near $62,500.
5 February 2026
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SoFi stock price slides 5% as risk-off hits growth names; what traders watch next

SoFi stock price slides 5% as risk-off hits growth names; what traders watch next

SoFi Technologies shares dropped 5.3% to $19.65 Thursday afternoon, extending losses despite a JPMorgan upgrade earlier this week. Investors reacted to SoFi’s 2026 growth targets and a broader selloff in fintech and consumer-lending stocks. Affirm and Upstart also fell sharply. Attention shifts to next week’s delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data for clues on interest rates.
5 February 2026
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PotlatchDeltic stock price today: Why PCH stopped trading after the Rayonier merger

PotlatchDeltic stock price today: Why PCH stopped trading after the Rayonier merger

PotlatchDeltic shares were suspended and delisted after closing its merger with Rayonier, with the final PCH price at $41.73. Each PCH share converts to 1.8185 Rayonier shares plus $0.61 in cash. Rayonier stock fell about 1% in afternoon trading, lowering the implied payout for former PCH holders. The merged company controls over four million acres of timberland.
5 February 2026
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Polestar stock surges up to 36% as $400 mln funding close nears — PSNY back in play

Polestar stock surges up to 36% as $400 mln funding close nears — PSNY back in play

Polestar shares jumped as much as 36% to $17.35 Thursday before settling near $16, after closing at $12.74 the previous day. The EV maker is finalizing a $400 million PIPE deal at $19.34 per ADS, set to close by Feb. 5. Analysts tracked by MarketBeat maintain a “Reduce” rating despite the surge. Nasdaq warned Polestar in October to meet minimum bid price requirements by April 2026.
5 February 2026
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Ondas stock slides again after J Capital critique; Singapore Airshow headlines keep ONDS in focus

Ondas stock slides again after J Capital critique; Singapore Airshow headlines keep ONDS in focus

Ondas Inc shares fell 10.7% to $8.64 Thursday after J Capital Research questioned its acquisition strategy and raised concerns over shareholder dilution. The drop followed news of a new Asia-Pacific defense contract and a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero. Trading volume reached about 79.2 million shares. Key terms of the new contract and acquisition remain undisclosed.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet stock slips as Google’s $185 billion AI spend plan rattles traders

Alphabet stock slips as Google’s $185 billion AI spend plan rattles traders

Alphabet shares fell 1% to $329.58 Thursday after the company disclosed a sharp increase in AI infrastructure spending and projected 2026 capital expenditures up to $185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.83 billion, with Google Cloud revenue jumping 48% to $17.66 billion. The stock earlier touched a low of $306.74 before partially recovering.
5 February 2026
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Intel stock swings, then steadies as CEO revives GPU push and SoftBank memory deal stays in focus

Intel stock swings, then steadies as CEO revives GPU push and SoftBank memory deal stays in focus

Intel shares rose 0.6% to $48.89 Thursday afternoon after a volatile session, outperforming much of the U.S. tech sector. CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced plans to develop data-center GPUs, directly challenging Nvidia, and SoftBank’s SAIMEMORY signed a memory tech deal with Intel. CFO David Zinsner sold nearly 60,000 shares on Feb. 2. New Xeon 600 workstation chips will be available in late March.
5 February 2026
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Dayforce stock price: DAY shares stop trading after $12.3 billion Thoma Bravo buyout — what happens now

Dayforce stock price: DAY shares stop trading after $12.3 billion Thoma Bravo buyout — what happens now

Trading in Dayforce shares was halted after Thoma Bravo completed its $12.3 billion acquisition, taking the company private. Shareholders will receive $70 per share in cash as delisting from the NYSE and Toronto exchanges begins. Options on Dayforce are being removed from U.S. venues, with all open orders canceled by February 4. Dayforce last traded at $69.86 on February 3 with heavy volume.
5 February 2026
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Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $173.04 Thursday after a sharp tech selloff and fresh concerns over AI chip valuations. Wall Street remains cautious ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings, with investors watching for updates on China licensing and supply. OpenAI is reportedly dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and may seek alternatives. Talks continue over a possible $20 billion Nvidia investment in OpenAI’s next funding round.
5 February 2026
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Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Four men extradited from Mexico face money-laundering conspiracy charges in a Kentucky federal court, accused of moving cartel drug profits through cryptocurrency. U.S. prosecutors say the crackdown targets cartel money brokers to disrupt cash flows. The defendants could face up to 20 years in prison. Mexican authorities have transferred over 90 cartel-linked suspects since 2025, sparking legal disputes over extradition procedures.
5 February 2026
Dayforce stock (DAY) stops trading: $70 cash payout, delisting and S&P 500 exit in focus

Dayforce stock (DAY) stops trading: $70 cash payout, delisting and S&P 500 exit in focus

Thoma Bravo completed its $12.3 billion acquisition of Dayforce, taking the HR software company private. Dayforce shares stopped trading, with shareholders set to receive $70 per share in cash. S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove Dayforce from the S&P 500 before Feb. 9, replacing it with Ciena Corp. The NYSE has begun delisting Dayforce stock following the deal’s close.
5 February 2026
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NIO stock jumps after profit alert flags first quarterly operating profit — what investors watch next

NIO stock jumps after profit alert flags first quarterly operating profit — what investors watch next

NIO shares surged 9.1% to $4.85 Thursday after the Chinese EV maker projected its first quarterly adjusted operating profit, reversing a 5.54 billion yuan loss a year earlier. The company expects Q4 adjusted profit of 700 million to 1.2 billion yuan, citing a 72% jump in deliveries to 124,807 vehicles. Investors await full results for more detail on margins and cash flow.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
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Stock Market Today

  • Japan Seeks to Unlock Household Wealth to Boost Capital Markets
    June 25, 2026, 3:05 PM EDT. Japan's vast household financial assets present a major opportunity for domestic investment growth. Analysts say a shift in these assets from cash and low-yield deposits into stocks and other market instruments could reshape the capital landscape. The challenge is convincing "mom and pop" investors, who traditionally favor saving over riskier investments. Unlocking this potential could stimulate economic growth and enhance market liquidity, reflecting a crucial shift in Japan's investment culture.

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ONTO moves closer to $381.80 convert strike as stock rallies

ONTO moves closer to $381.80 convert strike as stock rallies

25 June 2026
Onto Innovation surged 7.5% as its stock approaches the $381.80 conversion price on its $1.5 billion zero-coupon convertible notes, narrowing the gap to a key financing trigger, while the average analyst target sits just 3.6% above current levels despite strong demand for its Dragonfly G5 system and robust Q2 guidance.
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