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.

Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon.com is set to release its earnings later Thursday, with investors closely watching Amazon Web Services following Microsoft’s sharp retreat, which reignited concerns about a broader cloud slowdown. Since Microsoft’s January 28 report, its shares have dropped 14%, erasing over $500 billion in market value. Catalyst Funds CIO David Miller warned, “If it’s the latter, that could carry over.”
5 February 2026
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BCE’s 2026 playbook: Crave hits 4.6 million subs as Bell posts $594 million Q4 profit

BCE’s 2026 playbook: Crave hits 4.6 million subs as Bell posts $594 million Q4 profit

BCE Inc projected 2026 revenue growth between 1% and 5% on Thursday. Its Crave streaming service finished the quarter with roughly 4.6 million subscribers, a 26% jump from a year ago. The Bell Canada parent also posted a fourth-quarter profit of $594 million, or 64 cents per share, attributed to common shareholders. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bce-reports-2025-q4-and-full-year-results-announces-2026-financial-targets-302679598.html
5 February 2026
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Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick spooks crypto — and Stifel flags $38,000 risk

Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick spooks crypto — and Stifel flags $38,000 risk

Bitcoin plunged below $70,000 on Thursday, slipping to $69,858—the lowest level since November 2024—and erasing all gains since Donald Trump’s 2024 U.S. presidential win. The cryptocurrency has shed nearly 8% this week and is down close to 20% for the year. Ether has plunged around 30%. Traders are bracing for tighter liquidity following Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the Federal Reserve chair. “The market fears a hawk with him,” said Manuel Villegas Franceschi of Julius Baer. Jefferies strategist Mohit Kumar warned that miners could face “forced liquidations” if prices continue to slide. Deutsche Bank analysts noted that U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced over $3 billion in outflows during January, after $2 billion in December and $7 billion in November.
5 February 2026
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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s benchmark lithium carbonate prices plunged on Thursday, with the SMM battery-grade index sliding 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per metric ton from Wednesday. The most-traded lithium carbonate futures contract hit its daily limit down — the maximum allowed drop in one session — before bouncing back. Spot sellers stayed cautious, while buyers took advantage of the dips, SMM reported.
5 February 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent dips as US-Iran Oman talks go ahead; $70 still in play

Crude oil price today: Brent dips as US-Iran Oman talks go ahead; $70 still in play

Oil prices dropped over 1% Thursday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing short-term supply concerns. Brent crude futures slid 86 cents, or 1.2%, to $68.60 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 82 cents, or about 1.3%, to $64.32 by 10:36 GMT. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said Middle East tensions remain a “strong influence” on prices. John Evans of PVM Oil Associates warned Brent could be “banging on the door of $70” if the talks fail.
5 February 2026
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Brent crude price slides as U.S.-Iran Oman talks return — $70 back on traders’ radar

Brent crude price slides as U.S.-Iran Oman talks return — $70 back on traders’ radar

Brent crude futures dropped over 1% on Thursday, sliding 86 cents to $68.60 a barrel by 1036 GMT. The move came after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 82 cents, or about 1.3%, to $64.32. John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, warned, “One untoward remark or a breakdown in talks and the Brent price will soon be banging on the door of $70 a barrel.”
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Regains Ground After Asian Lows as Nasdaq Futures Fall
    July 28, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back from lows seen in the Asian session, hovering near $63,500, although it remains 0.3% lower since midnight UTC and about 3% down over 24 hours. At the same time, Nasdaq e-mini futures slipped to 27,930 points, marking the weakest level since May and showing a 1.2% drop this week. NVDA shares declined almost 5%, while South Korea's Kospi index tumbled 10%, indicating increased risk-off sentiment in stock markets.