Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech. His coverage ranges from stocks and technology to economic developments across global markets. He worked in investment research and market analysis before becoming a financial journalist and is a graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Zeta Global (ZETA) stock price steadies before NYSE open after sharp drop in AI-led software selloff

Zeta Global Holdings Corp shares edged up about 0.4% in premarket trading on Friday, after sliding 7.9% to $16.00 in the previous session. The moves come ahead of the regular U.S. market open at 9:30 a.m. ET.

6 February 2026

NYSE:ZETA·Stock Market

Coloplast A/S stock sinks nearly 8% as Medicare reimbursement change hits Kerecis outlook

Shares of Coloplast A/S dropped almost 8% on Nasdaq Copenhagen Friday following a cut in its growth forecast for Kerecis, now expected to be about 10%, down from around 25%. The company blamed new U.S. Medicare reimbursement rules for the setback. By 13:07 CET, Coloplast B had slid 7.82% to 495.35 Danish crowns.

6 February 2026

NASDAQ:COL.B·Stock Market

Fortinet stock rises in premarket after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 outlook

Fortinet, Inc shares jumped 2.8% to $81.11 in premarket trading Friday, following a quarterly beat and stronger guidance, despite recent weakness in tech stocks. The cybersecurity company posted adjusted earnings of 81 cents per share and revenue of $1.91 billion, with billings rising to $2.37 billion. It also forecast first-quarter earnings between 59 and 63 cents per share.

6 February 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:FTNT

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock price jumps 14% as Q4 backlog hits record and €140m weapons order lands

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA shares surged 14% to 367.15 Norwegian crowns by 13:04 CET on Friday, recovering sharply after a 2.6% drop the day before.

6 February 2026

Defense Industry·OSE:KOG.OL·Stock Market

Nebius stock snaps higher in premarket after two-day slide as NBIS earnings near

Nebius Group N.V. shares jumped roughly 4.8% to $77.41 in premarket action Friday, recovering some ground after a steep two-day drop in the Nasdaq-listed AI cloud firm.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:NBIS·Stock Market

Lithium price slips again in China, dragging Albemarle and SQM shares lower before Wall Street opens

Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China dropped once more on Friday, weighing on lithium-linked stocks in U.S. premarket trading as investors noted signs of cooling demand in the short term.

6 February 2026

China Economy·NYSE:ALB·NYSE:LAC

Oscar Health (OSCR) stock slips again in premarket as insurer cost fears spread ahead of earnings

Oscar Health, Inc. shares dipped 2.3% in premarket action Friday, slipping to $12.22 following a 5.4% drop to $12.51 in the previous session.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:OSCR·NYSE:CI·NYSE:MOH·Stock Market

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures tick up as U.S.-Iran talks put a floor under the market

U.S. gasoline prices held steady Friday morning, while wholesale futures inched higher as traders awaited updates from U.S.-Iran talks that have sparked volatile moves throughout the energy sector.

6 February 2026

Stock Market

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

NYMEX heating oil futures dipped roughly 1 cent, or 0.4%, settling at $2.3830 a gallon by 0646 EST. The contract swung between $2.38 and $2.443 during the session.

6 February 2026

Commodities·Energy·Oil Prices

Brent oil price holds near $68 as U.S.-Iran Oman talks and Saudi pricing shift steer trade

Brent crude futures edged up slightly on Friday ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, though the contract was on track for its first weekly drop since mid-December. By 1055 GMT, Brent had gained 7 cents, or 0.1%, settling at $67.62 a barrel. U.S. WTI rose 7 cents to $63.36.

6 February 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices·TADAWUL:2222.SR

Oil price holds near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks and Saudi cuts pull Brent, WTI

Brent crude futures barely budged on Friday as traders awaited news from U.S.-Iran talks in Oman. Brent inched up 7 cents to $67.62 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate also gained 7 cents, trading at $63.36 by 1055 GMT. Brent is on track for a 4.3% weekly drop—its first since mid-December. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil passes, remains a focal point for any disruption concerns. “Investors are watching the U.S.-Iran talks,” said Tamas Varga, oil analyst at PVM. Capital Economics warned that geopolitical worries might give way to “weak fundamentals,” potentially driving prices down to $50 a barrel by the end of 2026.

6 February 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices·TADAWUL:2222.SR

Amazon’s $200B AI Spend Shock Ripples Through Stocks Before Wall Street Opens

Amazon.com shares dropped 4.5% to $222.69 in premarket trading on Friday, marking a tough start for AI-related stocks amid growing concerns over the expenses tied to the technology’s expansion.

6 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks in Oman keep traders guessing

Oil prices hovered near unchanged on Friday, with Brent crude inching higher by 7 cents to $67.62 a barrel at 1055 GMT. U.S. WTI also gained 7 cents, trading at $63.36. The market remained on edge ahead of U.S.-Iran discussions in Oman.

6 February 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

Mortgage rates today hover near 6% as Treasury auctions loom; Rocket stock ticks up premarket

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6% today, with the average 30-year fixed rate inching up to 6.11%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly report out Thursday. “For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

6 February 2026

NYSE:RKT·Real Estate·Stock Market

US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

U.S. stocks were lower in premarket trade on Friday as investors faced an unusual “jobs Friday” without the U.S. jobs report, after a short government shutdown pushed the release back. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF fell 1.2% to $677.62, while the Invesco QQQ Trust slid 1.4% to $597.03.

6 February 2026

Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:QQQ·NYSE:SPY·Stock Market

XRP price swings between $1.13 and $1.38 as crypto volatility bites again

XRP dipped Friday, finishing down roughly 1.6% at $1.35. It swung between $1.13 and $1.38 in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

6 February 2026

Cryptocurrency·XRP

Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

Spot silver was up 4.9% at $74.32 an ounce by 1103 GMT. It has swung between $63.98 and $75.44 so far on Friday.

6 February 2026

Commodities·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:JPM·Silver Price

U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock index futures edged up early Friday, attempting to recover after a steep sell-off in megacap tech stocks the previous session. At 5:11 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures climbed 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.35%, and Dow futures increased 0.17%, data showed.

6 February 2026

NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Stock Market·Technology

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

U.S. natural gas futures ticked slightly higher Friday morning, hovering close to $3.50 per million British thermal units. Investors weighed a record storage withdrawal while anticipating the latest weather forecasts.

6 February 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas

Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

Gold prices bounced back Friday following a steep drop, as global stocks slipped again and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions nudged investors toward safe havens. Spot gold jumped 1.9% to $4,859.43 an ounce by 0923 GMT. Silver also gained, with spot silver up 4.2% at $74.22. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures for April slipped 0.1% to $4,883.10. Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at OANDA, noted that safe-haven demand is creeping back, though the market remains “very near-term choppy” after last week’s selloff.

6 February 2026

Gold·NASDAQ:CME

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Zeta Global (ZETA) stock price steadies before NYSE open after sharp drop in AI-led software selloff

Coloplast A/S stock sinks nearly 8% as Medicare reimbursement change hits Kerecis outlook

Fortinet stock rises in premarket after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 outlook

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock price jumps 14% as Q4 backlog hits record and €140m weapons order lands

Nebius stock snaps higher in premarket after two-day slide as NBIS earnings near

Lithium price slips again in China, dragging Albemarle and SQM shares lower before Wall Street opens

Oscar Health (OSCR) stock slips again in premarket as insurer cost fears spread ahead of earnings

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures tick up as U.S.-Iran talks put a floor under the market

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

Brent oil price holds near $68 as U.S.-Iran Oman talks and Saudi pricing shift steer trade

Oil price holds near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks and Saudi cuts pull Brent, WTI

Amazon’s $200B AI Spend Shock Ripples Through Stocks Before Wall Street Opens

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks in Oman keep traders guessing

Mortgage rates today hover near 6% as Treasury auctions loom; Rocket stock ticks up premarket

US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

XRP price swings between $1.13 and $1.38 as crypto volatility bites again

Silver price today rebounds toward $74 as CME margin hike and China fund chaos rattle markets

U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

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