Today: 26 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.

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Ark Invest increased holdings in crypto-linked stocks, including Circle, Bullish, and BitMine, as bitcoin surged past $79,000 before falling back to around $73,000. Circle shares dropped 7.9% Monday, Coinbase fell 3.5%. Analysts warn bitcoin could slide to $50,000, with bearish sentiment rising. Morgan Stanley began coverage of Circle with an Equal-Weight rating.
3 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin fell below $74,425 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since Trump’s return to the White House and extending a nearly four-month slide. The token was down about 5.6% on the day and 15% for the year, after weekend liquidations topped $2.5 billion. Traders cited concerns over Trump’s Fed chair pick and stalled U.S. crypto legislation. Some analysts warned of further downside, with targets as low as $40,000.
3 February 2026
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Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore has suspended nearly $1 billion in planned investments at Quebec’s Horne Smelter, citing a lack of regulatory certainty on emissions limits. Crews and contractors will be stood down starting Feb. 3, with spending cuts also planned at the Montreal copper refinery. The move follows missed talks with Quebec over new arsenic rules. The company says the freeze could affect over 3,200 jobs.
3 February 2026
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Energy Fuels stock jumps 13% as Trump’s ‘Project Vault’ fuels rare earth, uranium rally

Energy Fuels stock jumps 13% as Trump’s ‘Project Vault’ fuels rare earth, uranium rally

Energy Fuels Inc. shares jumped 13.4% to $23.83 by 1:01 p.m. ET after President Trump announced “Project Vault,” a $12 billion U.S. plan to stockpile critical minerals. The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved up to $10 billion in direct loans for the effort. Investors also lifted MP Materials and USA Rare Earth. A ministerial on critical minerals is set for Feb. 4 in Washington.
3 February 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock jumps 16% as Trump’s Project Vault plan puts rare earths back on the tape

USA Rare Earth stock jumps 16% as Trump’s Project Vault plan puts rare earths back on the tape

USA Rare Earth shares surged 16% to $25.64 midday Tuesday after President Trump announced “Project Vault,” a $12 billion plan to stockpile critical minerals. The initiative includes a $10 billion Ex-Im Bank loan and $2 billion from private investors. Commodities traders Hartree, Traxys, and Mercuria will handle procurement. Other rare earth stocks also rose sharply.
3 February 2026
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DaVita stock price jumps nearly 20% as 2026 profit outlook beats Street; what investors watch next

DaVita stock price jumps nearly 20% as 2026 profit outlook beats Street; what investors watch next

DaVita shares rose nearly 20% to $132.98 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $13.60–$15.00, above analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS reached $3.40 on revenue of $3.62 billion, both topping forecasts. The company cited higher reimbursement rates and a seasonal boost from flu vaccines. DaVita flagged a $40 million hit in 2026 from expiring ACA subsidies.
3 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk forecast 2026 adjusted sales and operating profit will fall 5%–13% at constant exchange rates, citing pricing pressure and competition. U.S.-listed shares dropped about 12% after the outlook. The company reported 2025 sales up 10% to 309.1 billion Danish crowns and operating profit up 6%. Early U.S. uptake of its Wegovy pill was noted, but patent expiries and lower realized prices remain concerns.
3 February 2026
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Thomson Reuters stock tumbles after National Bank target cut, as AI fears hit legal-data peers

Thomson Reuters stock tumbles after National Bank target cut, as AI fears hit legal-data peers

Thomson Reuters shares fell 15.8% in Toronto Tuesday after National Bankshares cut its price target from C$300 to C$190, though it kept an outperform rating. The stock hit a 12-month low at C$124.13 before rebounding slightly. Sector peers RELX and Wolters Kluwer also dropped sharply as investors sold off AI-linked software and data stocks. Elevated trading volume followed ahead of Thomson Reuters’ Feb. 5 earnings report.
3 February 2026
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5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

IBM shares fell about 7% Tuesday despite a 12% fourth-quarter revenue jump to $19.7 billion and raised analyst targets from Bank of America and Bernstein. The drop hit ETFs heavily weighted with IBM, including First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF. IBM cited strong mainframe sales but warned infrastructure revenue may decline in 2026.
3 February 2026
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Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco removed “no preservatives” claims from its rotisserie chicken signs and online listings after two California consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. The suit seeks to represent U.S. buyers, with a California subclass. Costco says the additives are for moisture and texture, not preservation. The complaint was filed Jan. 22 in federal court in San Diego.
3 February 2026
Robinhood (HOOD) stock slips again as bitcoin stays weak; UK ISA rollout and earnings next week in focus

Robinhood (HOOD) stock slips again as bitcoin stays weak; UK ISA rollout and earnings next week in focus

Robinhood shares fell 1.2% to $88.87 Tuesday as crypto-linked stocks tracked bitcoin’s 1.1% drop. The company launched a tax-sheltered stocks & shares ISA in the UK, offering a 2% cash bonus and access to 5,000 U.S.-listed stocks. Investors await Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings for signs of trading volume trends and new products. Prediction-market activity faces uncertainty after the U.S. football season ends.
3 February 2026
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Bitmine Immersion stock slides as $10.7 billion crypto stash keeps Ethereum bet in focus

Bitmine Immersion stock slides as $10.7 billion crypto stash keeps Ethereum bet in focus

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $22.37 after ether dropped 4.8% Tuesday. The company holds 4.29 million ether, 193 bitcoin, $586 million in cash, and equity stakes in two firms. Bitmine staked 2.9 million ether and estimates $374 million in annual rewards. Traders await the firm’s validator-network launch set for Q1 2026.
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Stock Market Today

  • Euro Area June Flash Inflation Preview: Potential Impact on ECB Rate Hikes
    June 26, 2026, 12:27 AM EDT. The Euro Area's June flash inflation data, due July 1, will be closely watched after May's headline inflation rose to 3.2% year-on-year (YoY), the highest since September 2023. Core inflation, excluding volatile items like energy and food, climbed to 2.6%, surpassing the European Central Bank's (ECB) 2% target. The ECB recently raised interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), its first hike since 2023, responding to persistent inflation pressures. Markets expect June's headline inflation to hold near 3.2%, with core inflation stable around 2.6%. A hotter-than-expected core inflation print could accelerate further ECB rate hikes, currently priced for December, potentially moving them to September or October. This data will influence the ECB's medium-term inflation outlook and monetary policy trajectory.

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Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

25 June 2026
Bloom Energy plunged 5.2% as it prepares to exit the Russell 2000 and join the Russell Top 200 after a 1,000% stock surge, forcing index funds to rebalance amid a $15 billion one-day equity swing; at $309.18, shares trade 24 times the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guide, still 12% above Barclays’ new target.
Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

25 June 2026
Figma (NYSE:FIG) plunged 9.8% to $16.84—just above its 52-week low—on heavy volume ahead of its addition to the Russell 3000 after Friday’s close, with index funds tracking $12.2 trillion set to rebalance; Figma now trades at about 5x its 2026 revenue guide, 49% below its IPO price, despite 46% Q1 revenue growth and raised guidance, as analysts cite mixed ratings and persistent losses.
Bitcoin Holds $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally Back on Trial

Bitcoin slips near $59,500 as ETF outflows hit options support

25 June 2026
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $469 million in net outflows on June 24, with IBIT and FBTC accounting for about 77% of the total, sending IBIT down 1.1% and MSTR plunging 9.3%; Citi says ETF flows explain 45% of weekly BTC return variation, highlighting outflows as a key signal for investor sentiment as bitcoin tests the high-$50,000s.
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