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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals Corp shares fell 9.5% to $18.66 by mid-morning after a volatile start, despite rare-earth stocks initially rising on news of U.S. support for USA Rare Earth’s $1.6 billion financing package. Traders are seeking details on Critical Metals’ Greenland project timeline and funding. USA Rare Earth jumped 15% after announcing federal backing and a $1.5 billion PIPE deal.
26 January 2026
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Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty Minerals shares jumped 16% to $2.48 in early Monday trading, with volume hitting 15.9 million shares by 10:30 a.m. ET. The move follows a metals rally that sent spot gold to a record $5,100 an ounce and copper to $5.99 a pound. The company’s value remains tied to legal battles over the Pebble mine, with a key court deadline set for Feb. 16. No new updates have been issued since Jan. 14.
26 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital shares rose about 5% Monday, reaching $41.59 in morning trading after breaking ground on its 430-megawatt Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” project. The company has not disclosed the site location but plans to announce it in February. Investors are watching for updates on tenant deals and construction milestones. Applied Digital reported $126.6 million in revenue for its fiscal second quarter ending Nov. 30, 2025.
26 January 2026
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Plug Power stock dips as investors brace for a make-or-break shareholder vote this week

Plug Power stock dips as investors brace for a make-or-break shareholder vote this week

Plug Power shares fell 1.6% to $2.46 Monday as investors eyed a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion. The company warned it may pursue a reverse split if the proposal fails. The vote comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision, a key event for volatile clean-energy stocks. Plug recently ended a warrant deal with Walmart, removing potential dilution from 42.2 million shares.
26 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.3% to $136.76 in premarket trading Monday as the company shut units at its Baytown, Texas complex due to freezing weather. Uncertainty remains over the restart of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Oil prices steadied after last week’s gains driven by U.S. weather disruptions. Exxon reports fourth-quarter earnings on January 30.
26 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price rises premarket after $2 billion CoreWeave stake, HBM4 supply news adds fuel

Nvidia stock price rises premarket after $2 billion CoreWeave stake, HBM4 supply news adds fuel

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% premarket after a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. Samsung will start HBM4 chip production next month, aiming to supply Nvidia. U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting this week. Nvidia still awaits Beijing’s decision on H200 chip sales in China.
26 January 2026
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NioCorp stock jumps premarket as Trump administration rare-earth deal lifts U.S. critical minerals names

NioCorp stock jumps premarket as Trump administration rare-earth deal lifts U.S. critical minerals names

NioCorp shares rose 5.6% to $7.70 in early Monday trading after news of a $1.6 billion federal funding package for USA Rare Earth lifted the sector. The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded NioCorp up to $10 million for its Elk Creek project. The company reported $307 million in cash at year-end and plans to file its quarterly report by Feb. 16. Investors remain alert to dilution risk after a new equity agreement filing.
26 January 2026
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Neste Oyj stock jumps nearly 6% as Goldman, Morgan Stanley turn bullish ahead of Feb 5 earnings

Neste Oyj stock jumps nearly 6% as Goldman, Morgan Stanley turn bullish ahead of Feb 5 earnings

Neste shares rose 5.9% to 21.95 euros in Helsinki, hitting a 52-week high after upgrades from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Analysts cited stronger renewable fuel prices and higher margins ahead of the company’s Feb. 5 results. Neste remains in a “silent period” until then, offering no new guidance. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock, citing its recent rally.
26 January 2026
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Vestas stock price jumps 5% as North Sea offshore wind pledge lifts the sector — what traders watch next

Vestas stock price jumps 5% as North Sea offshore wind pledge lifts the sector — what traders watch next

Vestas shares rose 5.2% to 188.75 Danish crowns by 1221 GMT after European countries announced plans for 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea. The company will release its annual report and updated guidance on Feb. 5. JPMorgan maintained a “buy” rating with a 200-crown target. RWE shares edged up, while Siemens Energy was flat.
26 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

China’s spot lithium carbonate price jumped 6.14% to 181,500 yuan per ton Monday, fueling gains in U.S.-listed lithium stocks during premarket trading. The most active Chinese lithium futures contract fell 6.56% after an early rally. U.S. miners Albemarle, SQM, Sigma Lithium, and Lithium Americas all advanced. China’s securities regulator said it will open nickel and lithium carbonate futures to foreign investors.
26 January 2026
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Heating oil price jumps as Winter Storm Fern tightens diesel market — what traders watch next

Heating oil price jumps as Winter Storm Fern tightens diesel market — what traders watch next

NYMEX NY Harbor ULSD March futures rose 2.2% to $2.3917 a gallon Monday, driven by cold weather and Middle East tensions. PJM reported 21 gigawatts of power generation offline, with New England relying on oil for nearly 40% of output. Natural gas prices jumped about 70% amid the Arctic blast. Traders await U.S. inventory data for further direction.
26 January 2026
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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Market closed Shell Plc will pause new investments in Kazakhstan as legal disputes with the government drag on, Chief Executive Wael Sawan said. “We will hold until we have better line of sight to where things end up,” he told analysts. Kazakhstan alleges $13 billion and $3.5 billion in disputed costs at the Kashagan and Karachaganak oilfields, and one arbitration award could total $2 billion to $4 billion, sources have said. (Reuters) Shell’s London-listed shares (SHEL.L) last closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday, up 5 pence, or 0.18%. With markets shut for the
RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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