Leokadia Głogulska

Leokadia Głogulska is a financial and technology journalist at TS2.tech. Her coverage ranges from stocks and artificial intelligence to space technology and developments across global markets. She graduated from Wrocław University of Economics and Business and worked in financial analysis before becoming a business journalist.

S&P 500 Nears J.P. Morgan’s 8,000 Year-End Goal With 214-Point Margin Ahead of Retail Data

WARSAW, August 16, 2026, 00:25 CEST — U.S. equity markets and major index futures remain shut for the weekend. The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,785.76, now just 214.24 points, or 2.8%, shy of J.P. Morgan’s raised 8,000 projection for year-end.

16 August 2026

NASDAQ:WMT·NYSE:HD·NYSE:JPM·NYSE:LOW·NYSE:TGT·Stock Market

Aluminium’s 36-Year Inventory Low Hides a 2 Million-Ton Supply Risk

Aluminium enters the new week with its smallest London Metal Exchange buffer in 36 years. Yet the futures curve still signals only mild stress. That gap is now the market's main risk.

15 August 2026

Commodities·NYSE:C·NYSE:GS·Stock Market

UiPath Shares Surge 25% in August, Surpassing Analyst Price Targets

UiPath Inc. ended Friday trading at $16.01. Shares rose 6.4% over the week, though they dropped 4.0% on the final day. The stock stands 25.5% higher since the close on July 31.

15 August 2026

NYSE:PATH·Stock Market·Technology

Wetour Robotics Stock Jumps 128%, but $0.90 Share Sale Could Dilute Holders 65%

Wetour Robotics Limited more than doubled on Friday. The rally followed disclosure of a deeply discounted private share sale, not a fresh earnings beat.

15 August 2026

Breaking·NASDAQ:WETO·Robotics·Stock Market·Technology

VIX Holds at 14.56 Despite 6% Oil Jolt as Analysts Flag Increased Tail Risk

The Cboe Volatility Index closed close to its lowest level of the year, even as oil prices, bond yields, and geopolitical tensions increased. This forms the main takeaway from the weekend in markets. While investors are anticipating a calm, typical trend, demand for insurance against a sharp move has increased.

15 August 2026

Commodities·Stock Market

Exxon Shares (XOM) Gain 0.9% as Brent Climbs 6% on Hormuz Tensions

Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation gained 0.94% on Friday, closing at $160.10. Oil prices advanced after President Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. The announcement pushed a geopolitical risk premium into the weekend.

15 August 2026

Energy·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Jane Street’s $15 Billion AI Trading Loss Reveals Risks in Market Leverage

NEW YORK, August 14, 2026, 18:54 EDT — Jane Street suffered an estimated $15 billion loss in July as heavily leveraged bets on artificial intelligence trades turned against it, marking the firm’s largest monthly loss. The loss underscores how swiftly private leverage may affect listed AI companies when a wave of crowded trades unwinds.

15 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Stock Market

Infleqtion Shares Gain 5.9% After Revenue Jump; Firm Trades at 67x Sales

Shares of Infleqtion, Inc. advanced 5.9% on Friday following the quantum-technology firm’s report of all-time high quarterly revenue and an increased outlook for 2026. The stock was last seen at $12.90 at 14:36 EDT, approaching the top half of its intraday range between $12.21 and $13.18.

14 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:INFQ·Stock Market·Technology

Marathon Petroleum Shares Fall After 20% Weekly Surge Tops Analyst Target by 13%

Shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation slipped 0.7% to $353.94 on Friday, after climbing 20% through Thursday. Despite the pullback, the recent rally has pushed the stock to a level 13.3% higher than the average Wall Street target.

14 August 2026

Energy·NYSE:MPC·Stock Market

Ondas shares recover after drone tariffs, 2026 target signals $256 million Q4 needed

NEW YORK, August 14, 2026, 13:55 EDT – Ondas shares rebounded following the latest drone tariff developments, but the company’s 2026 guidance means achieving a $256 million fourth quarter.

14 August 2026

Drones·Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market·Technology

Nu Holdings Shares Surge 10% on Strong Margin Recovery, $1 Billion Profit Recorded

Shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. rose 10.23% to $15.36 on Friday morning after the Brazilian digital banking group reported quarterly profit above $1 billion for the first time. Trading volume hit 83.1 million shares by 11:31 EDT, amounting to 94% of its usual daily average.

14 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:NU·Stock Market

Eton Pharmaceuticals Stock Jumps 38% as Guidance Reset Tests Valuation

Eton Pharmaceuticals surged to a record on Friday. The rare-disease drugmaker paired a large sales beat with higher annual guidance. Shares traded at $56.40 at 11:19 EDT, up $15.60.

14 August 2026

NASDAQ:ETON·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Broadcom Shares Slide 5%, AI Needs to Account for 72% of Growth Next Quarter

Shares of Broadcom Inc. dropped 5.1% to $396.47 during Friday morning trading. The decline increased scrutiny on the company’s valuation ahead of earnings due in September. There was no company filing available to explain the movement as of the dateline.

14 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings·NASDAQ:AVGO·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Nu Holdings Shares Surge 10% in Premarket as $1 Billion Profit Revives Margin Narrative

Nu Holdings Ltd. jumped 10.1% in premarket action following the digital lender's announcement of its first quarterly profit surpassing $1 billion. Shares were indicated at $15.33 compared to the previous close of $13.93 on Thursday.

14 August 2026

NYSE:NU·Stock Market

Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise; Applied Materials’ 5% Fall Highlights Growth Premium

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.1% on Friday while Applied Materials slid 4.9% to $508.30. The divergence highlights that broad AI enthusiasm for the index can occur even as some individual suppliers face tougher scrutiny.

14 August 2026

NASDAQ:AMAT·Stock Market·Technology

Z.ai Stock Falls 3.6% as GLM-5.3 Tests a HK$479 Billion Valuation Reset

Z.AI Co. closed 3.6% lower on Friday even as GLM-5.3 became an active U.S. search trend. Interest exceeded 1,000 searches and rose more than 200% within four hours. The divergence matters. Product attention is no longer enough to lift the shares automatically.

14 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·HKG:2513·Stock Market·Technology

Sony Shares Climb 3% Premarket With $4.2 Billion Sensor JV Funding Boost on Horizon

Sony Group Corporation rose 2.96% to $24.31 before the market opened on Friday after announcing a $4.69 billion image-sensor partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

14 August 2026

NYSE:SONY·NYSE:TSM·Stock Market·Technology

Robinhood Shares Rise 4.7% After July Data Highlight Changes in Trading Activity

Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. rose 4.7% on Thursday, supported by preliminary July figures indicating that robust growth in event contracts and options is offsetting a steep decline in crypto activity. The stock finished trading at $99.37 and moved up to $99.70 in after-hours transactions.

14 August 2026

Fintech·NASDAQ:HOOD·Stock Market

Fubo Stock Rises 1% Amid Surge in NFL Searches and 93% Content-Cost Pressure

FuboTV Inc. gained 1.0% on Thursday after searches for “fubo” surged by 200% during the NFL preseason’s first night. Shares traded totaled 2.66 million, 1.7 times higher than the stock’s recent average.

14 August 2026

NYSE:FUBO·Stock Market

Reddit Stock Jumps 10% After Hours as Buyback Price Becomes a Key Test

Reddit, Inc. jumped in late trading on Thursday as investors searched for the stock. Google Finance showed shares at $174.35 after hours, up 10.26%. The stock had already closed 3.04% higher at $158.12.

14 August 2026

NYSE:RDDT·Stock Market

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Leokadia Głogulska

S&P 500 Nears J.P. Morgan’s 8,000 Year-End Goal With 214-Point Margin Ahead of Retail Data

Aluminium’s 36-Year Inventory Low Hides a 2 Million-Ton Supply Risk

UiPath Shares Surge 25% in August, Surpassing Analyst Price Targets

Wetour Robotics Stock Jumps 128%, but $0.90 Share Sale Could Dilute Holders 65%

VIX Holds at 14.56 Despite 6% Oil Jolt as Analysts Flag Increased Tail Risk

Exxon Shares (XOM) Gain 0.9% as Brent Climbs 6% on Hormuz Tensions

Jane Street’s $15 Billion AI Trading Loss Reveals Risks in Market Leverage

Infleqtion Shares Gain 5.9% After Revenue Jump; Firm Trades at 67x Sales

Marathon Petroleum Shares Fall After 20% Weekly Surge Tops Analyst Target by 13%

Ondas shares recover after drone tariffs, 2026 target signals $256 million Q4 needed

Nu Holdings Shares Surge 10% on Strong Margin Recovery, $1 Billion Profit Recorded

Eton Pharmaceuticals Stock Jumps 38% as Guidance Reset Tests Valuation

Broadcom Shares Slide 5%, AI Needs to Account for 72% of Growth Next Quarter

Nu Holdings Shares Surge 10% in Premarket as $1 Billion Profit Revives Margin Narrative

Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise; Applied Materials’ 5% Fall Highlights Growth Premium

Z.ai Stock Falls 3.6% as GLM-5.3 Tests a HK$479 Billion Valuation Reset

Sony Shares Climb 3% Premarket With $4.2 Billion Sensor JV Funding Boost on Horizon

Robinhood Shares Rise 4.7% After July Data Highlight Changes in Trading Activity

Fubo Stock Rises 1% Amid Surge in NFL Searches and 93% Content-Cost Pressure

Reddit Stock Jumps 10% After Hours as Buyback Price Becomes a Key Test

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