Today: 19 July 2026

Leokadia Głogulska

Leokadia Głogulska is a financial and technology journalist at TS2.tech, covering stocks, artificial intelligence, space technology and global market developments. She graduated from Wrocław University of Economics and Business and previously worked in financial analysis before moving into business journalism. Her reporting focuses on helping readers understand the market trends, companies and technologies shaping the global economy.

Tesla–SpaceX merger rumors get $500 target, Wall Street takes notice

Tesla–SpaceX merger rumors get $500 target, Wall Street takes notice

Tesla shares climbed Thursday morning after RBC Capital lifted its price target to $500. The move puts a number on a merger scenario with SpaceX, which is still just speculation at this point. RBC's Tom Narayan said, “Raise PT to $500 on Potential SpaceX Combination.” Narayan said the new target bakes in a 25% to 30% premium for a possible SpaceX deal, even though those reports are unconfirmed.
9 July 2026
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Mortgage Rates Fall, Then Flinch: The 6% Catch Homebuyers Can’t Ignore

Mortgage Rates Fall, Then Flinch: The 6% Catch Homebuyers Can’t Ignore

U.S. mortgage rates gave homebuyers only a thin opening on Thursday, with Freddie Mac’s latest weekly benchmark at a seven-week low while daily rate screens still sat in the mid-6% range. Zillow listed current 30-year fixed mortgage rates at 6.625% on July 9, while Freddie Mac’s most recent weekly survey put the 30-year average at 6.43% as of July 2, down from 6.49% a week earlier.
9 July 2026
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) holds up as iShares competitors drop

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) holds up as iShares competitors drop

ETF comparison stories usually put Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, BlackRock’s iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF in the cheap index camp. On Wednesday, trading showed the wrapper is less important than what the fund owns. VXUS and IXUS both cover broad markets outside the U.S. IEFA sticks to developed ex-U.S. stocks, skips Canada. VTI is U.S. focused, the one many investors want less of.
8 July 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Smithfield Foods Shares May Be 18% Below Fair Value Despite Continued Uptrend
    July 18, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT. Smithfield Foods (SFD) shares climbed 0.6% on the day and are up 4.5% for the week, now trading at $25.77. While a 7-day gain stands at 4.46%, the past 90 days show an 11.14% decline. The stock is seen as potentially undervalued by 18% with its estimated fair value at about $31.36. Analysts point to growth potential, citing demand for affordable pork as beef prices stay high, along with Smithfield's robust market presence. But antitrust litigation and squeezed margins due to higher pork costs remain key risks. Investors should consider these factors and the broader landscape, keeping in mind this assessment is based on historical and forecast data-not financial advice.
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