Today: 26 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hovered near 31,293 as of 10 a.m. ET, down 0.06% but still close to last week’s record high. Investors are holding back ahead of Wednesday’s Bank of Canada rate decision, with most economists expecting no change from the current 2.25%. Energy stocks fell as crude prices slipped, while tech shares including Shopify and Celestica rose.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

U.S. stocks were little changed Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with the S&P 500 and Dow down 0.03% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.07%. Small-cap stocks surged, led by biotech firms on clinical trial results and M&A news. Cemtrex soared 134%, Structure Therapeutics 97%, and Wave Life Sciences 92%. The Russell 2000 rose 0.55% intraday.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Legend Biotech fell 12.8% to a new 52-week low Monday, leading U.S. stock declines as the S&P 500 hovered just below record highs ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. Marvell Technology dropped 8.6%, Unilever ADR lost 7%, and several others slid 4–6%. Traders priced in an 85–90% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut this week.
8 December 2025
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IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM agreed to acquire Confluent in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion, or $31 per share, the companies announced Monday. The boards of both firms have approved the transaction, with Confluent shareholders holding 62% of voting power backing the deal. IBM will use existing cash for the purchase. Closing is expected by mid-2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
8 December 2025
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IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

At least three IndiGo flights bound for Hyderabad were diverted last week after bomb threat emails, with no explosives found in any case, according to airport authorities. A separate Nagpur–Pune flight was rerouted to Hyderabad due to lack of landing clearance, leaving passengers stranded. Investigations into the threats are ongoing. Passengers voiced frustration on social media.
8 December 2025
Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global stocks were flat Monday as investors awaited a likely US Federal Reserve rate cut and signals on future policy. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs, while European shares slipped and Asian markets were mixed. Indian benchmarks fell sharply amid foreign outflows. The BIS warned of a possible “double bubble” as gold and equities both surged.
8 December 2025
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China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China’s goods trade surplus for January–November 2025 surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, reaching about $1.07–1.08 trillion, customs data showed. November exports rose 5.9% year-on-year to $330.3 billion, while imports increased just 1.9%. Shipments to the US fell nearly 29%, but exports to the EU, Southeast Asia, and Australia climbed sharply. The monthly surplus hit $111.7 billion, the highest in five months.
8 December 2025
US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up about 0.2% and Russell 2000 futures gaining 0.4%. Traders priced in an 87–90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week as officials prepare for a closely watched policy meeting. The S&P 500 cash index hovered just below its record high. Analysts expect a divided Fed vote, citing persistent inflation concerns.
8 December 2025
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Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire Hathaway for JPMorgan: What Buffett’s Top Lieutenant’s Exit Means for the Post‑Buffett Era

Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire Hathaway for JPMorgan: What Buffett’s Top Lieutenant’s Exit Means for the Post‑Buffett Era

Todd Combs will leave Berkshire Hathaway and GEICO to lead a new $10 billion strategic investment group at JPMorgan Chase starting January 2026, the companies announced December 8. GEICO COO Nancy Pierce will replace him as CEO. The move comes weeks before Greg Abel is set to take over as Berkshire CEO from Warren Buffett. Berkshire Hathaway shares fell about 0.5% following the news.
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

The FTSE 100 closed near 9,660 on December 8, posting a total return of about 20–23% year-to-date, its best run since 2009. The Bank of England has held rates at 4% since August, with inflation at 3.6%. Markets expect a rate cut to 3.75% at the December 18 meeting. UK mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest since before September 2022.
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow futures edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting December 9–10, where markets see an 88% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The S&P 500 sits about 0.7% below its record high after four straight gains. Ten-year Treasury yields hover just above 4.1%. Wall Street consensus targets the S&P 500 at 7,596 by end-2026, implying roughly 10.5% upside.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Global stocks were flat to slightly higher Monday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, with U.S. futures up less than 0.3%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped over 1%, while Shanghai gained 0.5% after a jump in Chinese exports. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs. Markets widely expect a quarter-point Fed rate cut on Wednesday.
8 December 2025
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Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is trading near record highs above 31,400 as of early December 2025. Futures are flat ahead of policy decisions from the Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve, with markets expecting the BoC to hold its key rate at 2.25%. New U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian export tariffs to nearly 6%. Canadian GDP growth for 2025 is forecast around 1.7%, with inflation near 2%.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 up 0.25% and S&P 500 futures rising about 0.2%, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s final 2025 meeting. Markets price in an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. Bond yields remain elevated. IBM’s $11 billion deal for Confluent and Carvana’s addition to the S&P 500 draw focus.
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

S&P/TSX Composite Index futures were flat early Monday after the benchmark slipped 0.5% Friday to 31,311.41, retreating from a record high. Investors await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada, expected to hold at 2.25% Wednesday, and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Strong jobs data and high commodity prices have kept the TSX near all-time highs.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Maven Income and Growth VCT Issues New Shares Under Dividend Investment Scheme
    June 26, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Maven Income and Growth VCT PLC announced the issuance of 321,950 new ordinary shares at 35.58p each under its Dividend Investment Scheme (DIS) on 26 June 2026. This price matches the latest net asset value per share. Following the allotment, the company's issued share capital totals 207,559,566 ordinary shares, each with one voting right. The new shares are set for admission to the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market on or around 1 July 2026. Investors may use the updated share count to determine disclosure obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure, Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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Polymarket hack tests ICE-backed platform’s investor trust

Polymarket hack tests ICE-backed platform’s investor trust

26 June 2026
Polymarket will fully refund users after a third-party vendor hack drained nearly $3 million from fewer than 15 accounts, shifting investor focus from smart contract safety to frontend web vulnerabilities just as Intercontinental Exchange eyes a $2 billion investment at an $8 billion valuation.
H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

26 June 2026
H&M shares fell 0.95% to SEK 166.10 after Q2 net sales dropped 3% in Swedish kronor and missed profit forecasts, with Western Europe sales down 3% in local currencies; CEO Ervér warned tighter stock management hurt demand fulfillment, and Morningstar said H&M’s turnaround “continues to disappoint.”
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