Today: 12 March 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: 100% Drug Tax and New Import Levies Rock Global Trade

Why iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) Is in the Spotlight as a “Tariff‑Resistant” Play in the Trump Economy – November 18, 2025

U.S. stocks fell for a fourth day November 18 as Trump’s expanded tariffs drove up import costs and rattled markets. The iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) drew investor attention as a possible hedge, focusing on tech firms with domestic operations. Manufacturing has contracted for eight straight months, with most tariff costs falling on U.S. companies and consumers, according to Goldman Sachs.
18 November 2025
Cloudflare (NET) Stock Soars on Q3 Earnings Beat and AI-Security Partnerships – Analysts Predict Further Gains

Cloudflare Down Today: Global Outage Knocks X, ChatGPT and Major Websites Offline on 18 November 2025

Cloudflare reported a major outage affecting its global network Tuesday, disrupting access to X, ChatGPT, Canva, and other services. The company confirmed widespread 500-series errors and failures in its dashboard and API starting around 11:48 UTC. Partial outages were flagged in multiple regions, including Africa and Asia. Engineers are investigating; no cause has been announced.
18 November 2025
Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Sells Credit Default Swaps on Big Tech as AI Debt Fears Surge

Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Sells Credit Default Swaps on Big Tech as AI Debt Fears Surge

Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital Management has begun selling credit default swaps on the debt of major AI-focused tech firms including Oracle, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet, Reuters reported. Banks and large asset managers are buying the protection to hedge against credit risk as these companies ramp up debt-funded AI investments. This marks the first time Saba has sold such protection on these tech giants.
Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Frenzy – Can the Rally Last?

Alibaba (BABA) Stock Today: AI Chatbot Push, Travel Boom and U.S. Security Scrutiny – November 18, 2025

Alibaba’s ADRs traded in the high-$150s on November 18, 2025, after launching a free consumer AI chatbot, Qwen, in China. The stock opened around $158, up 2.7%, with year-to-date gains near 86%. Investors weighed strong Double 11 travel data and new legal and political risks, including a White House memo and class-action probe. Qwen’s release marks a shift from enterprise to mass-market AI.
Hims & Hers Health Stock Skyrockets amid Weight-Loss Mania – But FDA Scrutiny Looms

HIMS Stock Today (November 18, 2025): Buyback, GLP‑1 Price War and What It Means for Hims & Hers Investors

Hims & Hers shares closed Monday at $35.58, down 3.79%, and traded around $35.00 pre-market Tuesday after announcing a new $250 million share repurchase program. The company faces pressure from a recent sell-off and rising competition in the weight-loss drug market. Shares remain up about 70% over the past year but have dropped 29% in the last month.
18 November 2025
Coinbase (COIN) Slides as Texas Move, Stablecoin Rewards Fight and New Product Launches Collide – November 14, 2025

Coinbase (COIN) Stock Today, November 18, 2025: Bitcoin Below $90,000 and Wall Street’s Latest Calls

Coinbase shares fell 7.06% to $263.95 on November 17 as Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, triggering declines across crypto-linked stocks. The stock is down 17% from its early-November high and trades about 40% below its 52-week peak. In pre-market trading November 18, Coinbase slipped another 0.5%. Wall Street analysts are updating price targets while on-chain data signals rising risk aversion.
18 November 2025
Home Depot Stock Pre-Market Report: Key Catalysts & Forecast for Nov. 3, 2025

Home Depot (HD) Stock Falls After Q3 2025 Earnings Miss and Profit Warning – What Investors Need to Know Today (November 18, 2025)

Home Depot shares fell 2–3% in premarket trading after third-quarter earnings missed estimates and management cut its full-year profit outlook. Net sales rose 2.8% to $41.4 billion, boosted by the GMS acquisition, but comparable sales increased just 0.2%. Adjusted EPS dropped to $3.74, below forecasts. Management now expects adjusted EPS to fall about 5% for fiscal 2025.
QQQ Stock Today, November 18, 2025: Nasdaq‑100 ETF Rebounds as AI Jitters Meet Nvidia Earnings Countdown

QQQ Stock Today, November 18, 2025: Nasdaq‑100 ETF Rebounds as AI Jitters Meet Nvidia Earnings Countdown

Invesco QQQ Trust rebounded Tuesday, trading near $611 after dropping to $599.87 earlier in the session, up about 1.3% from Monday’s close. The move follows a weak premarket and comes as investors brace for Nvidia’s earnings and heightened concerns over a potential AI bubble. Global equities remain under pressure, with Asia-Pacific and European markets down sharply. Crypto markets have lost about $1.2 trillion in value.
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Stock Rockets 700% on $13.4B Crypto Haul – Bubble or Breakout?

BMNR Stock Today (18 November 2025): BitMine’s $11.8B Ethereum Treasury Faces 10% Selloff

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 10% Monday to $30.95 and hovered near that level in early Tuesday pre-market trading. The company disclosed $11.8 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 3.6 million ETH—about 2.9% of the Ethereum supply. Trading volume surged, with BMNR among the 50 most active U.S. stocks. The firm reiterated its goal to control 5% of the ETH network.
Silver Near $50 – Is a New Record Imminent? Inside 2025’s Soaring Silver Surge

Silver Price Today, November 18, 2025: XAG/USD Hovers Around $50 as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

Spot silver hovered near $50 per ounce on November 18, 2025, with live quotes ranging from $49.5 to $50.7 across major platforms. Trading Economics listed a daily benchmark of $50.36, while JM Bullion showed $50.69 early in the US session. Silver remains 7–8% below this year’s record highs. In India, MCX December futures fell 1.65% to ₹1,52,750 per kilogram amid a stronger US dollar.
18 November 2025
SPY Stock Today (November 18, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Extends Slide as AI Bubble and Fed Jitters Hit Markets

SPY Stock Today (November 18, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Extends Slide as AI Bubble and Fed Jitters Hit Markets

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) traded near $665–$666 late Tuesday, flat to Monday’s close but on track for a fourth straight decline. The ETF is down over 2% from last week’s highs, pressured by AI bubble concerns, a crypto selloff, and fading optimism for near-term Fed rate cuts. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures both slipped about 0.3%–0.5% in morning trading. Retail sentiment remained neutral, according to Stocktwits.
18 November 2025
Gold Hits $4,000 as AI Frenzy Pushes Stocks Near Record – Boom or Bust Ahead?

Gold Price Today, 18 November 2025: Spot Gold Hovers Near $4,050 as Fed Jitters Extend Losing Streak

Spot gold hovered near $4,040–$4,060 per ounce Tuesday morning, slipping below Monday’s close as traders scaled back bets on a December Fed rate cut. December COMEX gold futures dropped about 0.8% to $4,040/oz. Prices remain just above the key $4,000 level after falling roughly 7% in the past month. Retail gold prices declined in India and Bangladesh.
Intel Stock Skyrockets on $15B AI Lifeline and U.S. Stake – Can Rally Continue?

Intel Stock Today (INTC) – November 18, 2025: Price, Analyst Calls, and Advanced Packaging News

Intel shares fell nearly 3% to about $34.70 on November 18, 2025, despite reports that Apple and Qualcomm are exploring its advanced chip-packaging technology. The stock remains well above its 2024 lows after a sharp rally earlier this year. Investors appeared to take profits even as industry reports highlighted Intel’s growing traction as a packaging supplier.
18 November 2025
IAG (LON:IAG) news today: Share buyback, British Airways boosts Cincinnati service, Zurich check‑in change, fresh ‘Buy’ calls — 18 November 2025

IAG (LON:IAG) news today: Share buyback, British Airways boosts Cincinnati service, Zurich check‑in change, fresh ‘Buy’ calls — 18 November 2025

IAG shares closed at 372.6p in London Tuesday, down 2.2% from Monday. The company disclosed a buyback of 970,610 shares on 17 November, raising treasury holdings to over 149 million. British Airways will increase Cincinnati–London flights to six weekly from March 2026 and tighten Zurich check-in cut-off to 60 minutes before departure.
18 November 2025
National Grid (NG.L) Today—18 November 2025: New CEO Zoë Yujnovich takes charge, ex‑dividend this week, AI power plans sharpen focus on grid capacity

National Grid (NG.L) Today—18 November 2025: New CEO Zoë Yujnovich takes charge, ex‑dividend this week, AI power plans sharpen focus on grid capacity

Zoë Yujnovich took over as National Grid CEO on 17 November, succeeding John Pettigrew. The company’s ex-dividend date falls on 20 November, with the record date on 21 November. Ofgem confirmed tighter carbon-capture licence rules from 18 November, while government plans signal discounted power for AI data centres and faster grid connections. National Grid began upgrades at Didcot substation to support data centre and battery storage demand.
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Stock Market Today

  • Pokémon Pokopia Boosts Nintendo Stock Amid Surprise Market Rally
    March 12, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Nintendo's stock price surged following the unexpected popularity of Pokémon Pokopia, a new game capturing gamers' attention and driving investor enthusiasm. The game's strong reception highlights Nintendo's ability to innovate and deliver engaging content, propelling its share value higher amid a competitive video game market. Analysts note this momentum could sustain if user engagement remains robust, signaling optimism in Nintendo's future earnings potential. The market response underscores how a single game title can significantly influence a major gaming company's stock performance.

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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

12 March 2026
Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

12 March 2026
Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

12 March 2026
London’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% in early trade Thursday as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel following new Gulf shipping attacks. Travel firm On the Beach suspended its profit forecast, citing weaker holiday demand tied to Middle East conflict. Legal & General shares fell 5% after missing profit targets. TP ICAP rose 3.5% on stronger trading results.
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