Today: 23 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.

National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid rose 1.1% to 1,295p in London morning trade as markets reopened after the UK bank holiday. The stock moved ahead of its May 28 ex-dividend date and amid investor focus on lower gilt yields and the company’s rising grid investment. FTSE 100 gained 0.63% early. National Grid’s net debt climbed 7% to £44.2 billion as annual capital investment hit a record £11.6 billion.
26 May 2026
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the FTSE 100 Engine Maker Is Rising Again

Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the FTSE 100 Engine Maker Is Rising Again

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose 0.8% to 1,258.8p in early London trade Tuesday after the Spring Bank Holiday, tracking the FTSE 100. The company reaffirmed 2026 profit guidance at its April 30 annual meeting, citing a 5% rise in large-engine flying hours to 115% of 2019 levels in Q1. Rolls has completed over £750 million of a planned £7–9 billion buyback. Analysts warn of ongoing execution risks.
26 May 2026
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Lloyds Shares Trade Above 100p in London

Lloyds Shares Trade Above 100p in London

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose over 1% at Tuesday’s open in London, trading above 100p for the first session after the Spring Bank Holiday. The bank filed for a 500 million share block admission tied to staff plans, set for May 27. Lloyds recently bought back 5 million shares at 99.57p each and posted a Q1 pretax profit of £2 billion, up 33%. Barclays and NatWest also gained over 1% in early trading.
26 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.05.2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marks its 130th anniversary as Nvidia, Visa, and Procter & Gamble are highlighted as leading dividend stocks. Nvidia boosted its annual dividend by 2,400% to $1 per share, reflecting confidence in its AI-driven business. Rising AI demand is expanding Nvidia’s data center market share. The DJIA now includes more growth and technology-focused companies.
26 May 2026
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Australia stocks today: ASX drops as exchange operator’s 12% tech-cost shock rattles investors

Australia stocks today: ASX drops as exchange operator’s 12% tech-cost shock rattles investors

ASX Ltd shares plunged as much as 12.6% to A$51.40 on Tuesday after the exchange operator warned of sharply higher technology and regulatory costs. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.4% to 8,657 points, with utilities, energy, and tech stocks leading declines. ASX now expects fiscal 2027 expenses to rise up to 21% and capital spending to hit A$200 million. April CPI data is due Wednesday.
26 May 2026
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Oil Rises, China Chips Rally, Asia Stocks React

Oil Rises, China Chips Rally, Asia Stocks React

Brent crude jumped 2.39% to $98.44 after new U.S. strikes in Iran dimmed hopes for a quick peace deal. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.37% on chip gains, while Japan, Australia, Shanghai, and India all slipped. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan added 0.67%. The dollar held firm; the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.508%.
26 May 2026
FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

The FTSE 100 rose 0.86% to 10,556.60 after the spring bank holiday, led by gains in Kingfisher and oil-linked stocks. Kingfisher reported a 0.7% drop in first-quarter like-for-like sales but kept its profit target. Brent crude climbed over 2% to $98.21 after U.S. strikes in southern Iran. UK shop prices rose 1.2% in May from a year earlier, the British Retail Consortium said.
26 May 2026
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Nifty on Oil Watch Again as Rally Resumes

Nifty on Oil Watch Again as Rally Resumes

Nifty 50 traded flat at 24,021.95 by midday Tuesday in Mumbai, losing early gains as new U.S. strikes in Iran dampened optimism over Middle East peace. The rupee fell 0.2% to 95.4325 per dollar after Brent crude jumped over 2%. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed, while tech shares rose and several blue chips lagged. Currency markets saw state-run banks selling dollars to limit rupee losses.
26 May 2026
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TSX Sets New Record Even as Oil Stocks Drop

TSX Sets New Record Even as Oil Stocks Drop

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 34,830.89 on Monday, up 1%, as tech and mining stocks advanced. Energy shares lagged after Brent crude fell nearly 7% to $96.30 a barrel amid hopes for U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. markets were closed for Memorial Day, resulting in thin trading. The Canadian dollar edged up 0.1% to 1.3800 per U.S. dollar.
25 May 2026
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Brent Drops Under $100 After Iran Deal Hopes Hit Market

Brent Drops Under $100 After Iran Deal Hopes Hit Market

Brent crude fell 5.8% to $97.53 a barrel and WTI dropped 5.9% to $90.95 on Monday, both hitting lows not seen since May 7. Traders cited progress in U.S.-Iran talks and reduced war risk at the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and UK market holidays left trading thin and volatility high. Shipping data showed limited tanker movement through the strait.
25 May 2026
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FTSE 100 Halts Slide as Traders Watch Tuesday Open

FTSE 100 Halts Slide as Traders Watch Tuesday Open

London markets were closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday, with no trading on the London Stock Exchange. The FTSE 100 ended Friday at 10,466.26, up 0.22%, breaking a four-week losing streak after weaker UK data eased rate hike fears. UK CPI fell to 2.8% in April, while retail sales dropped 1.3% from March. The S&P Global Flash UK PMI fell to 48.5 in May, signaling contraction.
25 May 2026
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Bitcoin holds over $77,000; oil falls, ETF outflows reported

Bitcoin holds over $77,000; oil falls, ETF outflows reported

Bitcoin rose above $77,000 Monday in thin holiday trading, last up 0.8% at $77,500. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of about $1.26 billion from May 18–22, with total outflows over $2 billion in two weeks. Oil fell over 4% as U.S.-Iran talks showed progress, easing inflation concerns. Major equity markets in New York and London remained closed for holidays.
25 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 25.05.2026

Barclays shares have climbed nearly 30% in the past year after reporting a 6% income rise to £8.2 billion in March and lifting its return on tangible equity target above 14% by 2028. The bank plans to return over £15 billion to shareholders from 2026 to 2028. Most analysts rate the stock as Buy or Outperform. Risks include reliance on AI-driven cost cuts and possible economic slowdowns tied to inflation and the Iran conflict.
25 May 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Australian Shares Hit Two-Week High on Middle East Peace Hopes May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Australian shares rose 0.4% to 8,692, marking a two-week closing peak led by commodity stocks amid optimism over US-Iran peace talks. The S&P/ASX 200 gained for a third consecutive session as crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel, easing inflation concerns. However, cautious investors limited risk appetite after Washington tempered expectations for a swift deal. Resources stocks rallied with BHP and Rio Tinto up 0.7% and 1.6%, while
24 May 2026
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Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
24 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Markets Open Flat; Sensex, Nifty Slip Amid Cautious Global Cues
    June 23, 2026, 1:38 AM EDT. Indian markets opened flat Tuesday, with the Sensex down 0.18% at 76,953.63 and the Nifty 50 slipping 0.14% to 24,068.85 amid cautious global sentiment. Despite this weak start, analysts highlight favourable macroeconomic factors including easing US-Iran tensions and lower crude prices supporting the domestic outlook. Brent crude traded below $80, easing inflation concerns, while Wall Street saw declines led by a 1.32% drop in the Nasdaq due to profit-taking in tech stocks. Asian markets were mixed. Technical analysis indicates the Nifty's key support at 24,000, with potential to rise towards 24,400 if it breaks resistance at 24,150-24,200.

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