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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.

DroneShield share price slips as ASX closes; Q1 contract cash and Feb 24 report in focus

DroneShield share price slips as ASX closes; Q1 contract cash and Feb 24 report in focus

DroneShield shares closed down 0.6% at A$3.31 after trading between A$3.24 and A$3.45, with about 14.9 million shares changing hands. Investors are watching for confirmation that A$97.7 million in contracted revenue will convert to cash in the March quarter. The company’s annual and preliminary report is due Feb. 24. Governance changes and delivery schedules remain under scrutiny.
5 January 2026
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BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

BAE Systems shares jumped 4.85% to 1,839 pence in early London trading after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The STOXX Europe aerospace and defense index rose 2.7% to a two-month high. South Africa called an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting for Monday. Investors are watching for signals on the Venezuela standoff and BAE’s Feb. 18 results.
5 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.1% to 1,222.05 pence by 08:30 GMT after the company reported buying 475,882 shares on Jan. 2 under its £200 million buyback programme. The purchases, averaging 1,186.48 pence per share, totaled about £5.6 million. The stock traded near its 52-week high of 1,228.50 pence. Investors await the Feb. 26 full-year results for further updates.
5 January 2026
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Anglo American stock jumps 3% in London as metals rally; merger clock and Feb. 5 report in focus

Anglo American stock jumps 3% in London as metals rally; merger clock and Feb. 5 report in focus

Anglo American shares jumped 3.1% to 3,133 pence early Monday, tracking gains in metals and after shareholders approved a $53 billion merger with Teck Resources. Gold surged 2.2% to $4,424.17 an ounce after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s president, while iron ore and copper prices also firmed. Regulatory approval remains pending for the Anglo-Teck deal. Investors await Anglo’s Q4 production report on Feb. 5.
5 January 2026
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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Takeover Push: PDVSA Cuts Output, Chevron and U.S. Refiners in Focus

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Takeover Push: PDVSA Cuts Output, Chevron and U.S. Refiners in Focus

PDVSA has begun cutting crude output as a U.S. oil embargo stalls exports and fills storage, sources said. Chevron and other U.S. refiners ended Friday’s session higher as traders watched for updates on sanctions and shipping. More than 17 million barrels of Venezuelan oil remain stuck offshore, according to TankerTrackers.com. Diluents needed for export have become scarce under the blockade.
5 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a 0.6% rise at Monday’s open after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending gold up 2% and oil lower. Sterling slipped to $1.3434. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital. Oakley Capital reportedly agreed to buy a majority stake in GLAS for £1 billion, with an announcement expected soon.
5 January 2026
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Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

PDVSA has begun cutting crude production as a U.S. oil embargo and tanker blockade leave storage near capacity, with over 17 million barrels stranded on ships, sources said. Brent crude fell 0.4% to $60.54 and WTI dropped 0.5% to $57.04. Chevron’s Venezuela-linked cargoes remain halted. Investors await a U.S. court hearing for Nicolas Maduro and any changes to sanctions policy.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP rose 3% to $2.13 on Monday, extending gains above the $2 mark. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs have recorded eight consecutive weeks of inflows, totaling $1.18 billion since launch, according to SoSoValue data. Traders are watching U.S. economic data and a Jan. 15 market-structure bill markup for direction. The SEC confirmed Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will depart, drawing attention from crypto markets.
5 January 2026
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Gold price today jumps on Venezuela shock as traders eye U.S. jobs data

Gold price today jumps on Venezuela shock as traders eye U.S. jobs data

Gold jumped 2% to $4,413.93 an ounce after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.179%. Oil prices slipped despite Venezuela’s OPEC status, as Trump said the U.S. embargo remains in effect. Investors await U.S. economic data and Fed signals later this week.
5 January 2026
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