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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.

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Slides Below $62 as Oil Shock, Rate Bets Hit Precious Metals

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Slides Below $62 as Oil Shock, Rate Bets Hit Precious Metals

Spot silver plunged 8.9% to $61.76 an ounce by 0633 GMT Monday, halving its value since January’s record. Investors cut precious metals exposure as oil stayed above $110, the dollar strengthened, and U.S. rate expectations shifted toward a possible hike. Gold dropped 5.8% to $4,226.16, its ninth straight loss. Silver’s price neared the $60–$70 range analysts flagged as more stable after January’s surge.
23 March 2026
Sensex Today: Why India Stocks Are Sliding as Oil Nears $113 and Rupee Hits Record Low

Sensex Today: Why India Stocks Are Sliding as Oil Nears $113 and Rupee Hits Record Low

The BSE Sensex dropped 1,958 points, or 2.63%, to 72,574.92 by midday Monday, while the Nifty 50 hit its lowest since April 2025. Brent crude hovered near $113 a barrel, the rupee slid to a record 93.94 per dollar, and foreign investors have pulled $9.57 billion from Indian equities in March. HDFC Bank fell 2.5%, and State Bank of India lost 3.6%.
23 March 2026
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Gold Price Today Falls 5% as Bullion Hits 2026 Low on Rate-Hike Bets

Gold Price Today Falls 5% as Bullion Hits 2026 Low on Rate-Hike Bets

Spot gold plunged 5.8% to $4,226.16 an ounce by early Monday, its lowest level of 2026, while U.S. April futures dropped 7.5%. Bullion has fallen for nine straight sessions and is down over 20% from its January record. Silver, platinum, and palladium also posted sharp declines as investors cut exposure across precious metals. The dollar rose and oil stayed above $110 a barrel amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.
23 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 23.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Diversified Royalty Strategies in Equity Analysis March 23, 2026, 11:55 PM EDT. Equity analyst and founder of Goulart's Restaurant Stocks shares insights on diversified royalty investment strategies within the U.S. restaurant sector. Focusing on fixed royalties to mitigate risk, the research applies financial modeling and sector-specific KPIs. With experience spanning consumer discretionary, food & beverage, and gaming industries, the analyst highlights opportunities in often overlooked micro and small cap stocks. This approach emphasizes uncovering hidden value amid market volatility. Disclosure notes the author holds no
23 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 22.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 22, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 22, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) Stock Dips Amid Mixed Valuation Signals March 22, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) shares fell 5.17% over the past month, contrasting with a 19.02% total return over the last year. Trading around CA$83.60, the stock shows an implied 43% discount to a fair value estimate of CA$100.90 based on growth in intelligent labels and RFID solutions. However, risks such as supply chain setbacks and investment in sustainable film plants could pressure margins. The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) stands at 18x,
22 March 2026
Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, its highest since July 2022, despite the U.S. move to temporarily release about 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, with Iraq cutting Basra output to 900,000 barrels per day and declaring force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields. Middle East Dubai crude hit a record $166.80 a barrel Thursday as refiners scrambled for alternative supplies.
21 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 21.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 21, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) Shares Fall 24.5% in Month Amid Çöpler Sale and Valuation Debate March 21, 2026, 11:44 PM EDT. SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) saw its share price drop 4.8% in one day and 24.5% over the past month, raising questions about its valuation after a strong prior run. Despite recent declines, the company boasts a 1-year total shareholder return of 102.3%. Analysts estimate a fair value around CA$38.85, above the current CA$31.48, factoring in a pending CA$1.5 billion cash injection from the Çöpler mine sale.
21 March 2026
Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar Media Group completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna on Thursday, creating the largest owner of local U.S. TV stations after receiving clearance from the FCC and Justice Department. The FCC granted a waiver allowing Nexstar to reach about 80% of TV households, despite a 39% cap. California and seven other states sued to block the deal, citing antitrust concerns. Nexstar will operate 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
20 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stay on Edge Even as Oil Pulls Back

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stay on Edge Even as Oil Pulls Back

U.S. stock futures rose about 0.1% early Friday as oil prices fell, with Brent down 1.6% and U.S. crude nearly 2%. On Thursday, the Dow dropped 203.72 points, the S&P 500 fell below its 200-day moving average, and the Nasdaq lost 61.73. Two-year Treasury yields jumped over 20 basis points. Micron shares slid 3.8% after announcing a $5 billion capital spending increase for 2026.
20 March 2026
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.22% as Mortgage Brokers and Mortgage Officers Face a Slower Refi Market

30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.22% as Mortgage Brokers and Mortgage Officers Face a Slower Refi Market

The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% this week from 6.11%, while home-loan applications dropped 10.9% as refinancing slowed, according to Freddie Mac and MBA. The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged and warned inflation remains “somewhat elevated.” MBA’s average contract rate hit 6.3%, the highest since December. Purchase applications rose 1% on the week but remain volatile.
20 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 20.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 20, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT MLCAC.PA Falls 7.14% Pre-Market on EURONEXT, Trading Near Year Low March 20, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT. MLCAC.PA (Lombard & Medot) opened pre-market at €13.00, down 7.14% on EURONEXT in March 2026, slipping close to its year low of €12.70. Trading volume was extremely light at six shares, underscoring liquidity challenges and potential for price swings. The stock sports a high trailing price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 92.86 and trades below its 50- and 200-day moving averages, signaling short-term underperformance. Technical indicators show weakness with an RSI
20 March 2026
Alibaba Stock Falls After Earnings Miss as AI Cloud Growth Fails to Offset China Price War

Alibaba Stock Falls After Earnings Miss as AI Cloud Growth Fails to Offset China Price War

Alibaba shares fell Thursday after the company missed quarterly revenue and net income estimates, with net income dropping 66% to 15.63 billion yuan for the December quarter. Cloud revenue rose 36%, but core commerce margins remained under pressure amid weak Chinese demand and heavy spending on delivery and discounts. U.S.-listed ADRs dropped about 1.6% in premarket trading.
19 March 2026
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WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

Brent crude surged nearly 7% to $114.77 after Iranian missile strikes damaged energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, while WTI rose just 0.3% to $96.59. The price gap between Brent and WTI reached its widest in 11 years as U.S. oil inventories climbed and exports increased. The U.S. and other IEA nations plan to release 400 million barrels from reserves. The Fed held rates steady, citing uncertainty from the conflict.
19 March 2026
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Eli Lilly Stock Wobbles After Retatrutide Trial Win as Pricing Fears Bite

Eli Lilly Stock Wobbles After Retatrutide Trial Win as Pricing Fears Bite

Eli Lilly said its obesity and diabetes drug candidate retatrutide met main goals in a late-stage trial, cutting A1C by up to 2% and body weight by 16.8%. Shares traded at $918.05, down 1.3% after an HSBC downgrade and concerns over U.S. price cuts. Side effects included nausea and vomiting, with a 5.1% discontinuation rate at the highest dose. Detailed results will be presented in June.
19 March 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold dropped 1.1% to $4,764.27 an ounce Thursday, hitting its lowest since Feb. 6 as a stronger dollar and the Federal Reserve’s steady rate stance pressured prices. U.S. gold futures for April fell 2.6%. The S&P 500 lost 1.4% and European mining stocks slid 3%. Morgan Stanley delayed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September, citing persistent inflation risks from rising oil prices.
19 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Spot silver fell 4.3% to $72.14 an ounce Thursday, while U.S. silver futures dropped 6.34% after the Federal Reserve signaled rates will stay higher for longer and the dollar strengthened. Gold, platinum, and palladium also declined. Brent crude jumped 5.7% to $113.46 after Iran struck Gulf energy sites. Analysts expect continued volatility after silver’s record surge and sharp reversals this year.
19 March 2026
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Why Nvidia’s $31 Billion Networking Business Is the Real Test of Its $1 Trillion AI Bet

Why Nvidia’s $31 Billion Networking Business Is the Real Test of Its $1 Trillion AI Bet

Nvidia’s networking business posted $11 billion in quarterly revenue, more than tripling from a year ago and surpassing Cisco’s comparable sales. Total quarterly revenue hit a record $68.1 billion, with data center revenue at $62.3 billion. CEO Jensen Huang projected a $1 trillion revenue opportunity through 2027. Nvidia shares fell 0.8% in Thursday trading.
19 March 2026
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Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Brent crude briefly hit $112.86 a barrel after Iran struck energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, disrupting oil and LNG supplies. QatarEnergy reported extensive missile damage at Ras Laffan, halting LNG output, while Abu Dhabi suspended gas operations at Habshan. Asian and European markets fell. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
19 March 2026
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S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,624.70, just above its 200-day moving average, as Brent crude surged to $112.86 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. The Dow and Nasdaq have already fallen below their 200-day lines. Japan’s Nikkei dropped over 3% Thursday, with similar declines across Asia. Investors trimmed 2026 Fed rate cut bets, citing inflation and oil price uncertainty.
19 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Spotlight on 3 ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under A$2B
    April 2, 2026, 3:58 PM EDT. Australian penny stocks on the ASX are gaining attention amid a 0.5% market rise fueled by Middle East geopolitical optimism. Highlighted are three firms with market caps under A$2 billion. IPD Group Limited (A$493 million) distributes electrical infrastructure, showing 28.6% annual earnings growth over five years, and strong short-term financial health. MGX Resources Limited (A$472 million) mines hematite iron ore; despite a 21.2% earnings decline over five years, it remains debt-free with a solid cash runway. Minerals 260 Limited details were incomplete but noted for exploration work. These companies offer potential investment opportunities by blending growth prospects with financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
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