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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.

Microsoft Stock Falls Ahead of Earnings as $18 Billion Australia AI Bet Runs Into Fresh Wall Street Doubts

Microsoft Stock Falls Ahead of Earnings as $18 Billion Australia AI Bet Runs Into Fresh Wall Street Doubts

Microsoft shares fell about 2% in premarket trading Thursday after announcing a A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) AI investment in Australia, its largest ever in the country. The drop followed sector-wide declines sparked by IBM and ServiceNow growth concerns. Microsoft’s plan includes Azure AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training three million Australians by 2028. Investors await April 29 earnings for signs AI spending is boosting cloud growth.
23 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Brent crude rose $1.47 to $103.38 a barrel Thursday as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories dropped sharply, while exports hit a record 12.88 million barrels per day. Brent later neared $105 as European shares fell and bond yields climbed. Asia’s crude imports are set to drop 22% in April, the lowest since 2016.
23 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today Falls Back Below $78,000 as BTC’s $80,000 Test Stalls Despite ETF Inflows

Bitcoin Price Today Falls Back Below $78,000 as BTC’s $80,000 Test Stalls Despite ETF Inflows

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 Thursday after hitting $79,426 earlier, dropping 0.9% as investors turned cautious following Iran’s seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $335.8 million in inflows April 22, but selling pressure increased near $78,000. Wall Street futures and other cryptocurrencies also slipped. Brent crude rose above $103 a barrel amid ongoing supply concerns.
23 April 2026
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Tesla Q1 Earnings: Profit Beats Estimates on $22.4 Billion Revenue, but Musk’s Spending Surge Raises the Stakes

Tesla Q1 Earnings: Profit Beats Estimates on $22.4 Billion Revenue, but Musk’s Spending Surge Raises the Stakes

Tesla reported first-quarter revenue of $22.39 billion and net income of $477 million, beating profit expectations despite weak vehicle deliveries and rising inventory. Adjusted earnings per share were 41 cents. Free cash flow reached $1.44 billion, but the company warned it would likely turn negative for the rest of 2026. Tesla increased its capital spending forecast to over $25 billion for the year.
23 April 2026
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Gold eases from one-week bounce as Iran truce holds and Warsh signals hawkish tilt

Gold eases from one-week bounce as Iran truce holds and Warsh signals hawkish tilt

Gold fell 0.8% to $4,701/oz in early Asian trade Thursday, reversing much of Tuesday’s gain as an extended U.S.-Iran ceasefire reduced safe-haven demand. The dollar index rose to 98.57 and U.S. 10-year yields hit 4.31% after hawkish comments from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Gold remains about 13% below its January record high but is up 8% year-to-date. Traders await the April 28–29 FOMC meeting.
23 April 2026
Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.75% at 59,140.23 after briefly topping 60,000, as Brent crude climbed to $103.3 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.5%. South Korea’s economy grew 1.7% in Q1, beating forecasts, with SK Hynix reporting a five-fold profit jump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1%, China’s CSI300 dropped 0.8%.
23 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closes, as Brent crude stayed above $103 a barrel amid shipping tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. GE Vernova surged 13.75% on raised forecasts, Boeing climbed 5.53% after a smaller loss, while Tesla and IBM shares fell in late trading on spending and growth concerns.
23 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.6% to 8,793.40, its lowest close since April 7, as financials and miners declined and energy stocks rose. Traders now see a 75% chance of a 25 basis-point RBA rate hike in early May. Brent crude climbed above $103 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns. Healthcare hit an eight-year low, with CSL near its weakest since 2017.
23 April 2026
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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
23 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
23 April 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 23.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Kuaishou Technology Shares Slide Amid Valuation Debate April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Kuaishou Technology (SEHK:1024) has seen its shares fall 2.6% in one day and 6.2% over the past week, continuing a longer downward trend with a 45.7% drop over three months. Despite revenue reaching CN¥142.8 billion and net income of CN¥18.6 billion, both up annually, investor sentiment remains cautious. The stock trades at HK$44.14, sharply below a fair value estimate of HK$91.42, reflecting optimism about its growth in AI-powered services, digital goods, and
23 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher motor fuel prices, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,500, down 0.04%, as losses in Reckitt and JD Sports offset gains in miners and BP. Reckitt fell 5% after missing sales forecasts and warning on margins. Investors weighed whether the inflation jump could prompt a tougher Bank of England stance.
22 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before the Bell as Iran Truce and Tesla Earnings Put Wall Street on Alert

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before the Bell as Iran Truce and Tesla Earnings Put Wall Street on Alert

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday after President Trump said he would extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures up between 0.48% and 0.76%. Oil hovered near $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, and only three ships passed through in 24 hours. United Airlines reported higher Q1 earnings but warned of rising fuel costs and trimmed capacity plans. Tesla’s Q1 results are due after the close.
22 April 2026
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US Stock Market (After Hours): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Iran Risk Overtakes Earnings

US Stock Market (After Hours): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Iran Risk Overtakes Earnings

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all down about 0.6% as early gains reversed. Brent crude jumped 3.1% to $98.48 on uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks. UnitedHealth rose 7% after strong earnings, while Apple slipped on CEO transition news. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed as investors weighed retail sales and Fed leadership signals.
21 April 2026
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XRP Price Today: Why the $1.42 Level Matters as Bitcoin Fund Flows Return

XRP Price Today: Why the $1.42 Level Matters as Bitcoin Fund Flows Return

XRP traded near $1.42 Tuesday, down about 1% over 24 hours, with 24-hour turnover at $2.37 billion and a market value near $87 billion. CoinShares reported $56 million in outflows from XRP investment products last week, while Bitcoin and Ether drew strong inflows. Coinbase Derivatives filed to offer TAS block trades for XRP starting May 1. Ripple outlined a post-quantum cryptography roadmap for the XRP Ledger, targeting completion by 2028.
21 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $75,000 as Fed Doubts Stall a Fresh Rally

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Slips Below $75,000 as Fed Doubts Stall a Fresh Rally

Bitcoin fell 1.7% to about $74,985 on Tuesday after briefly nearing $77,000, as traders responded to signals the Federal Reserve may not cut rates soon. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT fund attracting $906 million last week. Iran’s uncertainty over Gulf peace talks and oil price concerns weighed on risk assets. Ether dropped 1.4% to $2,296.
21 April 2026
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Beyond Meat Stock Is Back Above $1 as BYND Rally Tests Wall Street’s Doubts

Beyond Meat Stock Is Back Above $1 as BYND Rally Tests Wall Street’s Doubts

Beyond Meat shares surged above $1 in heavy trading Tuesday, after Nasdaq warned the company in March it risked delisting if it failed to close above $1 for 10 consecutive days by Aug. 31. The stock hit $1.55 before settling near $1.31, with volume topping 129 million shares. Recent gains come despite a 19.7% drop in Q4 net revenue and a $69.9 million adjusted EBITDA loss. Wall Street’s average rating remains “Strong Sell.”
21 April 2026
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  • Corn Futures Slip Slightly Amid Rising Export Sales
    April 25, 2026, 3:49 PM EDT. Corn futures edged lower on Friday, with contracts dipping by up to 2 cents. The national average cash corn price fell 1.25 cents to $4.1975 per bushel. Export sales data showed total corn export commitments of 74.1 million metric tons as of April 16, marking a 28% increase year-over-year. This volume represents 88% of the USDA's export forecast, trailing the 92% historical average. Recent private purchases from South Korean importers, totaling over 200,000 metric tons in two deals, highlight ongoing demand. May 2026 corn futures declined by 1.25 cents to $4.5425, with July and December contracts also slipping slightly. The market remains cautious as export data slowly aligns with government projections, influencing short-term price movements.

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Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

25 April 2026
House Democrats have asked Costco and other major retailers to detail how any Trump-era tariff refunds will benefit consumers, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection begins processing claims under a new CAPE system. Costco and FedEx have sued to preserve refund rights, while a customer has filed a class action demanding refunds be returned to shoppers. Costco shares last traded at $1,011.15.
Palo Alto Networks Stock Jumps as AI Cyber Fears Become Its Next Big Test

Palo Alto Networks Stock Jumps as AI Cyber Fears Become Its Next Big Test

25 April 2026
Palo Alto Networks shares closed up 3.08% at $178.54 on Friday, outpacing cybersecurity peers after Japan announced a financial-sector cybersecurity task force over concerns tied to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model. The company continues heavy spending on acquisitions and integration, aiming to capture demand from large organizations worried about AI-driven cyber threats.
Cameco Corporation Stock Faces a May 5 Test After Friday’s Uranium Pullback

Cameco Corporation Stock Faces a May 5 Test After Friday’s Uranium Pullback

25 April 2026
Cameco’s U.S.-listed shares fell $1.70 to $122.15 Friday, while Toronto shares dropped C$2.45 to C$167.02. The uranium producer will report first-quarter results before markets open May 5, with an executive call set for 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Other uranium stocks, including NexGen Energy and Uranium Energy, also declined in U.S. trading. Cameco produced 21 million pounds of uranium in 2025 and delivered 33 million pounds.
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