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.

XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will consider the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, a bill that could affect XRP and other major tokens. New XRP addresses have dropped 85% since December 2024, according to Glassnode. XRP traded near $1.42 with a market value around $88 billion. Ripple recently completed a pilot with J.P. Morgan and Mastercard for tokenized U.S. Treasuries using the XRP Ledger.
9 May 2026
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FTSE 100’s Third Weekly Loss: Why UK Stocks Are Back on Edge

FTSE 100’s Third Weekly Loss: Why UK Stocks Are Back on Edge

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed down 0.4% at 10,233.07 on Friday, falling 1.4% for the week as Gulf clashes and Labour’s local-election losses weighed on sentiment. Brent crude jumped to $101.49 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz. British Airways owner IAG dropped 2.8% after warning of higher fuel costs and lower profit. The pound strengthened, pressuring UK multinationals.
9 May 2026
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India Stock Market This Week: Nifty’s Second Weekly Gain Came With One Big Warning

India Stock Market This Week: Nifty’s Second Weekly Gain Came With One Big Warning

Indian stocks fell Friday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.62% and the Sensex off 0.66%, but both indexes posted weekly gains. Brent crude rose above $100 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, pressuring the rupee and stoking inflation concerns. State Bank of India dropped after missing profit estimates. Foreign investors sold 41.11 billion rupees in shares Friday, while domestic funds bought 67.48 billion.
9 May 2026
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ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

Australian shares lost nearly A$50 billion in value Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% to 8,744.4, its biggest one-day drop in seven weeks. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.35% Tuesday, citing rising fuel prices and Middle East risks. Financials led declines, with Westpac down 4.8%. Macquarie Group posted a record A$4.85 billion profit but closed lower.
9 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 09.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Trump Highlights Booming Jobs and Record Stock Market Highs Amid Economic Momentum May 9, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. President Donald Trump touted the U.S. stock market reaching an all-time high alongside strong job growth and rising 401(k) retirement accounts. On Wednesday, major indexes including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged, fueled by robust AI sector earnings and easing oil prices amid potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported March nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000, with unemployment
9 May 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Tumbles as Oil Shock Erases Nearly $50 Billion

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Tumbles as Oil Shock Erases Nearly $50 Billion

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% to 8,744.40, its sharpest drop in seven weeks, as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting sent oil above $100 a barrel and erased nearly A$50 billion from the market. Banks, miners, and energy stocks declined, with Westpac leading losses after trading ex-dividend. Macquarie reversed early gains despite a profit beat. Tabcorp plunged 14.2% after AUSTRAC launched an enforcement probe.
8 May 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 665 Points, Nifty Falls Below 24,150 As Oil Shock Hits Dalal Street

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 665 Points, Nifty Falls Below 24,150 As Oil Shock Hits Dalal Street

The BSE Sensex dropped 665.35 points to 77,179.17 and the Nifty 50 fell 186.45 points to 24,140.20 by 2 p.m. IST Friday, as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel and the rupee slipped 0.3% to 94.5325 per dollar. Foreign investors sold 340.89 crore rupees in equities Thursday, while domestic funds bought 441 crore rupees. Britannia shares fell up to 5% after announcing price hikes due to higher freight costs.
8 May 2026
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UK Stock Market Live: FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Tops $100 and Labour Losses Hit London Shares

UK Stock Market Live: FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Tops $100 and Labour Losses Hit London Shares

The FTSE 100 fell 0.75% to 10,200.29 in Friday morning trade, extending losses as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes pushed Brent oil above $100 a barrel. Labour’s local election setbacks weighed on sterling and gilts, adding political risk to the market downturn. Airlines including IAG warned of lower profits due to rising fuel costs. European shares tracked lower, with the STOXX 600 down 0.8%.
8 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 08.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 8, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Yara International Stock Seen Overvalued Despite Strong Share Gains May 8, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT. Yara International (OB:YAR) shares have gained 16% over three months and 28.6% year-to-date but slipped 1.7% in the past month. Trading near NOK528, the stock is viewed as 37% overvalued versus a fair value estimate of NOK386, despite a low price-earnings ratio of 10.4 times compared to industry averages. Market optimism hinges on sustained demand for specialty fertilizers and growth in climate-smart farming. However, current volumes and margins show only
8 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today After The Bell: Dow Drops 313 Points Below 50,000 as Oil Whipsaws Wall Street

Dow Jones Today After The Bell: Dow Drops 313 Points Below 50,000 as Oil Whipsaws Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 313.62 points to 49,596.97, closing below 50,000 after declines in oil and chip stocks. Brent crude settled at $100.06 a barrel, down 1.2%. Arm Holdings dropped sharply on supply concerns, while Nvidia and Microsoft rose nearly 2%. Initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, and the Cleveland Fed signaled rates will remain on hold.
7 May 2026
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S&P 500 Today: Why Wall Street’s Record Run Stalled After the Bell

S&P 500 Today: Why Wall Street’s Record Run Stalled After the Bell

The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to 7,337.11 on Thursday as chip stocks slid, with Intel and AMD each dropping about 3%. The PHLX Semiconductor Index lost 2.7%, while Arm’s U.S. shares declined after a warning on smartphone demand and supply limits. Jobless claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000, and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack signaled rates will likely stay on hold. The U.S. Trade Court ruled against Trump’s 10% global tariffs after the market close.
7 May 2026
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National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid shares fell 1.56% to 1,278p in London ahead of full-year results due May 14. JPMorgan cut its price target to 1,440p, citing recent trading updates but kept an “overweight” rating. The company has warned that U.S. customer refunds and storm costs will reduce underlying EPS by about 1p. National Grid’s market value stands near £63.5 billion with a 3.66% dividend yield.
7 May 2026
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HSBC Stock Rebounds, But a $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Still Hangs Over Shares

HSBC Stock Rebounds, But a $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Still Hangs Over Shares

HSBC shares held steady in London Thursday after a $400 million fraud-related charge tied to private credit exposure. The loss followed the collapse of UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions and knocked nearly 6% off HSBC stock earlier in the week. First-quarter pretax profit fell to $9.4 billion, missing analyst estimates. The Financial Stability Board warned Wednesday of rising risks from bank links to private credit.
7 May 2026
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Rolls-Royce Stock Extends Rally as Buyback and Engine-Hour Outlook Lift RR.L

Rolls-Royce Stock Extends Rally as Buyback and Engine-Hour Outlook Lift RR.L

Rolls-Royce shares climbed 1.1% to 1,293.7p in London on Thursday, extending gains after the company reaffirmed its 2026 profit and cash flow targets and reported a 5% rise in large engine flying hours. The company has repurchased 50.9 million shares under its £2.3 billion buyback. Management maintained guidance despite Middle East disruption concerns. Analyst consensus for 2026 EBIT stands at £4.13 billion.
7 May 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Climbs as Dollar Drops and Jobs Report Looms

Gold Price Today: Bullion Climbs as Dollar Drops and Jobs Report Looms

Spot gold rose 1% to $4,738.86 an ounce by 0728 GMT Thursday, extending a rally as the dollar weakened and U.S. Treasury yields fell. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and lower inflation expectations supported gains. U.S. gold futures for June delivery climbed 1.2% to $4,748.50. Silver, platinum, and palladium also advanced.
7 May 2026
Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Brent crude fell to about $99.5 a barrel Thursday as traders reacted to hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3 million barrels last week, while distillate stocks hit their lowest since 2005. Asian jet fuel exports plunged to 596,000 bpd in April, down from 1.54 million bpd before the conflict. Shell reported a first-quarter profit of $6.9 billion but reduced its share buybacks.
7 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Crude Oil Prices Drop as US-Iran Peace Talks Progress Eases Supply Worries
    June 23, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT. Crude oil prices fell sharply Monday, with July WTI crude closing down 2.32% and July RBOB gasoline down 0.26%. Prices retreated after overnight gains on progress in US-Iran peace negotiations, including sanctions waivers and the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, critical for Middle East oil shipments. The U.S. granted a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell crude, further easing supply concerns. The International Energy Agency cut global oil demand forecasts due to the Iran conflict, while Goldman Sachs lowered its Brent price outlook to $80 a barrel for Q4, citing faster-than-expected export normalization. Increased U.S. crude output estimates and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure continue to influence market dynamics.

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Big VCs Back Fomo’s Crypto Trading App With $75M Round

Big VCs Back Fomo’s Crypto Trading App With $75M Round

23 June 2026
Fomo raised $75 million in Series B funding led by Index Ventures at a $550 million valuation as crypto venture funding slumps, with over 625,000 users and $4 billion in trading volume since launch; the company aims to simplify on-chain trading and expand into equities and prediction markets, but faces risks from social trading and leveraged products.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Gets an Apple Premium, Math Shows Little Room Left

Intel’s $700 Billion Surge Pauses on Premarket Drop

23 June 2026
Intel tumbled about 8% in Tuesday premarket trading after closing Monday up 5.19% at $140.94, as investors reassessed AI-driven gains and rate risks; Mizuho raised its price target to $135 but kept a Neutral rating, with analysts warning Intel’s rally may have outpaced confirmed business from Apple and Google.
Super Micro’s Rally on Nvidia Hopes Faces Early Test

Super Micro’s Rally on Nvidia Hopes Faces Early Test

23 June 2026
Super Micro fell 6.3% to $33.22 in premarket trading after a 15.66% rally, as investors weighed a new Nvidia-based AI server launch and a GF Securities upgrade against risks from a $7 billion financing plan and $39 billion in non-binding AI server orders that could be canceled or delayed, all amid falling Nasdaq futures and rate hike fears.
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