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.

What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

Bitcoin’s price is driven by demand meeting a limited, slow-growing supply, not by any single indicator. ETF inflows, macro liquidity, regulation, and market sentiment now rival the impact of the halving event. New supply is predictable and capped, but demand—especially from ETFs—can quickly overwhelm it. When buyers outnumber sellers, prices rise; when sellers dominate, prices fall.
28 April 2026
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What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

Gold broke above $4,000 in late 2025, buoyed by Federal Reserve policy signals, a weaker dollar, and political uncertainty, according to LBMA. The metal’s price remains sensitive to U.S. interest rates, currency moves, and central bank actions. Inflation can lift gold, but rate hikes in response often weigh it down. In April 2026, gold slipped as inflation fears and central bank decisions dominated trading.
28 April 2026
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What Influences the Price of Oil? The Hidden Forces That Can Send Crude Soaring Overnight

What Influences the Price of Oil? The Hidden Forces That Can Send Crude Soaring Overnight

Global oil supply plunged and inventories fell sharply after disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, the IEA reported in April 2026. Crude oil made up just over half of U.S. retail gasoline prices over the past decade, according to the EIA. The EIA said oil prices depend on supply, demand, inventories, financial markets, and geopolitical risks, with non-OPEC countries producing 65% of global crude in 2024.
28 April 2026
How to Invest in the Stock Market Without Getting Wiped Out: The Beginner Playbook Most People Learn Too Late

How to Invest in the Stock Market Without Getting Wiped Out: The Beginner Playbook Most People Learn Too Late

New investors should not use money needed for essentials or emergencies, according to SEC and FINRA guidance. Both agencies recommend paying off high-interest debt and saving three to six months’ expenses before investing. FINRA warns against margin accounts for beginners, citing risk of significant losses. Investor.gov and Warren Buffett both point to low-cost index funds or ETFs as a simple starting point.
28 April 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
28 April 2026
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XRP Price Today: Ripple-Linked Token Slips Near $1.39 — Why K Bank’s Deal Hasn’t Moved the Market

XRP Price Today: Ripple-Linked Token Slips Near $1.39 — Why K Bank’s Deal Hasn’t Moved the Market

XRP fell 2.7% to about $1.39 Monday despite Ripple’s new banking partnership with South Korea’s K Bank, which is piloting blockchain remittances but not using XRP as a bridge asset. Trading volume reached $2.37 billion, with XRP ranked fourth by market value at $85.9 billion. The broader crypto market also declined, with bitcoin near $76,960 and ether at $2,292.
27 April 2026
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SpaceX IPO Nears: Starship, Starlink and Musk’s $75 Billion Bet Face Wall Street’s First Real Test

SpaceX IPO Nears: Starship, Starlink and Musk’s $75 Billion Bet Face Wall Street’s First Real Test

HawkEye 360 said Monday it is seeking a U.S. IPO valuation of up to $2.42 billion, following SpaceX’s confidential filing earlier this month. SpaceX is targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation with less than 5% of shares to float publicly. The company hosted a three-day analyst event last week as details began to emerge. Starlink and Starship are expected to drive investor interest.
27 April 2026
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China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal, Escalating the Fight Over AI Talent

China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal, Escalating the Fight Over AI Talent

China’s National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing foreign investment security rules. Meta had completed the deal in December, with Manus staff and assets already moved to Singapore. The order comes days before a planned Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. Meta said it complied with all laws and expects a resolution.
27 April 2026
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Fed Week Ahead: Powell’s Possible Exit Turns a No-Change Meeting Into a Rate-Cut Cliffhanger

Fed Week Ahead: Powell’s Possible Exit Turns a No-Change Meeting Into a Rate-Cut Cliffhanger

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, as inflation risks rise from higher oil prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Chair Jerome Powell may lead his final policy meeting, with markets watching for signals on future hikes. Key GDP and PCE inflation data are due Thursday morning. Investors currently see little chance of a rate cut this year.
27 April 2026
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Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

SK hynix surged 5.73% to 1,292,000 won Monday, hitting a record as investors bought AI-linked chip stocks and KOSPI set a new high. First-quarter revenue reached 52.58 trillion won, with operating margin at 72%. Demand for SK hynix’s high-bandwidth memory far exceeds supply. South Korean retail investors sold 14.8 trillion won in shares this month, much of it in SK hynix and Samsung Electronics.
27 April 2026
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Best Stock To Buy Today? Qualcomm’s OpenAI Chip Report Puts QCOM Back In The Market’s AI Trade

Best Stock To Buy Today? Qualcomm’s OpenAI Chip Report Puts QCOM Back In The Market’s AI Trade

Qualcomm shares jumped over 10% in premarket trading after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said OpenAI is working with Qualcomm and MediaTek on smartphone processors, though no companies have confirmed the report. Mass production is not expected before 2028. Qualcomm reports fiscal Q2 results after the market closes April 29. MediaTek and Intel also moved higher in early trading.
27 April 2026
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Rheinmetall Stock Rises After €1 Billion Bundeswehr Deal, But Investors Still Want Delivery

Rheinmetall Stock Rises After €1 Billion Bundeswehr Deal, But Investors Still Want Delivery

Rheinmetall shares rose 2.09% on Monday after announcing a €1.04 billion Bundeswehr order for IdZ-ES digital infantry systems. The contract, booked for Q2 2026, covers modernisation and 237 new platoon systems, with deliveries from November 2027 to December 2029. Shares remain down 13.75% for the year after recent declines tied to broader defence sector weakness.
27 April 2026
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CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved Paramount’s $110 billion takeover bid, clearing a major hurdle for the deal. Paramount Skydance shares closed at $10.97 Friday, down 2.66%, as investors weighed the regulatory risks. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and European regulators are expected to scrutinize the merger. The combined company would include CBS, CNN, HBO Max, and Paramount+.
27 April 2026
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Forestar Stock (NYSE:FOR) Faces 2026 Margin Test as Lot Guidance Narrows

Forestar Stock (NYSE:FOR) Faces 2026 Margin Test as Lot Guidance Narrows

Forestar Group reported a 7% rise in second-quarter revenue to $374.3 million and an 8% increase in pre-tax income, but lots sold fell 14% to 2,938. The company trimmed its 2026 lot delivery target to 14,000–14,500 while maintaining revenue guidance. D.R. Horton, which owns 62% of Forestar, bought 2,450 lots last quarter. Forestar recorded $6.3 million in land deal write-offs, up sharply from last year.
27 April 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow futures fell early Monday as oil prices climbed and investors braced for earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy decision and major economic reports. On Friday, the Dow slipped 0.2% to 49,230.71, lagging behind record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
27 April 2026
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US Bond Market’s Fed Week Starts With Yields Rising as Oil Shock Lingers

US Bond Market’s Fed Week Starts With Yields Rising as Oil Shock Lingers

U.S. Treasury yields climbed early Monday, with the two-year at 3.798% and the 10-year at 4.323%, as oil hovered near $108 a barrel and Middle East tensions persisted. The Fed begins its policy meeting Tuesday, with traders watching for signals on rates. The Treasury is auctioning $69 billion in two-year notes and $70 billion in five-year notes. Eurozone, UK, and Japanese bond yields also rose ahead of central bank decisions.
27 April 2026
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Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
27 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ridgetech (RDGT) Stock Surges 68.6% in Nasdaq Premarket on Volume Spike
    June 23, 2026, 8:13 AM EDT. Ridgetech Inc. (Nasdaq: RDGT) shares jumped 68.6% to $2.31 in early premarket trading on June 23, 2026, with a surge in volume to 32.27 million shares. The healthcare distributor, valued at roughly $1.23 million market cap after a recent 1-for-150 reverse split, saw dramatic price swings due to thin trading and low float of fewer than 900,000 shares. The move occurred despite no new company announcements and amid a Nasdaq futures decline. HRT Financial LP, a 10% stakeholder, recently sold about 58,000 shares at $1.60 each. Market experts note the stock's susceptibility to volatility in extended hours and highlight the upcoming test at the regular Nasdaq opening when liquidity increases. Ridgetech operates in pharmaceutical wholesale, retail, and digital platforms in China.

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Ridgetech (RDGT) Stock Jumps in Premarket as Volume Surges

Ridgetech (RDGT) Stock Jumps in Premarket as Volume Surges

23 June 2026
Ridgetech shares soared 68.6% to $2.31 in Nasdaq premarket trading on heavy volume, despite no new company news, after a major holder, HRT Financial LP, disclosed selling nearly 58,000 shares last week; with a tiny $1.23 million market cap and under 900,000 shares outstanding, the stock’s price is highly sensitive to trading swings ahead of the regular session open.
Korea Slides 10%, Nasdaq Futures Down 2.7% as Chip Stocks Sink Worldwide

Korea Slides 10%, Nasdaq Futures Down 2.7% as Chip Stocks Sink Worldwide

23 June 2026
Global semiconductor stocks plunged, wiping over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100’s market value in premarket trade as investors questioned whether massive AI infrastructure spending by tech giants can deliver returns, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics each losing over 12% and Micron set to report results that could further sway memory shares.
Micron Technology Stock Price Falls as $25 Billion Spending Plan Overshadows AI Forecast

Micron Earnings Take Center Stage for AI Stocks This Week

23 June 2026
Micron shares tumbled 8% premarket as investors brace for Wednesday’s earnings, with Wall Street raising the bar above company guidance after a record run; analysts warn that even a beat may disappoint if margins or outlook slip, threatening further stock and sector volatility amid soaring AI memory demand.
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