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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.

Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Brent crude settled at $60.47 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $56.66 on Friday, December 19, capping a down week despite a late rebound linked to Venezuela and Russia-Ukraine headlines. Oversupply concerns intensified, with “oil on water” inventories up 30% since August and forecasts showing supply could outpace demand by 3.85 million barrels per day in 2026. The U.S. EIA’s weekly oil report is delayed until December 29.
21 December 2025
FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

The FTSE 100 closed Friday near its all-time high at 9,897, up 2.6% for the week, as miners and defense stocks led gains. London markets face a shortened three-session week with thin trading and key UK economic data, including GDP revisions and business investment, due Monday. The FTSE 250 ended the week flat, highlighting sensitivity to domestic signals. The LSE will close early on Wednesday for Christmas.
Cybersecurity Stocks Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Zscaler and Okta in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Cybersecurity Stocks Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Zscaler and Okta in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

U.S. stock markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with thin trading expected. Palo Alto Networks deepened its Google Cloud partnership and won German approval for its CyberArk acquisition. Fortinet vulnerabilities drew new warnings, while Okta-linked social engineering attacks intensified. Wall Street flagged strong cybersecurity platform performance but raised concerns about valuations.
TSX Outlook: Canada Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025) — GDP, Bank of Canada, and Commodities After a Record Close

TSX Outlook: Canada Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025) — GDP, Bank of Canada, and Commodities After a Record Close

The S&P/TSX Composite closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% for the day and 28.4% year-to-date, led by gains in technology and mining stocks. The coming week is shortened by holidays, with most trading expected Monday and Tuesday. Key events include October GDP data on Tuesday and the Bank of Canada’s policy outlook. The TSX will close early Wednesday and remain shut through Friday.
21 December 2025
ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Minutes, US GDP and Thin Christmas Trading in Focus for Australian Shares

ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Minutes, US GDP and Thin Christmas Trading in Focus for Australian Shares

Australia’s ASX 200 closed Friday in the low-to-mid 8,620s, up about 0.5% on the day but down for the week, as gains in banks and tech offset weakness in energy and health care. The market faces a shortened, thinly traded week ahead, with the ASX shutting early on Dec. 24 and closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. RBA minutes on Tuesday could trigger volatility amid low liquidity.
21 December 2025
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Santa Rally Window, Q3 GDP Catch‑Up Data, and Fed Rate Bets Put Wall Street on Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Santa Rally Window, Q3 GDP Catch‑Up Data, and Fed Rate Bets Put Wall Street on Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to 6,834.50 and the Nasdaq gained 1.31% to 23,307.62 on Friday, Dec. 19, capping a volatile week driven by renewed interest in AI stocks. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 16.2% and the Nasdaq 20.7%. Investors await delayed U.S. economic data and signals from the Federal Reserve as thin holiday trading heightens volatility.
21 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 21.12.2025

Eighty-three companies raised Rs 1.3 lakh crore in India’s domestic stock market by November FY26, according to an NSE report. Newly listed firms reached a combined market capitalization of over Rs 10 lakh crore. In China, AI-related IPOs surged, with MetaX Integrated Circuits jumping nearly 700% on debut, but foreign investors remain largely excluded from these offerings.
21 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 20.12.2025

ICICI Prudential AMC is set to list on the NSE with an expected price of ₹2,675-₹2,690, reflecting a 20% premium in grey market trading. UPS shares have climbed 10% in a month to $102.08 but remain negative for the year, with analysts citing execution risk and potential pullbacks if momentum fades.
20 December 2025
Singapore AI Stocks Today: SGX Data Centre REITs, Singtel and Semiconductor Suppliers in Focus on 19 December 2025

Singapore AI Stocks Today: SGX Data Centre REITs, Singtel and Semiconductor Suppliers in Focus on 19 December 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.02% to 4,569.78 on December 19, 2025, with turnover at S$2.1 billion. AI-linked stocks on the Singapore Exchange ended flat, as investors focused on data centre REITs, telecoms, and semiconductor firms amid ongoing global interest in artificial intelligence. Singtel closed at S$4.55. Advancers outnumbered decliners across the broader market.
UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

Alphawave IP Group was delisted from the London Stock Exchange Friday after its acquisition by Qualcomm, finalizing the deal approved earlier this week. Capita announced a £62 million, four-year contract renewal with a European telecoms provider, highlighting AI-enabled services. UK tech shares dipped as investors questioned AI-driven valuations, while the FTSE 100 closed flat.
19 December 2025
ASX AI Stocks Today: WiseTech Jumps, DroneShield Surges, NextDC Slides as Australian Tech Leads the Market (19 December 2025)

ASX AI Stocks Today: WiseTech Jumps, DroneShield Surges, NextDC Slides as Australian Tech Leads the Market (19 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.47% at 8,628.20 on Friday, led by a 2.06% gain in tech stocks as WiseTech Global jumped 3.15% after an internal review cleared its co-founder of fund misuse. The ASX 200 VIX fell 7.70% to a 52-week low. The index ended its three-week winning streak with a small weekly decline.
AI Stocks Today in Asia Stock Markets: Chip and Tech Shares Rebound as BOJ Hikes Rates and Nvidia’s China Chip Review Reshapes Sentiment (Dec. 19, 2025)

AI Stocks Today in Asia Stock Markets: Chip and Tech Shares Rebound as BOJ Hikes Rates and Nvidia’s China Chip Review Reshapes Sentiment (Dec. 19, 2025)

AI-related stocks in Asia rebounded Friday, led by chip and platform shares, after a volatile week. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.3% following a Bank of Japan rate hike to 0.75%, while South Korea and Taiwan also gained. U.S. inflation data and new Nvidia export policy headlines drove fresh interest and uncertainty in the region’s AI sector. Currency and central bank moves continued to shape investor sentiment.
19 December 2025
AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

Indian stocks rebounded Friday, with the Sensex up 447.55 points to 84,929.36 and the Nifty 50 rising 150.85 to 25,966.40, ending a four-day slide. Gains were led by IT and AI-linked shares after Accenture’s quarterly update and as cooling US inflation revived rate-cut hopes. A firmer rupee and improved global cues also supported sentiment. Investors widened focus to data-centre and infrastructure stocks tied to AI growth.
Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Move in US Premarket on Fresh Deals and New Wall Street Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Move in US Premarket on Fresh Deals and New Wall Street Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. traded higher in Friday’s premarket after new contracts, partnerships, and bullish analyst coverage. IonQ rose 1.18% to $46.99, Rigetti gained 0.61% to $22.96, D-Wave climbed 1.41% to $25.24, and Quantum Computing Inc. advanced 0.97% to $10.44. IonQ announced a $60 million Swiss partnership extension and received a $100 price target from Jefferies.
EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

Rivian shares surged about 15% premarket Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target, citing optimism over the upcoming R2 platform and autonomy efforts. U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, pushing S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4% as of 03:30 a.m. ET. Regulatory scrutiny and policy uncertainty remain headwinds for the EV sector.
Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and Intel Rise in Premarket as AI-Memory Boom Meets China Export Review (Dec. 19, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and Intel Rise in Premarket as AI-Memory Boom Meets China Export Review (Dec. 19, 2025)

Micron shares rose 1.99% premarket after reporting earnings and guidance well above forecasts, citing strong AI memory demand and supply constraints. Nvidia gained 1.25% despite new U.S. policy scrutiny over AI chip shipments to China. Sector futures slipped 0.5% ahead of the open. Micron expects high-bandwidth memory market growth from $35B in 2025 to $100B by 2028.
AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, AMD, Microsoft and Oracle in Focus as U.S. Futures Turn Mixed in Friday Premarket (Dec. 19, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, AMD, Microsoft and Oracle in Focus as U.S. Futures Turn Mixed in Friday Premarket (Dec. 19, 2025)

Nvidia shares rose premarket after reports that the Trump administration is reviewing a plan to allow H200 AI chip shipments to China, reversing earlier restrictions. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures traded higher Friday, led by renewed interest in AI infrastructure following Micron’s strong outlook. Dow futures lagged. Analysts flagged uncertainty over inflation data quality and policy risks for the sector.
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Steady Into Record “Triple Witching” as Nike Slides, Oracle Pops on TikTok Deal, and Housing Data Looms

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Steady Into Record “Triple Witching” as Nike Slides, Oracle Pops on TikTok Deal, and Housing Data Looms

U.S. stock index futures were flat early Friday after a tech-driven rebound Thursday, following November CPI data that showed inflation rising 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts. Trading volume Thursday neared the 20-session average at 16.89 billion shares. The CPI report’s reliability was questioned due to data collection disruptions from a recent federal shutdown. Investors awaited housing and labor data later Friday.
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