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CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 2025 more than 4% below its October record after investors shifted to expecting rate hikes. The index returned 6.8% for the year, with resources surging and technology slumping. Two major banks now anticipate a rate increase at the central bank’s February meeting. Forecasters remain split on whether 2026 brings steady gains or more sharp sector swings.
1 January 2026
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AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. Beijing has not yet approved shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance with a 25% fee. Samsung and SK Hynix report AI memory chip orders exceed capacity, according to the Financial Times. Investors remain focused on AI spending, earnings, and U.S.-China policy shifts.
1 January 2026
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Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

NOAA issued geomagnetic storm watches for January 1–3 after several solar eruptions, warning of possible G2-level storms late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters say aurora could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The full “Wolf Moon” supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower will coincide, but moonlight will obscure many meteors. An M7.1 solar flare caused a moderate radio blackout on December 31.
1 January 2026
2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.
1 January 2026
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Gold price forecast for 2026: Banks map a $4,275-$5,000 range after bullion’s blockbuster year

Gold price forecast for 2026: Banks map a $4,275-$5,000 range after bullion’s blockbuster year

Gold ended 2025 up 65% at $4,326.55 an ounce, hitting record highs on central bank buying and safe-haven demand. Major banks raised 2026 forecasts, with JPMorgan seeing $5,055 and Goldman Sachs projecting $4,900. CME Group hiked margin requirements for metal futures after year-end volatility. Spot silver fell 7.1% to $71.04 on Dec. 31.
1 January 2026
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Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin was trading near $87,474 Wednesday, set for a more than 6% drop in 2025 after hitting a record above $126,000 in October. K33 turned bullish for 2026, citing expected U.S. rate cuts and potential regulatory changes. The firm said bitcoin now tracks U.S. stocks more closely and flagged possible demand from 401(k) plans. Standard Chartered forecasts $150,000 by end-2026.
1 January 2026
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No alien signal: most sensitive radio scan of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes up empty

No alien signal: most sensitive radio scan of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes up empty

Breakthrough Listen researchers found no artificial radio signals from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during a deep scan with the Green Bank Telescope on Dec. 18. The comet passed Earth at 1.8 astronomical units in December and is now fading. No technosignatures were detected across multiple observatories. Astronomers continue tracking the object to refine orbital measurements.
1 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.01.2026

E to E Transportation Infrastructure listed on NSE SME at ₹330.60, nearly 90% above its ₹174 IPO price after seeing 526.56 times oversubscription. British American Tobacco Malaysia’s parent holds 50% of shares, with individuals at 32%. Uni-Asia Group posted a 96% five-year TSR despite a 14% annual revenue decline. Nifty50 opened at 26,172.90 and Sensex gained about 100 points.
1 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 31.12.2025

Tractor Supply raised its dividend by 4.5% in February but underperformed in 2025, offering a 1.8% yield and 44% payout ratio. India's Sensex and Nifty closed higher on renewed metal stock buying after new steel import duties; US shares fell. CAPREIT trades 30% below its peak, with a 4.2% yield. Orora shares dropped 23% in three years as earnings lagged the market.
31 December 2025
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Palantir stock slips in premarket as Karp’s college alternative grabs attention

Palantir stock slips in premarket as Karp’s college alternative grabs attention

Palantir shares slipped 0.9% to $186.95 in premarket trading Monday after closing down 2.8% Friday. The drop follows a report on CEO Alex Karp’s new paid “Meritocracy Fellowship” for high school graduates. Palantir stock remains up about 150% for 2025 but trades at roughly 437 times trailing earnings. Investors await Fed minutes and housing data in a holiday-shortened week.
29 December 2025
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Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft shares slipped 0.2% to $486.69 in premarket trading Monday, following a $487.71 close. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.22% ahead of the final trading week of 2025. Nvidia, Oracle, and Tesla also traded lower early. No major Microsoft-specific news was reported before the bell.
29 December 2025
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Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

Nvidia shares fell 1.1% in premarket trading Monday, following a dip in U.S. stock-index futures after last week’s record highs. The move comes days after Nvidia agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire its founder. S&P 500 e-mini futures dropped 0.22% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis fell 0.40% at 05:40 a.m. ET. Other AI-linked stocks, including Oracle and Tesla, also slipped before the bell.
29 December 2025
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Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Dozens reported a bright fireball over New England and nearby states at 5:59 p.m. ET Saturday, according to the American Meteor Society. The sightings coincide with the active period of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks in early January. The society said a bright moon near the peak will likely obscure fainter meteors. Reports also came from New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Agenus (AGEN) Shares Poised for Gains on Upward Earnings Estimate Revisions
    April 3, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT. Agenus (AGEN) has seen analysts markedly raise earnings forecasts, signaling growing optimism for the biotech firm. The consensus estimate for the current quarter jumped 289.3% to $1.95 per share, while full-year estimates increased by 151.8% to $1.30 per share. This momentum fueled a 14% stock rise in the past month. Agenus holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting strong correlations between earnings estimate revisions and stock price moves. Investors may find Agenus a compelling buy as estimates continue improving and stock gains persist.
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