Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe

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.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock Tanks as Weight-Loss Empire Faces Boardroom Coup and Fierce Rivalry

Novo Nordisk’s $9B Shock Bid Snatches US Weight-Loss Biotech from Pfizer – Stocks React Big

Bidding War Ignites for Obesity Biotech Novo’s takeover push marks a sudden escalation in the weight-loss drug wars. The Danish company – maker of Wegovy and Ozempic – broke ranks on Oct. 30 by notifying Metsera’s board of its superior bidreuters.com. This move comes just days after the foundation coup at Novo (demanding faster U.S. growth)reuters.com, signaling a full-aggression strategy. Metsera confirmed the offer is “superior” to Pfizer’s, giving Pfizer four business days to respondts2.tech. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has publicly talked up this obesity play, so Pfizer is not likely to concede easily. Unsurprisingly, Pfizer immediately denounced Novo’s counterbid
31 October 2025
···
Inside the $13.1B Halloween Boom: Record Spending, Candy Bankruptcies, and Surprising Trends

Inside the $13.1B Halloween Boom: Record Spending, Candy Bankruptcies, and Surprising Trends

Below we unpack these developments in detail, citing industry experts, recent news, and the latest data on retail performance, consumer behavior, and cultural trends in the Halloween 2025 season. Record Spending Across Retail Categories The National Retail Federation’s 2025 consumer survey (conducted by Prosper Insights) confirms record spending this Halloween. Total consumer spending is projected at $13.1 billionnrf.com – a 13% jump over 2024 and the highest ever. Costs per household have climbed too: the average spender anticipates $114.45 this year (up nearly $11 from 2024)nrf.com. The breakdown of categories shows broad growth: consumers will spend an estimated $4.3B on
31 October 2025
Starting a Business in Ukraine in 2025: 10 Crucial Facts Every Entrepreneur Must Know

Ukraine’s 2025 Post-War Comeback: Booming Industries, Big Investments & Hidden Opportunities

Expert insights: As Concorde Capital’s Oleksandr Parashchiy cautions, even an end to fighting may initially trigger an economic “crisis” due to falling military spending, before reconstruction spending kicks inkyivindependent.com. Dragon Capital notes that if a ceasefire and partial refugee returns occur, GDP could jump to 5–7% in 2025kyivindependent.com; but if the war drags on, around 3% growth is a more likely baselinekyivindependent.com. The IMF and EBRD stress that real recovery hinges on continued reforms: as one analysis summarizes, “economic recovery is as much about policy and investment climate as it is about money”ts2.tech. Ukraine’s leaders often echo this: President Zelenskiy
31 October 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 31.10.2025

{“@context”:”https://schema.org”,”@type “:”LiveBlogPosting”,”@id”:”https://ts2.tech/en/stock-market-today-31-10-2025/#live”,”headline”:”Stock Market Today 31.10.2025″,”description”:”Live rolling coverage of technology news: AI, chips, gadgets, software, startups, cybersecurity, telecom, and policy.”,”datePublished”:”2025-10-31T00:00:00-04:00″,”dateModified”:”2025-11-01T00:00:03-04:00″,”coverageStartTime”:”2025-10-31T00:00:00-04:00″,”coverageEndTime”:”2025-11-01T00:00:03-04:00″,”author”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”TechStock²”},”publisher”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”TechStock²”,”logo”:{“@type”:”ImageObject”,”url”:”https://ts2.tech/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-ts2-logo-google.png”}},”inLanguage”:”en-US”,”liveBlogUpdate”:[{“@type”:”BlogPosting”,”@id”:”https://ts2.tech/en/stock-market-today-31-10-2025/#live/u/2729ad3357de1838″,”headline”:”Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA): Losses Widen, Profitability Forecast in 3 Years”,”articleBody”:”Nexa Resources is not profitable yet, with losses expanding 8.6% annually over the past five years. Management projects profitability within three years, supported by an expected 21.95% annual earnings growth that far outpaces a projected 2% revenue growth. The disparity suggests a focus on margin recovery and cost controls rather than top-line gains. The stock trades at a deep discount to peers, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.3x vs. industry averages around 2.8x
31 October 2025
····
Bank of Montreal’s Bold Moves Spark Bullish Frenzy – Is BMO Stock Ready to Soar?

Bank of Montreal’s Bold Moves Spark Bullish Frenzy – Is BMO Stock Ready to Soar?

Background – BMO’s Profile: Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a diversified North American bank, with core divisions in Canadian P&C banking, U.S. personal & commercial banking, wealth management, and capital marketskalkinemedia.comnewsroom.bmo.com. It boasts a long track record (200+ years) and is integral to Canadian financial indices. In recent years BMO has grown cross-border but remains grounded in conservative Canadian banking rules. Analysts note BMO’s balanced, low-volatility profile – it trades around 15x earnings and pays a hefty dividend (now ~5%)marketbeat.commarketbeat.com. Recent Strategic Shifts: In mid-Oct 2025 BMO announced a major U.S. branch “optimization” plannewsroom.bmo.comnewsroom.bmo.com. It will sell 138 branches (mainly
31 October 2025
···
Activist Investor Shocks Wall Street: $10.9B Comerica Sale Sparks Bank M&A Boom

Activist Investor Shocks Wall Street: $10.9B Comerica Sale Sparks Bank M&A Boom

Activist Investors Target Underperforming Banks Until recently, regional banks drew little activist attention. That changed when HoldCo Asset Management loudly challenged Comerica’s board. In July 2025 HoldCo issued a report warning that Comerica and other midsize banks had underperformed due to poor management decisionsts2.techts2.tech. Within weeks, Comerica’s management began formally exploring strategic options, leading to the Fifth Third deal. HoldCo’s founders Vik Ghei and Misha Zaitzeff explained that many regional bank CEOs were overpaid and under-delivering – and they vowed to “shame” boards into action (via proxy fights if necessary)intellectia.aits2.tech. After Comerica, HoldCo moved on: it recently threatened a proxy
31 October 2025
····
Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Record Earnings and Growth in Q3 2025 Southern Co’s third-quarter results soared past Wall Street forecasts. On Oct. 30 Southern reported GAAP net income of $1.711 B (11.5% above Q3 2024’s $1.535 B)ajc.com, and adjusted EPS of $1.60 (vs. ~$1.50 consensus)reuters.com. Revenues climbed 7.5% to $7.82 Breuters.com. CEO Chris Womack said these results reflect the “momentum around electric demand growth opportunities” now building in the Southeastajc.com. In fact, Southern said retail electricity sales were ~1.8% higher year-to-dategurufocus.com, with Q3 usage up ~3.5% in commercial customers and ~2.7% in residential householdsgurufocus.com. The company added roughly 12,000 new customers in Q3ajc.com – well above normal
31 October 2025
····
Gold Prices Smash All-Time Highs – Is Now the Moment to Buy or Bail?

Gold Price Skyrockets to Record Highs: Will $5,000 Come Next?

Current Price and Recent Trend As of Oct. 31, spot gold stands around $4,010 per ounce (London/NY PM fix)reuters.com. This follows a volatile week: gold had plunged from its mid-Oct peak (around $4,381 on Oct. 20reuters.com) back below $4,000 by Oct. 27ts2.techreuters.com, then rebounded into the week’s end. For example, gold jumped ~2% on Oct. 29 to roughly $4,028ts2.tech (after falling to ~$3,970 on Oct. 28) and traded near $4,004 by Oct. 30ts2.tech. On Oct. 31, it was about $4,012/ozreuters.com. Over the past few days, the swings have largely reflected Fed actions and trade news. After the U.S. Fed cut
31 October 2025
···
Trump’s Student Loan Forgiveness Shockwave: 2M Borrowers Freed, Stocks on Edge

Trump’s Student Loan Forgiveness Shockwave: 2M Borrowers Freed, Stocks on Edge

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Overhaul On Oct. 30, 2025 the Dept. of Education finalized a sweeping change to the PSLF program. Citing President Trump’s March 2025 executive order on PSLF, the final rule narrows the definition of a “public service employer” to exclude organizations with a “substantial illegal purpose”ed.gov. That includes entities convicted of aiding illegal immigration, supporting terrorism, providing gender‑affirming care to minors (“prohibited medical procedures”), etc. In announcing the rule, Undersecretary Kent argued that “taxpayer funds should never directly or indirectly subsidize illegal activity” and that PSLF must be refocused on “our Nation’s teachers, first responders, and civil servants”ed.gov.
31 October 2025
·
Shocking VA Home Loan Secrets: Act Now to Unlock Record-Breaking Rates and Benefits

Shocking VA Home Loan Secrets: Act Now to Unlock Record-Breaking Rates and Benefits

What Are VA Loans? Eligibility, Benefits & How They Work VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The VA does not lend money itself; it guarantees a portion (up to 25%) of private loans for eligible veterans, reducing lender risk. This guarantee lets lenders offer favorable terms: no minimum credit score is set by VA (though lenders have their standards), no down payment is required, and no PMI. Borrowers pay a one-time funding fee (0.5–3.3% of the loan) to fund the programveteransunited.com; disabled vets and certain survivors pay $0 fee. To qualify, you (or your
31 October 2025
Tech Roundup Oct 31, 2025: OpenAI’s $1T IPO, Moon Plans, AI Factories & Stock Surge

Tech Roundup Oct 31, 2025: OpenAI’s $1T IPO, Moon Plans, AI Factories & Stock Surge

Looking ahead, analysts expect Q4 tech spending to stay robust on AI and holiday demandreuters.comreuters.com. Nvidia’s booming deals and OpenAI’s funding plans suggest AI investment shows no letup. Intel’s progress and Samsung’s AI factories hint at continued chip innovation. In space, China’s moon ambitions (crew missions by 2030) keep pressure on NASA’s schedule. Regulators, however, warn of tech bubbles – the UK’s Bank of England even flagged AI-fueled stock valuations as a risktheguardian.com. For now, though, tech giants seem confident: higher guidance and big projects suggest more “engine for growth” on the horizonreuters.comreuters.com. Sources: Verified tech news from Reuters, CNBC,
31 October 2025
·········
Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Stock Market Mania: Global Indices Break Records on AI & Stimulus – Fed’s Next Move Uncertain

Sources: Latest market and financial news from Reuters, TS2.tech, Investopedia and others, including detailed reports and expert analysisinvestopedia.comreuters.comreuters.comreuters.comreuters.comts2.techinvestopedia.comreuters.comreuters.comreuters.comreuters.com. These capture market moves, key stock events, economic indicators and analysts’ commentary through Oct 30–31, 2025.
31 October 2025
····
1 … 314 315 316 317 318 … 586

Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
Go toTop