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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.

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.3% at 5:00 a.m. ET, rebounding after Wednesday’s tech-driven selloff. Micron jumped about 10% premarket after issuing a strong profit outlook and raising its 2026 capital spending plan to $20 billion. Nvidia and AMD also traded higher. Investors await November CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET.
18 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth early Friday, Dec. 19, passing about 1.8 astronomical units away—roughly 170 million miles. NASA says there is no danger to Earth. The comet, traveling up to 153,000 mph, is visible only with telescopes or binoculars. A global observation push is underway, with a livestream set for 11 p.m. EST tonight.
18 December 2025
Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, makes its closest approach to Earth tonight, about 167 million miles away. A free livestream begins at 11 p.m. EST. Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sunset, while a thin crescent Moon and Mercury line up before dawn. NOAA forecasts minor geomagnetic storming, raising aurora chances at high latitudes.
18 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.12.2025

Vital Farms (VITL) closed at $32.25, well below a fair value estimate of $49.45, after a volatile year and 5% recent pullback. Alvotech (ALVO) dropped 36% in three months to $5, far under analyst targets, amid FDA inspection concerns. EOG Resources secured a $3 billion credit line and named John D. Chandler to its board as it faces operational and ESG risks during Encino integration.
18 December 2025
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Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.16% by 10:21am AEDT as tech stocks extended losses for an eighth session, mirroring a 1.4% drop in the Nasdaq overnight. Lithium futures in China jumped nearly 8%, with broker upgrades boosting local lithium stocks. Spot gold traded near US$4,374/oz, and silver hit a record US$65.8/oz, lifting precious metals shares. Banks and miners remained steady.
18 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today (18 December 2025): RocketBoots Soars on $9.1m ARR Contract as Australian Shares Trade Lower

ASX Top Gainers Today (18 December 2025): RocketBoots Soars on $9.1m ARR Contract as Australian Shares Trade Lower

RocketBoots surged 94.7% to $0.370 by 10:47am AEDT Thursday, leading ASX gainers after announcing a major contract. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.16% in early trade, with tech stocks extending losses for an eighth session. Other small caps, including Ovanti and Flexiroam, also posted double-digit gains. Elevated volatility followed options expiry and continued selling pressure in tech.
18 December 2025
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Australia Economic Calendar Today (18 December 2025): ABS Population & Finance-and-Wealth Data Due at 11:30am as MYEFO Lifts Inflation Outlook

Australia Economic Calendar Today (18 December 2025): ABS Population & Finance-and-Wealth Data Due at 11:30am as MYEFO Lifts Inflation Outlook

Australia’s ABS will release updated population, finance and wealth, and detailed labour force data at 11:30am AEDT Thursday, hours after the MYEFO reset debate on inflation and RBA policy. Markets are watching for signals on migration, household balance sheets, and labour market shifts as speculation grows over a possible rate hike in early 2026. The RBA will also publish its latest foreign exchange and reserve asset figures.
18 December 2025
Quantum Stocks on the US Market Today: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, QCi and Arqit Slide After Close as Analyst Coverage Expands (Dec. 17, 2025)

Quantum Stocks on the US Market Today: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, QCi and Arqit Slide After Close as Analyst Coverage Expands (Dec. 17, 2025)

Quantum-related stocks fell sharply after the U.S. market closed Wednesday, with IonQ down 7.69%, Rigetti off 6.14%, and D-Wave losing 6.84%. The drop followed broader tech declines and renewed concerns over an “AI bubble,” despite Wedbush initiating coverage on the sector with Outperform ratings for several names.
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips by 11am as Tech Sell-Off Deepens; RBA Rate Outlook, ANZ Pay Revolt and Netwealth, Bendigo, Woodside in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips by 11am as Tech Sell-Off Deepens; RBA Rate Outlook, ANZ Pay Revolt and Netwealth, Bendigo, Woodside in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.3% to 8,568 by 11am in Sydney, led by declines in technology stocks following a sharp overnight selloff in US tech shares. NextDC dropped 4.5%, Life360 3.6%, and Megaport 2.5%. Treasury raised its inflation forecast to 3.75% for 2026, adding to market uncertainty over interest rates. The Australian dollar softened to 66.04 US cents, while gold and oil prices rose.
18 December 2025
Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 3.8% Wednesday as U.S.-listed chip stocks slumped, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.8%. Nvidia fell 3.7%, AMD 5.3%, and ASML 5.6%. Investors cited renewed concerns over AI infrastructure funding, competition, and policy risks. The S&P 500 closed down 1.2%.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

Big Tech stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1.8% and the S&P 500 off 1.2%, as renewed doubts over AI infrastructure financing triggered heavy selling. Nvidia slid 3.7%, Tesla lost 4.6%, and Alphabet dropped 3.2%. Oracle’s Michigan data-center project and questions over funding terms fueled market anxiety. Broadcom also tumbled about 4.5% amid continued volatility.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom Slide on AI Funding Jitters as Micron Surges After Hours

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom Slide on AI Funding Jitters as Micron Surges After Hours

Micron Technologies surged in after-hours trading Wednesday after issuing an upbeat forecast linked to AI data-center demand, while major AI chip and infrastructure stocks slumped. The Nasdaq fell 1.81%, with Nvidia down 3.8%, Oracle off 5.4%, and Broadcom losing 4.5%. A report that Blue Owl Capital pulled back from a $10 billion Oracle data-center project fueled concerns over AI infrastructure financing.
18 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla Slides After Record High, QuantumScape’s Automaker Deal Steals the Spotlight, Ford Signals EV Pullback

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla Slides After Record High, QuantumScape’s Automaker Deal Steals the Spotlight, Ford Signals EV Pullback

Tesla hit a record intraday high before falling 4.6% to $467.26 as tech stocks slid on renewed AI concerns. QuantumScape announced a joint development deal with a top global automaker. Ford canceled a European battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution. The Nasdaq closed down 1.8%, dragging most U.S.-listed EV stocks lower.
18 December 2025
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Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Neumann Space’s Neumann Drive, using solid molybdenum rods as propellant, has completed multiple in-orbit tests on satellites including Australia’s SpIRIT and ESA-linked missions. The Adelaide company’s pulsed cathodic arc thruster converts the metal into plasma for propulsion. The system is designed for satellite maneuvering, not launch, and marks a shift from traditional gas-based electric thrusters.
18 December 2025
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The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

Starlink’s satellite internet now underpins real-time scientific work in remote areas, including Yellowstone and Antarctic field camps, by enabling fast data transmission and live collaboration. Researchers report improved monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. Meanwhile, astronomers face new challenges as Starlink satellites interfere with telescope images and radio observations, prompting efforts to mitigate their impact.
18 December 2025
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The Benefits of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Cognitive Enhancement: What 2025’s Breakthroughs Mean for Memory, Attention, and Communication

The Benefits of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Cognitive Enhancement: What 2025’s Breakthroughs Mean for Memory, Attention, and Communication

In 2025, companies and research groups reported new clinical milestones for brain-computer interfaces, expanding their use in restoring speech, memory, and communication. UNESCO in November adopted the first global ethics framework for neurotechnology, citing both medical potential and risks of misuse. Policymakers are drafting rules for neural data and mental privacy as BCIs move beyond hospitals.
18 December 2025
Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator Wednesday in a 67–30 vote, ending a year of interim leadership. Isaacman, 42, is the billionaire founder of Shift4 and a private astronaut who led SpaceX’s Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions. Sixteen Democrats joined 51 Republicans in support, with all 30 “no” votes from Democrats. Isaacman takes over as NASA pursues major Moon and Mars projects.
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, surprising markets and fueling expectations the Bank of England will cut rates at its decision today. The FTSE 100 rose Wednesday, led by banks and homebuilders, while sterling dropped and gilt yields fell. US stocks slid overnight on renewed tech sector concerns. The Bank of England’s policy announcement is due at noon.
17 December 2025
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