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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.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 23.12.2025

Rocket Lab shares fell after director Merline Saintil sold 5,000 shares, cutting her stake by 1.27%. The stock opened at $73.81, down from $77.55, despite a new $805–816 million defense contract and a successful Electron launch. In India, the Sensex slipped 43 points to 85,524.84 while the Nifty 50 closed at 26,177.15 in a quiet session. MarketSmith India issued buy calls on Bajaj Auto and SJS Enterprises.
23 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 22.12.2025

Anfield Energy Inc. (0ADN.F) traded flat at €0.065 on XETRA, with Meyka AI projecting a 12-month target of €0.285, citing uranium and vanadium sector momentum. Nvidia’s AI-driven data center business is drawing investor attention for 2026, as Tesla’s Q3 2025 margins slipped to 5.8% and growth slowed.
22 December 2025
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Biotechnology Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BioMarin–Amicus Deal, Cytokinetics FDA Win, IPO Filings, and Drug-Price Policy Risks

Biotechnology Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BioMarin–Amicus Deal, Cytokinetics FDA Win, IPO Filings, and Drug-Price Policy Risks

BioMarin agreed to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 billion on Dec. 19, paying a 33% premium and adding two rare-disease drugs with $599 million in combined annual sales. The deal, plus an FDA approval for Cytokinetics and new IPO filings, drove biotech stocks higher ahead of the Christmas-shortened trading week. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
21 December 2025
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Pharma Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Drug-Pricing Deals, FDA Catalysts, and M&A to Watch

Pharma Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Drug-Pricing Deals, FDA Catalysts, and M&A to Watch

President Trump and nine major drugmakers announced deals on Dec. 19 to cut Medicaid and cash-pay drug prices, shifting U.S. pharma policy focus. Shares of most participating firms rose 1%–3%. Trading in the week of Dec. 22–26 is expected to be volatile due to thin holiday liquidity and headline sensitivity. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
21 December 2025
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Nuclear Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): Uranium Near $80, Centrus Fuel-Chain Catalyst, and SMR Volatility in Focus

Nuclear Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): Uranium Near $80, Centrus Fuel-Chain Catalyst, and SMR Volatility in Focus

Uranium prices held near $80.25/lb on Dec. 19, 2025, up 1.58% from the prior day, as nuclear stocks saw volatile moves in thin holiday trading. Centrus Energy issued a major enrichment supply-chain update, while renewed debate focused on small modular reactor firms Oklo and NuScale. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, amplifying swings in nuclear and uranium equities.
21 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab for 72 missile-tracking satellites, with launches set for fiscal 2029. Rocket Lab called the $805 million deal its largest contract yet. U.S. stock markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, thinning liquidity and amplifying moves in space sector stocks.
21 December 2025
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Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for missile defense. Each company will deliver 18 satellites under fixed-price agreements. The contracts mark a shift toward recurring tech upgrades in defense spending. Markets may see outsized moves due to thin holiday trading.
21 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks Week Ahead: AI Capex Scrutiny, Power Constraints, and Holiday Trading Put Nvidia, Vertiv, and Data Center REITs in Focus

Data Center Stocks Week Ahead: AI Capex Scrutiny, Power Constraints, and Holiday Trading Put Nvidia, Vertiv, and Data Center REITs in Focus

Global data center dealmaking hit a record $61 billion in 2025 through November, surpassing last year’s high, S&P Global data showed. The surge comes as investors question the sustainability of debt-heavy AI expansion and rising electricity costs. Parts of the AI sector rebounded late in the week. U.S. markets face thin holiday trading with early closure Dec. 24 and a full close Dec. 25.
21 December 2025
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Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks announced an expanded partnership with a contract approaching $10 billion, according to Reuters sources. Software and platform stocks faced volatile trading ahead of Christmas week, as investors weighed thin markets and questions about AI infrastructure payback. Wall Street also tracked shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.
21 December 2025
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Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency for further rate cuts, with New York Fed President John Williams and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both emphasizing a steady approach. Key U.S. economic data delayed by a government shutdown will be released during a shortened Christmas trading week, increasing uncertainty for bank stocks. Markets will close Dec. 25; volatility may rise due to thin liquidity.
21 December 2025
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Renewable Energy Stocks Week Ahead: Offshore Wind Wins, Grid Spending, and Data‑Center Power Demand in Focus (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Renewable Energy Stocks Week Ahead: Offshore Wind Wins, Grid Spending, and Data‑Center Power Demand in Focus (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Poland’s first competitive offshore wind auction on Dec. 17 awarded 3.4 GW of capacity across three Baltic Sea projects, with 25-year Contracts for Difference at €113–€117/MWh. Renewable energy stocks face thin holiday liquidity and heightened rate sensitivity as U.S. and European exchanges shorten trading hours for Christmas week. Investors are watching for shifts in 2026 rate cut expectations and sector growth outlooks.
21 December 2025
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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.
21 December 2025
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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.
21 December 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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.
19 December 2025
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  • U.S. Futures Slip Following Strong Job Growth Amid Energy Market Closure
    April 3, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT. U.S. futures fell modestly on Friday despite a surprisingly strong jobs report showing 178,000 new jobs added and unemployment dipping to 4.3%. Equity markets were closed for Good Friday, but futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq declined between 0.2% and 0.4%. Energy markets remained shut after crude oil surged over 7% amid fears of a prolonged Iran conflict. The U.S. President vowed continued action against Iran, with analysts warning of extended disruptions impacting global oil prices. Asian markets showed mixed results while European markets were closed for the holiday. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions coupled with a robust U.S. labor market.
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