Today: 24 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold dropped 1.1% to $4,764.27 an ounce Thursday, hitting its lowest since Feb. 6 as a stronger dollar and the Federal Reserve’s steady rate stance pressured prices. U.S. gold futures for April fell 2.6%. The S&P 500 lost 1.4% and European mining stocks slid 3%. Morgan Stanley delayed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September, citing persistent inflation risks from rising oil prices.
19 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Spot silver fell 4.3% to $72.14 an ounce Thursday, while U.S. silver futures dropped 6.34% after the Federal Reserve signaled rates will stay higher for longer and the dollar strengthened. Gold, platinum, and palladium also declined. Brent crude jumped 5.7% to $113.46 after Iran struck Gulf energy sites. Analysts expect continued volatility after silver’s record surge and sharp reversals this year.
19 March 2026
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Why Nvidia’s $31 Billion Networking Business Is the Real Test of Its $1 Trillion AI Bet

Why Nvidia’s $31 Billion Networking Business Is the Real Test of Its $1 Trillion AI Bet

Nvidia’s networking business posted $11 billion in quarterly revenue, more than tripling from a year ago and surpassing Cisco’s comparable sales. Total quarterly revenue hit a record $68.1 billion, with data center revenue at $62.3 billion. CEO Jensen Huang projected a $1 trillion revenue opportunity through 2027. Nvidia shares fell 0.8% in Thursday trading.
19 March 2026
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Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Brent crude briefly hit $112.86 a barrel after Iran struck energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, disrupting oil and LNG supplies. QatarEnergy reported extensive missile damage at Ras Laffan, halting LNG output, while Abu Dhabi suspended gas operations at Habshan. Asian and European markets fell. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
19 March 2026
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S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,624.70, just above its 200-day moving average, as Brent crude surged to $112.86 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. The Dow and Nasdaq have already fallen below their 200-day lines. Japan’s Nikkei dropped over 3% Thursday, with similar declines across Asia. Investors trimmed 2026 Fed rate cut bets, citing inflation and oil price uncertainty.
19 March 2026
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Micron Stock Falls After Record Q2 Earnings as AI Memory Boom Forces Bigger Spending

Micron Stock Falls After Record Q2 Earnings as AI Memory Boom Forces Bigger Spending

Micron Technology reported record quarterly revenue of $23.86 billion and adjusted earnings of $12.20 a share, forecasting a sharp rise next quarter. Shares fell about 5% after the company announced fiscal 2026 capital spending above $25 billion, $5 billion higher than previously planned. Micron cited surging AI-driven demand for memory chips and rising prices for DRAM and NAND. The company completed a $1.8 billion site purchase in Taiwan for expansion.
19 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 19.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT CWL.AX Consolidated Financial Holdings spikes on ASX with 57.9M shares traded March 19, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Consolidated Financial Holdings Limited (CWL.AX) leads ASX small-cap trading with 57.9 million shares changing hands at A$0.037 on March 20, 2026. The stock exhibits a wide intraday range from A$0.027 to A$0.043, indicating heavy speculative flows. Despite negative earnings (EPS A$-0.14) and a low market cap (A$277,462), the firm shows strong liquidity ratios. Meyka AI assigns a 'Hold' grade with a forecasted 1,340% upside, projecting a price of
19 March 2026
Kohl’s Says No New Store Closures Are Planned for 2026 After 27 Shutdowns, but Weak Traffic Still Haunts Shares

Kohl’s Says No New Store Closures Are Planned for 2026 After 27 Shutdowns, but Weak Traffic Still Haunts Shares

Kohl’s CEO Michael Bender said the company does not plan another broad round of store closures in 2026 after shutting 27 locations last year. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 3.9% to $5.0 billion, and comparable sales dropped 2.8%. Shares closed down 2.7% at $12.69 on Tuesday. Executives cited weak store traffic and ongoing pressure on low- to middle-income shoppers.
18 March 2026
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Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard agreed to buy BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The deal follows recent corporate tests using stablecoins for insurance payments and trade finance, including pilots by Aon and Citi. Visa, Nasdaq, and ICE are also advancing blockchain and tokenization projects. Solana featured in several of the latest trials.
18 March 2026
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Gasoline and Diesel Prices Today: Why U.S. Pump Costs Keep Climbing Despite Lower Oil

Gasoline and Diesel Prices Today: Why U.S. Pump Costs Keep Climbing Despite Lower Oil

U.S. gasoline prices rose to $3.84 a gallon and diesel to $5.07, AAA reported Wednesday, despite a drop in crude after Iraq resumed exports. Gasoline jumped 21.8 cents and diesel 21.2 cents in a week, according to the Energy Information Administration. U.S. crude inventories rose by 6.56 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks fell. China extended a ban on fuel exports, tightening Asian supply.
18 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Providence Resources (PZQA.IR) Surges 13.51% Pre-Market on Heavy Volume March 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Providence Resources Plc (PZQA.IR) shares jumped 13.51% to EUR 0.042 in early trading on March 19, 2026, amid a volume spike of 84,718 shares on EURONEXT. The surge comes without accompanying news, suggesting speculative activity or block trades. The stock, part of Europe's Energy sector, is characterized by low float and market cap, which tend to magnify intraday volatility. Fundamental metrics show a P/E of 17.18 and a low price-to-book
18 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 17.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 17, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Blackstone Shares Rise 4.5% on Market Gains and Optimism Over Geopolitical Tensions March 17, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Shares of Blackstone (NYSE: BX) surged 4.5% to close at $111.97 amid broader market advances driven by easing geopolitical tensions and improved investor sentiment. Major U.S. indices, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, also rose despite rising crude oil prices. Positive news from Delta Air Lines raising its revenue outlook contributed to the optimistic tone. Blackstone's shares remain volatile, having experienced multiple 5%+ moves over the
17 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Elisa Oyj Shares Show Momentum Amid Valuation Debate March 16, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT. Elisa Oyj (HLSE:ELISA) has seen a 19.25% gain over 90 days and a 21% rise year-to-date, outpacing its modest 2.3% return over the past year and a 6.3% drop over three years. The stock trades at €44.86, slightly below a fair value estimate of €45.48, reflecting optimism due to investments in fiber and 5G infrastructure. These are expected to drive revenue growth and steady earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization
16 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 15.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks to Watch Today: Data Patterns, Adani Power, Waaree Energies, Ramky Infrastructure, Bajel Projects, Voltas March 15, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. Data Patterns secured a Rs 288 crore order from the Indian Meteorological Department for Doppler Weather Radars. Adani Power received a long-term letter of award to supply 1,600 MW of thermal power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company. Waaree Energies plans a Rs 6,200 crore investment in a 10 GW integrated ingot and wafer plant in Nagpur. Dilip Buildcon emerged as the lowest bidder
15 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3% Friday, with April Henry Hub settling at $3.131 per mmBtu as mild weather forecasts cut late-season heating demand. The EIA lowered its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to $3.76 per mmBtu, citing higher-than-expected storage. U.S. gas inventories reached 1,848 bcf for the week ended March 6, 141 bcf above last year. European gas prices remain volatile, with Dutch TTF near 50 euros per MWh.
14 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today Near $70,600; BTC Forecast Hinges on $74,000 as ETF Inflows Return

Bitcoin Price Today Near $70,600; BTC Forecast Hinges on $74,000 as ETF Inflows Return

Bitcoin fell to $70,587 Saturday, down 0.9% after reversing from Friday’s $73,838 high following U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $180.4 million in inflows on March 13, led by BlackRock and Fidelity, extending the streak to five sessions. Brent crude settled at $103.14 a barrel Friday. Traders now price in just 20 basis points of Fed easing this year, down from 50 a month ago.
14 March 2026
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Oil Market News: Brent Ends Above $103 as Fujairah Attack Deepens Hormuz Supply Fears

Oil Market News: Brent Ends Above $103 as Fujairah Attack Deepens Hormuz Supply Fears

Oil prices rose after a drone attack halted some loading at Fujairah, UAE, outside the closed Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled at $103.14 a barrel Friday. The IEA warned of the largest ever oil supply disruption, with global supply set to drop 8 million barrels per day in March. Governments pledged emergency reserves, but relief efforts face uncertainty amid ongoing threats to infrastructure.
14 March 2026
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Gold Price Forecast: Bullion Falls Near $5,050 as Dollar Rises, but Banks Keep $6,200 Targets

Gold Price Forecast: Bullion Falls Near $5,050 as Dollar Rises, but Banks Keep $6,200 Targets

Gold fell 0.5% to $5,052.15 an ounce Friday, marking a second weekly loss as a stronger dollar and inflation concerns weighed on prices. U.S. gold futures settled at $5,061.70. Barclays delayed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September, citing persistent inflation. Some Dubai gold shipments resumed after disruptions, but traffic remained at 37% of normal and Indian demand stayed weak.
14 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 14.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Dream Industrial REIT Launches Large Buyback, Shaping Investment Outlook March 14, 2026, 11:47 PM EDT. Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:DIR.UN) announced a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 28.27 million units, nearly 10% of its outstanding shares. This move could reduce the equity base, impacting per-unit metrics and capital allocation. The REIT continues its CA$0.70 annualized distribution amidst rising development costs and elevated net debt at 8.2 times EBITDA, posing potential risks if credit conditions tighten. Revenue and earnings are forecasted
14 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ulta Beauty Stock Falls 24% in Six Months amid Economic Challenges and Rising Costs
    June 24, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT. Ulta Beauty's ULTA shares have dropped 24.5% over six months, underperforming the Zacks industry decline of 18.1% and the S&P 500's 7.7% rise. The company faces headwinds from economic uncertainty, persistent inflation, and higher fuel prices driving up transportation and selling expenses, which surged 14.6% year-over-year to $815 million. Increased competition and difficult year-over-year comparisons add pressure. Management expects growth to moderate in the second half of fiscal 2026. Despite challenges, Ulta's strategy includes expanding loyalty programs, integrating artificial intelligence, and global growth efforts, leveraging a broad beauty product range and strong brand partnerships to maintain market share and customer engagement.
Palantir sinks to 52-week low even after Zeta AI deal

Palantir sinks to 52-week low even after Zeta AI deal

24 June 2026
Palantir plunged to a new 52-week low at $112.94 despite a bullish AI partnership with Zeta Global and surging U.S. revenue, as investors dumped high-valuation tech stocks on fears of AI competition, rising rates, and political risks to government contracts in Europe.
Plug Power shares slip following Denmark electrolyzer delivery

Plug Power shares slip following Denmark electrolyzer delivery

24 June 2026
Plug Power shares fell 1.8% to $2.66 despite completing a 5 MW electrolyzer handover in Denmark, as investors remain focused on cash use, margins, and project execution risks, with the company still posting heavy losses and warning that policy, competition, and liquidity could impact future results.
GE Aerospace jumps to 52-week high on reported U.S. plans for Turkey engine sale

GE Aerospace jumps to 52-week high on reported U.S. plans for Turkey engine sale

24 June 2026
GE Aerospace surged 2.94% to a 52-week high after news that U.S. officials plan to advance a $700 million-plus jet engine sale to Turkey, as its Defense & Propulsion Technologies unit posts soaring orders and profit; analysts’ average price target remains below current levels, with second-quarter results due July 16.
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