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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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks to Watch April 20: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Mastek, and More April 19, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank reported strong Q4 earnings with profit growth of 9.1%, 8.5%, and 44.7% respectively. HDFC Bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs) eased to 1.15%. ICICI's provisions dropped sharply to Rs 96.2 crore from Rs 890.7 crore. Yes Bank's net NPAs also fell to 0.2%. Jio Financial Services saw a 13.9% profit decline but doubled revenue. Mastek's profit jumped 30.9% with
19 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Ford Motor Stock Valuation Reviewed After Recent Price Movements April 18, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Ford Motor (F) shares climbed about 12% over the past month but remain volatile with mixed returns over the last quarter. The stock closed at $12.87, trading roughly 32.7% above a $9.70 per share fair value estimate from Bailey's narrative, which signals overvaluation due to strategic caution over EV ambitions. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model pegs Ford's fair value at $13.66, suggesting a mild undervaluation. The contrast highlights
18 April 2026
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XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP climbed to about $1.44 in early New York trading Friday, up 2.5% in 24 hours with turnover over $4 billion, outpacing bitcoin and ether. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs saw $17 million in net inflows on April 15, the highest since February. Ripple announced a partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance for Korea’s first tokenised government bond settlement project. XRP remains about 60% below its all-time high.
17 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin traded at $75,576 early Friday, up 1.1% and holding above the $75,000 mark seen as a key test for its rebound. Ether rose 0.3% to $2,352.08. Charles Schwab announced phased spot crypto trading, and Goldman Sachs filed to launch its first bitcoin ETF. Blockchain data showed investors taking profits near $75,000, despite continued institutional demand.
17 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
17 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
17 April 2026
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US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
17 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Meghan Markle Highlights Vulnerability and Joy at Sydney Girls' Weekend Retreat April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Meghan Markle joined a Sydney beach weekend retreat designed for women seeking connection, growth, and joy. Hosted by Gemma O'Neill of the Her Best Life podcast, the event charged VIP guests $2,285 for direct engagement with Markle. Drawing around 300 attendees, the retreat emphasized female empowerment and celebration. O'Neill praised Markle's resilience in public life, spotlighting her ability to rise despite challenges. Markle spent two hours at the
17 April 2026
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

The Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,518.34 on Thursday, up 2.38%, as technology shares led gains and the Topix rose 1.17%. The rally followed a drop in oil prices and a strong Nasdaq close, with chip stocks boosted by TSMC’s raised outlook. Trading value hit 7.05 trillion yen. The yen remained weak near 160 per dollar, keeping currency intervention concerns in focus.
16 April 2026
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Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 1.72% to 26,394.26 on Thursday after China’s first-quarter GDP beat forecasts. Tech and battery stocks led gains, with Alibaba up 5.6% and CATL up 9%. Sigenergy surged 103% on debut, raising HK$4.4 billion. Average daily turnover in Hong Kong rose 14% in the first quarter, while IPO fundraising soared 488% year-on-year.
16 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.14% and Sensex dropped 0.16% Thursday, reversing early gains as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks faded and Brent crude rose to $96.58 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled $38 billion from Indian equities since 2025. The rupee held near 93.30 per dollar, with offshore dollar/rupee hedges easing after RBI action. HDB Financial Services shares surged on a 41.4% profit jump.
16 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
16 April 2026
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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Slips Despite Asia Rally as Banks Drag, Olam Jumps

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, weighed by declines in DBS, OCBC, UOB, and Singtel. Olam surged nearly 8% after clearing the last hurdle for its Olam Agri sale. The STI lagged regional peers as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng both advanced. Singapore’s economy remains sensitive to higher import costs and supply disruptions despite recent GDP growth.
16 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 16.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stocks Pull Back as Investors Await US-Iran Ceasefire Extension News April 16, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Stock markets declined Friday as investors awaited updates on a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, halting a record-breaking week of gains. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a deal with Iran, including nuclear disarmament and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. However, Iran has not confirmed any agreement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of military action if talks fail. Asian markets including
16 April 2026
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US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, with gasoline surging 21.2%, the largest monthly jump since 1967, according to the Labor Department. The spike complicates prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with officials warning policy easing could be delayed into 2027 if inflation persists. The Fed meets April 28-29; its preferred PCE inflation gauge is due April 30. Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, below forecasts.
15 April 2026
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SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

SpaceX IPO: Why Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Raises the Stakes for a $1.75 Trillion Debut

Amazon’s $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar intensifies scrutiny of SpaceX’s planned IPO, as the company seeks a valuation up to $1.75 trillion. SpaceX aims to start its IPO roadshow the week of June 8, with CFO Bret Johnsen telling bankers that retail investors could get up to 30% of shares. Starlink now accounts for over half of SpaceX revenue and serves more than 9 million users. SpaceX reportedly posted a $5 billion loss on $18.5 billion in 2025 revenue.
15 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT AI Chip Stocks Surpass S&P 500, Led by Broadcom and Micron's Targeted Innovations April 15, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence have outpaced the S&P 500, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF rising 100% over five years versus the S&P 500's 65%. Broadcom focuses on custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for clients like Alphabet and Meta, posting a 74% jump in AI semiconductor revenue year-over-year. Micron shifted emphasis toward AI infrastructure memory chips, crucial for Nvidia and AMD,
15 April 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT IonQ Stock Surges 20% Amid Mixed Returns and Undervalued Narrative April 14, 2026, 11:39 PM EDT. IonQ (IONQ) shares surged 20.16% in one day, reversing a 29.72% decline over the past 90 days. The quantum computing firm reported $130 million in revenue and holds a $10.9 billion market value. Trading at $35.76, the stock remains well below the average analyst target of $65.29, with a popular narrative valuing it at $85 – suggesting a significant discount. Investors eye aggressive revenue growth and margin expansion, but
14 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 3 Overlooked TSX Dividend Stocks Beyond Canadian Banks April 13, 2026, 11:34 PM EDT. Canadian banks often dominate portfolios, but three overlooked TSX dividend stocks offer strong alternatives. Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) benefits from a unique royalty business model in oil and gas, generating $299.8 million revenue in 2025 with steady dividends. Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) focuses on necessity-based retail properties in smaller markets, boosting funds from operations by 8.8% and maintaining a solid dividend payout. Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH), an insurance and investment firm, quietly compounds
13 April 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
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  • SouthState (SSB) Shares Drop After Mixed Q1 2026 Results
    April 25, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT. Shares of SouthState (NYSE: SSB) declined 3.7% following first-quarter 2026 financials. The bank posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.28, beating estimates of $2.21, but revenue missed expectations at $661.7 million versus $666.4 million. A significant 30.5% year-over-year drop in net interest income, a key measure of lending profitability, signaled rising deposit costs hurt earnings. The market focused on shrinking profitability despite the earnings beat. SouthState shares closed at $94.90, down 3.3%, trading 12% below their 52-week high of $107.82. The stock's low volatility and recent price moves reflect cautious investor sentiment amid easing geopolitical risks and falling oil prices, which may reduce Federal Reserve rate hike pressures and boost banking sector confidence.

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Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

Hawaiian Airlines Is Now oneworld — and Alaska’s Takeover Is Showing Up at the Gate

25 April 2026
HONOLULU, April 25, 2026, 11:05 HST Hawaiian Airlines joined the oneworld alliance this week and moved further onto Alaska Airlines’ operating platform, making Alaska Air Group’s acquisition of the carrier more visible to travelers in bookings, loyalty benefits and flight numbers. (SFGATE) The timing matters because this is no longer just a merger story. Hawaiian passengers in Atmos Rewards, the combined Alaska-Hawaiian loyalty program, can now earn and redeem points and receive elite-status benefits across the 14 other oneworld airlines, while members of other oneworld programs can use benefits on Hawaiian flights. (Alaska Airlines) The harder change sits behind the
Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Intuit shares rose 3.3% to $395.95 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s AI-driven losses. The company’s fiscal third-quarter results, covering the peak U.S. tax season, are due after April 30. Investors are watching TurboTax and QuickBooks growth as AI competition pressures software valuations. Intuit forecasts about 10% revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $12.45 to $12.51 for the quarter.
Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

25 April 2026
Intuitive Surgical shares climbed to $482.22 on April 24 after the company raised its 2026 growth outlook and reported a 23% jump in first-quarter revenue to $2.77 billion. The firm placed 431 da Vinci systems in the quarter and now expects 2026 procedure growth of 13.5% to 15.5%. U.S. bariatric procedures fell 10%, while China and Japan saw slower growth. Competition from Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic is increasing.
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