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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.

Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

At 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, crypto-related stocks in the U.S. are mostly trading higher even as Bitcoin and Ethereum drift lower, underscoring a theme that’s defined much of December: company-specific catalysts and “AI pivot” narratives can briefly overpower the day-to-day tape of crypto prices. As of roughly 12:03 p.m. ET, Bitcoin (BTC) is around $86,130 (-0.7%) and Ethereum (ETH) is about $2,841 (-0.7%)after choppy trading that took BTC as high as ~$89,230 and as low as ~$85,355 earlier in the session. What’s powering the stock moves: a mix of macro relief (a softer U.S. inflation print), platform expansion plans(Coinbase and prediction markets / stock trading), and miners repositioning as
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Hits Five-Week High After Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75%

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Hits Five-Week High After Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75%

LONDON (5:15pm GMT, Thursday 18 December 2025) — UK shares ended higher on Thursday as the Bank of England delivered a widely expected interest-rate cut, while a softer-than-forecast US inflation print lifted global risk appetite and helped underpin a late-December rally in rate-sensitive sectors such as retail and hospitality. By the London close, the FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 9,841.55, its strongest finish in more than five weeks, and the domestically focused FTSE 250 climbed 0.7% to 22,314.34. sharecast.com UK stock market close: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 key levels London’s session was ultimately defined by a “macro + micro” mix: central-bank decisions and inflation data on the
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (around 12:00 p.m. ET) — U.S. semiconductor stocks are rebounding sharply at midday, with Micron’s surge powering a broad move higher across chipmakers, foundries, and chip-equipment names as investors digest a softer-than-expected inflation print and renewed (if still cautious) expectations for rate cuts. Reuters+1 The result: chip investors are getting a rare “two-tailwind” setup in the same session—fundamental upside surprise(Micron’s AI-driven memory outlook) plus a macro tailwind (cooler headline inflation and lower yields). Still, the rally comes with caveats: economists and strategists are flagging data-quality issues tied to the recent government shutdown, and Wall Street remains sensitive to any sign that AI
18 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Rally at Noon as Soft Inflation Fuels Risk‑On Trade — Key News, Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Rally at Noon as Soft Inflation Fuels Risk‑On Trade — Key News, Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are in the spotlight in U.S. trading on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as a softer‑than‑expected inflation update pushes yields lower and revives appetite for growth names. At the same time, the sector is digesting several company‑specific catalysts: Tesla’s California self‑driving marketing case, a fresh Rivian upgrade tied to its upcoming R2 platform, and new signs that legacy automakers are recalibrating EV plans amid shifting policy and demand expectations. Below is what’s moving the major EV and EV‑adjacent stocks around noon Eastern (12:00 p.m. ET) — and what the latest headlines and forecasts suggest for the next leg of
18 December 2025
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US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (around 12:00 p.m. ET): U.S.-listed space and defense stocks are attracting outsized attention at midday as investors balance three forces moving the sector at once: a broader equity rebound on softer inflation, major Washington policy headlines that could reshape contractor cash returns, and fresh national-security catalysts spanning Taiwan and rapid-response space launches. The result is a tale of two baskets: diversified aerospace-and-defense funds are broadly higher, many defense-tech and space names are outperforming, while a few mega-prime contractors are mixed as the market prices in new political and execution risk. Reuters Midday snapshot: aerospace-and-defense ETFs beat the market By
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech stocks are back in control of the tape around 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with investors leaning into a familiar late-cycle trade: cooler inflation → lower yields → higher-growth tech. After Wednesday’s sharp pullback on renewed “AI bubble” chatter, the Magnificent Seven are broadly higher in midday trading, helped by a one-two catalyst punch: a benign inflation print (with important caveats tied to the recent U.S. government shutdown) and a fresh confirmation of AI hardware demand after Micron’s blowout results and guidance. Investopedia+2Reuters+2 Big Tech at ~Noon ET: The Magnificent Seven are green again As of late-morning trading (the latest available prints just before
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Rebound at Midday on New Deals and Wall Street Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Rebound at Midday on New Deals and Wall Street Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 18, 2025 (around midday ET) — Quantum computing stocks on U.S. markets are attempting a bounce Thursday after a sharp, sentiment-driven pullback that hit high-beta tech names. As of the latest available pricing near midday (11:42 a.m. ET timestamps), the four U.S.-listed “pure-play” quantum names are all higher on the session, with traders reacting to a mix of partnership news, M&A headlines, and fresh analyst coverage that frames quantum as a long-duration “compute” theme tied to the AI buildout. At the same time, today’s coverage makes clear the debate is still wide open: bulls argue quantum becomes
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, “AI stocks” are living through a familiar whiplash: the long-term narrative (exploding compute demand) is colliding with a near-term market question investors can’t ignore anymore—who pays for the next wave of AI infrastructure, and when do the profits show up? Wednesday’s U.S. session delivered a clear message: Wall Street is still willing to back AI, but it’s becoming far more selective about where the risk sits—especially when leverage, capex, and multi-year payback periods enter the picture. Reuters+2The Times Leader+2 Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the key AI stock
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — 5:45 a.m. ET, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — Big Tech stocks are trying to steady in early premarket trading after a sharp AI-led pullback rattled the “Magnificent Seven” trade into year-end. The immediate backdrop is macro: investors are bracing for fresh U.S. inflation data and a busy central-bank day in Europe, while the longer-running debate is micro: whether the AI boom’s next phase rewards today’s heavy spending—or punishes it. Below is what’s moving Big Tech this morning, plus the forecasts and analyst views landing on Dec. 18 that investors are using to frame the next move. Premarket
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

It’s 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and “quantum stocks” are waking up to a familiar push–pull: big long-term promises (quantum advantage, new enterprise customers, government contracts) colliding with near-term market nerves about tech spending, rates, and whether the latest computing boom is getting ahead of itself. Reuters Below is the most current news, forecasts, and analysis in circulation today (12/18/2025) shaping the U.S.-listed quantum pure plays—IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)—plus what investors are watching next. Market backdrop: why “quantum stocks” are moving with (and against) big-tech sentiment Quantum computing
18 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

Updated: 5:45 a.m. ET (EST), Thursday, December 18, 2025 — Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are waking up to a policy-and-regulation-heavy news cycle that’s colliding with a broader tech reset. Before U.S. markets open, investors are juggling three headline forces that can move EV shares quickly: Tesla’s regulatory risk in California, Ford’s deepening pivot away from large EV commitments (with direct fallout for battery suppliers), and a major shift in Europe’s 2035 “all-electric” trajectory that could reshape the competitive map for legacy automakers and EV pure-plays. Below is the key EV stock news, analyst commentary, and sector outlook hitting the wires
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, semiconductor stocks are setting up for another volatile session after a sharp, AI-led pullback on Wednesday — but with a major counterweight: Micron Technology’s blowout results and guidance are reviving the “AI hardware” trade in premarket action. The tug-of-war is clear: strong chip demand signals (especially AI memory) versus growing investor scrutiny of AI infrastructure spending, financing, and competition across the stack. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is what’s driving chip stocks right now — and what to watch at the open. Micron’s earnings jolt puts AI memory back in the driver’s seat
18 December 2025
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SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
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