Today: 25 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.

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

Stock Market Today 13.01.2026

WHSP Holdings insiders, led by Robert Millner, bought AU$3.4 million in shares over 12 months with no insider sales; insiders now hold 5.4% of the company. JPMorgan Chase dropped over 3% midday after missing estimates, while Moderna surged 14% on a strong 2025 sales forecast. Arch Capital Group trades near $90.77 as momentum slows, with analysts’ targets averaging $108.31. BofA Securities upgraded Coinbase Global to Buy, setting a $340 target.
13 January 2026
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Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Alphabet shares rose about 1% premarket after Google launched new AI shopping tools and the Universal Commerce Protocol, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and others. The protocol enables direct checkout in Search and Gemini, with retailers keeping transaction control. Walmart will let shoppers add products to carts via Gemini conversations. The rollout follows similar AI shopping moves by Amazon and OpenAI.
12 January 2026
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Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Vitol and Trafigura are offering Venezuelan crude for March delivery to refiners in India and China, traders said Monday. Brent crude slipped to $63.03 a barrel as markets weighed unrest in Iran against expected Venezuelan exports. Vitol shipped naphtha to Venezuela, set to arrive Jan. 28, to help dilute heavy crude. U.S. efforts to shield Venezuela’s oil revenues face legal and political hurdles.
12 January 2026
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Starlink in Iran: Trump to call Musk as blackout tightens grip

Starlink in Iran: Trump to call Musk as blackout tightens grip

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran using Starlink, after authorities imposed a near-total blackout amid escalating protests. Rights group HRANA reports over 500 deaths and more than 10,600 arrests since December 28. Iran has not released official casualty figures. Starlink terminals in Iran have faced heavy disruption, with some areas seeing up to 80% data loss.
12 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.01.2026

Sensex fell 90.05 points to 83,788.12 and Nifty50 slipped 37.50 to 25,752.75 after early IT-led gains faded, as Trump signaled 25% tariffs and US-India trade talks were set for Jan 13. Saudi markets led a Middle East rally, with Egypt hitting record highs and Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. flagged for strong earnings. Capital One closed at $233.20, with a model-implied value of $301.23 per share.
12 January 2026
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Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 3.2% to A$14.55 in Sydney after Australia announced a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for defence minerals, including rare earths. The move comes ahead of a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington, where critical mineral supply chains will be discussed. U.S. officials say the expanded group represents about 60% of global critical minerals demand.
12 January 2026
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Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star shares rose 2.2% to A$25.26 by 11:04 a.m. AEDT Monday, recovering some ground after a guidance cut earlier this month. The miner flagged equipment failures and lower grades that reduced December-quarter sales by about 16,000 ounces. Investors await updated cost guidance with the December-quarter report due Jan 22. The stock remains down 5.5% since Jan 2.
12 January 2026
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DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 3.7% to A$3.87 by late morning Monday after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co and affiliates surpassed Australia’s 5% “substantial holder” threshold. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose about 0.7%. The JPMorgan stake, mostly from securities lending, totaled around 46.5 million shares. Traders are watching upcoming contract payments and governance milestones.
12 January 2026
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Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
12 January 2026
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Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue shares fell 1.6% to A$22.35 by late morning in Sydney, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.6% rise. Iron ore price swings and speculation over a possible Rio Tinto-Glencore deal dominated trading. Analysts put Fortescue’s 12-month target at A$19.33, with most recommending sell. The company will release its December-quarter production report on Jan. 22.
12 January 2026
SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

Singapore Exchange shares closed up 1.16% at S$17.51 after MAS and SGX RegCo launched a public consultation on rule changes to simplify dual listings with Nasdaq. The draft proposes a new Global Listing Board with a S$2 billion market-cap requirement and streamlined prospectus rules. Public feedback runs through Feb. 8. Bank stocks remain at record highs, supporting the broader market.
12 January 2026
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Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Allegiant agreed to acquire Sun Country for about $1.5 billion, valuing SNCY at $18.89 per share, a 19.8% premium over Friday’s close. Sun Country shareholders will receive cash and Allegiant stock. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by year three and project the deal will boost earnings per share in the first year post-close. A joint investor call is set for Monday.
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Updates

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.34% after hours as customers locked in nearly $100 billion in future supply obligations—about 2.4 times its latest quarterly revenue—fueling a $400 billion surge in chip stocks and reversing the tech selloff that erased over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100 this week.
Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

25 June 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares dropped about 4% after a multi-week rally fueled by AI storage demand, as investors awaited Micron Technology’s earnings for new signals on enterprise storage spending; analysts cite a persistent hard-disk supply deficit that could support pricing into 2027, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $650.
BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

25 June 2026
BlackBerry closed down 2.3% at $8.62 despite Stifel initiating coverage with a Buy and $12 target—39% above the close—while trading volume of 38.3 million shares far exceeded its entire buyback authorization, highlighting investor focus ahead of Thursday’s Q1 results and underscoring the limited impact of BlackBerry’s capital return plan.
Opendoor slides after landing in Russell 3000, liquidity and dilution concerns follow

Opendoor edges up before Russell 3000 move, soft housing numbers weigh

25 June 2026
Santos shares closed down 0.96% at A$7.24 after Brent crude slumped US$3.34 to US$73.74, cutting potential annual gross sales from its new Pikka project by about US$50 million at plateau rates; Pikka’s ramp to 80,000 barrels per day is key, as oil price swings now have a direct impact on Santos’ production-linked revenue and its US$2.5 billion net debt reduction target.
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