Today: 3 June 2026

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.

Quantum Stocks Rally on $2 Billion Washington Move; QBTS, RGTI, INFQ Surge

Quantum Stocks Rally on $2 Billion Washington Move; QBTS, RGTI, INFQ Surge

D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Infleqtion shares each jumped over 30% Thursday after the U.S. Commerce Department announced $2 billion in preliminary CHIPS Act funding agreements for quantum firms. D-Wave, Rigetti, and Infleqtion each disclosed letters of intent for $100 million in proposed funding. IBM and GlobalFoundries also advanced on related news. Final awards and equity terms remain pending.
22 May 2026
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Oil Back Over $105 as Traders Skeptical on Hormuz Peace Hopes

Oil Back Over $105 as Traders Skeptical on Hormuz Peace Hopes

Brent crude rose 3.2% to $105.88 a barrel Friday as traders doubted a swift U.S.-Iran deal would restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks stalled over Iran’s plan to charge ships. Iranian leaders refused to send highly enriched uranium abroad. The International Energy Agency warned of a possible supply “red zone” by August if Hormuz remains restricted.
22 May 2026
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ASX Ends Higher as Miners Lead, Guzman y Gomez Gains After U.S. Exit

ASX Ends Higher as Miners Lead, Guzman y Gomez Gains After U.S. Exit

Australian shares closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, led by miners and a 9.6% surge in Guzman y Gomez after the fast-food chain announced it would exit the U.S. market. Miners gained 1.3%, while Seek fell 5.6%. Softer jobs data eased rate-hike fears, with unemployment rising to 4.5% in April. The Reserve Bank’s cash rate remains at 4.35%.
22 May 2026
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India Shares Climb Even as Oil Hovers Near $105

India Shares Climb Even as Oil Hovers Near $105

Indian shares rose Friday, with the NSE Nifty 50 up 0.69% at 23,818.25 by 13:15 IST, led by private banks and select earnings gains. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank climbed about 2% each. Central Bank of India dropped after the government launched an offer for sale of up to 8%. Oil prices, rupee moves, and possible RBI rate hikes continued to weigh on sentiment.
22 May 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 22.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 23, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Is Shell One of the UK’s Most Underrated Stocks? May 23, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT. Shell (LSE:SHEL) is often seen as an oil company, but over 50% of its production is natural gas, a key energy source for data centres that require significant power. Shell’s ownership of pipelines and processing facilities provides a supply edge, despite market wariness reflected in its lower price-to-book ratio (1.4) compared to U.S. majors like ExxonMobil (2.6). UK windfall taxes have limited impact, as under 5% of Shell’s production is
22 May 2026
Why AMD stock is down: hot U.S. wholesale inflation and Nvidia slump weigh on Advanced Micro Devices

AMD stock rises after $10 billion Taiwan AI move targets Nvidia

AMD shares rose 0.4% to $449.59 after the company announced plans to invest over $10 billion in Taiwan’s AI supply chain and begin production of its next EPYC server chip using TSMC’s 2-nanometer process. Amkor said it is working with AMD on advanced chip packaging in Arizona. TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares gained 1.4%, while Nvidia fell 1.8% and Intel slipped 0.4%.
22 May 2026
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Google Stock Eyes Fresh AI Push as Traders Weigh New Risks

Google Stock Eyes Fresh AI Push as Traders Weigh New Risks

Alphabet’s Class A shares fell 0.4% to $387.66 after Google announced new AI features at its I/O conference and faced a European complaint over scam ads. Google said its conversational AI Search has surpassed 1 billion monthly users and is rolling out new AI tools and subscription tiers. Google Cloud revenue jumped 63% to $20 billion last quarter. European groups filed complaints against Google, Meta, and TikTok over scam ads.
22 May 2026
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AI Stocks Rally, Deere Misses Out

AI Stocks Rally, Deere Misses Out

Arm shares surged 16.1% to $298.16, pushing its market value above $300 billion after reporting record revenue and strong data-center growth. Rigetti jumped 30.6% and IBM rose 12.5% following $2 billion in U.S. quantum computing incentives. Nvidia posted record quarterly revenue but slipped 1.8%. Bloom Energy gained 9% as Nebius announced major AI power infrastructure deals.
21 May 2026
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Bezos pushes for no income tax on half of Americans; Mamdani was set

Bezos pushes for no income tax on half of Americans; Mamdani was set

Jeff Bezos called for eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners, putting him at odds with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats seeking higher taxes on the wealthy. Bezos said the bottom half should owe “zero,” not just less, and criticized Mamdani’s proposed tax on luxury second homes. Mamdani responded that higher taxes on the rich would help working New Yorkers.
21 May 2026
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SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Set for Biggest Test at Starbase

SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Set for Biggest Test at Starbase

SpaceX plans to launch its first Version 3 Starship from Starbase, Texas, on Thursday, with a 90-minute window opening at 5:30 p.m. local time. The 407-foot rocket, pairing Booster 19 and Ship 39, will attempt a suborbital flight with splashdowns in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean. The mission will release Starlink simulator satellites and test a Raptor engine relight in space. NASA is monitoring the flight ahead of Artemis lunar missions.
21 May 2026
HMRC pay code error could cut UK take-home, warns tax accountants

HMRC pay code error could cut UK take-home, warns tax accountants

Hundreds of Zopa customers and potentially thousands of UK savers have had tax codes changed after HMRC used incorrect savings-interest data, including wrongly treating tax-free ISA interest as taxable. Some savers saw pay drop or overpaid tax before errors were fixed. HMRC said affected taxpayers should contact the agency if their records are wrong.
21 May 2026
EasyJet Share Price Alert: Fuel Shock Puts Summer Rebound Under Pressure

EasyJet Share Price Alert: Fuel Shock Puts Summer Rebound Under Pressure

EasyJet shares fell 0.6% to 344.9 pence in early London trading after the airline posted a £552 million first-half loss and warned of an uncertain full-year outlook due to higher fuel costs and weaker summer bookings. The company is 72% hedged on fuel but remains exposed to spot prices, which have surged after the Iran conflict. Bookings for the second half are 58% sold, reflecting shorter lead times.
21 May 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 21.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 22, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Goldwin Updates 2027 Earnings Guidance and Dividend; Investor Reactions May 22, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Goldwin Inc (TSE:8111) issued updated earnings guidance for FY2027, projecting consolidated net sales of ¥145.4 billion and a year-end dividend of ¥35 per share. The guidance reflects a moderate growth strategy focused on stable profitability rather than rapid expansion. A three-for-one stock split in 2025 caused an apparent dividend cut for FY2026, which may mislead income-focused investors. Despite a recent share price pullback, Goldwin’s shares still trade roughly 34% above
21 May 2026
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FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

FTSE 100 fell 0.34% to 10,396.72 in early London trading, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally. BT reported flat core earnings at £8.2 billion as fibre demand offset a 3% revenue drop. Sage lifted its FY26 revenue outlook after first-half revenue rose 11%. easyJet posted a £552 million loss and warned of uncertainty due to higher fuel costs and weaker bookings.
21 May 2026
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Treasury yields close in on 2007 highs, Wall Street takes note

Treasury yields close in on 2007 highs, Wall Street takes note

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.128% early Thursday, near its highest level since 2007, with the 10-year at 4.593%. Treasury data showed the 30-year par yield at 5.11% Wednesday, down from 5.18% Tuesday. The average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.56%, the highest in seven weeks, as mortgage applications fell 2.3%. Fed minutes showed most policymakers see more tightening if inflation stays above 2%.
21 May 2026
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Nike shares drop toward 52-week low as Wall Street frustration shows

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