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.

Nvidia stock forecast 2026: China’s H200 chip rush sets up NVDA’s next big test

Nvidia stock forecast 2026: China’s H200 chip rush sets up NVDA’s next big test

Chinese tech firms have ordered over 2 million Nvidia H200 AI chips for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources said. Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost production, but Beijing has not approved H200 imports. ByteDance may spend $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips if sales are allowed. U.S. authorities have granted TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix licenses to import chipmaking equipment to China for 2026.
1 January 2026
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Amazon stock forecast 2026: Analysts map 20%-plus upside for AMZN as cloud spending comes under scrutinyNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 16:56 ET

Amazon stock forecast 2026: Analysts map 20%-plus upside for AMZN as cloud spending comes under scrutinyNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 16:56 ET

Wall Street analysts project Amazon shares could rise 23% in 2026, with an average 12-month price target of $284.70 and expected revenue of $811.23 billion. AWS remains the main profit driver, accounting for about 60% of operating income, while capital spending is set to increase. Competition from Microsoft, Google, and Brookfield’s new Radiant cloud business adds pressure on margins and efficiency.
1 January 2026
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Oil price forecast 2026: Brent eyed near $55 early as supply glut tests OPEC+ resolve

Oil price forecast 2026: Brent eyed near $55 early as supply glut tests OPEC+ resolve

Brent crude ended 2025 at $60.85 a barrel, down 19% for the year, with analysts forecasting a dip to $55 in early 2026 as supply outpaces demand. The International Energy Agency projects a 2026 surplus of up to 3.84 million barrels per day. OPEC+ paused output hikes for the first quarter. Traders await the group’s January 4 meeting for signals on possible production cuts.
1 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. The H200 is priced at about $27,000 per chip, with modules costing around 1.5 million yuan. New U.S. and China actions on chip equipment have added uncertainty to supply and pricing. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending will boost earnings after a strong 2025 market rally.
1 January 2026
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ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 2025 more than 4% below its October record after investors shifted to expecting rate hikes. The index returned 6.8% for the year, with resources surging and technology slumping. Two major banks now anticipate a rate increase at the central bank’s February meeting. Forecasters remain split on whether 2026 brings steady gains or more sharp sector swings.
1 January 2026
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AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. Beijing has not yet approved shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance with a 25% fee. Samsung and SK Hynix report AI memory chip orders exceed capacity, according to the Financial Times. Investors remain focused on AI spending, earnings, and U.S.-China policy shifts.
1 January 2026
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Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

NOAA issued geomagnetic storm watches for January 1–3 after several solar eruptions, warning of possible G2-level storms late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters say aurora could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The full “Wolf Moon” supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower will coincide, but moonlight will obscure many meteors. An M7.1 solar flare caused a moderate radio blackout on December 31.
1 January 2026
2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.
1 January 2026
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Gold price forecast for 2026: Banks map a $4,275-$5,000 range after bullion’s blockbuster year

Gold price forecast for 2026: Banks map a $4,275-$5,000 range after bullion’s blockbuster year

Gold ended 2025 up 65% at $4,326.55 an ounce, hitting record highs on central bank buying and safe-haven demand. Major banks raised 2026 forecasts, with JPMorgan seeing $5,055 and Goldman Sachs projecting $4,900. CME Group hiked margin requirements for metal futures after year-end volatility. Spot silver fell 7.1% to $71.04 on Dec. 31.
1 January 2026
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Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin was trading near $87,474 Wednesday, set for a more than 6% drop in 2025 after hitting a record above $126,000 in October. K33 turned bullish for 2026, citing expected U.S. rate cuts and potential regulatory changes. The firm said bitcoin now tracks U.S. stocks more closely and flagged possible demand from 401(k) plans. Standard Chartered forecasts $150,000 by end-2026.
1 January 2026
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No alien signal: most sensitive radio scan of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes up empty

No alien signal: most sensitive radio scan of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes up empty

Breakthrough Listen researchers found no artificial radio signals from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during a deep scan with the Green Bank Telescope on Dec. 18. The comet passed Earth at 1.8 astronomical units in December and is now fading. No technosignatures were detected across multiple observatories. Astronomers continue tracking the object to refine orbital measurements.
1 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.01.2026

E to E Transportation Infrastructure listed on NSE SME at ₹330.60, nearly 90% above its ₹174 IPO price after seeing 526.56 times oversubscription. British American Tobacco Malaysia’s parent holds 50% of shares, with individuals at 32%. Uni-Asia Group posted a 96% five-year TSR despite a 14% annual revenue decline. Nifty50 opened at 26,172.90 and Sensex gained about 100 points.
1 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 31.12.2025

Tractor Supply raised its dividend by 4.5% in February but underperformed in 2025, offering a 1.8% yield and 44% payout ratio. India's Sensex and Nifty closed higher on renewed metal stock buying after new steel import duties; US shares fell. CAPREIT trades 30% below its peak, with a 4.2% yield. Orora shares dropped 23% in three years as earnings lagged the market.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Updates

Sunrun pops as Tesla, Renew Home announce data-center power move

Sunrun rally looks at 16 GW deal numbers, squeezes shorts

25 June 2026
Sunrun surged 12.57% to $14.42 after announcing a 16 GW flexible capacity deal with Tesla and Renew Home, but analysts say only 0.5 GW is Sunrun’s actual battery fleet; with 26% short interest and slowing core business, the rally reflects hopes for new revenue streams despite limited near-term impact.
Hertz Global (HTZ) shares fall, $350 mln note hedge draws attention

Hertz Global (HTZ) shares fall, $350 mln note hedge draws attention

25 June 2026
Hertz plunged 40.7% to $3.00 after slashing its Q2 outlook and announcing a $100 million share sale and $350 million in exchangeable notes referencing up to 35.5% of shares, with used-car sale losses pushing net depreciation per unit to $300 and adjusted Corporate EBITDA now expected at $50–80 million, near the low end of prior guidance.
InterContinental Hotels Group buyback speeds up share-count cut

InterContinental Hotels Group buyback speeds up share-count cut

25 June 2026
InterContinental Hotels Group cut its share count below 149.2 million after buying back and planning to cancel 20,000 shares at an average $172.58 on June 24, up 1.6% from the prior day’s buyback price; this ongoing buyback program, now 25% complete, is set to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026, equal to 5.8% of IHG’s market value at the year’s start.
Nasdaq Futures Drop Ahead of Open as Debt Concerns Hit AI Stocks

Nasdaq futures edge up as AI chip stocks try to recover ahead of PCE data

25 June 2026
Micron Technology soared 17% premarket after reporting June 24 revenue of $41.46 billion, up from $9.30 billion a year earlier, and announcing $22 billion in five-year take-or-pay customer commitments, signaling unprecedented demand for AI memory chips and driving Nasdaq 100 futures up 2.15%.
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