Today: 4 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.

ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Wednesday, marking a three-day losing streak as banks dragged and miners offset some losses. Futures point to a flat or slightly weaker open Thursday amid global tech weakness and firmer commodity prices. Wall Street fell overnight, with the Nasdaq down 1.81% on renewed caution over AI and tech spending. Investors expect a cautious start and possible sector rotation early in the session.
17 December 2025
India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

Sensex fell 120.21 points to 84,559.65 and Nifty 50 slipped 41.55 points to 25,818.55 on Wednesday, marking a third straight decline. Market breadth stayed weak, with 2,498 NSE shares down versus 1,326 up. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a muted to mildly negative open for Thursday. US stocks dropped overnight, while Brent crude rose to $59.68 a barrel.
Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

The Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% to 4,575.48 on Wednesday, with market breadth positive as gainers outnumbered losers 326 to 204. SATS rose 1.9% to S$3.72, while Thai Beverage fell 1.1% to 46.5 cents. Wall Street closed lower overnight, with the S&P 500 down 1.15% and Nasdaq off 1.8% amid renewed concerns over AI-related spending. Regional markets showed mixed performance.
17 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA Drops to 47,885 as AI Funding Jitters Slam Nvidia and Caterpillar (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA Drops to 47,885 as AI Funding Jitters Slam Nvidia and Caterpillar (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228.29 points, or 0.47%, to 47,885.97 on Wednesday, marking a fourth straight loss. Technology and AI-linked stocks led declines after renewed concerns over AI spending and data-center financing. The Nasdaq dropped 1.81%, while energy and blue-chip names like Chevron and Procter & Gamble limited Dow losses. Caterpillar and Nvidia were among the biggest Dow laggards.
17 December 2025
Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on AI Funding Jitters as UK Shares Outperform (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on AI Funding Jitters as UK Shares Outperform (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Wall Street closed lower Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.16% and the Nasdaq off 1.81%, as tech stocks fell on renewed concerns over AI buildout costs. London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.9% after UK inflation dropped to 3.2%. China’s Shanghai Composite gained 1.19%, while Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.26%. The U.S. announced a blockade targeting Venezuelan oil tankers, rattling energy markets.
17 December 2025
S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

The S&P 500 dropped 1.16% to 6,721.43 on Wednesday, its fourth straight decline and lowest close in three weeks, led by a tech selloff as investors questioned AI sector spending and financing. Oracle slid 5.4% after a data center funding setback, while Nvidia and Broadcom also fell sharply. The Nasdaq lost 1.81%, and the Dow slipped 0.47%. Despite the slide, major indexes remain up double digits for 2025.
Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 418.14 points, or 1.81%, to 22,693.32 on Wednesday, its lowest close in three weeks, as concerns over AI infrastructure spending hit tech and chip stocks. Oracle fell 5.4% after Blue Owl Capital reportedly withdrew from a $10 billion Michigan data center project. Decliners outnumbered advancers more than 2-to-1. Nvidia and Broadcom lost 3.8% and 4.5%, respectively.
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

The S&P 500 fell 1.2% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8% Wednesday as tech and AI stocks slid to multi-week lows, led by a 5.4% drop in Oracle after a key funding deal collapsed. Energy shares rose as crude prices jumped following President Trump’s order to block Venezuelan oil tankers. The Dow lost 228 points, or 0.5%. Decliners outpaced advancers by 1.5-to-1 on the NYSE and 2.1-to-1 on the Nasdaq.
ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

Broad U.S. equity ETFs edged higher on December 17, with SPY up 0.48% and VOO up 0.49%, while growth and momentum funds like ARKK fell 2.74%. Fed Governor Waller said policy remains restrictive but left room for rate cuts. Tech sentiment weakened after new turbulence in Oracle’s data-center financing. The Fed’s year-end liquidity moves helped calm funding markets.
17 December 2025
Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Brent crude climbed to $59.91 after President Trump ordered a “complete blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers. Gold hit $4,335/oz and silver neared $65.55/oz on renewed Fed rate-cut expectations. US crude inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks increased. Wheat traded at $5.08½/bushel and soybeans at $10.62/bushel.
17 December 2025
Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks fell midday Wednesday, with Nvidia down 3.6% and Alphabet off 2.4%, after Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center project for OpenAI lost key funding. Amazon shares edged higher on reports of a potential $10 billion OpenAI investment. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks led declines, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 3%.
Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Rocket Lab advanced its next Electron launch for the U.S. Space Force to December 18, highlighting demand for rapid government missions. Space and satellite stocks fell midday as the Nasdaq dropped and Fed comments signaled continued restrictive policy. Shares of major defense contractors also declined after reports of possible White House action on shareholder payouts.
Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 2.48% to 6,785.77 on December 17, 2025, as chip stocks led market declines amid tech sector weakness. Investors reacted to headlines including Amazon-OpenAI investment talks, Google’s efforts to challenge Nvidia, and geopolitical pressures on manufacturing. Traders awaited Micron’s earnings after the close.
AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the company above $500 billion, according to sources. Early Wednesday trading saw major indexes only modestly higher, with volatility as investors weighed AI spending and financing risks. Oracle’s data-center funding issue raised caution, while the Nasdaq resumed a pullback amid renewed “AI bubble” concerns.
Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Shares of major U.S. defense contractors fell in premarket trading Wednesday after reports the Trump administration is preparing an executive order to restrict dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for firms with over-budget or delayed programs. Meanwhile, the Senate moved closer to passing a $901 billion defense bill, including a 3.8% troop pay raise, signaling continued high defense spending into 2026.
EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

Tesla shares fell 2.5% to $477.59 by midday after California’s DMV paused a 30-day suspension of the company’s sales and manufacturing licenses over “Autopilot” marketing. Ford dropped 2.1% after scrapping a major battery supply deal. Rivian and QuantumScape rose 1.3% and 3%, respectively. Broader EV stocks moved on regulatory and policy headlines.
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19, passing at a distance of 1.8 astronomical units—about 170 million miles—according to NASA. Astronomers are racing to observe the rare visitor, only the third confirmed interstellar object, before it leaves the solar system. New analysis attributes its path deviations to normal comet outgassing, not artificial propulsion.
17 December 2025
Rocket Launches Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Ariane 6 Delivers Galileo Satellites as SpaceX Targets Two Starlink Missions

Rocket Launches Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Ariane 6 Delivers Galileo Satellites as SpaceX Targets Two Starlink Missions

Ariane 6 launched two Galileo navigation satellites from French Guiana at 05:01 UTC on December 17, 2025, successfully placing them in medium Earth orbit. Japan’s H3 rocket launch was canceled due to a ground facility issue, while Brazil’s Alcântara spaceport delayed a debut mission by South Korea’s INNOSPACE. Two SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink launches remain scheduled for later today.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Amid US-Iran Tensions and Chip Sector Declines
    June 3, 2026, 11:22 PM EDT. U.S. stock futures dipped as renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran heightened geopolitical risks following missile and drone attacks in Kuwait. The S&P 500 futures fell 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.46%, while Dow futures edged up slightly. On Wednesday, all three major indexes closed lower: Dow down 1.21%, S&P 500 down 0.74%, and Nasdaq Composite down 0.89%, snapping the S&P's longest winning streak in over 20 years. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reported modest economic growth with persistent inflationary pressures. Oil futures declined after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon improved market sentiment. Investors focused on chipmakers such as Broadcom (AVGO) and tech firms including CrowdStrike (CRWD) and MicroStrategy (MSTR) amid sector-specific losses.

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Dow Falls 620 Points After Broadcom’s After-Hours Move Shakes AI Stocks

Dow Falls 620 Points After Broadcom’s After-Hours Move Shakes AI Stocks

4 June 2026
Broadcom plunged 13.7% after hours to $413.62 as second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street estimates and its AI-chip sales forecast stayed unchanged, erasing one of the market’s last AI-linked supports just as the Dow fell 621 points and oil neared $100, stoking inflation and Fed risk concerns.
PVH Shares Drop After Results, But Quarter Wasn’t the Issue

PVH Shares Drop After Results, But Quarter Wasn’t the Issue

4 June 2026
PVH shares plunged 18.7% to $79.00 after hours as the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner slashed its full-year revenue outlook to roughly flat, citing ongoing pressure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, overshadowing a first-quarter profit beat and signaling weaker second-quarter sales.
Nu Holdings Shares Fall After Analyst Downgrades and CFO Change

Nu Holdings Shares Fall After Analyst Downgrades and CFO Change

4 June 2026
Nu Holdings sank 2.43% to $11.64 after a second analyst downgrade in two days, as Susquehanna and BofA cited falling margins, rising credit risk, and uncertainty from an upcoming CFO change; credit loss allowances jumped 33% last quarter, while risk-adjusted net interest margin fell to 9.5%, raising concerns about Nu’s growth premium amid broader weakness in Brazilian bank stocks.
Intel shares snap losing streak as Wall Street eyes CPU rebound

Intel shares snap losing streak as Wall Street eyes CPU rebound

4 June 2026
Intel soared 4.43% to $112.71, snapping a five-day losing streak, after unveiling new Xeon 6+ CPUs and rack-scale AI infrastructure at Computex, positioning CPUs as central to AI buildouts and sparking renewed investor interest despite ongoing risks from rivals and rising chip costs.
Five Below Drops After Strong Quarter as Traders React

Five Below Drops After Strong Quarter as Traders React

4 June 2026
Five Below stock plunged 12.6% after hours to $194.87 despite first-quarter sales and profit beating estimates and raised full-year guidance, as investors focused on management’s warnings about rising fuel costs, sticky inflation, and a tougher consumer backdrop that could threaten the chain’s strong sales momentum.
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