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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.

Dow Jones Today After the Bell: Jobs Report, Retail Sales, and Oil Slide Shape the DJIA Outlook for Dec. 16, 2025

Dow Jones Today After the Bell: Jobs Report, Retail Sales, and Oil Slide Shape the DJIA Outlook for Dec. 16, 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped toward 48,300 late Tuesday morning after a volatile start, as investors reacted to a delayed November jobs report showing payrolls up 64,000 but unemployment rising to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare stocks dragged on the index, while tech shares steadied. The S&P 500 hovered near recent lows, and the Nasdaq outperformed. Retail sales were flat for the month.
16 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early Tuesday trading as investors reacted to delayed U.S. jobs data and falling oil prices. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare sectors dragged on the index, while tech stocks tried to stabilize. Markets shifted bets on future Federal Reserve rate cuts following the data.
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq traded near flat at 10:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, down about 0.2% after delayed jobs data showed November payrolls up 64,000 and unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021. Nasdaq filed to expand weekday trading to 23 hours, signaling a shift toward near-continuous equities trading. Energy stocks fell on lower oil prices, while megacap tech names attempted to stabilize after last week’s AI-driven selloff.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stocks hovered near flat late Tuesday morning as investors weighed delayed jobs and retail sales data following the government shutdown. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, beating forecasts, but the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%. Retail sales were unchanged in October, missing expectations. Rate-futures briefly priced higher odds of a January Fed cut.
16 December 2025
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Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel prices hovered near multi-month lows on December 16, with LME three-month contracts down 0.2% at $14,310 per tonne and Shanghai nickel hitting a 40-month low of 111,770 yuan. Markets reacted to weak Chinese economic data, thin year-end liquidity, and fresh oversupply warnings from major producers including Nornickel.
16 December 2025
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Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc futures fell about 1% to $3,056 per metric ton on December 16 as LME inventories rose 4.1% to 64,475 tons. The most-traded SHFE zinc contract in Shanghai settled at 23,215 yuan/mt, down 0.92%. Traders cited fresh warehouse inflows and thin year-end liquidity. Market debate continues over whether supply will swing from tightness in 2025 to surplus in 2026.
16 December 2025
Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum traded near $2,879.5 per metric ton on the LME Tuesday, as supply concerns and energy risks returned to focus. U.S. Midwest premiums reached a record 88.10 cents per pound, while Japanese Q1 2026 offers rose to $190–$203 per ton. Major banks raised 2026 price forecasts above $3,000. South32 said it will idle its Mozal smelter in Mozambique by March.
16 December 2025
Palladium Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): XPD Holds in the Mid-$1,500s as EU ICE Policy Shift and Supply Balance Talk Shape Outlook

Palladium Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): XPD Holds in the Mid-$1,500s as EU ICE Policy Shift and Supply Balance Talk Shape Outlook

Spot palladium traded near $1,563.69 per ounce on Dec. 16, 2025, down 0.2% but close to a two-month high, Reuters reported. Prices fluctuated in the mid-$1,500s as traders watched for a break above $1,600. Caution ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data drove profit-taking. The European Commission signaled it may ease its 2035 combustion-engine car ban, potentially supporting future palladium demand.
16 December 2025
Platinum Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Spot Near $1,830 as Supply Deficit Talk and EU Auto Policy Headlines Lift the Market

Platinum Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Spot Near $1,830 as Supply Deficit Talk and EU Auto Policy Headlines Lift the Market

Spot platinum rose to $1,828 per ounce Tuesday morning, its highest since 2011, up 1.6% over 24 hours, according to APMEX. Prices ranged from $1,810 to $1,830 in spot markets, with futures nearing $1,845. The rally comes as gold retreats ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data, while investors cite tight supply and European auto-policy shifts as key drivers.
16 December 2025
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell to around $3.93 per MMBtu on December 16, down nearly 2% from the prior close, as warmer late-December forecasts cut winter heating demand. Prices have dropped sharply from a 52-week high of $5.496 earlier this month. European TTF gas traded near €26.78/MWh, while Asian JKM LNG hovered around $10.70/mmBtu. EU storage sits at about 69.75% full.
16 December 2025
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Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper prices fell on December 16, 2025, with LME three-month contracts slipping to around $11,592 per ton by mid-morning in London after last week’s record high. Shanghai copper dropped 1.29% to 91,380 yuan/ton, while U.S. COMEX futures traded near $5.37/lb, down 0.77%. Weaker Chinese factory data and concerns over speculative trading fueled the decline.
16 December 2025
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SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY closed Monday at $680.73, down 0.15%. Premarket quotes early Tuesday showed the ETF near $680.26, with some feeds as low as $678.58. The U.S. Labor Department is set to release delayed jobs data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with futures pointing slightly lower ahead of the report. Investors remain cautious as uncertainty over the Fed’s rate path persists.
16 December 2025
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Rheinmetall Stock Price Today (16 December 2025): RHM Shares Slide on Ukraine Peace-Talk Momentum, While Analysts Keep High Targets

Rheinmetall Stock Price Today (16 December 2025): RHM Shares Slide on Ukraine Peace-Talk Momentum, While Analysts Keep High Targets

Rheinmetall shares fell about 4–5% to €1,500 in Frankfurt on Tuesday, among the weakest performers in Germany’s blue-chip index. The drop followed renewed optimism over Ukraine peace talks, which pressured European defence stocks broadly. The stock remains well above last year’s lows despite the selloff. Peers Saab and Leonardo also declined 4–6% as investors weighed potential impacts on arms demand.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Assess Odakyu Electric Railway's May 2026 Passenger and Fare Data
    June 25, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT. Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) reported carrying 63.8 million passengers in May 2026, generating JPY 10.455 billion in revenue from commuter and non-commuter fares. These results align with recent trends, offering no immediate shift in the firm's investment story. Investors continue to monitor share repurchase execution, fiscal 2027 guidance, and management changes. Despite resilient rail operations and shareholder support through dividends and buybacks, concerns persist over weaker cash flow coverage, modest profit growth prospects, and elevated earnings multiples. The stock is trading near its fair value estimate of JPY 1,833, with upside potential around 11% per some models, though risk factors remain significant. Odakyu's stock moves are influenced by fundamental data amid questions about sustainable earnings growth and market valuation.

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