Today: 26 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.

Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

A winter storm is dropping widespread snow from the Midwest through the Appalachians and along the I-95 corridor, while lake-effect bands add heavy accumulations near the Great Lakes. Arctic air is pushing into the East, bringing dangerous wind chills and making roads hazardous. Central Ohio reports 3–5 inches, with up to 7 inches south of I-70. Lake-effect areas near I-80 in Pennsylvania may see 6–8 inches in narrow bands.
14 December 2025
How to Start Investing in the U.S. Stock Market in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Beginner Guide (Accounts, ETFs, Taxes, and Today’s Market News)

How to Start Investing in the U.S. Stock Market in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Beginner Guide (Accounts, ETFs, Taxes, and Today’s Market News)

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10, 2025, sending U.S. stocks higher. The SEC delayed new order execution disclosure rules to August 2026. Dimensional Fund Advisors received approval to launch ETF share classes for 13 mutual funds. FINRA and regulators flagged risks as extended-hours trading and leveraged ETFs grow.
14 December 2025
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Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight December 13–14, with over 100 meteors per hour expected and minimal moonlight for much of the night. Patchy fog is hampering views in the Bay Area, while rain and snow threaten visibility in Connecticut. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, now showing a green glow, will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19.
14 December 2025
How to Invest in Crypto in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, and Safer Storage

How to Invest in Crypto in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, and Safer Storage

Bitcoin hit $125,000 in October 2025 before dropping to the low $90,000s by December, with Ethereum and other tokens also seeing steep declines. The U.S. passed the GENIUS Act in July, requiring stablecoins to hold 100% liquid reserves. The OCC clarified banks may conduct certain crypto transactions and granted conditional trust bank charters to firms including Circle and Ripple.
14 December 2025
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Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Bitcoin network hashrate dropped 4% this week, with daily swings from 1.098B TH/s to 957.41M TH/s and difficulty easing to 148.20T. Mining revenue per compute unit neared record lows, pushing operators to underclock rigs and pause expansions. Miners are increasingly shifting toward AI data-center hosting as block rewards decline.
14 December 2025
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Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Verizon cut wireless prices for multi-line plans on December 12, sparking concerns of a renewed price war with AT&T and T-Mobile. The Federal Reserve’s December 10 rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% shifted focus to REIT valuations and funding costs. Investors are watching for further carrier pricing moves and regulatory headlines in the coming week. Data center stocks face scrutiny over power supply and tenant risk.
14 December 2025
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EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, aiming to support growth stocks. Tesla’s US sales dropped nearly 23% in November to about 39,800 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022, according to Cox Automotive. Key US economic reports delayed by the government shutdown are set for release this week, drawing investor focus.
14 December 2025
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Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Eli Lilly reported late-stage trial success for its obesity drug retatrutide, with patients losing 28.7% of body weight over 68 weeks. Pfizer re-entered the obesity drug market through a $150 million licensing deal with Yao Pharma. The FDA moved to accelerate review of Lilly’s oral GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, possibly advancing a decision to March. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points and signaled new Treasury purchases.
14 December 2025
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Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Oil prices fell over 4% last week, with Brent settling near $61 and WTI at $57.60, as traders weighed oversupply fears and peace talk signals. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies all closed lower Friday. The EIA expects global inventories to rise through 2026 and Brent to average $55 per barrel that year. Investors remain split between supply concerns and company-specific catalysts.
14 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, boosting sentiment for defense and aerospace stocks. The House advanced a $900 billion defense bill, dropping a “right-to-repair” rule and adding procurement reforms. Boeing closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping the supply chain. Investors are watching Senate action and rate volatility next week.
14 December 2025
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Big Bank Stocks Week Ahead: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo and Wall Street Giants Brace for Data-Driven Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Big Bank Stocks Week Ahead: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo and Wall Street Giants Brace for Data-Driven Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

JPMorgan shares dropped after the bank projected 2026 expenses of $105 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. The SPDR S&P Bank ETF rose 3.6% for the week, lifted by a post-Fed rally following a quarter-point rate cut on Dec. 10. Investors are watching for a delayed U.S. jobs report and key inflation data as year-end volatility looms.
14 December 2025
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Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

US cybersecurity stocks rose early in the week after the Federal Reserve cut rates on Dec. 10, but reversed as tech shares sold off following Broadcom’s AI-driven outlook. Investors favored companies with strong recurring revenue and measurable AI security benefits, while becoming more selective on valuations and guidance. SailPoint shares slipped despite beating earnings, as high expectations and valuation weighed on the reaction.
14 December 2025
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Consumer Tech & Electronics US Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Best Buy, Meta and the Data That Could Move Markets (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Consumer Tech & Electronics US Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Best Buy, Meta and the Data That Could Move Markets (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

U.S. consumer tech and electronics stocks fell late last week after Fed officials signaled caution on rate cuts and tech giants Oracle and Broadcom issued mixed outlooks. Treasury yields rose, pressuring rate-sensitive tech names. NRF data showed electronics store sales dipped 2.94% month-over-month in November but rose 1.01% year-over-year. Investors now watch holiday demand and AI spending sentiment.
14 December 2025
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Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% this week, signaling a pause and dividing policymakers. Payments and fintech stocks face uncertainty as delayed jobs and inflation data, postponed by a 43-day government shutdown, are set for release next week. Bank of America upgraded Visa to Buy, citing stablecoins as an opportunity rather than a threat.
14 December 2025
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Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

IBM agreed to buy Confluent for $11 billion, while Oracle shares plunged 14% after missing forecasts and raising AI-related spending plans. The Federal Reserve cut rates to 3.50%–3.75%, supporting tech valuations, but investors demanded clearer evidence of AI returns. Adobe beat expectations; ServiceNow was linked to a possible Armis deal.
14 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

U.S. tech stocks fell last week as investors rotated out of the sector amid renewed concerns over AI profitability and rising capital costs. The Nasdaq dropped 1.69% Friday, closing at its lowest since Nov. 25, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63% for the week. Broadcom warned on AI margin pressure; Oracle signaled higher capex. Yardeni Research ended its overweight call on the “Magnificent Seven.”
14 December 2025
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AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

Broadcom and Oracle shares fell sharply late last week after Oracle forecast higher spending and missed profit expectations, while Broadcom warned of margin pressure despite strong AI demand. The moves revived concerns about overheated AI valuations. Semiconductor benchmarks dropped Friday as investors grew more selective. Oracle reported a $523 billion backlog but faced questions over financing and project timelines.
14 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 5.1% on Dec. 12, its worst session since October, as all component stocks declined. Broadcom projected $19.1 billion in fiscal Q1 revenue but warned of a 100 basis point margin drop, citing AI product mix. The iShares Semiconductor ETF remained up 46.71% year-to-date as of Dec. 11. Investors questioned whether AI-driven revenue growth will translate into higher profits.
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Summertime Stock Market Trends: Record Highs and Growth Sectors
    June 25, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT. The U.S. stock market has demonstrated orderly trading in summer despite typical seasonal lulls, with the Dow hitting record highs. Strong fundamentals, supported by estimated 2026 earnings per share (EPS) growth across S&P 500 companies, underpin market resilience. Three key sectors are driving performance, including Energy, which has surprised due to geopolitical factors like the Iran situation. The new Federal Reserve chair's tone suggests ongoing interest rate hikes, though the market appears to have priced in this outlook. Analysts highlight Micron (MU), Caterpillar (CAT), and Sandisk (SNDK) as top large-cap stocks benefiting from recent earnings upgrades, indicating potential strength in coming months.

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Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

25 June 2026
Bloom Energy plunged 5.2% as it prepares to exit the Russell 2000 and join the Russell Top 200 after a 1,000% stock surge, forcing index funds to rebalance amid a $15 billion one-day equity swing; at $309.18, shares trade 24 times the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guide, still 12% above Barclays’ new target.
Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

25 June 2026
Figma (NYSE:FIG) plunged 9.8% to $16.84—just above its 52-week low—on heavy volume ahead of its addition to the Russell 3000 after Friday’s close, with index funds tracking $12.2 trillion set to rebalance; Figma now trades at about 5x its 2026 revenue guide, 49% below its IPO price, despite 46% Q1 revenue growth and raised guidance, as analysts cite mixed ratings and persistent losses.
Bitcoin Holds $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally Back on Trial

Bitcoin slips near $59,500 as ETF outflows hit options support

25 June 2026
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $469 million in net outflows on June 24, with IBIT and FBTC accounting for about 77% of the total, sending IBIT down 1.1% and MSTR plunging 9.3%; Citi says ETF flows explain 45% of weekly BTC return variation, highlighting outflows as a key signal for investor sentiment as bitcoin tests the high-$50,000s.
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