Today: 28 April 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.

EU Opens Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s WhatsApp AI: What the New Case Means for Big Tech, Start‑ups and Users

EU Opens Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s WhatsApp AI: What the New Case Means for Big Tech, Start‑ups and Users

The European Commission opened an antitrust investigation into Meta on December 4, focusing on new WhatsApp terms that restrict rival AI chatbots while keeping Meta AI integrated. The policy, effective for new providers since October 15 and for existing ones from January 15, could lead to fines up to 10% of Meta’s global turnover. Italy’s AGCM is pursuing a parallel case.
4 December 2025
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HSBC Bank Today: New Chair, AI Ambitions and Asia Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook (4 December 2025)

HSBC Bank Today: New Chair, AI Ambitions and Asia Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook (4 December 2025)

Brendan Nelson was confirmed as HSBC’s group chair on December 4, ending a year-long search and drawing scrutiny over succession planning. HSBC shares trade near multi-year highs after a strong 2025 rally, with profit before tax at $23.1 billion for the first nine months and a 17.6% RoTE excluding charges. The bank is expanding technology and Asia operations, including a partnership with Mistral AI.
4 December 2025
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Swiss Stock Market Today: SMI Edges Higher Toward Record as Cyclicals Rally, Leonteq Crashes – 4 December 2025

Swiss Stock Market Today: SMI Edges Higher Toward Record as Cyclicals Rally, Leonteq Crashes – 4 December 2025

The Swiss Market Index closed up 0.3% at 12,896.37 on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday’s dip and nearing its March record high. Cyclical and financial shares led gains on renewed US rate-cut hopes, while defensives lagged. Leonteq plunged after warning of a full-year loss, marking the day’s sharpest single-stock move. The SMI is now up about 11% for the year.
4 December 2025
German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

The DAX rose 0.8% to 23,877 in late morning trading Thursday, its highest in several sessions but still below the 24,000 mark for a third week. Gains were driven by optimism over possible U.S. rate cuts and a surge in European auto stocks after a bullish sector call. The MDAX, TecDAX, and SDAX also advanced. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche SE led sector gains.
4 December 2025
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XRP Price Today Near $2.16 as ETF Inflows Approach $1B and Whales Pile In – Key Levels to Watch on December 4, 2025

XRP Price Today Near $2.16 as ETF Inflows Approach $1B and Whales Pile In – Key Levels to Watch on December 4, 2025

XRP traded near $2.16 on December 4, 2025, down 0.9% in 24 hours but holding above $2. Market cap stands at about $131 billion, keeping XRP among the top five cryptocurrencies. Spot XRP ETFs are approaching $1 billion in assets as whales accumulate and on-chain data shows mixed flows. The token’s recovery follows the end of Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC and relistings on major U.S. platforms.
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Wednesday at 31,160.54, up 0.36%, less than 1% below its late-November record. Gains were led by banks and energy as oil held near $59 and major lenders topped profit forecasts. The index is up about 30% year-to-date, outpacing U.S. benchmarks. Investors await CIBC results and Canada’s November jobs data.
4 December 2025
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Nasdaq Nordic Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: OMXS30 and OMXI15 Lead Broad Nordic Rally as BioArctic, UPM and Framery Grab the Spotlight

Nasdaq Nordic Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: OMXS30 and OMXI15 Lead Broad Nordic Rally as BioArctic, UPM and Framery Grab the Spotlight

Sweden’s OMXS30 rose 1.11% to 2,810.77 on Thursday, leading gains among major Nordic benchmarks as BioArctic shares climbed after new Alzheimer’s drug data. Iceland’s OMXI15 added 1.23%, while Denmark’s OMXC25 and Finland’s OMXH25 closed up 0.27% and 0.50%, respectively. Positive global sentiment and strong biotech news drove the advance.
4 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Utilities Drag but Mid‑Caps Jump on Earnings

UK Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Utilities Drag but Mid‑Caps Jump on Earnings

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% to around 9,680 by mid-morning Thursday, underperforming European peers as utilities fell after Ofgem approved a £28 billion network investment package. SSE dropped 1.8% and National Grid lost 0.8%. The FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share each rose 0.1%. WPP will exit the FTSE 100 in the latest index reshuffle, with British Land set to join.
4 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

The Nikkei 225 surged 1,163.74 points, or 2.33%, to close at 51,028.42 on Thursday, led by gains in AI and robotics stocks. The TOPIX ended up 1.92% at a record 3,398.21. Fanuc jumped 13%, Yaskawa Electric rose 11%, and SoftBank climbed as much as 9%. The rally came as long-term Japanese yields hit a near 20-year high and speculation grew over a possible Bank of Japan rate hike.
4 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.4% to 4,535.14 on Thursday, snapping a six-day winning streak. Turnover reached nearly 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion, with decliners narrowly outnumbering gainers. Local banks eased after leading recent gains, while the broader market remained stable. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index edged up 0.05%.
4 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Sensex, Nifty 50 Snap 4-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally and Rupee Breaches 90/USD

India Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Sensex, Nifty 50 Snap 4-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally and Rupee Breaches 90/USD

Indian benchmark indices closed higher Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak. The Sensex rose 158 points to 85,265 and the Nifty 50 added 48 points to 26,034, led by IT stocks. Mid- and small-caps and financials underperformed. The rupee hovered near record lows as foreign investors continued to sell ahead of the RBI policy decision.
4 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Thursday up about 0.3% at 8,618, lifted by strong gains in copper and diversified miners as LME copper futures hit record highs. Capstone Copper surged nearly 8%, while South32 and Rio Tinto rose 3–4%. Lithium and gold stocks lagged, with Liontown Resources down 5.6%. Market volatility fell to a one-month low.
4 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 04.12.2025

Brookfield Business Partners shares have jumped about 30% in three months, despite posting a net loss. The stock trades at a low 0.3x price-to-sales ratio versus peers, with a DCF estimate suggesting fair value far above the current $36.25 per unit. Persistent losses and slower deal activity raise concerns about future growth.
4 December 2025
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Electronic Arts (EA) in 2025: Saudi Arabia’s $55 Billion Buyout, New Accessibility Push and What Comes Next for EA Games

Electronic Arts (EA) in 2025: Saudi Arabia’s $55 Billion Buyout, New Accessibility Push and What Comes Next for EA Games

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to acquire about 93% of Electronic Arts in a $55 billion buyout, with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners taking smaller stakes, filings show. Two law firms have launched investigations into whether the $210-per-share offer is fair to EA shareholders. EA expanded its accessibility patent pledge, while institutional investors adjusted their holdings as the stock traded near $203.
4 December 2025
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Snowflake Q3 FY2026 Earnings Beat: $1.21B Revenue, $200M Anthropic AI Deal and $2B AWS Milestone Can’t Stop SNOW Stock Slide

Snowflake Q3 FY2026 Earnings Beat: $1.21B Revenue, $200M Anthropic AI Deal and $2B AWS Milestone Can’t Stop SNOW Stock Slide

Snowflake reported Q3 revenue of $1.21 billion, up 29% and above estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.35. Shares fell after hours as the company projected a drop in operating margin to 7% for Q4, citing increased AI investment. Snowflake also announced new partnerships with Anthropic, AWS, and Accenture. The company ended the quarter with $1.94 billion in cash.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Canal+ to List on Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Reports Strong Q1 Boost from MultiChoice Acquisition
    April 28, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. Canal+ announced it will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on June 3, becoming the first French firm to do so. The secondary inward listing follows its London debut in 2024. The company reported a 41% revenue increase to €2.1 billion in Q1 2026, primarily driven by its acquisition of African broadcaster MultiChoice, completed last summer. Despite continued revenue declines at MultiChoice, Canal+ has started a turnaround plan including new sales hires. European revenue fell slightly but production and distribution rose 9%, aided by titles like Paddington the Musical. CEO Maxime Saada affirmed steady 2026 execution and cost synergies. Canal+ shares rose over 3% on the London Stock Exchange following the update.

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What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

28 April 2026
Ask ten traders what influences the price of Bitcoin and you will get twelve answers. Some will say the halving. Some will say the Fed. Some will say whales, ETF inflows, money printing, Binance order books, fear, greed, or “number go up” culture. Annoyingly, most of them are partly right. Bitcoin is simple at the base layer, but its price is messy. Charles Schwab’s Jim Ferraioli puts the main buckets plainly: long-term drivers include money supply growth, the four-year halving cycle, and adoption, while shorter-term drivers include risk sentiment, interest rates, the dollar, liquidity, whale supply, and contagion. (Schwab Brokerage)
What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

28 April 2026
Gold broke above $4,000 in late 2025, buoyed by Federal Reserve policy signals, a weaker dollar, and political uncertainty, according to LBMA. The metal’s price remains sensitive to U.S. interest rates, currency moves, and central bank actions. Inflation can lift gold, but rate hikes in response often weigh it down. In April 2026, gold slipped as inflation fears and central bank decisions dominated trading.
What Influences the Price of Oil? The Hidden Forces That Can Send Crude Soaring Overnight

What Influences the Price of Oil? The Hidden Forces That Can Send Crude Soaring Overnight

28 April 2026
Global oil supply plunged and inventories fell sharply after disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, the IEA reported in April 2026. Crude oil made up just over half of U.S. retail gasoline prices over the past decade, according to the EIA. The EIA said oil prices depend on supply, demand, inventories, financial markets, and geopolitical risks, with non-OPEC countries producing 65% of global crude in 2024.
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