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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.

December 2025 Social Security Payments: Double SSI Checks, 2026 COLA Raise and All the Key Dates Retirees Must Know

December 2025 Social Security Payments: Double SSI Checks, 2026 COLA Raise and All the Key Dates Retirees Must Know

SSI recipients will receive two deposits in December 2025: the regular payment on December 1 and the January 2026 payment early, on December 31, due to the holiday. Most retirees get their final 2025 Social Security check in December, with a 2.8% cost-of-living increase arriving in January. A proposed $200 monthly boost for 2026 remains under debate in Congress. New Social Security rules for 2026 are finalized.
30 November 2025
Black Friday 2025: U.S. Shoppers Spend Record $11.8 Billion Online as AI and BNPL Reshape Holiday Spending

Black Friday 2025: U.S. Shoppers Spend Record $11.8 Billion Online as AI and BNPL Reshape Holiday Spending

U.S. shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, up 9.1% from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. Mobile purchases made up over half of online sales. In-store sales rose just 1.7%, while e-commerce jumped 10.4%, Mastercard data show. Foot traffic to physical stores was mixed, with some firms reporting slight increases and others noting declines.
30 November 2025
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Airbus A320 Software Recall: How Airlines Raced to Fix a Solar‑Radiation Glitch and Averted Global Travel Chaos

Airbus A320 Software Recall: How Airlines Raced to Fix a Solar‑Radiation Glitch and Averted Global Travel Chaos

Airlines grounded about 6,000 Airbus A320-family jets after a JetBlue A320 pitched down midflight on October 30, injuring passengers. Regulators traced the incident to a software update vulnerable to solar radiation. By Sunday, most aircraft had been patched or reverted to older software, easing fears of major holiday travel chaos. Hundreds of flights were disrupted, with Asia-Pacific and Latin America hit hardest.
30 November 2025
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World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

The U.S. Federal Reserve ends its quantitative tightening program Monday, halting balance-sheet runoff and boosting expectations for a December rate cut. Global equity indices hover near record highs after strong November gains, but U.S. equity funds saw $4.56 billion in outflows last week as some investors moved to de-risk. European stocks posted their longest winning streak since March 2024.
30 November 2025
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Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A) closed at about $770,100 per share on November 28, 2025, the highest price for any US-listed stock. The company hit a record high above $812,000 in May. Warren Buffett has started transferring CEO duties to Greg Abel but confirmed there are no plans to split the stock. Berkshire reported record operating profits and a cash reserve exceeding $300 billion this year.
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

The S&P 500 is up more than 16% for 2025, with major US stock indices near record highs after their strongest Thanksgiving week in over a decade. Investors face uncertainty as delayed government data, a pending Federal Reserve rate decision, and key AI and retail earnings loom. The November jobs report has been postponed to December 16 due to the recent federal shutdown. Rate-cut bets for the December FOMC meeting have surged.
30 November 2025
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10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for the Week of December 1–5, 2025: AI, Cybersecurity and Retail in Focus

10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for the Week of December 1–5, 2025: AI, Cybersecurity and Retail in Focus

U.S. stocks hovered near record highs as traders bet on an 80–85% chance the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its December 9–10 meeting, CME FedWatch data showed. The S&P 500 is up about 16% this year, but volatility in major AI stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet has raised concerns over the pace of AI-driven profits. Investors await key earnings and economic data during the week of December 1–5.
30 November 2025
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QQQ Stock Outlook Before December 1, 2025 Open: How Fund Outflows, Billionaire Buying and a Nasdaq 100 Shake‑Up Set the Stage

QQQ Stock Outlook Before December 1, 2025 Open: How Fund Outflows, Billionaire Buying and a Nasdaq 100 Shake‑Up Set the Stage

QQQ closed Friday, Nov. 28 at $619.25, up 0.81% and about 2.8% below its 52-week high. The ETF gained 4.9% over the Thanksgiving-shortened week, outpacing major U.S. indexes. During a CME futures outage Friday, QQQ served as a key real-time market proxy. Premarket pricing for Dec. 1 was unavailable as of publication.
30 November 2025
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SPY Stock Premarket Preview for December 1, 2025: S&P 500 ETF Eyes Santa Rally After Volatile November

SPY Stock Premarket Preview for December 1, 2025: S&P 500 ETF Eyes Santa Rally After Volatile November

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closed Friday at $683.39, up 0.55% after a four-day rally, despite over $6 billion in outflows last week. S&P 500 futures traded 0.4%–0.5% higher Sunday, signaling a possible small gap up for SPY at Monday’s open. A data center outage briefly halted futures trading on Black Friday but was resolved before the cash session. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% in November as investors rotated out of tech.
30 November 2025
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What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

Germany’s Xetra exchange begins extended 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CET trading hours on Monday, 1 December 2025. Major U.S., Canadian, UK, and Euronext stock markets open on regular schedules. Most global markets operate as usual, though some close for national holidays. The day coincides with Cyber Monday and the start of December trading.
30 November 2025
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US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday 2025, up 9.1% from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. The surge came as AI tools drove an 805% jump in retail site traffic and influenced $3 billion in US sales. Meanwhile, a rare global futures trading outage and rising credit card debt fueled concerns about economic stability. Expectations of a December Fed rate cut grew.
30 November 2025
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VOO Stock Before the December 1, 2025 Open: Black Friday Rally, Record ETF Flows and December Catalysts

VOO Stock Before the December 1, 2025 Open: Black Friday Rally, Record ETF Flows and December Catalysts

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) closed at $628.41 on November 28, near its 52-week high after a 0.55% gain in a shortened Black Friday session. The ETF is up 17% year-to-date, with recent inflows and strong demand. A CME Group outage briefly halted futures trading before the open but did not disrupt the rally. The S&P 500 posted its fifth straight daily gain.
30 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day but down 0.2% for November, ending a four-month winning streak. Futures on Sunday pointed to a mildly positive open as investors weighed calmer bond markets, a contentious tax-heavy Budget, and hopes for global rate cuts. US and European futures also indicated gains. UK stocks remain just below record highs set earlier in November.
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

Wall Street heads into December after strong weekly gains; the S&P 500 rose 3.73%, Dow 3.18%, and Nasdaq 4.91%, though the Nasdaq ended November down 1.5%. Fed rate-cut odds for the December 9–10 meeting jumped above 80% after J.P. Morgan changed its forecast. Black Friday online sales hit a record $11.8 billion, highlighting continued but cautious consumer spending.
30 November 2025
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Canada Stock Market Preview for December 1, 2025: TSX Records, 2.6% GDP Surprise and OPEC+ Shape the Open

Canada Stock Market Preview for December 1, 2025: TSX Records, 2.6% GDP Surprise and OPEC+ Shape the Open

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,382.78 on Friday, up 3.7% for November and marking its seventh straight monthly gain. Canada’s Q3 GDP rose 2.6% annualized, far above forecasts, boosting the Canadian dollar to its strongest level since May. Major bank earnings and key economic data are due this week. Markets are watching for a possible U.S. Fed rate cut in December.
30 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 1, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen Intervention Risks, BOJ Hike Bets and Micron’s AI Chip Gambit

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 1, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen Intervention Risks, BOJ Hike Bets and Micron’s AI Chip Gambit

The Nikkei 225 closed Friday at 50,253.91, up 0.2% on the day but down 4% for November, its worst November since 2011. International Nikkei futures point to a slightly firmer open. The dollar trades near ¥156 after its weakest week in four months, with Japan warning of possible FX intervention. Tokyo inflation sits at 2.8% as speculation grows over a December BOJ rate hike.
30 November 2025
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ASX Outlook for Monday 1 December 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens

ASX Outlook for Monday 1 December 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens

ASX 200 closed at 8,614.10 on Friday, up 2.4% for the week but down 3% for November as inflation hit 3.8% in October, dampening rate cut hopes. Futures suggest a slightly positive open Monday, tracking Wall Street gains. House prices rose another 1% in November, with affordability at record lows. Gold miners surged as gold neared US$4,200/oz, while the Australian dollar hovered near US$0.65.
30 November 2025
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Lido wstETH (WSTETH) Price Near $3,690: Latest News and 2025–2026 Forecast

Lido wstETH (WSTETH) Price Near $3,690: Latest News and 2025–2026 Forecast

Lido’s wrapped staked Ether (wstETH) traded near $3,690 on November 30, with a market cap around $12.5 billion and daily volume estimates ranging from $15.5 million to $46 million. The price tracked Ethereum’s move, staying about 1.2 times higher due to staking yield. A Lido DAO treasury stablecoin strategy vote ran through December 1, drawing attention from traders and protocol observers.
30 November 2025
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