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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.

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is trading near record highs above 31,400 as of early December 2025. Futures are flat ahead of policy decisions from the Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve, with markets expecting the BoC to hold its key rate at 2.25%. New U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian export tariffs to nearly 6%. Canadian GDP growth for 2025 is forecast around 1.7%, with inflation near 2%.
8 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 up 0.25% and S&P 500 futures rising about 0.2%, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s final 2025 meeting. Markets price in an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. Bond yields remain elevated. IBM’s $11 billion deal for Confluent and Carvana’s addition to the S&P 500 draw focus.
Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

S&P/TSX Composite Index futures were flat early Monday after the benchmark slipped 0.5% Friday to 31,311.41, retreating from a record high. Investors await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada, expected to hold at 2.25% Wednesday, and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Strong jobs data and high commodity prices have kept the TSX near all-time highs.
8 December 2025
Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Brent crude traded just below $64 per barrel and U.S. WTI hovered near $60 on Monday, holding close to two-week highs. Prices are supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and strong demand from India and China. Major agencies and banks warn of a global oil surplus and lower prices in 2026. Both benchmarks remain well below 2024 levels.
8 December 2025
Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Spot silver traded at $58.4 per ounce on December 8, just below last week’s record high of $59.3, after doubling in price in 2025. India’s MCX silver March futures slipped about 1% to ₹1,81,600 per kg, following an all-time high near ₹1,85,234 in the previous session. Traders are watching the US Federal Reserve meeting this week.
Ethereum Price Today, December 8, 2025: ETH Holds Above $3,100 as Whales and Institutions Fuel a Potential Supply Squeeze

Ethereum Price Today, December 8, 2025: ETH Holds Above $3,100 as Whales and Institutions Fuel a Potential Supply Squeeze

Ethereum traded at $3,130–$3,160 on December 8, 2025, up about 3% in 24 hours and 10% over the week, with market cap near $378 billion. ETH remains 37% below its August high. Exchange balances dropped to record lows, while about 40% of ETH is locked in staking and DeFi. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s December 10 meeting for a possible rate cut.
8 December 2025
XRP Price Today, December 8, 2025: Ripple Holds Above $2 as ETF Demand Tops $1 Billion

XRP Price Today, December 8, 2025: Ripple Holds Above $2 as ETF Demand Tops $1 Billion

XRP traded at $2.05–$2.10 on December 8, with 24-hour volume near $3.2 billion and market cap around $127 billion, holding the #4 spot among cryptocurrencies. U.S. spot XRP ETFs surpassed $1 billion in assets less than two weeks after launch. XRP defended the $2.00 support despite heavy short interest and a recent drop from $2.20. The price remains far below the 2025 peak of $3.65.
8 December 2025
Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

S&P 500 futures rose 0.11% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.21% in early pre-market trading Monday as investors await a widely expected Fed rate cut on Wednesday. Carvana surged on news of its S&P 500 inclusion, while Confluent jumped on takeover speculation. Micro-cap biotech stocks led declines. Futures markets price in an 85–89% chance of a quarter-point cut, but focus remains on Fed signals for 2026.
U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures edged higher early Monday, extending a two-week rally that brought major indexes near record highs. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, with markets pricing in an 86%–88% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. The Fed’s decision is due Wednesday. Recent data show inflation steady and mixed labor market signals.
8 December 2025
Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands between 6.12% and 6.34% today, near 14-month lows but still above 6%. Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates this week, with futures pricing in an 85–88% chance of a 25-basis-point move. Refinance rates remain higher, with 30-year refis near 6.66%. Major forecasters predict low-6% mortgage rates through 2026.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Life’s Building Blocks and the December 19 Flyby — Latest Updates as of December 8, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Life’s Building Blocks and the December 19 Flyby — Latest Updates as of December 8, 2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is showing cryovolcano-like eruptions and an atmosphere rich in prebiotic molecules, according to new observations released ahead of its December 19, 2025, close approach to Earth. NASA and ESA images reveal active jets and high levels of methanol and hydrogen cyanide. The comet will remain at least 1.8 AU from Earth and poses no impact threat. Online rumors about aliens and health effects have circulated.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Update (December 8, 2025): $720 Price Cut, New Security Patch & TriFold Competition

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Update (December 8, 2025): $720 Price Cut, New Security Patch & TriFold Competition

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now $720 off in the US during Cyber Week, dropping some models to $1,399 with a free 512GB upgrade. A December 2025 security patch is rolling out, fixing nearly 70 vulnerabilities. Samsung’s new TriFold model draws attention but remains pricier and less available. Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 drove Samsung’s foldable market share to about two-thirds in Q3 2025.
8 December 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Release Date, Price, Specs and Today’s News on Samsung’s First Tri‑Fold Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Release Date, Price, Specs and Today’s News on Samsung’s First Tri‑Fold Phone

Samsung launched its Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on December 12, 2025, marking its first tri-fold smartphone with a 6.5-inch cover display that unfolds into a 10-inch tablet. The device starts at 3,594,000 KRW (about $2,500) and will roll out to other Asian markets later in December, with a U.S. release expected in early 2026. Early reviews cite premium pricing and new AI features.
8 December 2025
AI Cars on December 8, 2025: Tesla’s New Robotaxi Moves, Waymo’s Recall, and the Global Race to Self‑Driving at Scale

AI Cars on December 8, 2025: Tesla’s New Robotaxi Moves, Waymo’s Recall, and the Global Race to Self‑Driving at Scale

Tesla’s Robotaxi app appeared on the Australian App Store December 8, though rides remain limited to Austin, Texas. Uber and Avride launched a commercial robotaxi service in downtown Dallas. Waymo is preparing a software recall over school-bus safety concerns as regulators continue investigations. China’s Horizon Robotics unveiled a new AI processor for autonomous vehicles.
Tokyo Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Kuramoto and UMC Electronics Lead Post‑GDP Rebound

Tokyo Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Kuramoto and UMC Electronics Lead Post‑GDP Rebound

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.18% to 50,581.94 on Monday despite a sharper-than-expected GDP contraction, with Q3 GDP revised to -0.6% quarter-on-quarter and -2.3% annualized. Nearly 80% of Prime Market stocks advanced, led by speculative gains in small-cap and tech names such as Kuramoto Co. The yen weakened after the GDP data, while markets still expect a Bank of Japan rate hike next week.
8 December 2025
Best China Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): Tech, EV, AI Chip and Financial Winners in a Rebounding Market

Best China Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): Tech, EV, AI Chip and Financial Winners in a Rebounding Market

The Shanghai Composite closed near 3,924 on Monday, up 0.5%, while the CSI 300 hit its highest since mid-November after strong export data and signals of looser 2026 policy from Beijing. November exports rose 5.9% year-on-year, beating forecasts, as manufacturers shifted trade away from the U.S. Imports increased just 1.9%, highlighting weak domestic demand.
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 Futures Dip Ahead of May Jobs Report, Lululemon Shares Fall
    June 4, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2% on Thursday as Wall Street awaited the May nonfarm payrolls report, expected to show modest job growth of 80,000 compared to previous months. The Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.4%, while Dow Jones futures remained steady. During regular trading, the Dow surged 1.73% to a record close, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.41%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.09%, pressured by a sector rotation away from technology. Lululemon Athletica shares dropped 10% after lowering its full-year earnings and revenue guidance due to headwinds. The S&P 500 is set for its 10th consecutive weekly gain, the longest streak since 1985. Investors also noted geopolitical remarks from President Trump amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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DocuSign Shares Fall After Earnings Beat, AI Prospects in Focus

DocuSign Shares Fall After Earnings Beat, AI Prospects in Focus

5 June 2026
Docusign shares slid 4.2% after hours to $48.78 as investors shrugged off a Q1 earnings and revenue beat, focusing instead on near-consensus guidance and lingering doubts about the pace of AI-driven growth, despite IAM platform ARR rising to 12.6% and record share buybacks.
Mortgage Rates Drop but Homebuyers Stay on Sidelines

Mortgage Rates Drop but Homebuyers Stay on Sidelines

5 June 2026
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates dipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, but mortgage applications fell 2.5% for the week ended May 29, with purchase demand down 3%, as lower rates failed to revive buyer activity; forecasts see only slow relief ahead, while median home list prices dropped 2.4% in May, the steepest annual decline since 2017.
T1 Energy Stock Touches 52-Week High After $32M Battery Deal Draws AI Investors

T1 Energy Stock Touches 52-Week High After $32M Battery Deal Draws AI Investors

4 June 2026
T1 Energy surged 1.4% to $11.66, hitting a 52-week high after agreeing to buy KORE Power for $32 million, expanding into battery storage and AI data center power; the company expects the deal to boost EBITDA in 2026 and add $15–$20 million in 2027, but closing depends on approvals and faces risks from project delays, supply chain, and clean-energy policy uncertainty.
Merck Stock Gains as Keytruda Concerns Ease, Investors Look to Pipeline Bets

Merck Stock Gains as Keytruda Concerns Ease, Investors Look to Pipeline Bets

4 June 2026
Merck shares surged 4.9% to $120.26 after ASCO data showed its new cancer drug sac-TMT combined with Keytruda improved progression-free survival, reinforcing confidence in Merck’s post-Keytruda pipeline as investors weigh looming patent expirations and competition, with the stock’s rally fueled by optimism but tempered by risks of future trial and regulatory outcomes.
Lululemon Slashes Outlook, Raising Pressure on Incoming CEO

Lululemon Slashes Outlook, Raising Pressure on Incoming CEO

4 June 2026
Lululemon slashed its annual revenue and profit forecasts due to weak U.S. demand, sending shares down about 9% in after-hours trading; the company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue of $11.00–$11.15 billion and EPS of $10.95–$11.15, both below previous guidance, as gross margin fell and U.S. sales dropped despite international growth.
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