Today: 3 May 2026

Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on President Trump’s effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Stocks ended the week lower, with the S&P 500 at 6,940.01 and Brent crude at $64.13. China releases GDP data as Davos opens, while Japan nears a possible snap election. Prime Minister Takaichi may suspend Japan’s 8% food sales tax, risking a 5 trillion yen revenue hit.
18 January 2026
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Bellway (BWY) News Today: Share Buyback Update, Build-Quality Award Win, and What’s Moving the UK Housebuilder on 17 December 2025

Bellway (BWY) News Today: Share Buyback Update, Build-Quality Award Win, and What’s Moving the UK Housebuilder on 17 December 2025

Bellway bought back 22,000 shares on 16 December, cancelling them and reducing its total shares in issue to 117,744,261. The company’s site manager won an NHBC Seal of Excellence for a Desborough project. Bellway’s share price moved above its 50-day average, with analysts citing targets in the low-3,000p range.
17 December 2025
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RELX PLC REL files 3.7 million share block listing as employee share plans expand on 17 December 2025

RELX PLC REL files 3.7 million share block listing as employee share plans expand on 17 December 2025

RELX PLC applied for a block listing of 3.7 million ordinary shares on 17 December 2025, targeting employee share schemes. A separate notice showed 60,000 shares admitted to trading the same day under the Sharesave Plan 2023. RELX shares closed at 3,047p, up 0.23%, as the FTSE 100 gained 1.61%. Admission of the 3.7 million shares is expected on 22 December.
17 December 2025
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Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc confirmed the underwriting agreement and final prospectus filing for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management IPO, with gross proceeds of about INR 106.03 billion expected. The company repurchased 773,817 shares for cancellation on 16 December. Shares hit a new 52-week high of 1,132p intraday on 17 December in London trading.
17 December 2025
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Silver Price Today: Silver Breaks $65 to Record High as U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 4.6%

Silver Price Today: Silver Breaks $65 to Record High as U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 4.6%

Silver soared to a record $66.52 an ounce Wednesday before settling near $65.91, up 3.3% on the day, after U.S. jobs data showed rising unemployment and fueled bets on rate cuts. The metal has surged 128% in 2025, outpacing gold, as tight supply and industrial demand drive buying. Gold also rose, with spot prices near $4,319 an ounce. U.S. unemployment hit 4.6% in November, the highest since 2021.
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

A Russian court ruled in favor of Rusal in a $1.32 billion claim against Rio Tinto, which the miner says it will contest. Rio Tinto’s Rhodes Ridge joint venture approved a $191 million feasibility study for a major Pilbara iron ore mine. The company also advanced decarbonization projects in Australia and saw its London shares hit a 52-week high.
17 December 2025
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Unilever (ULVR) Today: Stock Price, Latest News and Key Catalysts After the Magnum Spin‑Off (17 December 2025)

Unilever (ULVR) Today: Stock Price, Latest News and Key Catalysts After the Magnum Spin‑Off (17 December 2025)

Unilever shares closed up 1.32% at 4,857.00p in London on December 17, 2025, following continued investor focus on its post-Magnum demerger strategy and M&A plans. The stock traded between 4,781.50p and 4,858.50p, with a market cap near £105.92 billion. No new regulatory filings were posted. Unilever moved above its 200-day moving average during Tuesday’s session.
17 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.) share price rises as £200m buyback plan, US Army MV‑75 engine tests and UK SMR momentum dominate today’s headlines (17 Dec 2025)

Rolls-Royce (RR.) share price rises as £200m buyback plan, US Army MV‑75 engine tests and UK SMR momentum dominate today’s headlines (17 Dec 2025)

Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.3% in London on Wednesday to 1,123p after announcing a £200 million interim share buyback set to begin 2 January 2026. The company also reported new engine testing for the U.S. Army and fresh activity around UK small modular reactor sites. No new regulatory filings were posted today. Market cap stood near £93 billion.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Ripple's XRP Utility Expands with 13,000 Banks, $12.5 Trillion Payment Flow
    May 3, 2026, 2:48 AM EDT. Ripple has announced its network connects 13,000 banks with $12.5 trillion in annual payment volume. The platform, branded as the world's most adaptable treasury system, leverages Ripple Treasury's cash visibility and vast financial institution access, boosted by the $1 billion 2025 acquisition of GTreasury. While speculative models suggest XRP could reach $600 per token based on flows, the actual volume using XRP remains uncertain. Ripple's CTO David Schwartz dismissed rumors of secret XRP breakthroughs hidden in non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The company's broad international footprint across banking could boost XRP's long-term utility, though immediate market impacts remain unclear.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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