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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

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 00:33 GMT As the week begins, investors are zeroing in on a U.S. Supreme Court case that might reshape the Federal Reserve’s independence. Not far behind on the radar: Davos, China’s growth figures, and a Bank of Japan decision. Stocks wrapped up Friday with slight weekly declines, while the dollar hovered near a six-week peak as traders speculated on whether Trump would keep economic adviser Kevin Hassett in his current job or reassign him to the Fed. The S&P 500 finished at 6,940.01, and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed 6.7 basis points to 4.227%. Brent crude
18 January 2026
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Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower

Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower

Bunzl plc (BNZL) reaffirmed 2025 adjusted operating profit guidance with an operating margin around 7.6%, but warned 2026 margins may dip slightly—sending shares lower and testing a 2,050p low on 17 December 2025. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Bunzl plc (LSE: BNZL) shares fell on Wednesday after the FTSE 100 distributor reiterated its 2025 profit expectations but struck a more cautious tone on profitability for 2026, warning that operating margins are expected to be “slightly down” year-on-year. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Below is all the key Bunzl (BNZL) news and market reaction reported today (17.12.2025)—including the company’s pre-close trading statement, the margin outlook that spooked investors, and
17 December 2025
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IAG in focus: Bernstein ranks International Consolidated Airlines Group as top European airline pick for 2026

IAG in focus: Bernstein ranks International Consolidated Airlines Group as top European airline pick for 2026

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, is rated “Outperform” by Bernstein—here’s what’s driving the 2026 thesis on Dec 17, 2025. International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)—the airline holding company behind British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus—is back in the spotlight today after a new analyst note put it at the top of the European airline pecking order heading into 2026. Investing.com+1 At a glance, the market is also balancing two macro cross-currents that matter directly to airlines: cooling UK inflation (supportive for rate-cut expectations and consumer spending) and rising oil prices (a potential headwind
17 December 2025
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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 (LSE: BWY) is in focus on 17 Dec 2025 after a fresh share buyback RNS, a NHBC Seal of Excellence award, and renewed attention on targets and price action. Bellway p.l.c. (LSE: BWY) is seeing a relatively compact but meaningful news flow today (17 December 2025), led by a new share buyback transaction disclosed via regulatory announcement and a separate construction quality milestone tied to NHBC’s Pride in the Job awards. Add in live market chatter around the share price and analyst targets, and the UK housebuilder is back on many investors’ watchlists heading into year-end. Below is a
17 December 2025
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Ashtead Group plc (AHT) shares rise as buyback continues; KeyBanc upgrades to Overweight — What investors need to know (17 Dec 2025)

Ashtead Group plc (AHT) shares rise as buyback continues; KeyBanc upgrades to Overweight — What investors need to know (17 Dec 2025)

Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT) shares rose on 17 Dec 2025 after a fresh buyback update, as KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight ahead of the NYSE listing move. Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT), the equipment rental giant behind Sunbelt Rentals, is back in focus today after two Ashtead-specific updates hit investor screens: a new “Transaction in Own Shares” regulatory announcement tied to its ongoing repurchase programme, and a KeyBanc analyst upgrade that points to renewed confidence in the company’s medium-term cash generation and positioning in North American rental markets. London South East+1 Shares were trading around 5,326p, up roughly
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 (LSE: REL) published fresh UK regulatory updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, centred on employee share scheme funding rather than a trading statement or earnings release. The FTSE 100 information and analytics group applied for a block listing of 3.7 million ordinary shares, while separate exchange and FCA notices showed a smaller 60,000-share admission taking effect today. TradingView+1 RELX shares were quoted at 3,047p sell / 3,048p buy at the close in London on 17 December, up 7p (+0.23%), while the FTSE 100 rose 1.61%. Hargreaves Lansdown Today’s RELX news on 17 December 2025 1) RELX applies for
17 December 2025
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Legal & General (LGEN) share price today: UBS trims target to 260p as UK inflation cools — what investors are watching on 17 December 2025

Legal & General (LGEN) share price today: UBS trims target to 260p as UK inflation cools — what investors are watching on 17 December 2025

Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN) traded higher on 17 Dec 2025 as UBS cut its price target to 260p (neutral). Here’s the latest price action, the broker call, and key catalysts. Legal & General Group Plc (LSE: LGEN) is in focus today after a fresh analyst note from UBS trimmed expectations for the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager, even as the broader UK market rallied on softer inflation data and rate-cut hopes. Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the current LGEN-related headlines and market developments dated 17.12.2025, plus what they may mean for investors. What’s new on
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 (LSE: PRU) confirmed the underwriting agreement and final prospectus filing for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management IPO, while continuing share repurchases and trading near a new 52‑week high. Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) delivered a busy set of updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, putting its India-linked asset management monetisation and shareholder capital returns back in the spotlight. The Asia- and Africa-focused insurer and asset manager confirmed the signing of an underwriting agreement for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) initial public offering and announced the filing of the final prospectus in India. prudentialplc.com At the
17 December 2025
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Haleon PLC (HLN) News Today, 17 December 2025: Shares Rise as Investors Digest Morgan Stanley “Top Pick” Call and Incoming Board Changes

Haleon PLC (HLN) News Today, 17 December 2025: Shares Rise as Investors Digest Morgan Stanley “Top Pick” Call and Incoming Board Changes

Haleon PLC (LSE/NYSE: HLN) closed higher on 17 December 2025, rebounding after Tuesday’s dip. Here’s what’s moving the consumer-health giant behind Sensodyne, Panadol and Advil, including a Morgan Stanley upgrade, leadership changes effective 1 January 2026, and the next key date on the company calendar. Haleon PLC (HLN), the consumer health company behind household brands such as Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Centrum, Voltaren and Theraflu, ended Wednesday’s session higher in London, as investors balanced near-term market noise against a string of “positioning” catalysts that have kept the stock in focus into year-end. London South East+2Hargreaves Lansdown+2 While there was no new
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%

December 17, 2025 — Silver surged to new all-time highs on Wednesday, powering past $65 an ounce for the first time as investors piled into precious metals on a potent mix of tight physical supply, heavy industrial demand, and renewed bets that interest-rate cuts are coming after softer U.S. labor-market data. Gold climbed alongside silver, while platinum and palladium extended a “white metals” rally that has gathered pace into year-end. Reuters Silver’s move is remarkable not just for the headline price, but for what it says about today’s market structure: the demand story is no longer only about safe-haven buying—it’s
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)

Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as a cluster of iron-ore growth and decarbonisation headlines land alongside a renewed legal overhang tied to its alumina joint venture with Russia’s Rusal. In Australia, Rio-backed initiatives spanning Pilbara supply growth (Rhodes Ridge) and lower‑emissions iron and steel pathways (Calix “Zesty” and the NeoSmelt consortium) are shaping the narrative, while competitive pressure around Guinea’s next wave of high-grade iron ore projects continues to build. What’s driving the Rio Tinto story on 17 December 2025 Here are the key Rio-linked developments circulating today: Rio Tinto share price check
17 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) drew fresh attention on 17 Dec 2025 after a BNP Exane downgrade. Here’s what happened today, how the stock traded, and what’s next. Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) — the FTSE 100 catering and support services giant — is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a notable analyst downgrade sparked debate about one of the company’s most important operational metrics: client retention, particularly in the US healthcare vertical. investments.halifax.co.uk Even without a new regulatory announcement from the company today, the stock is giving investors plenty to digest: a sharp difference of
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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