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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.

Rigetti’s Quantum Leap: Stock Jumps 5,000% and Then Grinds Back – Bubble or Breakthrough?

Rigetti’s Quantum Leap: Stock Jumps 5,000% and Then Grinds Back – Bubble or Breakthrough?

In summary, Rigetti’s stock has been on a dizzying climb fueled by tangible tech wins and speculative fervor. Its recent pullback illustrates that even high-flying quantum names can wobble as “reality catches up to hype” ts2.tech. The company’s next few quarters – and any future breakthroughs – will determine if this moonshot can sustainably advance or if it settles back toward earth. Sources: Market data and analysis from Rigetti investor reports and financial sites stockanalysis.com nasdaq.com; news of contracts and breakthroughs ts2.tech ndtv.com; technology and policy developments from Reuters and industry media reuters.com ts2.tech reuters.com; expert quotes and forecasts from
24 October 2025
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Ford Stock Surges After Q3 Beat – But $1B Supply Shock and EV Slump Linger

Ford Stock Surges After Q3 Beat – But $1B Supply Shock and EV Slump Linger

A Volatile Ride in October Ford’s stock has swung wildly this month. After hitting near $12.50 over the summer, shares plunged early October on back-to-back blows: a massive supplier fire and fresh recalls ts2.tech. On Oct. 7 the Novelis plant blaze sent Ford down about 6–7% in one day ts2.tech, erasing nearly $3 billion in market value. However, bargain hunters quickly stepped in. By mid-month Ford had retraced most losses, and as of Oct. 23 it was back around $11.9 ts2.tech – roughly unchanged from the prior week and still about 20% above its January level ts2.tech. This bounce suggests
24 October 2025
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Target Shocks Workers: 1,000 HQ Jobs Cut Before Christmas – Retail Giant’s Woes Deepen

Target Shocks Workers: 1,000 HQ Jobs Cut Before Christmas – Retail Giant’s Woes Deepen

Layoffs Details & Rationale Target announced on Oct. 23 that its Twin Cities headquarters will shed about 1,000 corporate positions and close another 800 open jobs axios.com foxbusiness.com. About 80% of the cuts are U.S.-based, mostly managers foxbusiness.com. The company says this eliminates roughly 8% of HQ staff and is aimed at speeding up decision-making. “To better serve our guests, we’re prioritizing the need to work faster and reduce the complexity that has been created over time,” Fiddelke told employees foxbusiness.com axios.com. He wrote that “the truth is, the complexity we’ve created over time has been holding us back” –
24 October 2025
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Intel Stock Soars After Q3 Surprise – AI Boom and $15B in Deals Fuel 90% Rally (Analysts Weigh In)

Intel Stock Soars After Q3 Surprise – AI Boom and $15B in Deals Fuel 90% Rally (Analysts Weigh In)

Intel’s blockbuster Q3 report (released Oct 23) delivered a welcome jolt. The company posted $13.7 billion in revenue and $0.23 in non-GAAP EPS, versus roughly breakeven expectations ts2.tech ts2.tech. This beat marks a sharp turnaround: Intel swung to a $4.1B GAAP profit after a year-ago loss of $16.6B. Management emphasized AI as the catalyst. As CEO Lip-Bu Tan put it, Intel is making “steady progress” and “AI is accelerating demand” for its chips ts2.tech. CFO Dave Zinsner added that Intel’s balance sheet is now fortified by fresh funding from Washington, NVIDIA and SoftBank, and that demand “outpaces supply” for its processors
24 October 2025
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Trump Pardons Binance Boss CZ – Crypto Markets Go Wild

Trump Pardons Binance Boss CZ – Crypto Markets Go Wild

Trump’s Binance Pardon and Its Implications On Oct. 23, Trump used his pardon power to free CZ Zhao, the once-powerful CEO of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange straitstimes.com. Zhao’s 2023 guilty plea stemmed from lapses in Binance’s anti-money-laundering controls; he was fined ~$4.3 billion and briefly jailed straitstimes.com. The White House statement highlighted that Zhao was prosecuted under the Biden administration’s “war on cryptocurrency,” framing the pardon as correcting a political crusade straitstimes.com. Zhao himself thanked Trump and clarified that no fraud charges were ever filed, saying “I pleaded to a single violation of [the] Banking Secrecy Act” foxbusiness.com. Crypto
23 October 2025
AI Alliance Ignites Lumen (LUMN) Stock Surge Amid Bold Turnaround Moves

AI Alliance Ignites Lumen (LUMN) Stock Surge Amid Bold Turnaround Moves

Lumen Stock Rallies on Game-Changing Palantir Partnership Lumen’s new multi-year AI alliance with Palantir is a cornerstone of its transformation strategy, aiming to fuse advanced data analytics with Lumen’s global network. The deal is seen as a bold bid to monetize AI at scale, and it immediately boosted market sentiment toward LUMN stock. Lumen sent shockwaves through the telecom and tech markets on October 23 by announcing a sweeping partnership with Palantir Technologies, a leading AI and data analytics firm. The multi-year agreement, unveiled early Thursday, will integrate Palantir’s Foundry and AI platform with Lumen’s high-performance fiber network, enabling enterprise
23 October 2025
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Scienture Holdings (SCNX) Stock Skyrockets on FDA Drug Launch – Will the Rally Last?

Scienture Holdings (SCNX) Stock Skyrockets on FDA Drug Launch – Will the Rally Last?

SCNX Stock Soars on Arbli Launch News Scienture’s stock has been on a rollercoaster in late October amid excitement over Arbli’s rollout. The initial catalyst came on October 16, 2025, when the company announced Arbli™ was available through major wholesalers – making it the first FDA-approved liquid losartan on the market ts2.tech. That morning, SCNX shares surged over 30% from the prior day’s $0.72 close, even hitting an intraday high around $1.12 before profit-taking set in ts2.tech. By mid-day Oct. 16, Reuters reported the stock had pulled back near $0.71 ts2.tech, indicating traders sold into the early pop. Still, the
23 October 2025
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Rivian Slashes 600 Jobs as EV Demand Slumps – Stock Hits & Experts Sound Alarm

Rivian Slashes 600 Jobs as EV Demand Slumps – Stock Hits & Experts Sound Alarm

Rivian Cuts 600 Jobs Amid EV Slowdown Rivian Automotive confirmed plans to lay off around 600 employees as it grapples with a slowdown in electric vehicle demand reuters.com. The cuts represent roughly 4% of Rivian’s workforce and predominantly affect its commercial teams, including sales and service staff stocktwits.com. This move marks Rivian’s second round of layoffs in as many months, following a smaller 1.5% staff cut in September. According to The Wall Street Journal (which first reported the news), the company is trimming headcount to reduce costs and “align resources” with a more cautious market outlook. These layoffs underscore how
23 October 2025
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Honeywell Stock Soars on Q3 Beat and Breakup Plans – What Investors Need to Know

Honeywell Stock Soars on Q3 Beat and Breakup Plans – What Investors Need to Know

Honeywell Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat Honeywell’s third-quarter report arrived as a positive surprise for investors. The industrial-tech conglomerate beat Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit, and management struck an upbeat tone by raising full-year guidance. Quarterly sales reached $10.41 billion (up 7% year-on-year), topping analysts’ $10.14 billion forecast, according to LSEG data investing.com. Adjusted earnings of $2.82 per share easily surpassed the $2.57 consensus investing.com. These stronger-than-expected results immediately boosted market sentiment. In pre-market trading on Oct. 23, Honeywell’s stock spiked nearly 5% investing.com. By midday, HON hovered around $218 per share, roughly 6% higher than the prior close,
23 October 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat – But Deadly Mine Disaster Clouds Outlook

Freeport-McMoRan Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat – But Deadly Mine Disaster Clouds Outlook

Strong Earnings Boost Shares Despite Output Drop Freeport-McMoRan’s third-quarter 2025 results provided a jolt of good news for investors, even as the company copes with a major operational setback. The Phoenix-based copper and gold producer beat Wall Street expectations, posting an adjusted profit of $0.50 per share, handily above the $0.41 analyst consensus reuters.com. Revenue also exceeded forecasts, buoyed by robust copper prices. Higher copper price realizations – averaging $4.68/lb in Q3, about 9% higher than a year ago – helped cushion the blow from lower output reuters.com. Freeport’s copper production fell to 912 million lbs for the quarter (down
23 October 2025
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AI Stock Boom or Bubble? Tech Rally Soars as Experts Warn of Risk

AI Stock Boom or Bubble? Tech Rally Soars as Experts Warn of Risk

AI Stocks Propel a Record Tech Rally After a turbulent summer, U.S. markets have soared back near all-time highs, largely on the back of AI euphoria. Investor optimism about emerging AI technology has lifted major indices despite macro headwinds like trade tensions and war fears qz.com. In fact, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both notched record closing highs in early October, buoyed by outsized gains in a few AI-focused giants reuters.com. The rally’s narrow leadership is striking. Mega-cap tech firms – especially those at the forefront of AI – have vastly outperformed. A select “AI basket” of titans (Alphabet,
23 October 2025
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South Africa’s Outsourcing Boom Becomes a New ‘Gold Rush’ for Jobs and Investment

South Africa’s Outsourcing Boom Becomes a New ‘Gold Rush’ for Jobs and Investment

From High Unemployment to a New Goldmine For 31-year-old accountant Esethu Dywili, the rise of outsourcing in South Africa has been life-changing. After several years working for an international finance firm in Johannesburg, Dywili was able to build a new house for his parents and siblings in rural Eastern Cape newsghana.com.gh newsghana.com.gh. “When you work for a firm that earns in US dollars or British pounds, you can earn a salary that many local firms can’t match,” he said newsghana.com.gh. His story reflects a broader trend: the outsourcing sector has become South Africa’s “newest goldmine” – creating lucrative opportunities for
23 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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