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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.

Budget 2025: How Rachel Reeves’ Income Tax Threshold Freeze Could Hit Your Pay Packet by 2030

Budget 2025: How Rachel Reeves’ Income Tax Threshold Freeze Could Hit Your Pay Packet by 2030

As Rachel Reeves delivers her high‑stakes Autumn Budget 2025 today (26 November), one measure looms larger than almost any explicit “tax rise”: a plan to freeze income tax thresholds for longer – the classic “stealth tax” that lets inflation quietly do the work. The chancellor has already ruled out breaking Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise the rates of income tax, VAT or employee National Insurance. But she is leaning heavily on threshold freezes and a raft of other targeted tax changes to plug a £20–30bn hole in the public finances.Sky News+2The Guardian+2 Here’s what we know so far today,
26 November 2025
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Salary sacrifice crackdown: How Rachel Reeves’ UK Budget 2025 pension tax raid could hit millions of workers

Salary sacrifice crackdown: How Rachel Reeves’ UK Budget 2025 pension tax raid could hit millions of workers

26 November 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is hours away from delivering her second Budget – and one idea is dominating the headlines this morning: a clampdown on salary sacrifice for pensions that critics are already calling a “stealth tax” on workers’ retirement savings. According to multiple briefings, Reeves is expected to cap the amount of pay people can divert into pensions via salary sacrifice while escaping National Insurance, with the limit widely tipped to be set at £2,000 a year.The Guardian+2Sky News+2 The move is part of a wider pensions tax package that could raise more than £3bn a year,
26 November 2025
Global IRA Trends on November 26, 2025: Singapore’s Retirement Shift, Market Stability and 2026 Contribution Limits

Global IRA Trends on November 26, 2025: Singapore’s Retirement Shift, Market Stability and 2026 Contribution Limits

On November 26, 2025, a wave of coverage from outlets like Meyka, SSBCrack, El‑Balad and others shows a clear message: Individual/Investment Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are attracting more attention than ever, but their market impact remains surprisingly stable. At the same time, new 2026 contribution limits in the U.S. and structural changes in Singapore’s markets are reshaping how savers plan for retirement. IRS+3Meyka+3SSBCrack News+3 This article pulls together today’s key IRA‑related developments from Singapore, the U.S. and Australia, and explains what they mean for long‑term investors. Why IRAs Are in the Spotlight in Late 2025 Several forces are pushing IRAs and
26 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price Jumps as UK Bank Tax Fears Ease – Is the Latest Rally a Fresh Buying Opportunity?

Lloyds Share Price Jumps as UK Bank Tax Fears Ease – Is the Latest Rally a Fresh Buying Opportunity?

Lloyds Banking Group shares were back in the spotlight on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, as investors cheered signs that the UK’s new government will spare banks from a fresh tax raid in Wednesday’s Budget. At the same time, analysts remain split on whether the stock is now cheap, fairly valued or running ahead of fundamentals. Lloyds share price today: banks rally on Budget tax reprieve Lloyds Banking Group’s London-listed shares (LSE: LLOY) closed around 90.2p, up roughly 3.2% on the day, after opening at 89.14p and trading as high as 91.44p. That puts the FTSE 100 lender within sight of
25 November 2025
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Oracle’s $300 Billion OpenAI Bet Backfires: Stock Slump Erases $130 Billion From Larry Ellison’s Fortune

Oracle’s $300 Billion OpenAI Bet Backfires: Stock Slump Erases $130 Billion From Larry Ellison’s Fortune

Published: November 25, 2025 Oracle’s spectacular AI-driven rally has flipped into an equally dramatic hangover. Just weeks after Larry Ellison briefly claimed the title of world’s richest person on the back of a $300 billion cloud deal with OpenAI, Oracle’s share price has gone into reverse. The stock is now down more than 39% in two months, wiping roughly $130 billion from Ellison’s net worth and knocking him down to third place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, behind Elon Musk and Alphabet co‑founder Larry Page. The Business Times+1 On Tuesday, November 25, Oracle shares were trading around the $190–$200 range, extending a
25 November 2025
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TransUnion (TRU) in Focus: Snappt Deal, Credit‑Washing Crackdown and New Canadian Debt Data Fuel Fresh Valuation Debate

TransUnion (TRU) in Focus: Snappt Deal, Credit‑Washing Crackdown and New Canadian Debt Data Fuel Fresh Valuation Debate

1. Today’s headline: Canadian consumer debt hits CA$2.6 trillion The biggest TransUnion news today, 25 November 2025, comes from its Canadian arm. In its Q3 2025 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR), TransUnion Canada reports that total consumer debt rose about 4.1% year over year to CA$2.6 trillion. Mortgage balances account for roughly CA$1.89 trillion of that total, with non‑mortgage debt around CA$673 billion. newsroom.transunion.ca+1 Several dynamics stand out: For lenders and investors, the message is nuanced: headline credit performance is holding up, but pockets of consumer strain are becoming more concentrated. For TransUnion, it underscores why lenders rely on increasingly
25 November 2025
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Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Stock Showdown, New Trade Perks and a Record‑Breaking Lazy River – Cruise Industry Update for 25 November 2025

Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Stock Showdown, New Trade Perks and a Record‑Breaking Lazy River – Cruise Industry Update for 25 November 2025

On 25 November 2025, the battle for cruise supremacy between Carnival Corporation (CCL) and Royal Caribbean (RCL) is playing out on three fronts at once: Here’s what’s happening today, and what it means for investors, travel agents and future cruisers. 1. Markets today: Cruise stocks slide despite bullish long‑term story Cruise line shares are under pressure even as demand remains strong. On Monday, Carnival stock fell about 7%, with Royal Caribbean down roughly 3.3% and Norwegian Cruise Line off 2.5%, after management commentary highlighted near‑term headwinds such as a softer U.S. macro backdrop and rising Caribbean capacity. Investing.com According to
25 November 2025
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CarGurus (CARG) Draws Fresh Hedge Fund Buying After Q3 Earnings Beat – What Today’s 13F Filings Reveal (25 November 2025)

CarGurus (CARG) Draws Fresh Hedge Fund Buying After Q3 Earnings Beat – What Today’s 13F Filings Reveal (25 November 2025)

Today’s batch of U.S. 13F disclosures shows another wave of institutional money moving into online auto marketplace CarGurus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARG), even as a few firms take profits after a strong run in the shares. On 25 November 2025, new filings highlight: With CarGurus coming off an earnings beat in early November and trading in the mid‑$30s, these moves offer an updated snapshot of how professional investors see the stock heading into year‑end. FinancialContent+2MarketBeat+2 Key takeaways What CarGurus actually does CarGurus runs a data‑driven online automotive marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used cars. The platform uses
25 November 2025
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Frontier Airlines’ Major Shake-Up for Travelers: New $29 Routes, Detroit–Florida Expansion, First-Class Seats and In-Flight Wi‑Fi on the Way

Frontier Airlines’ Major Shake-Up for Travelers: New $29 Routes, Detroit–Florida Expansion, First-Class Seats and In-Flight Wi‑Fi on the Way

Frontier Airlines is in the middle of one of its biggest overhauls ever — and if you’re a U.S. traveler looking for cheap fares with a bit more comfort, this week is a very big deal. In the past few days, the Denver‑based ultra‑low‑cost carrier has: Here’s what changed, what’s on sale right now, and how it all fits together for travelers as of today, November 25, 2025. Four New Frontier Routes for Early 2026 – From $29 One Way Frontier’s November 20 announcement adds four leisure‑focused routes that start flying between January and February 2026. Fly Frontier Newsroom+1 New
25 November 2025
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Today: Wall Street Piles Into AI and Azure With $625–$730 Price Targets

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Today: Wall Street Piles Into AI and Azure With $625–$730 Price Targets

On November 25, 2025, Microsoft stock is trading near a monthly high as BMO Capital, Bernstein, Jefferies, UBS, Stifel and Evercore reiterate bullish ratings. Analysts cite Azure, AI infrastructure and Copilot adoption as key drivers, with price targets ranging from $625 to $730 and expectations of double‑digit cloud growth. Microsoft Stock Price: Where MSFT Stands on November 25, 2025 In Tuesday’s session, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares are trading at a monthly high after rising roughly 1.0%, supported by a fresh round of positive analyst notes that center on Azure and AI. AInvest Trading data from major platforms shows: These numbers
25 November 2025
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Gold Near $4,150 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Surge on Tame US PPI and Dovish Signals

Gold Near $4,150 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Surge on Tame US PPI and Dovish Signals

Gold prices are back on the offensive today, 25 November 2025, after briefly stalling at the start of the week. Spot gold has traded in the $4,130–$4,175 per ounce range, not far from an intraday high above $4,140, its strongest level since 14 November, as traders ramp up bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. TradingView+2Reuters+2 At the same time, fresh US wholesale inflation data (PPI) show only moderate price pressures, reinforcing the idea that producer inflation is unlikely to derail rate cuts – a theme highlighted by Kitco’s latest gold market update. Bureau of
25 November 2025
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Experian (EXPN) Ramps Up Share Buybacks and AI Push: What Investors Need to Know on 25 November 2025

Experian (EXPN) Ramps Up Share Buybacks and AI Push: What Investors Need to Know on 25 November 2025

London, 25 November 2025 — Experian plc’s news flow today sits at the crossroads of capital returns and innovation. A fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” filing, new research on UK consumer debt and Responsible AI, plus upbeat third‑party valuation work are all reshaping how investors think about the FTSE‑100 data and technology group. Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s key Experian developments (25 November 2025), how they connect to this year’s wider share repurchase programme, and what they might mean for holders of Experian (LON: EXPN / EXPGY). Key Takeaways 1. Today’s Buyback Filing: 19,000 Shares, Higher Treasury, Same
25 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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