Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

Skywatch Alert: Aurora, Meteor Showers & Satellite Sights – What to See Sept 29–30, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Aurora, Meteor Showers & Satellite Sights – What to See Sept 29–30, 2025

Space Weather Forecast Space weather experts agree: late September will be mostly uneventful. NOAA’s SWPC issued a 3-day forecast on Sept 29 predicting only quiet to unsettled geomagnetic conditions (Kp indices up to 4) services.swpc.noaa.gov. In its rationale NOAA explicitly notes “No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected” on Sept 29–30 services.swpc.noaa.gov. EarthSky’s “Sun News” bulletin echoed this outlook, describing Sept 29–30 as “Quiet to unsettled” as the effects of a coronal-hole high-speed stream (CH HSS) wane earthsky.org. Space.com’s aurora live-blog (Sept 25 update) had warned that a small solar wind boost over the weekend might briefly push
29 September 2025
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Spectacular Space News Blitz: SpaceX Soars 28 Satellites, NASA Unleashes Solar Probes, China’s New Weather Satellite & More (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Spectacular Space News Blitz: SpaceX Soars 28 Satellites, NASA Unleashes Solar Probes, China’s New Weather Satellite & More (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Sources: Authoritative space news outlets, agency releases and expert commentary from Sept. 28–29, 2025, including Space.com space.com, Spaceflight Now spaceflightnow.com, ESA and company press releases esa.int northstar-data.com, and industry reports grandviewresearch.com. All statistics and quotes above are cited to linked original reports.
29 September 2025
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Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Each of these stories reflects how fast-moving the tech world remains. We’ve linked to reporters’ accounts and company releases for all items above openai.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com abcnews.go.com theguardian.com, with quotes from experts illustrating the stakes (“*we’re not diagnosing but… federal regulation is needed,” APA’s Vaile Wright on AI therapy abcnews.go.com, and benchmarks like Qualcomm’s “Guardian” feature reuters.com). Industry analysts predict that AI integration, continued space innovation, and green energy solutions will accelerate next year, so stay tuned as these trends evolve. Sources: Official reports and news from Reuters, Apple/Google/Microsoft press, TechCrunch, Space.com, Snap Inc., AP/ABC News, and others openai.com
29 September 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

The late-September surge left US indexes near record highs on renewed AI optimism. “There needs to be a catalyst for stocks to move materially higher,” notes Oliver Pursche of Wealthspire Advisors, warning that stretched valuations mean markets may be ignoring potential headwinds reuters.com. Dan Moczulski of eToro cautions retail investors: “The risk comes when people treat generic models like ChatGPT or Gemini as crystal balls” reuters.com. Even OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has admitted the AI industry faces “bubble fear” despite explosive revenue growth nasdaq.com. In short, AI-focused stocks and funds have drawn massive investor attention and flows, driven by big
28 September 2025
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Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Overview of Precious Metals Price Movements Late-September 2025 saw a broad rally across the precious metals. Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs – by Sept. 26, December gold settled near $3,809/oz reuters.com. Silver climbed in lockstep, reaching about $46.41 on Sept. 26 (a 14-year peak) reuters.com. Platinum and palladium likewise surged: platinum hit $1,568.21 on Friday (its best in over 12 years) reuters.com, and palladium jumped above $1,280. These gains pushed all four metals into strong bull-market territory (e.g. gold is up roughly 35–40% for 2025). Traders note that all sectors of bullion demand are rallying – and even traditionally lagging metals
28 September 2025
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Trump Tariffs Spark Asian Market Meltdown: Stocks Dive, Rupee Crashes & Gold Soars

Trump Tariffs Spark Asian Market Meltdown: Stocks Dive, Rupee Crashes & Gold Soars

Regional Stock Market Performance China & Hong Kong: Mainland markets were modestly lower. The Shanghai Composite traded near 3,820–3,830 (about –0.7%) on Friday reuters.com, dragged by global tech weakness and trade jitters. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell over 1% on Friday reuters.com, led by declines in technology and financials. Chinese data showed some stabilization – for example, August industrial profits jumped 20.4% YoY (recovering from a July decline) reuters.com – but analysts note demand remains weak. Beijing’s central bank, meeting on Tuesday, said it would “step up adjustments” and keep policy loose to shore up growth reuters.com. The PBOC also
28 September 2025
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Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

European Stocks Surge Amid Tariff Twists and Bank Boosts – What’s Next for October?

Index Performances: Broad Gains, Sector Rotation European benchmarks climbed on Friday, shrugging off mid-week lows. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed +0.8% investing.com. Country indices ended higher: Spain’s IBEX 35 led with ~+1.3%, the CAC 40 (France) +0.97%, the DAX (Germany) +0.87%, and the FTSE 100 (UK) +0.77% reuters.com investing.com. Week-over-week, gains were modest – STOXX 600 was just 0.07% higher investing.com – reflecting a recovery from tariff-led fears. By sector, financials and industrials outperformed. European insurers (e.g. Munich Re, SCOR) jumped ~2% on the day investing.com, driven partly by dovish global rate signals and M&A chatter. Materials and industrial stocks
28 September 2025
Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Chart: Bitcoin price and futures open interest (USD). BTC hovered ~$109K with open interest ~$78B, reflecting sustained trading activity on Sep 27. (Source: CoinGlass) Chart: Top crypto assets (prices and 24h change). BTC ~$109.3K, ETH ~$3,995, BNB ~$969, SOL ~$201, XRP ~$2.78 as of Sep 27. (Source: CoinGecko) Sources: Authoritative crypto news outlets and financial press (Coindesk, Cointelegraph, Decrypt, The Economic Times, Binance Research, etc.) were used for all facts above m.economictimes.com cointelegraph.com ainvest.com binance.com. Wherever possible, direct quotes from industry experts (SEC/CFTC chairs, CEO’s, policy heads) are cited. Links are provided for verification (see references).
28 September 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Nasdaq Surges Amid AI Frenzy and Fed Optimism – EA Skyrockets on $50B Buyout Buzz

Sources: Major financial news outlets including Reuters, Nasdaq.com and mainstream analysts’ reports (cited) provided the above insights and quotes reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com. Each development is drawn from these verifiable sources for accuracy.
28 September 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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

Key Facts Finance & Banking Fed policy: The Fed’s Sept. 17 decision to cut rates (to 4.00–4.25%) was driven by slowing growth and job gains, though inflation has crept up federalreserve.gov. Fed Chair Powell and colleagues signaled further cuts ahead, but warned that inflation upside risks remain high federalreserve.gov reuters.com. Fed Vice Chair Bowman urged a commitment to cuts to shore up jobs reuters.com, while a strategist noted Powell was dovish but noncommittal on timing reuters.com. Bank stocks: Regional banks held mixed news. First Horizon (FHN) was downgraded by one analyst firm (citing weakening outlook), while other analysts actually raised
28 September 2025
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Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

Meteor Showers and Fireballs This weekend’s meteor activity will be modest. No major shower peaks on Sept 28–29. The Orionids (parent comet Halley) have just started but are weak – current rates are well under 1 meteor/hour and won’t peak until Oct. 23 amsmeteors.org. The only notable shower is the Southern Taurids (from comet 2P/Encke), active Sept 23–Nov 12 with a broad radiant. AMS predicts a Southern Taurid rate of about 3/hour around local midnight (the radiant in Pisces, best near 1 a.m.) amsmeteors.org. All other named showers (epsilon Geminids, sextantids, etc.) are producing <1/hr amsmeteors.org amsmeteors.org. Thus most meteors will be
28 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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