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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.

Lord Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph Takeover: How the Daily Mail Deal Is Reshaping UK Media on 26 November 2025

Lord Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph Takeover: How the Daily Mail Deal Is Reshaping UK Media on 26 November 2025

Nigel Farage faces renewed scrutiny over racist and antisemitic abuse allegations from his schooldays, as former Dulwich College pupils dispute his claim that past remarks were just “banter.” Meanwhile, The Guardian profiles seven “unsung heroes,” including West Yorkshire bus driver Michael Leech, who won UK Bus Driver of the Year. Farage denies direct abuse, citing unreliable memories from decades ago.
26 November 2025
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Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

Georgia Power is seeking approval from state regulators to add 10,000 megawatts of new power plants and batteries, citing rising demand from data centers. Public Service Commission analysts warn the plan could raise household electric bills by about $20 a month or more. Key hearings are set for December 10 and 12, with a final PSC vote scheduled for December 19. Many data center projects driving the proposal lack firm contracts.
26 November 2025
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Republic Services (RSG) Balances New Teamsters Contract Fight With Buy Ratings and Recycling-Fueled Growth Debate

Republic Services (RSG) Balances New Teamsters Contract Fight With Buy Ratings and Recycling-Fueled Growth Debate

Teamsters Local 174 has called a contract demands meeting for Republic Services workers in Seattle on December 20, following a nationwide sanitation strike that ended in October. Analysts maintain positive ratings on Republic Services but caution that 2026 may bring slower growth. Investors are also questioning the value of the company’s sustainability initiatives at current share prices. Republic has not commented on the upcoming meeting.
26 November 2025
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BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

Fitch Ratings affirmed Globo’s long-term credit ratings at ‘BB+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing a strong net cash position and leading market share in Brazil. BB Energy is cutting jobs and restructuring its U.S. operations after losses in oil trading, while shifting focus to renewables. A London court blocked the sale of a South Sudanese crude cargo as BB Energy seeks repayment of a $100 million loan.
26 November 2025
Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) Extends $1.5bn Buyback as US Listing Nears – 26 November 2025 Update

Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) Extends $1.5bn Buyback as US Listing Nears – 26 November 2025 Update

Ashtead Group reported the repurchase of 96,589 shares on 25 November under its ongoing $1.5bn buyback programme, paying an average 4,734p per share. Shares traded steady around 4,750p in London after a four-day winning streak. The company has filed daily buyback notices throughout November, retiring over 291,000 shares in the past week. New share count stands at 418,777,006 excluding treasury shares.
26 November 2025
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NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price Today: Budget Relief, Fresh Buyback and Microsoft Bet – 26 November 2025

NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price Today: Budget Relief, Fresh Buyback and Microsoft Bet – 26 November 2025

NatWest shares slipped just over 1% to around 597.8p in London on Wednesday after a 3.7% rally, as Rachel Reeves’ first Budget excluded a new bank tax. The bank disclosed a buyback of 880,354 shares for cancellation and revealed a 31.7% increase in its Microsoft stake to 43,758 shares. Shares traded between 597.6p and 615.4p, near a 52-week high.
26 November 2025
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Tesco (TSCO) Extends £1.45bn Buyback as Shares Hover Near Highs — 26 November 2025 Investor Update

Tesco (TSCO) Extends £1.45bn Buyback as Shares Hover Near Highs — 26 November 2025 Investor Update

Tesco bought back 4.87 million shares for £21.7 million on 25 November, bringing its £1.45 billion buyback programme to 82% completion. CEO Ken Murphy and CFO Imran Nawaz increased their holdings last week. Tesco shares traded near 445p Tuesday, valuing the group at £28.7 billion. The company also announced new charity partnerships and Christmas promotions in the UK and Ireland.
26 November 2025
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

IAG completed its €1 billion share buyback, retiring about 5.6% of its shares, with the final tranche to be cancelled soon. The stock traded near 389.20p in London, up roughly 51% over 12 months. An interim dividend of €0.048 per share goes ex-date on 27 November. Iberia, an IAG unit, is dealing with a major data breach.
26 November 2025
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Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International shares traded at 2,765p, down 1p as of 12:08 GMT. Incotec, Croda’s seed enhancement unit, published an opinion piece on its Promotor Watermelon priming technology, aimed at improving watermelon germination under cold stress. Croda’s stock remains about 24% below its 52-week high. The company recently paid a 48p dividend, with a forward yield near 3.5%.
26 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group repurchased 115,714 shares on 25 November at an average price of 8,714.12p, confirming the move in a new RNS filing. LSEG shares closed nearly flat at 8,830p, up 2p, with market value at about £45.25 billion. The buyback is part of a £2 billion repurchase plan for 2025. Total voting rights now stand at 513,998,055 shares.
26 November 2025
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Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Official UK economic forecasts leaked hours before Rachel Reeves’s first Budget show GDP growth downgraded to 1.5% a year and public debt rising to 96% of GDP by 2030. Income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Opposition parties demand an inquiry into the leak. Farmers protesting in Westminster led to arrests.
26 November 2025
Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures up 0.2%–0.35% as traders bet on a December Fed rate cut. Nvidia and AMD slipped on news of an Alphabet–Meta AI chip partnership. Apple gained after a rebound in China iPhone sales. Eli Lilly hovered near a $1 trillion valuation on strong demand for weight-loss drugs.
26 November 2025
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UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

Farmers drove tractors into central London Wednesday, defying a police ban as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared her Autumn Budget. Officers arrested several protesters and moved vehicles from Whitehall and Parliament. Demonstrators oppose Labour’s plan to cap agricultural property relief at £1 million and impose a 20% inheritance tax above that threshold from April 2026. The protest forced police to restrict access and reroute traffic in Westminster.
26 November 2025
New Jersey American Water’s 2025 Community Grants Echo North End’s Call for Repairs, Not Redevelopment

New Jersey American Water’s 2025 Community Grants Echo North End’s Call for Repairs, Not Redevelopment

New Jersey American Water and its charitable foundation awarded $25,000 in grants to 10 organizations across New Jersey on November 25. Recipients include groups supporting youth, homeless families, food access, and survivors of abuse. The grants target communities with limited access to services. The funds come from the 2025 Community Advancement Grant Program.
26 November 2025
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Standard Chartered (STAN) News Today: Share Buyback, Crypto Custody Deal and Legal Risks – 26 November 2025

Standard Chartered (STAN) News Today: Share Buyback, Crypto Custody Deal and Legal Risks – 26 November 2025

Standard Chartered shares rose 1.7% to 1,627.5p in London Wednesday, trading above their 200-day moving average after the bank repurchased 475,222 shares for about $130 million. The bank was also named digital asset custodian for 21Shares, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating with the stock above most target prices.
26 November 2025
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Severn Trent (SVT) Near 52‑Week High as CEO Change, Dividend and Ofwat Ruling Shape 2026 Outlook – 26 November 2025

Severn Trent (SVT) Near 52‑Week High as CEO Change, Dividend and Ofwat Ruling Shape 2026 Outlook – 26 November 2025

Severn Trent shares closed at 2,845p on Wednesday, up 1.3% and near their 52-week high, giving the utility a market value of just over £8.4bn. CEO Liv Garfield will step down at year-end, with James Jesic set to take over. Half-year revenue rose 18%, operating profit jumped 57%, and the interim dividend was set at 50.4p per share. Ofwat’s price review will lift average household bills from £398 to £583 by 2030.
26 November 2025
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Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread bought 1,000 shares at an average 2,800.63p on 25 November, bringing total buybacks since May to over 6 million shares. Shares traded flat at 2,840p by late morning in London, with about 397,000 shares changing hands. Panmure Liberum raised its profit forecast, citing UK growth, while analysts’ average 12-month target stands at 3,405.63p.
26 November 2025
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