Today: 3 March 2026

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.

Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

US September CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year, below the 3.1% forecast, fueling a Wall Street rally and bets on a Fed rate cut next week. Nasdaq gained 0.9%, S&P 500 rose 0.6%, and Dow added 0.3% on October 23. Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index plunged to −12.8 in October from +23.2. Oil prices spiked on new sanctions, while gold eased from record highs.
Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

Nine in ten U.S. workers plan to claim Social Security before age 70, despite warnings that waiting could increase lifetime payouts by about $182,000. Nearly 87% of non-retired Americans worry about having enough retirement income, and over half fear outliving their savings. The 2026 Social Security COLA is forecast at 2.6–2.8%, but rising Medicare and living costs will offset much of the increase.
Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, below forecasts, with core CPI up 0.2%. Wall Street futures climbed after the data; Dow E-mini futures gained 0.5%, S&P 500 E-minis 0.7%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis 0.98%. Intel surged 8% pre-market on strong earnings, while Deckers Outdoor dropped 11.5% after cutting guidance. Fed futures now price in a 25bp rate cut at next week’s meeting.
Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Fortune Plummets: Oracle Share Slump Wipes Out $24B

Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Fortune Plummets: Oracle Share Slump Wipes Out $24B

Oracle shares fell 7% on Oct. 17 and nearly 5% on Oct. 20, erasing about $38 billion from Larry Ellison’s net worth. The stock closed near $280 on Oct. 23, down from September highs but still up roughly 70% year-to-date. Ellison remains the world’s second-richest person at $336–351 billion. Analysts’ price targets for Oracle range widely, with some citing risks tied to its AI rollout.
24 October 2025
Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 24, delayed by the recent government shutdown. Early estimates put the increase at 2.7%, or about $54 more per month for the average retiree. Rising Medicare Part B premiums and costs for essentials are expected to offset much of the gain. Senior groups argue the current COLA formula understates retirees’ expenses.
24 October 2025
Microsoft Stock Soars on AI and Cloud Frenzy – Analysts Eye $600+ Price Targets

Microsoft Stock Soars on AI and Cloud Frenzy – Analysts Eye $600+ Price Targets

Microsoft shares closed near $520, up 25% year-to-date, with a market cap approaching $3.8 trillion. Azure cloud revenue jumped 39% last quarter, outpacing AWS and Google Cloud. Wall Street remains bullish, with 32 of 34 analysts rating MSFT a “Buy” and a 12-month price target near $620–630. Microsoft reports Q1 FY2026 results on Oct. 29, with analysts expecting continued double-digit growth.
Reviva Pharma Rockets 28% on Schizophrenia Trial Win – Analysts Eye 1000% Upside

Reviva Pharma Rockets 28% on Schizophrenia Trial Win – Analysts Eye 1000% Upside

RVPH shares closed at $0.57 on Oct 24 after a volatile month, swinging between $0.26 and $0.84. The stock surged 28% on Oct 23 following recent Phase 3 trial results for brilaroxazine and news of an upcoming FDA meeting. Reviva raised about $19 million this year to fund its CNS pipeline. Analyst targets average $6.25, implying a potential 1,000% upside.
AMD Stock Skyrockets on AI Mega-Deals – Is $300 Next?

AMD Stock Skyrockets on AI Mega-Deals – Is $300 Next?

AMD shares jumped 34% on Oct. 6 after announcing major AI GPU deals with OpenAI and Oracle, adding $80 billion in market value. The stock is up about 80–95% year-to-date, reaching all-time highs near $238 before settling at $235 by Oct. 23. Analysts raised price targets to as high as $310. Q2 2025 revenue rose 32% to $7.69 billion, with full-year sales guidance near $33 billion.
Genenta Science Stock Skyrockets on Strategic Gene-Therapy Alliance – Is a $25 Price Target Next?

Genenta Science Stock Skyrockets on Strategic Gene-Therapy Alliance – Is a $25 Price Target Next?

Genenta Science shares surged over 300% in early trading Oct. 24 after announcing an expanded partnership with Anemocyte to develop off-the-shelf lentiviral vector plasmid DNA for cell therapies. The company’s lead candidate Temferon showed a 29% two-year survival rate in glioblastoma patients, more than double standard care. Net loss narrowed to €3.83M in H1 2025. Analyst targets average $22.73, far above current prices.
Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Skyrockets 170% on Hydrogen Hype – Can It Last?

Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Skyrockets 170% on Hydrogen Hype – Can It Last?

Plug Power shares traded near $2.88 on Oct. 23, up about 170% since early September. The company secured a 1 GW electrolyzer order from Fortescue and delivered its first 10 MW unit to Galp’s Portugal project. Plug raised $370 million through warrant exercises on Oct. 8. Founder/CEO Andy Marsh will move to Executive Chair in 2026, with José Luis Crespo set to become CEO.
IonQ (INBX) Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and $2B Deal – Bubble or Next Big Thing?

IonQ (INBX) Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and $2B Deal – Bubble or Next Big Thing?

IonQ stock surged to a record near $82 in mid-October 2025, then dropped about 25% to close at $59.40 on Oct. 23 after heavy trading and news of possible U.S. government investment. A $2 billion equity deal and a quantum computing milestone fueled volatility. Wall Street targets range from $32 to $100, with consensus in the mid-$50s. IonQ will report Q3 results on Nov. 5.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Soars on AI Cybersecurity Boom — Record Highs

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Soars on AI Cybersecurity Boom — Record Highs

CrowdStrike closed at $521.98 on Oct. 23, just below its all-time high, after rising nearly 40% year-to-date. Q2 FY2026 revenue reached $1.17 billion, up 21% year-over-year, with EPS of $0.93, both beating estimates. The company acquired Onum for $290 million and launched new AI security features. About 28 of 48 analysts rate CRWD a Buy, with average price targets near $496.
Palantir-Lumen AI Deal Sparks Stock Rally – CEO Warns of “Arms Race”

Palantir-Lumen AI Deal Sparks Stock Rally – CEO Warns of “Arms Race”

Lumen will invest over $200 million in Palantir under a multi-year partnership pairing Palantir’s AI platform with Lumen’s network infrastructure, both firms confirmed Oct. 23. Lumen shares jumped about 10% on the news, while Palantir stock has surged over 2,600% since early 2023. The deal marks a shift for both companies toward enterprise AI services. Lumen reports Q3 earnings Oct. 30; Palantir reports Nov. 3.
Inhibrx Biosciences Stock Soars on Breakthrough Cancer Trial News

Inhibrx Biosciences Stock Soars on Breakthrough Cancer Trial News

Inhibrx’s ozekibart cut risk of progression or death by 52% in Phase 2 chondrosarcoma trial, doubling median progression-free survival to 5.52 months versus placebo. Shares of INBX jumped about 70% intraday and closed at $28.36 on Oct. 23, then surged another 75–80% after hours. Management plans a BLA filing in Q2 2026. Ozekibart also showed high response rates in colorectal and Ewing sarcoma cohorts.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Skyrockets on $10B OpenAI AI Chip Deal – Are $450 Price Targets Next?

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Skyrockets on $10B OpenAI AI Chip Deal – Are $450 Price Targets Next?

Broadcom shares closed at $344 on Oct. 23, about double their price a year ago. The stock jumped nearly 10% on Oct. 13 after Broadcom and OpenAI announced a deal to co-design $10 billion in AI chips. Q3 revenue rose 22% to $15.95 billion, and management raised Q4 guidance above consensus. Analysts remain bullish, with most targets in the mid-$300s and some as high as $460.
Supermicro Stock Plunges 8% After Revenue Forecast Cut – Is the AI Server Gold Rush Over?

Supermicro Stock Plunges 8% After Revenue Forecast Cut – Is the AI Server Gold Rush Over?

Super Micro Computer shares dropped about 8% on Oct. 23 after the company cut its Q1 FY2026 revenue forecast to $5 billion, down from $6–7 billion. Management cited delayed AI server orders but reaffirmed its full-year revenue target of at least $33 billion. SMCI stock remains up roughly 60–70% in 2025. Analysts remain split on the outlook ahead of Nov. 4 earnings.
24 October 2025
Stripe’s $350B Fintech Fortune: JPMorgan’s Bold AI-Crypto Prediction

Stripe’s $350B Fintech Fortune: JPMorgan’s Bold AI-Crypto Prediction

Stripe processed about $1.4 trillion in transactions in 2024, turning profitable with $5.1 billion in net revenue, up 28% year-over-year. JPMorgan analysts say Stripe could access a $350 billion market by 2030 through AI-driven commerce and crypto payments. The firm’s latest valuation reached $91.5 billion in early 2025. JPMorgan warns of regulatory and competitive risks.
IT Crash at Alaska Airlines: All Flights Grounded, Hundreds Canceled

IT Crash at Alaska Airlines: All Flights Grounded, Hundreds Canceled

A data center hardware failure grounded all Alaska and Horizon Air flights nationwide from about 3:30 pm PT Oct. 23 until late evening. Over 250 flights were canceled and hundreds more delayed. Alaska Air Group said safety was not compromised and ruled out a cyberattack. The outage, its second major IT crash in 2025, triggered long airport lines and a 2.2% drop in Alaska’s share price.
24 October 2025
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