Today: 17 June 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.

Morgan Stanley Jumps Into Pre-IPO Trading – CEO Ted Pick’s First Big Deal Targets Startup Shares

Morgan Stanley Jumps Into Pre-IPO Trading – CEO Ted Pick’s First Big Deal Targets Startup Shares

Morgan Stanley will acquire EquityZen, a platform for trading shares of private companies, in its first deal under CEO Ted Pick. The move gives Morgan Stanley’s clients access to pre-IPO shares and expands its private markets services. EquityZen, founded in 2013, has over 800,000 users and 49,000 transactions. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is expected to close in early 2026.
29 October 2025
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Disney Deal Rockets Fubo Stock 29% – What’s Next as Sports Streaming Soars?

Disney Deal Rockets Fubo Stock 29% – What’s Next as Sports Streaming Soars?

FuboTV has completed its merger with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, forming the sixth largest U.S. pay-TV provider with nearly 6 million subscribers. Disney holds about 70% of the combined company, while Fubo’s team remains in charge of daily operations. FUBO shares jumped 29% on the merger news, trading in the mid-$4 range. Fubo will report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov. 3.
29 October 2025
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SoFi Stock Skyrockets 230% YTD on Blowout Q3 Earnings and Raised Outlook

SoFi Stock Skyrockets 230% YTD on Blowout Q3 Earnings and Raised Outlook

SoFi Technologies shares have surged about 230% in 2025, recently closing near $30 after record Q3 results. Net revenue reached $962 million, up 38% year-over-year, with net income at $139 million. Loan originations hit $9.9 billion, and member count rose to 12.6 million. Analysts remain split, with targets ranging from $18 to $36 as valuation concerns persist.
29 October 2025
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Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Frenzy: Billions Pour In Despite Mixed Hotel Recovery

Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Frenzy: Billions Pour In Despite Mixed Hotel Recovery

Asia-Pacific hotel investment hit US$12.1 billion by August 2025, nearing last year’s record pace, with JLL projecting a 5% annual rise. Investors are targeting Singapore, Japan, and the Maldives, focusing on luxury and midscale properties. Hotel rates are up but occupancies remain below pre-pandemic levels, while costs squeeze margins. Tourism is rebounding, with Thailand expecting up to 40 million visitors in 2025.
29 October 2025
Etsy Stock Plunges as CEO Quits – Depop Exec Takes Over to Revive Growth

Etsy Stock Plunges as CEO Quits – Depop Exec Takes Over to Revive Growth

Etsy said CEO Josh Silverman will step down, with Kruti Patel Goyal to take over on Jan. 1, 2026. The company reported Q3 revenue up 2.4% to $678 million and net income up 32%, but gross merchandise sales fell 6.5% and active buyers dropped 5%. Shares fell nearly 9% after the news. Management cited weak consumer demand, rising competition, and tariff changes as ongoing challenges.
29 October 2025
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No More Buttons?! iPhone 20 Leak Teases Radical 2027 Redesign & Camera Shake-Up

No More Buttons?! iPhone 20 Leak Teases Radical 2027 Redesign & Camera Shake-Up

Apple is rumored to drop all physical side buttons on the 2027 iPhone 20, replacing them with pressure-sensitive solid-state controls featuring haptic feedback, according to MacRumors and AppleInsider. The 2026 iPhone 18 is expected to simplify its Camera Control button, removing the capacitive layer to cut costs. Apple has reportedly completed functional testing of the new haptic button system and is preparing for mass production.
29 October 2025
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Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

ARMSX2, a new open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, launched this week on Android, debuting on GitHub with version 1.0 and a quick 1.0.1 patch. The emulator arrives after AetherSX2’s abandonment and uses a translation layer for ARM64, resulting in slower performance and some crashes. Developers are working on fixes and plan a Google Play Store release soon. ARMSX2 aims to match PCSX2’s features and compatibility over time.
29 October 2025
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48 Hours Without AI: Why Some People Are Unplugging from Artificial Intelligence

48 Hours Without AI: Why Some People Are Unplugging from Artificial Intelligence

Half of U.S. adults now say they are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021, even as weekly ChatGPT users top 800 million. A small but vocal group is trying to avoid AI tools, but many find it nearly impossible as the technology becomes embedded in phones, search engines, and workplace software. Some artists and venues label or ban AI-generated content to signal human authorship.
29 October 2025
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Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Musk’s Epic Pay Deal Divides Investors – What You Need to Know

Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Musk’s Epic Pay Deal Divides Investors – What You Need to Know

Tesla shareholders will vote Nov. 6 on Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package, the largest in corporate history. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis urge rejection, while unions and Democratic officials condemn the deal; some large Republican-run state pension funds support it. Tesla stock has surged nearly 80% this year, reaching about $460 after record Q3 deliveries. Board chair Robyn Denholm warns Musk may step down if the plan fails.
29 October 2025
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Volkswagen’s Bold Gambit: Used-Car Boom & Rental Push to Revive Profits (Plus One Driver’s Harrowing Pond Rescue!)

Volkswagen’s Bold Gambit: Used-Car Boom & Rental Push to Revive Profits (Plus One Driver’s Harrowing Pond Rescue!)

VW Financial Services sold about 270,000 used cars in Europe in 2024, while Volkswagen Group Mobility reported 444,000 used-car sales, up 16% from 2023. The division posted €3.0 billion in operating profit, with management expecting higher results in 2025. VW shares hover near €91 after recent lows, as analysts see mixed technical signals. Falling used-EV values are squeezing margins, with VW and Toyota executives warning of weak demand.
29 October 2025
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Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

The IMF raised its 2025 Saudi GDP growth forecast to 4% as oil production recovers and non-oil sectors expand. Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim projects 5.1% growth next year. Prof. Omar M. Yaghi became the first Saudi to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The Tadawul index remains steady near 11,600 points, while Aramco trades close to its annual high.
29 October 2025
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Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have hit 21 of Russia’s 38 major oil refineries since January, cutting Russian refining capacity by 20%, President Zelenskyy said. Overnight attacks on October 29 set fuel depots ablaze in Crimea and hit refineries in Ulyanovsk and Stavropol. Brent crude rose to $64.5 a barrel after new U.S. and EU sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil stocks remain down 40–50% from earlier this year.
29 October 2025
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Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta reports Q3 results Oct. 29 after the close, with analysts expecting around $49.5 billion revenue and $6.7 EPS. Shares trade near record highs, up 25% year-to-date. The company is spending heavily on AI, including a $27 billion data center JV and a $2 billion Rivos acquisition. EU regulators are investigating Meta’s data and moderation practices under the Digital Services Act.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on Oct. 29, citing slowing job growth and 3% inflation. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 closing near 6,891 and the Nasdaq at 23,827. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.19%, their lowest since late 2024, but housing sales remain near 30-year lows. Long-term Treasury yields hover near 4%, with further Fed cuts expected this year.
29 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • NSE Eyes Rs 5 Lakh Crore Valuation in Upcoming IPO Filing
    June 16, 2026, 11:28 PM EDT. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) plans to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) today for a much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Sources indicate the offer size may represent about 5% of NSE's equity capital, exceeding the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) minimum public float requirement of 2.5% for companies with valuations above Rs 10,000 crore. The exchange targets a valuation exceeding Rs 5 lakh crore, marking one of the largest IPOs in India's financial sector.

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17 June 2026
Dow hits second straight record close at 51,999.67 while S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop as tech stocks slide; Philadelphia semiconductor index plunges 5.7% and after-hours trading sees only slight gains for major index-tracking funds, as investors brace for Wednesday’s Fed decision and monitor inflation risks amid falling oil prices and a possible U.S.-Iran deal.
GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

GD Culture shares drop on heavy trading and ongoing buyout uncertainty

17 June 2026
GD Culture Group plunged 73.3% to $0.028 after heavy trading, putting fresh pressure on its unresolved, non-binding $10.75-per-share buyout proposal; risks include deal uncertainty, a $300 million share-sale program, and bitcoin-driven balance sheet swings, with no new company updates released Tuesday.
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