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.

Strive (ASST) Stock Skyrockets 40% on Bitcoin Bet – Wild Rally Spurs Bold Forecasts

Strive (ASST) Stock Skyrockets 40% on Bitcoin Bet – Wild Rally Spurs Bold Forecasts

Strive Asset Management (NASDAQ: ASST) surged as much as 40% overnight into Oct. 27, 2025, after a 27% spike Friday, trading around $1.37 pre-market. The rally follows Bitcoin’s rebound above $115,000 and Strive’s $1.34 billion merger to acquire Semler Scientific, boosting its Bitcoin holdings to nearly 11,000 BTC. ASST remains volatile, still down 90% from its mid-2025 peak. No major Wall Street firm covers the stock.
Midweek Double Whammy: Fed Decision & Big Tech Earnings Collide Amid Trump-Xi Trade Truce

Midweek Double Whammy: Fed Decision & Big Tech Earnings Collide Amid Trump-Xi Trade Truce

The Dow closed above 47,000 for the first time last week as cooling inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut on Wednesday. All major U.S. indexes gained about 2% to record highs. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta report earnings Wednesday, with Apple and Amazon following Thursday. President Trump and China’s Xi are set to meet in South Korea to finalize a trade deal framework.
Bitfarms (BITF) Stock Whipsaws Amid Bitcoin Boom and $500M AI Pivot – Will the Rally Resume?

Bitfarms (BITF) Stock Whipsaws Amid Bitcoin Boom and $500M AI Pivot – Will the Rally Resume?

Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) traded near $4.10 on Oct. 26, 2025, after plunging 40% from a 52-week high as Bitcoin fell sharply from record levels. The company raised $500 million in convertible notes to fund a pivot into AI and data centers, and named Jonathan Mir as CFO, replacing Jeff Lucas. Shares remain up over 140% year-to-date despite recent volatility.
Nvidia Stock Soars on AI Mega-Deals – Will NVDA Hit $300 Amid Boom and Bubble Fears?

Nvidia Stock Soars on AI Mega-Deals – Will NVDA Hit $300 Amid Boom and Bubble Fears?

Nvidia’s stock closed near $186 on Oct. 24, valuing the company at about $4.4 trillion, just below its all-time high. Surging demand for AI chips pushed quarterly revenue up 56% to $46.7 billion, with $41 billion from data-center GPUs. Nvidia struck a $100 billion AI deal with OpenAI and invested in xAI and Intel partnerships. Over 90% of analysts rate Nvidia a “Buy,” but one warns of bubble risks and unsustainable AI spending.
Opendoor’s Wild 2025 Ride: 1600% Meme Surge, New CEO & Crypto Pivot – What’s Next for OPEN Stock?

Opendoor’s Wild 2025 Ride: 1600% Meme Surge, New CEO & Crypto Pivot – What’s Next for OPEN Stock?

Opendoor shares closed at $7.97 on Oct. 24, up 13% after a cooler inflation report fueled hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The stock remains up about 400% year-to-date despite cooling from a September peak of $10.87. Market cap stands near $5.9 billion. Morgan Stanley lifted its price target to $6 this week, but most analysts remain cautious.
GSI Technology (GSIT) Stock Explodes 200% on AI Chip Breakthrough – What’s Next for This Small-Cap?

GSI Technology (GSIT) Stock Explodes 200% on AI Chip Breakthrough – What’s Next for This Small-Cap?

GSI Technology shares jumped nearly 200% intraday on Oct 20 after Cornell researchers validated its Gemini-I AI chip, which matched NVIDIA GPU performance with far lower energy use. The stock later pulled back but stayed up 80% for the week. GSI raised $50 million in a direct offering, causing a brief drop. Analysts remain cautious, citing low revenue and high volatility.
700% Surge: BitMine Immersion’s $13B Ethereum Gamble – Boom or Bubble?

700% Surge: BitMine Immersion’s $13B Ethereum Gamble – Boom or Bubble?

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) surged nearly 700% this year, peaking at $161 in July before dropping to around $50. The company now holds over 3.2 million Ethereum, about 2.7% of supply, after aggressive buying during recent market dips. Major investors include ARK Invest and Founders Fund. Critics cite BitMine’s low revenue and high valuation; Kerrisdale Capital disclosed a short position.
BBAI Stock Skyrockets on Latest AI-Defense Deals – Can the Rally Last?

BBAI Stock Skyrockets on Latest AI-Defense Deals – Can the Rally Last?

BigBear.ai (BBAI) closed at $7.05 on Oct. 24, up 4%, and traded near $7.11 after hours Oct. 25. Shares have surged 80–100% year-to-date, driven by defense AI deals and heavy trading, including a 22% jump on Oct. 13 after a Tsecond partnership. Q2 revenue fell 18% to $32.5M, with a net loss of $228.6M. The company ended Q2 with $390.8M in cash and a $380M contract backlog.
Intel Stock Soars on AI Hype and $15B Lifeline – Can the Rally Last?

Intel Stock Soars on AI Hype and $15B Lifeline – Can the Rally Last?

Intel stock surged to an 18-month high near $39 in late October 2025 after a 7.8% jump Friday, nearly doubling year-to-date. The company secured $15 billion in new backing this year, including a 10% U.S. government stake and major investments from Nvidia and SoftBank. Q3 earnings beat expectations, with Intel returning to profit and posting $13.7 billion in revenue. Wall Street remains cautious, citing a high valuation and muted price targets.
Ford Stock Rockets 10% on Q3 Earnings – Can EV Blues and Recall Woes Stop the Rally?

Ford Stock Rockets 10% on Q3 Earnings – Can EV Blues and Recall Woes Stop the Rally?

Ford reported Q3 revenue of $50.5 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.45, beating estimates. Shares jumped about 10% after hours on Oct. 23, closing near a 52-week high. Management cut full-year EBIT guidance to $6.0–$6.5 billion after a supplier fire. Ford’s EV unit lost $1.1 billion in Q3, and U.S. EV sales fell 30% year-over-year.
Recursion (RXRX) Stock Surges on AI Drug Discovery Hype – What’s Driving the Rally?

Recursion (RXRX) Stock Surges on AI Drug Discovery Hype – What’s Driving the Rally?

Recursion Pharmaceuticals closed at $6.04 on Oct. 24, 2025, after volatile trading and a 44% monthly surge. Q2 revenue rose 33% to $19.2 million, but net loss reached $171.9 million as R&D spending climbed. The company completed a $630 million merger with Exscientia and reported $534 million cash on hand. Key drug candidates advanced in clinical trials, with several late-stage readouts expected by year-end.
GE Aerospace Stock Rockets to Record Highs on Jet-Engine Boom and Big Contracts

GE Aerospace Stock Rockets to Record Highs on Jet-Engine Boom and Big Contracts

GE Aerospace shares closed at $304 on Oct. 24, up 82% year-to-date after a record intraday high of $316. Third-quarter adjusted EPS rose 44% to $1.66 on $12.2 billion revenue, beating forecasts. The company raised its 2025 profit outlook and secured major engine contracts with the U.S. Air Force, AerCap, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific. U.S. export restrictions on GE’s engines for China’s COMAC jets were lifted in July.
Unusual Machines Stock Explodes on Big Drone Orders: Here’s What Investors Need to Know

Unusual Machines Stock Explodes on Big Drone Orders: Here’s What Investors Need to Know

Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) stock jumped 8.1% to $12.84 at Wednesday’s close after news of a $12.8 million U.S. Army drone component order, its largest deal to date. Wall Street rates UMAC a “Strong Buy” with a $19.33 average target. The company supplies NDAA-compliant drone parts and recently acquired Australia’s Rotor Lab. UMAC plans to open a Florida motor factory by late 2025.
Intel Stock Skyrockets on $15B AI Lifeline and U.S. Stake – Can Rally Continue?

Intel Stock Skyrockets on $15B AI Lifeline and U.S. Stake – Can Rally Continue?

Intel shares surged to $38–39 in late October 2025, nearly doubling year-to-date and reaching a two-year high after major investments from the U.S. government, Nvidia, and SoftBank totaling about $15 billion. Q3 earnings beat expectations, with $0.23 adjusted EPS and $13.7 billion revenue. Most analysts remain cautious, with price targets well below current levels. Rival chipmakers Nvidia and AMD continue to outpace Intel in market value.
Ford Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings Beat – Will the Rally Last Amid EV and Recall Headwinds?

Ford Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings Beat – Will the Rally Last Amid EV and Recall Headwinds?

Ford shares surged nearly 10% on Oct. 24 after Q3 revenue beat forecasts, reaching about $13.80—close to 52-week highs. The company cut its 2025 profit outlook by up to $2 billion after a supplier fire and lowered full-year EBIT guidance. Ford’s EV division lost $1.1 billion in Q3, while U.S. EV sales fell sharply. Over 2 million vehicles were recalled in October for camera and seatbelt issues.
BigBear.ai Stock Soars 20% on New Defense AI Deal – Is ‘Mini-Palantir’ Rally Here to Stay?

BigBear.ai Stock Soars 20% on New Defense AI Deal – Is ‘Mini-Palantir’ Rally Here to Stay?

BigBear.ai shares closed at $7.05 on Oct. 24, up 4%, and traded at $7.11 after-hours Oct. 25, marking an 80–100% rally year-to-date. The company announced new defense AI contracts in October, but Q2 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million with a $228.6 million net loss. Management cut 2025 revenue guidance to $125–140 million. Wall Street remains split, with a consensus “Hold” and targets near current prices.
IBM Stock Soars on AI, Quantum, and Cloud Hype – Is the Rally Sustainable?

IBM Stock Soars on AI, Quantum, and Cloud Hype – Is the Rally Sustainable?

IBM shares closed at $307.46 on Oct. 24, 2025, up 7.9% after news of a quantum computing breakthrough and strong Q3 earnings. Revenue reached $16.33 billion, beating estimates, and management raised full-year guidance. The stock has gained nearly 30% in 2025, outpacing the market. Red Hat cloud growth slowed to 14% year-over-year, causing a brief dip after earnings.
Don’t Shut Unused Vents! HVAC Experts Warn of Costly Damage — and See Why Comfort Systems Stock Just Went Through the Roof

Don’t Shut Unused Vents! HVAC Experts Warn of Costly Damage — and See Why Comfort Systems Stock Just Went Through the Roof

Closing vents in unused rooms increases duct pressure and strains HVAC systems, raising costs and shortening equipment life, experts say. School districts like Cle Elum–Roslyn are upgrading systems with new cooling tech rather than blocking ducts. Comfort Systems USA reported Q3 revenue up 35% to $2.45 billion, sending shares up 17–18% on Oct. 24, 2025. Analysts remain bullish, citing strong HVAC demand and growth.
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Stock Market Today

  • Intel Stock Could Be 10% Undervalued Following Bank of America Double Upgrade
    June 17, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. Intel (INTC) stock faces renewed attention after a double upgrade from Bank of America, highlighting increased AI infrastructure demand for CPUs and optimism around Intel's foundry operations. Despite an 8.45% drop to $117.05, the stock has surged 153.46% over 90 days and returned 444.67% over a year, reflecting investor enthusiasm tied to AI and partnerships. A key narrative values Intel at $130, suggesting it is about 10% undervalued based on foundry profit potential. However, risks remain if foundry profitability underperforms. Contrarily, Simply Wall St's discounted cash flow model estimates Intel's fair value at $56.74, indicating possible overvaluation. The divergence highlights contrasting views on Intel's future growth trajectory amid evolving AI market dynamics.

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Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

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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