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.

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.
24 October 2025
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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.
24 October 2025
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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.
24 October 2025
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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.
24 October 2025
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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.
24 October 2025
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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
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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.
24 October 2025
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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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Quantum Gold Rush: D-Wave (QBTS) Stock Rockets on Government Funding Hopes and Breakthrough Deals

Quantum Gold Rush: D-Wave (QBTS) Stock Rockets on Government Funding Hopes and Breakthrough Deals

D-Wave’s share price surged nearly 3,000% in the past year, peaking at $46.75 on Oct. 15 before dropping to $27.30 and rebounding to $31.06 after reports of possible U.S. government equity deals with quantum firms. The company announced a €10 million sale of its Advantage2 system in Europe and posted first-half 2025 revenue of $18 million against a Q2 GAAP loss of $167 million. Trading volumes remain extremely high.
24 October 2025
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Skyrockets on Defense AI Boom – Price, Deals & Analyst Forecast (Oct 24, 2025)

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Skyrockets on Defense AI Boom – Price, Deals & Analyst Forecast (Oct 24, 2025)

BBAI shares surged over 300% in the past year, peaking at $9.39 on Oct. 14 after a defense-AI partnership, before dropping to around $7 by Oct. 22. The company announced new military and government AI deals in October. Q2 2025 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million, with a net loss of $228.6 million. Most analysts rate BBAI a “Hold,” with an average 12-month target below the current price.
24 October 2025
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Tesla and Nokia Stocks Soar on EV Deliveries and 5G Deal Frenzy – What’s Next for Investors?

Tesla and Nokia Stocks Soar on EV Deliveries and 5G Deal Frenzy – What’s Next for Investors?

Tesla posted record Q3 revenue of $28.1 billion and delivered about 497,000 vehicles as buyers rushed to secure expiring U.S. tax credits. Higher costs and lower carbon-credit income cut profits, with EPS at $0.50 versus $0.55 expected. Tesla shares fell around 4% after hours on Oct. 22. As of Oct. 23, TSLA closed at $449.
24 October 2025
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Transocean Stock Skyrockets After Insider Buys Millions and Wins $243M Deepwater Contracts

Transocean Stock Skyrockets After Insider Buys Millions and Wins $243M Deepwater Contracts

Transocean shares surged 19% over five days, closing at $3.89 on Oct. 24 after board member Frederik W. Mohn bought 4 million shares in late September. The company secured $243 million in new drillship contracts and reported a $6.7 billion backlog. Transocean raised $381 million in a share sale and issued $500 million in new notes while planning to scrap five rigs, resulting in a $1.9 billion impairment. Q3 results are set for Oct. 29.
24 October 2025
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Rigetti’s Quantum Leap: Stock Jumps 5,000% and Then Grinds Back – Bubble or Breakthrough?

Rigetti’s Quantum Leap: Stock Jumps 5,000% and Then Grinds Back – Bubble or Breakthrough?

Rigetti Computing stock surged nearly 5,000% in 2025, peaking at $56 before dropping 25% in late October to close at $39.60 on Oct. 23. The rally followed a $5.8M Air Force contract, new product launches, and reports of possible U.S. government equity stakes. Despite a $17–18B market cap, Q2 revenue was $1.8M with a $39.7M net loss. Analyst targets remain far below current trading levels.
24 October 2025
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Ford Stock Surges After Q3 Beat – But $1B Supply Shock and EV Slump Linger

Ford Stock Surges After Q3 Beat – But $1B Supply Shock and EV Slump Linger

Ford shares traded near $12 on Oct. 23, 2025, up about 20–25% year-to-date despite a volatile October. Q3 revenue hit $50.5 billion, beating estimates, but Ford cut its 2025 EBIT outlook after a key supplier fire expected to cost up to $2 billion. The company issued 109 U.S. recalls this year and faces continued EV losses. U.S. truck and SUV sales rose 8.2% in Q3, supporting its 5–6% dividend yield.
24 October 2025
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Target Shocks Workers: 1,000 HQ Jobs Cut Before Christmas – Retail Giant’s Woes Deepen

Target Shocks Workers: 1,000 HQ Jobs Cut Before Christmas – Retail Giant’s Woes Deepen

Target will cut about 1,000 corporate jobs and eliminate 800 open roles, affecting roughly 8% of its headquarters staff. The move follows three straight quarters of sales declines and consumer backlash over inventory and diversity issues. Target shares hovered near five-year lows at $94 on Oct. 23, while Walmart stock hit record highs. Employees were told to work remotely next week as the company finalizes layoffs.
24 October 2025
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Intel Stock Soars After Q3 Surprise – AI Boom and $15B in Deals Fuel 90% Rally (Analysts Weigh In)

Intel Stock Soars After Q3 Surprise – AI Boom and $15B in Deals Fuel 90% Rally (Analysts Weigh In)

Intel reported Q3 2025 revenue of $13.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.23, swinging to a $4.1 billion profit and beating forecasts. Shares jumped nearly 9% pre-market Oct 24, trading near a two-year high. The U.S. government, NVIDIA, and SoftBank have invested billions, boosting cash reserves. Analysts remain cautious, with most price targets well below current levels.
24 October 2025
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Trump Pardons Binance Boss CZ – Crypto Markets Go Wild

Trump Pardons Binance Boss CZ – Crypto Markets Go Wild

President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who had pled guilty in 2023 to a Bank Secrecy Act violation, paid $4.3 billion, and served four months in prison. Zhao remains Binance’s largest shareholder but stepped down as CEO last year. The pardon follows a broader pro-crypto shift by the Trump administration, including SEC case dismissals and new federal crypto laws. Bitcoin traded near $111,000 on the day of the pardon.
23 October 2025
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AI Alliance Ignites Lumen (LUMN) Stock Surge Amid Bold Turnaround Moves

AI Alliance Ignites Lumen (LUMN) Stock Surge Amid Bold Turnaround Moves

Lumen Technologies shares jumped as much as 6% Thursday after announcing a multi-year AI partnership with Palantir and a $200 million software investment. The stock traded around $7.21, rebounding sharply from a 52-week low of $3.02. Lumen has more than doubled since April and is up 33% year-to-date, outpacing larger telecom peers. The company continues to face high debt and declining revenues despite recent financial improvements.
23 October 2025
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Scienture Holdings (SCNX) Stock Skyrockets on FDA Drug Launch – Will the Rally Last?

Scienture Holdings (SCNX) Stock Skyrockets on FDA Drug Launch – Will the Rally Last?

Scienture Holdings (NASDAQ: SCNX) jumped up to 45% in pre-market trading on Oct. 23, 2025, after announcing its first commercial sales of Arbli, the only FDA-approved ready-to-use liquid losartan. Trading volume surged to 77 million shares, far above its 4 million average. Despite the spike, SCNX remains down over 90% for the year. The company recently eliminated all debt by converting debentures to equity.
23 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Dateline Resources Applies for ASX Quotation of 1.68 Million New Shares
    June 17, 2026, 3:01 AM EDT. Dateline Resources Limited has applied to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for the official quotation of 1,675,850 new ordinary fully paid shares. The move signals the company's intent to increase its share liquidity and potentially raise capital. The shares will be listed under the ticker AU:DTR, subject to ASX approval. This development aligns with Dateline Resources' ongoing strategy to strengthen its market presence and financial flexibility.

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