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.

Wall Street on Fire: Apple’s Record Rally Lifts Stocks as Earnings Season Heats Up

Wall Street on Fire: Apple’s Record Rally Lifts Stocks as Earnings Season Heats Up

Apple surged nearly 4% to a record close Monday after iPhone 17 sales outpaced last year’s launch, fueling a tech rally that sent the Nasdaq up 1.4%. General Motors jumped 13% on strong earnings, while Coca-Cola and Warner Bros. Discovery also gained. U.S. stock futures dipped early Tuesday as traders awaited major earnings and economic data. Treasury Secretary Bessent plans new U.S.-China talks this week.
21 October 2025
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Media Shakeup: Warner Bros. Discovery Mulls Sale After Blockbuster Bids

Media Shakeup: Warner Bros. Discovery Mulls Sale After Blockbuster Bids

Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed its board is reviewing strategic alternatives after receiving takeover interest, including a reported $20/share bid from Paramount Skydance that was rejected as too low. Shares jumped up to 9% pre-market on the news. Options include a full sale, spin-off, or division sales. CEO David Zaslav said the review aims to maximize shareholder value.
21 October 2025
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Breaking: Eos Energy & MN8 Secure Huge 750 MWh U.S. Battery Storage Deal – Are Stocks Set to Skyrocket?

Breaking: Eos Energy & MN8 Secure Huge 750 MWh U.S. Battery Storage Deal – Are Stocks Set to Skyrocket?

Eos Energy announced a supply deal with MN8 Energy for up to 750 MWh of U.S.-made zinc batteries, with initial 200 MWh projects targeting data centers and manufacturing. Eos stock rose to $14.92 after the news, up 28% in 2025 and reaching 12-year highs. The company reported record Q2 revenue and a $19B project pipeline, but most analysts maintain a “Hold” rating with a $7.60 target.
21 October 2025
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Blackstone & TPG in $18B Hologic Takeover Shock – Women’s Health Stock Skyrockets

Blackstone & TPG in $18B Hologic Takeover Shock – Women’s Health Stock Skyrockets

Blackstone and TPG will acquire Hologic for $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3, valuing the deal at $18.3 billion including debt. Hologic’s board approved the offer, which represents a 46% premium to its pre-deal price. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Singapore’s GIC will co-invest. Hologic shares rose about 7% on the news; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
21 October 2025
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Billionaire Blowup: NYC’s Catsimatidis Tells Rival to Quit – Pershing Square’s Ackman Admits He “Hates Wasting Money”

Billionaire Blowup: NYC’s Catsimatidis Tells Rival to Quit – Pershing Square’s Ackman Admits He “Hates Wasting Money”

John Catsimatidis urged Curtis Sliwa to exit the New York mayoral race, warning that a split vote could hand victory to Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, who leads polls with about 52%. Sliwa refused to withdraw, accusing billionaires of meddling. Betting markets give Mamdani a 93% chance of winning. Analysts say Sliwa’s presence narrows Cuomo’s odds but does not close Mamdani’s lead.
21 October 2025
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AlphaVest (ATMV) Rockets on AMC Robotics Merger Buzz – Key Facts & Forecast

AlphaVest (ATMV) Rockets on AMC Robotics Merger Buzz – Key Facts & Forecast

AlphaVest Acquisition shareholders approved a merger with AMC Corporation on Sept 5, including $8 million in PIPE financing. Investors later allowed up to four one-month deadline extensions, each requiring a $55,000 deposit. About 1.513 million shares were redeemed, removing $18.2 million from the trust. ATMV shares spiked from $8.8 to $13 in pre-market trading on Oct 21 amid merger rumors.
21 October 2025
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Apple’s iPhone 17 BOOM: Sales Surge, Stock Soars Near $4T – What Analysts Say

Apple’s iPhone 17 BOOM: Sales Surge, Stock Soars Near $4T – What Analysts Say

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is selling 14% faster than last year’s model in the U.S. and China, with base model sales in China nearly doubling year-over-year, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple shares rose 4% to a record $263, lifting its market value to $3.9 trillion. Wall Street analysts raised price targets, though some warn expectations may be too high. Apple kept iPhone prices flat and launched new M5-chip devices without price hikes.
21 October 2025
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Valletta Goes Green: MSC Cruises Powers Up Emission-Free Port Calls

Valletta Goes Green: MSC Cruises Powers Up Emission-Free Port Calls

MSC’s LNG-powered ships MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II used Valletta’s new shore-power system on consecutive days in October 2025, marking Malta’s first back-to-back connections and Explora Journeys’ first shore-power use in Europe. Since 2024, MSC ships have spent about 300 hours on shore power in Valletta, avoiding half a month’s diesel emissions while docked.
21 October 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock Soars on Earnings Beat – “We’re an arm of the U.S. government,” analyst quips

Lockheed Martin Stock Soars on Earnings Beat – “We’re an arm of the U.S. government,” analyst quips

Lockheed Martin reported Q3 sales of $18.61 billion and earnings of $6.95 per share, beating analyst estimates. The company raised its 2025 profit outlook and reported a record $179 billion backlog, including major new contracts for F-35 jets, CH-53K helicopters, and Patriot missiles. Shares rose about 2.6% in premarket trading to $518.97.
21 October 2025
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GE Aerospace Stock Soars After Q3 Blowout: Raises 2025 Outlook Again

GE Aerospace Stock Soars After Q3 Blowout: Raises 2025 Outlook Again

GE Aerospace reported Q3 2025 GAAP revenue of $12.2 billion, up 24% year-over-year, and GAAP EPS of $2.04, beating analyst estimates. The company raised its full-year outlook, now guiding for 2025 adjusted EPS of $6.00–$6.20. Shares jumped 2.7% pre-market and are up about 78% year-to-date. Analysts remain mostly bullish but warn of high valuation and potential risks from tariffs or supply chain issues.
21 October 2025
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Alcoa (AA) Stock Poised for Breakout? Gallium Project, Tariff Relief & $40 Target Stun Investors

Alcoa (AA) Stock Poised for Breakout? Gallium Project, Tariff Relief & $40 Target Stun Investors

Alcoa shares closed at $37.13, with analyst 12-month targets ranging from $42 to $65. The US and Australian governments agreed to fund a gallium plant at Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery, aiming for 100 metric tons per year. Alcoa warned US aluminum tariffs could cut Q3 results by $90 million. The company will hold an Investor Day at the NYSE on Oct. 30.
21 October 2025
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Stratasys (SSYS) Stock Surges 14%: Why 3D Printing Shares Are Heating Up

Stratasys (SSYS) Stock Surges 14%: Why 3D Printing Shares Are Heating Up

Stratasys shares jumped 13.9% to $12.44 on Oct. 20, 2025, nearing a 52-week high amid a 44% year-to-date gain. Q2 revenue was flat at $138.1 million, with management cutting full-year guidance due to delayed orders. The company acquired Forward AM and Nexa3D assets this year, expanding its polymer 3D-printing portfolio. Analyst sentiment is mixed; Needham rates SSYS a Buy, while Weiss maintains a Sell.
21 October 2025
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HeartCore (HTCR) Stock Soars on Dividend Surprise – Analysts Weigh In

HeartCore (HTCR) Stock Soars on Dividend Surprise – Analysts Weigh In

HeartCore Enterprises (Nasdaq: HTCR) jumped about 40% in after-hours trading on Oct. 20 after announcing a one-time $0.13 per share dividend, yielding roughly 17.8%. The stock traded near $0.71 on Oct. 21, within a 52-week range of $0.39–$3.38. Q2 2025 results showed $4.7 million revenue and $1.1 million net income, reversing a prior loss. Record date for the dividend is Nov. 10, with payment set for Nov. 17.
21 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • InterContinental Hotels Group to Cancel 20,000 Shares Repurchased on June 16, 2026
    June 17, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) repurchased 20,000 ordinary shares on June 16, 2026, through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange. The shares were bought at prices ranging from $168.30 to $170.35, with an average price of $169.42 per share. IHG plans to cancel these repurchased shares, reducing its outstanding share count to 149.3 million shares, excluding 5.43 million held in treasury. The buyback was conducted under authority granted at the company's Annual General Meeting in May 2025. Share cancellations reduce the number of shares available on the market, potentially enhancing shareholder value by increasing earnings per share.

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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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