Today: 21 July 2026

Roman Perkowski

Roman Perkowski is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Cracow University of Economics, he previously worked in investment research and corporate finance. His coverage helps readers understand the key forces driving global financial markets and emerging industries. Follow Roman Perkowski on Google News.

Dow hits record but chips slide in quiet trade ahead of July 4 break

Nasdaq futures up, chip rotation risk in focus

U.S. stock futures jumped early Monday, ahead of Wall Street’s return from the July Fourth holiday. Nasdaq futures outperformed Dow futures by 85 basis points, hinting at stronger demand for big tech and growth names after chips slipped last week. Google Finance tracked Dow futures up 0.21%, S&P 500 futures up 0.48% and Nasdaq futures ahead by 1.06%.
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) Starlink launch sees Falcon 9 booster used for chip tests ahead of Nasdaq-100 inclusion

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) Starlink launch sees Falcon 9 booster used for chip tests ahead of Nasdaq-100 inclusion

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. tried out a new use for its Falcon 9 during a regular Starlink launch from Florida, flying recoverable industrial payloads. The rocket took off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 6:50 a.m. EDT with 29 Starlink satellites and two Besxar Space Industries semiconductor pods loaded on the first stage. The pods rode the rocket for eight minutes and 19 seconds before returning. SpaceX confirmed Starlink deployment at 8:30 a.m. EDT, Spaceflight Now said.
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Stock Market Today

  • Mitie to Leave London Stock Market After Agreeing to £3.1bn OCS Takeover
    July 21, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. Mitie has accepted a £3.1bn takeover bid from rival OCS Group, bringing its almost forty-year run on the London stock market to an end. The offer values shares at 221.6p each, a 44.7% premium. Mitie employs 84,000 people and is known for providing facilities management services. OCS, which is owned by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has a workforce of 135,000 worldwide. The transaction should be finalised in early 2027.
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