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Stock Market 15 March 2025 - 11 June 2025

JBS USA is closing its Souderton, Pennsylvania beef plant and a Memphis value-added facility, affecting 1,693 jobs amid high beef and veal prices and tight cattle supplies. In the semiconductor sector, TSMC’s U.S. shares rose 6.9% to $462.12, Nvidia gained 3% to $210.69, and both companies outperformed the PHLX Semiconductor Index, which rose 7.3% for the week. Intel surged 10.6% to a new high of $133.99, and AMD advanced 4.9% to $537.37, with both stocks outperforming the broader Nasdaq. In Canada, Royal Bank of Canada shares slipped 0.36% after the OSFI cut the Domestic Stability Buffer to 3.0%, allowing more lending flexibility for major banks. Bombardier shares rose 4.41% as the luxury tax generated C$913.4 million before being cut. Joby Aviation closed at $10.00, up $0.60, with high trading volume ahead of the Juneteenth market closure. Bradesco’s shares finished flat in Brazil as the central bank cut the Selic rate to 14.25%, with investors watching profit recovery and credit-loss provisions. Alphabet shares rose 1.17% to $368.03, while Microsoft fell 2.9% to $379.40, lagging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. SpaceX shares dropped 3.6% to $185, while Nvidia’s market cap reached $5.14 trillion, more than double SpaceX’s estimated $2.4 trillion. U.S. markets were closed Friday for Juneteenth, with the S&P 500 trading at 21.1 times expected earnings, above its long-term average. MDA Space’s Toronto shares rose 4.4% after agreeing to buy Blue Canyon Technologies for $620 million to expand in U.S. defense-space work.
High Seas Broadband Boom: Maritime VSAT & L-Band Services Market Set to Soar by 2032

High Seas Broadband Boom: Maritime VSAT & L-Band Services Market Set to Soar by 2032

The global maritime VSAT and L-band services market is projected to reach $12.4 billion by 2032, growing at about 8.5% annually. VSAT-based connectivity made up 77% of maritime satcom revenue in 2024, while L-band MSS contributed 23%. Marlink held a 20.2% share of the overall market in 2023. By late 2024, over 20,000 vessels were using SpaceX Starlink’s high-speed LEO services.
11 June 2025
In-Flight Wi-Fi Takes Off: The Sky-High Race for Satellite Connectivity 2024–2030

In-Flight Wi-Fi Takes Off: The Sky-High Race for Satellite Connectivity 2024–2030

Euroconsult forecasts IFC-equipped aircraft will rise from 9,900 in 2021 to over 21,000 by 2030. SpaceX Starlink, with over 4,000 satellites, has deals to equip 2,000+ planes by early 2025. Spirit Airlines installed Thales FlytLIVE Ka-band Wi-Fi on most A320s in 2023, delivering up to 400 Mbps per aircraft. Hardware and installation costs average $300,000–$500,000 per plane, with annual bandwidth around $100,000.
Telecommunications Infrastructure in Ukraine (2022–2025): Destruction and Resilience

Telecommunications Infrastructure in Ukraine (2022–2025): Destruction and Resilience

Russian attacks since 2022 have destroyed thousands of Ukraine’s cellular towers, severed fiber-optic lines, and knocked out over a quarter of fixed broadband. At least 18 major TV and radio masts, including the Kyiv and Kharkiv TV towers, were hit by missiles. A cyberattack on February 24, 2022, disabled Viasat’s KA-SAT satellite network. Data centers and telecom hubs have been looted, bombed, or sabotaged in combat zones.
10 June 2025
Dominica: Internet Infrastructure and Access Technologies

Dominica: Internet Infrastructure and Access Technologies

The Southern Caribbean Fiber cable landed at Dominica’s Canefield in 2019, increasing international capacity. Digicel and Flow remain the only major telecom operators, with Digicel leading mobile and Flow dominating fixed broadband. Starlink began service in June 2025. As of January 2024, 83.4% of Dominicans—about 61,020 people—were online.
10 June 2025
Rural Broadband Revolution: Satellite Internet’s Sky-High Growth (2024–2030)

Rural Broadband Revolution: Satellite Internet’s Sky-High Growth (2024–2030)

The global satellite broadband market reached $5–9 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit $23–24 billion by 2030. North America led with $2.97 billion in 2023, while Asia-Pacific and Europe followed. By 2030, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are each expected to generate over $6 billion in revenue. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are forecast to see the fastest growth rates.
Internet Access in Czechia: From Prague to the Sky

Internet Access in Czechia: From Prague to the Sky

About 91.6% of Czechia’s population, or 9.6 million people, used the internet in 2023. Fixed broadband reached 4.1 million connections, while mobile internet subscriptions stood at 11.5 million. Three main operators—O2, T-Mobile, and Vodafone—each held about a third of mobile subscribers. 5G covered 78% of rural households by end-2022; 4G LTE reached nearly all residents.
The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

Fiber-to-the-premises reached 88% of Danish households by early 2024, up from 84% in mid-2023. 5G coverage hit 98% of populated areas, while rural fiber availability stood at 90.3% by mid-2023. TDC/Nuuday led fixed broadband with 48% market share in 2022; Norlys became No. 2 after acquiring Telia Denmark. The government allocated DKK 80 million in 2024 for rural broadband projects.
9 June 2025
Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

By 2025, only 17% of Austria’s 1.9 million fiber-ready homes have active subscriptions. Vienna has over 750,000 fiber connections available. A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and Drei/Tele2 dominate broadband, with A1 holding about 30–31% of fixed and 37% of mobile subscribers. 4G covers 99% of the population; 5G reached 85% by 2023, targeting full coverage by end of 2025.
Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

About 73,300 people in Kiribati used the internet as of January 2024, covering 54.4% of the population. The country relies entirely on satellite links for connectivity, with no submarine fiber cable in place. The East Micronesia Cable System is under construction and expected to connect Tarawa to Guam by 2025. Starlink has around 1,500 user terminals in South Tarawa, though not yet officially licensed.
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  • Power Integrations Announces Inducement Stock Grants for New Executives Under Nasdaq Rule
    June 19, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT. Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI) disclosed inducement grants totaling 44,299 restricted and performance stock units to new hires, including General Counsel Andrew Hughes, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The grants comprise 29,408 restricted stock units (RSUs), 2,246 performance stock units (PSUs), and 12,603 long-term performance RSUs (PRSUs) awarded on June 15, 2026. PSUs and PRSUs vest based on company performance metrics for 2026 and 2028, with up to 200% potential payout, subject to continued employment. These inducement awards, approved by the Talent and Compensation Committee, aim to attract key talent amid Power Integrations' focus on power conversion semiconductors for renewable energy sectors.

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JBS shutdowns put pressure on U.S. beef as cattle prices rise

JBS shutdowns put pressure on U.S. beef as cattle prices rise

20 June 2026
JBS USA will close its Souderton, PA, and Memphis, TN, meat plants on August 14, cutting 1,693 jobs as tight cattle supplies drive negative U.S. beef margins; USDA data show beef prices up 14.8% year-over-year and forecast to rise another 12.1% in 2026, signaling ongoing cost pressure for packers and consumers.
TSMC Leads Nvidia in Short Week Chip Gains

TSMC Leads Nvidia in Short Week Chip Gains

20 June 2026
TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares soared 6.9% to $462.12, outpacing Nvidia’s 3.0% gain, as investors favored broad chip manufacturing exposure after an interim U.S.-Iran deal eased inflation fears and Taiwan’s central bank raised its 2026 economic-growth forecast to 9.45% on AI-driven semiconductor demand.
Intel Beats AMD for Week After Trump Comments on Apple Chips

Intel Beats AMD for Week After Trump Comments on Apple Chips

20 June 2026
Intel soared 10.6% to a record $133.99 after President Trump said Apple agreed to work with Intel on U.S. chip design and production, though neither company confirmed terms or details; analysts are split on the deal’s value, with Intel’s gains outpacing AMD’s 4.9% rise as the chip sector hit a record close.
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