Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the CEO of TS2 Space and a longtime technology entrepreneur focused on telecommunications, satellite communications and digital innovation. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he writes about space technology, artificial intelligence and publicly traded technology companies. His analysis covers major market trends, emerging technologies and the businesses shaping the future of the global economy.

JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report

JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report

JPMorgan shares fell 0.47% to $298.89 midday Monday after dropping as much as 2.35% earlier, under pressure from surging oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. Employees at JPMorgan and Citigroup in the region were told to work from home as tensions rose. The KBW Bank index gained 0.9%, while JPMorgan lagged. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and monitoring oil supply disruptions.
March 2, 2026
Silver price slides more than 6% as dollar rallies on Iran strikes; US jobs report ahead

Silver price slides more than 6% as dollar rallies on Iran strikes; US jobs report ahead

Spot silver dropped 6.6% to $87.64 an ounce by 11:11 a.m. ET Monday after weekend strikes against Iran sent oil and the dollar sharply higher. Brent crude rose 8.07% to $78.74, while the U.S. dollar index jumped over 1%. Gold was steady near $5,284. The ISM manufacturing PMI prices-paid index hit 70.5, its highest since 2022, stoking inflation concerns.
March 2, 2026
GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade

GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade

GE Vernova shares climbed 1.6% to $887.42 by midday Monday as investors responded to a tightening U.S. gas-turbine supply amid surging data-center power demand. U.S. gas-fired power capacity under development tripled in 2025 to 252 GW, pushing turbine lead times past five years. NRG Energy has reserved 2.4 GW of GE Vernova turbines for projects due in 2029 and 2030. The company warned of a $250 million revenue hit from Vineyard Wind delays.
March 2, 2026
JPMorgan stock slips as oil shock jitters rattle Wall Street

JPMorgan stock slips as oil shock jitters rattle Wall Street

JPMorgan shares fell about 1% to $297.19 on Monday as oil prices surged over 8% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Both JPMorgan and Citigroup told some Middle East staff to work from home, citing security concerns. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined, while the VIX hit a three-month high. Traders focused on upcoming U.S. economic data, including Friday’s jobs report.
March 2, 2026
Citigroup stock price whipsaws as Middle East conflict hits risk appetite; jobs report next

Citigroup stock price whipsaws as Middle East conflict hits risk appetite; jobs report next

Citigroup shares rose 0.8% to $111.09 after swinging between $106.20 and $113.18 in volatile trading Monday. The bank told some Middle East staff to work from home as regional tensions escalated amid a U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. Oil prices jumped and the VIX hit a three-month high near 22. Investors are watching for Friday’s U.S. jobs report and inflation signals.
March 2, 2026
Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape

Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape

Strategy Inc. shares rose 7.6% to $139.30 after the company disclosed buying 3,015 bitcoin last week, bringing total holdings to 720,737 tokens. A regulatory filing showed the purchases were funded by selling over 1.7 million shares of common and preferred stock. The company also raised its STRC preferred dividend rate to 11.50% and set a March 31 payout date. Bitcoin traded up 3.4% at $69,309.
March 2, 2026
Corning stock pops after Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 reveal, Motorola debut set for MWC

Corning stock pops after Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 reveal, Motorola debut set for MWC

Corning shares rose 4% to $156.44 in early trading Monday after the company launched Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which Motorola will use on its upcoming razr fold device. The announcement came as U.S. stocks fell on broader market concerns. Corning did not disclose pricing or adoption details. Investors await comments from Corning’s CFO at a conference Tuesday and updates from Mobile World Congress.
March 2, 2026
Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next

Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next

Intel shares fell about 1% to $45.15 late Monday morning, trailing gains in Nvidia and AMD, as MWC Barcelona opened. Intel and Ericsson announced an expanded “AI-native 6G” partnership, aiming to accelerate commercial network development. Investors await more customer details and Intel’s next investor event on March 4. Market sentiment was cautious amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
March 2, 2026
Chevron stock price rises as oil jumps on Iran conflict; CVX traders eye March 5 shipping insurance trigger

Chevron stock price rises as oil jumps on Iran conflict; CVX traders eye March 5 shipping insurance trigger

Chevron shares rose 1.3% to $189.12 after oil prices surged on Middle East strikes and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude jumped as much as 13% before settling up 8.6%. Chevron temporarily shut Israel’s Leviathan gas field, while QatarEnergy halted LNG output. About 3.1 million Chevron shares traded by late morning.
March 2, 2026
Coherent (COHR) stock price jumps nearly 10% after Nvidia commits $2 billion investment

Coherent (COHR) stock price jumps nearly 10% after Nvidia commits $2 billion investment

Coherent shares jumped 9% after Nvidia invested $2 billion in the company through a private placement at $256.80 per share and expanded a supply agreement for AI data center optics. Coherent disclosed it sold 7.8 million shares to Nvidia, with the funds aimed at research, manufacturing, and expanded product access. Investors await further details from management later this month.
March 2, 2026
Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again, but gives back early spike after touching $110

Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again, but gives back early spike after touching $110

Applied Optoelectronics jumped 12% Monday, peaking at $110 before slipping to $94.32. The surge followed Nvidia’s $2 billion photonics deals and a Wall Street Zen rating upgrade. The company recently reported record Q4 revenue and filed to sell up to $250 million in stock. Traders are watching for further moves ahead of the OFC conference later this month.
March 2, 2026
AMD stock drops 3% as new Ryzen AI PC chips debut into a jittery market

AMD stock drops 3% as new Ryzen AI PC chips debut into a jittery market

AMD shares fell 3.1% to $194.04 by mid-morning Monday, underperforming the broader chip sector after the company launched its Ryzen AI 400 desktop processors. Oil prices surged on Middle East conflict concerns, fueling inflation and rate worries ahead of key U.S. data. The Nasdaq dropped 1.53% at the open. AMD’s new chips target Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with systems expected in the second quarter.
March 2, 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL dips as $599 iPhone 17e and new iPad Air land

Apple stock price today: AAPL dips as $599 iPhone 17e and new iPad Air land

Apple shares fell 0.5% to $262.80 in morning trading Monday as U.S. stocks slipped on geopolitical tensions. Apple launched the iPhone 17e and a redesigned iPad Air, both available March 11, with preorders starting Wednesday. Investors are watching preorder demand and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on risk appetite. Google reportedly discussed hosting servers for Siri using its Gemini AI model, Reuters said.
March 2, 2026
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