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.

Grail stock halves after UK cancer trial miss; FDA and Medicare stakes rise
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Grail stock halves after UK cancer trial miss; FDA and Medicare stakes rise

Grail shares fell about 50% to $50.21 in after-hours trading after its Galleri cancer blood test missed the main goal in a major UK trial. The study failed to show a statistically significant drop in late-stage cancers. Grail said it will release fuller data later this spring and extend trial follow-up. Investors are watching for U.S. regulatory and Medicare decisions.
February 20, 2026
Akamai stock tumbles 14% as profit outlook disappoints and memory costs jump
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Akamai stock tumbles 14% as profit outlook disappoints and memory costs jump

Akamai shares fell 14% in after-hours trading after the company warned that rising memory costs would hit near-term profit, forecasting first-quarter adjusted earnings below analyst estimates. The S&P 500 closed up 0.69% after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era global tariffs. Investors await Nvidia’s results next week for signals on AI infrastructure spending.
February 20, 2026
ASX 200 today: Australian shares end week near records as banks cushion Rio Tinto hit
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ASX 200 today: Australian shares end week near records as banks cushion Rio Tinto hit

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 4.8 points to 9,081.4 on Friday but gained 1.8% for the week after hitting a record high. Bank stocks rose on strong earnings, offsetting losses in miners after Rio Tinto’s annual results missed estimates. Investors are watching for upcoming results from Woodside, Woolworths, Coles, and Qantas. The Australian dollar held near $0.7056.
February 20, 2026
Lam Research stock jumps on BofA top-pick call; Nvidia earnings are the next catalyst
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Lam Research stock jumps on BofA top-pick call; Nvidia earnings are the next catalyst

Lam Research shares climbed 2.4% to $243.19 Friday after BofA Securities reiterated a Buy rating and forecast $135 billion in 2026 wafer fabrication equipment spending. Nvidia, Applied Materials, and KLA also rose ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report next week, which analysts expect to show a 71% profit jump. Investors remain cautious about high valuations in AI-linked stocks.
February 20, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock slides despite oil near six-month highs as Guyana and LNG projects stay in focus
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Exxon Mobil stock slides despite oil near six-month highs as Guyana and LNG projects stay in focus

Exxon Mobil shares fell 2.4% to $147.33 Friday, reversing earlier gains despite crude prices near six-month highs. The drop outpaced Chevron and ConocoPhillips. Exxon’s Guyana projects are ahead of schedule, and its Golden Pass LNG plant in Texas is nearing first production. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in an Exxon case involving Cuban compensation claims.
February 20, 2026
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) stock slides below $100 as options buzz meets capex nerves
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Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) stock slides below $100 as options buzz meets capex nerves

Nebius Group (NBIS) shares fell 8% to $99.12 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting $108.30 in morning trade. The drop followed a two-day rally sparked by bullish analyst coverage and heavy options activity. Investors are watching funding and execution risks tied to Nebius’ $16–20 billion 2026 capital plan. Trading volume topped 12.8 million shares, with implied volatility near 94%.
February 20, 2026
Newmont stock price slides as Nevada JV dispute and 2026 outlook grab the wheel
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Newmont stock price slides as Nevada JV dispute and 2026 outlook grab the wheel

Newmont shares fell 2.7% to $122.06 Friday after the company disclosed a notice of default to Barrick at their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, citing evidence of mismanagement. The drop erased gains from a post-earnings rally, as investors weighed 2026 output and cost guidance. Newmont reported 2025 gold reserves of 118.2 million ounces, down from last year. Spot gold rose 1% to $5,047.10 an ounce.
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next
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Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next

Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $78.25 Friday as investors watched its $27.75-a-share bid for Warner Bros’ studios and streaming assets. Paramount’s rival $30-a-share offer for the entire company remains on the table, with a deadline set for Monday. Antitrust reviews continue, with both companies disputing regulatory progress. Shares traded between $76.46 and $78.57 during the session.
February 20, 2026
Bank of America stock today: BAC ticks up as $25 billion private-credit push lands on a nervous market
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Bank of America stock today: BAC ticks up as $25 billion private-credit push lands on a nervous market

Bank of America shares rose 0.4% to $52.96 Friday after Reuters reported the bank is setting aside $25 billion for private-credit deals. Investors are monitoring liquidity strains in private credit and awaiting the next Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports. Blue Owl shares fell 4% after it sold $1.4 billion in loans and restricted redemptions.
February 20, 2026
Brent crude price hovers near six-month high as U.S.-Iran deadline keeps oil traders on edge

Brent crude price hovers near six-month high as U.S.-Iran deadline keeps oil traders on edge

Brent crude slipped 0.27% to $71.47 a barrel in afternoon London trade but remained up 5.3% for the week. Traders cited U.S.-Iran tensions and possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, while a sharp U.S. crude stock draw and potential OPEC+ supply increase pulled prices in opposite directions. Iran said a draft counterproposal for nuclear talks could be ready within days.
February 20, 2026
FTSE 100 today: UK shares end at record close on upbeat data, tariff ruling
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FTSE 100 today: UK shares end at record close on upbeat data, tariff ruling

The FTSE 100 closed up 59.85 points at 10,686.89 on Friday, topping its previous record, after strong UK retail sales and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended Trump-era tariffs. January retail sales volumes jumped 1.8% from December, the biggest monthly rise since May 2024. The pound hovered near a one-month low, while UK business activity edged higher but private-sector jobs fell for a 17th month.
February 20, 2026
Grail stock plunges almost 50% after NHS trial misses key goal for Galleri cancer test
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Grail stock plunges almost 50% after NHS trial misses key goal for Galleri cancer test

Grail shares plunged 49.5% to $51.26 by midday Friday after its NHS-Galleri trial missed the primary endpoint of reducing stage III-IV cancers. The company said it would extend follow-up and submit results to ASCO. Over 10 million shares traded. Galleri’s FDA approval process continues, but analysts flagged uncertainty over insurance coverage.
February 20, 2026
India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex rebound despite oil jitters; Feb 27 GDP reset in focus
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex rebound despite oil jitters; Feb 27 GDP reset in focus

Indian shares closed higher Friday, with the Nifty 50 up 0.46% and the Sensex gaining 0.38%, after late profit-taking trimmed earlier gains. The rupee fell to 90.9825 per U.S. dollar, its steepest weekly drop in over a month. Novartis India surged nearly 20% after Novartis agreed to sell its majority stake for $159 million. India VIX rose to 14.36, near an eight-month high, as volatility persisted.
February 20, 2026
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