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.

Uber stock price edges higher as $100 million robotaxi charging push lands on investors’ screens
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Uber stock price edges higher as $100 million robotaxi charging push lands on investors’ screens

Uber shares rose 0.2% to $72.89 Thursday after the company announced a $100 million investment in autonomous-vehicle charging hubs, starting in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Uber also expanded a partnership with Life360 for family travel and struck a deal with Intuit for free TurboTax rides. In Europe, French authorities raided taxi operator G7 after a complaint from Uber.
February 19, 2026
Lithium Americas stock moves on $1.6 billion Thacker Pass plan as lithium price cools — what’s next
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Lithium Americas stock moves on $1.6 billion Thacker Pass plan as lithium price cools — what’s next

Lithium Americas shares rose 0.4% after the company set a $1.3–$1.6 billion 2026 spending plan for its Thacker Pass project in Nevada, targeting late-2027 completion. China’s lithium carbonate futures traded near 145,000 yuan a tonne, down from January highs. Albemarle, SQM, and Rio Tinto shares fell in U.S. trading. Imerys halted its British Lithium project to prioritize development in France.
February 19, 2026
Gasoline futures jump on big U.S. stock draw as traders brace for spring pump-price season
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Gasoline futures jump on big U.S. stock draw as traders brace for spring pump-price season

U.S. gasoline futures rose 1.7% to about $2.00 a gallon Thursday after government data showed a 3.2 million barrel drop in stockpiles, far exceeding forecasts. Crude prices also climbed as traders tracked U.S.-Iran tensions. Refinery utilization hit 91%, the highest in a month. AAA reported the average U.S. pump price at $2.92 a gallon, steady from last week.
February 19, 2026
US economic calendar today: S&P 500 slips as jobless claims fall, Blue Owl shakes private credit
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US economic calendar today: S&P 500 slips as jobless claims fall, Blue Owl shakes private credit

The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in afternoon trading, led lower by financials and chip stocks. Blue Owl Capital’s asset sale and fund freeze triggered a drop in private-equity shares. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 206,000, while the Philly Fed’s factory index stayed positive but showed weaker employment. The U.S. trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December, well above forecasts.
February 19, 2026
Oil prices jump to six-month high as Iran tensions flare and U.S. stocks slide
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Oil prices jump to six-month high as Iran tensions flare and U.S. stocks slide

Brent crude rose 1.8% to $71.60 a barrel and U.S. WTI climbed 1.9% to $66.41, both hitting six-month highs Thursday amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a surprise U.S. inventory draw. Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, raising supply concerns. U.S. crude stocks fell by 9 million barrels last week, defying analyst forecasts. President Trump pressed Iran for a nuclear deal as Washington increased its military presence.
February 19, 2026
Bitcoin price slips near $66,000 as Fed minutes and ETF outflows keep traders cautious
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Bitcoin price slips near $66,000 as Fed minutes and ETF outflows keep traders cautious

Bitcoin dropped 1% to $66,459 Thursday amid continued outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate policy. The dollar strengthened after jobless claims fell, while ether slid 2.6% to $1,923. Fed minutes showed officials open to possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Traders await Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report.
February 19, 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year slips to 6.01% as inflation test nears; housing stocks fall
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year slips to 6.01% as inflation test nears; housing stocks fall

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.01%, its lowest since September 2022. Mortgage applications rose last week, driven by a jump in refinancing, according to MBA data. Homebuilder stocks and housing ETFs traded lower as investors awaited Friday’s inflation data. Pending home sales dropped in January despite improved mortgage affordability.
February 19, 2026
XRP price slides 5% despite SocGen stablecoin move on XRP Ledger — traders eye inflation data
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XRP price slides 5% despite SocGen stablecoin move on XRP Ledger — traders eye inflation data

XRP dropped 4.8% to $1.39 Thursday, tracking declines in bitcoin and ether as traders weighed mixed signals from the Federal Reserve. Societe Generale’s SG-FORGE launched its euro stablecoin on the XRP Ledger with Ripple’s custody support. U.S. jobless claims fell to 206,000, below forecasts. EUR CoinVertible has 69.8 million euros in circulation, backed 1:1 by cash.
February 19, 2026
Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as traders eye late-winter weather risk
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Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as traders eye late-winter weather risk

U.S. natural gas futures slipped 0.5% midday Thursday after the EIA reported a 144 billion cubic feet storage withdrawal last week, in line with expectations. The March Henry Hub contract traded at $3.016 per mmBtu, down 1.5 cents. Storage now stands at 2,070 Bcf, 123 Bcf below the five-year average. Traders are watching weather forecasts, output, and LNG demand ahead of the next EIA report on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026
Dow Jones today: DJIA slides as financials wobble and a key inflation report nears
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slides as financials wobble and a key inflation report nears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 236 points to 49,426 by late morning Thursday, led lower by financials and chip stocks after Blue Owl Capital froze redemptions at a fund. Deere shares surged over 12% on a raised profit outlook. Weekly jobless claims fell to 206,000, while the U.S. trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion. Federal Reserve minutes showed officials split on future rate moves.
February 19, 2026
Southern Company stock jumps as $81 billion spending plan targets data-center power demand
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Southern Company stock jumps as $81 billion spending plan targets data-center power demand

Southern Co shares rose about 3% to $93.79 Thursday after the utility raised its five-year capital spending plan to $81 billion, citing surging power demand from data centers. The company forecast 2026 adjusted profit of $4.50 to $4.60 per share, slightly below Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings missed expectations as operating expenses climbed nearly 15%.
February 19, 2026
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