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.

Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms

Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.99 as the Justice Department questioned theater chains about its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s $30-a-share hostile offer but left room for talks, while backing the Netflix deal. Both companies have filed antitrust paperwork and set a March 20 shareholder vote. Paramount faces a Feb. 23 deadline to raise its bid.
February 19, 2026
Carvana stock drops after hours after earnings — record sales, but costs and outlook rattle CVNA

Carvana stock drops after hours after earnings — record sales, but costs and outlook rattle CVNA

Carvana shares fell 14.8% to $308.10 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA missed estimates, despite record revenue of $5.603 billion and unit sales of 163,522. The company cited higher reconditioning costs and faster vehicle depreciation as key pressures. Carvana expects reconditioning costs to remain elevated in the first quarter.
February 19, 2026
Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces

Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces

Booking Holdings shares rose 3% to $4,269.99 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates. The company forecast 14%-16% gross bookings growth for the current quarter and mid-teens adjusted earnings growth for 2026. A 25-for-1 stock split and a 9.4% dividend increase to $10.50 per share are set for April. Gross bookings climbed 16% to $43 billion in the quarter.
February 19, 2026
Applied Materials stock price closes up nearly 3% near 52-week high as traders eye Nvidia earnings next week

Applied Materials stock price closes up nearly 3% near 52-week high as traders eye Nvidia earnings next week

Applied Materials shares rose 2.8% to $369.30, closing just 1.9% below last week’s 52-week high on strong AI-related demand. Volume topped the 50-day average as investors watched for upcoming product briefings and conference appearances. The company recently agreed to pay $252.5 million to settle a U.S. export inquiry tied to China shipments.
February 19, 2026
Exxon stock price jumps 3% as oil rallies and big projects hit fresh milestones

Exxon stock price jumps 3% as oil rallies and big projects hit fresh milestones

Exxon Mobil shares rose 3.07% to $150.68, outperforming Chevron and ConocoPhillips as oil prices jumped over 4% on supply concerns. The Golden Pass LNG project neared first production, and Exxon reported Guyana’s Uaru and Whiptail oil projects are ahead of schedule. Traders await U.S. inventory data Thursday. Exxon also filed a shelf registration for potential future debt issuance.
February 19, 2026
Western Digital stock rises as Sandisk prices $545 share sale that wipes $3.1B of WDC debt

Western Digital stock rises as Sandisk prices $545 share sale that wipes $3.1B of WDC debt

Western Digital shares rose 4.4% in after-hours trading after Sandisk priced a $3.17 billion secondary offering tied to a debt-for-equity swap that will retire $3.1 billion of Western Digital loans. The offering, set to close Feb. 19, involves no cash proceeds for either company. Sandisk shares were up 1.6%. Investors are watching Western Digital’s next steps on its remaining Sandisk stake.
February 19, 2026
GOOG stock price today: Alphabet Class C nudges up as Google unveils America‑India Connect AI infrastructure plan

GOOG stock price today: Alphabet Class C nudges up as Google unveils America‑India Connect AI infrastructure plan

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed up 0.37% at $303.94 and edged to $304.19 after hours as Google announced a $15 billion “America-India Connect” AI infrastructure push and new $60 million Google.org AI funding. The company set Google I/O for May 19-20. Investors remain focused on Alphabet’s AI spending and a March 2 EU feedback deadline on search ad auctions.
February 19, 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift

Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $135.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “outperform” with a $195 target. SEC filings showed a Miami-area headquarters and registration of 119.6 million new shares for employee awards. The company reported 2025 revenue up 56% to $4.48 billion and net income of $1.63 billion. A federal judge barred two ex-employees from soliciting Palantir staff for a rival startup.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock price rises after hours as Berkshire cuts AMZN stake and tech steadies

Amazon stock price rises after hours as Berkshire cuts AMZN stake and tech steadies

Amazon shares rose 1.8% to $204.79 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking gains in tech after Nvidia announced a major AI chip deal with Meta. Berkshire Hathaway cut its Amazon stake to 2.276 million shares at 2025’s end, down from 10 million the prior quarter. Director Keith B. Alexander sold 900 shares on Feb. 12. Investors remain focused on Amazon’s planned $200 billion in 2026 capital spending.
February 18, 2026
Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next

Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $264.35 in after-hours trading after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it sold 10.3 million shares in the fourth quarter. The stock ended the regular session flat. Traders are watching for updates on Apple’s AI plans and the Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. Berkshire’s filing showed continued reductions in its Apple stake since late 2023.
February 18, 2026
Sandisk stock price swings after Western Digital prices $3.17 billion share sale at $545

Sandisk stock price swings after Western Digital prices $3.17 billion share sale at $545

Western Digital priced a $3.17 billion secondary sale of 5.82 million Sandisk shares at $545 each, set to settle Feb. 19. Sandisk shares rose 1.6% to $600.40 in after-hours trading, with about 25 million shares changing hands. Western Digital will retain 1.69 million Sandisk shares after the deal. The sale swaps shares for debt held by J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities.
February 18, 2026
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