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.

Bitcoin price slides near $66,000 after Fed minutes; ETF outflows and inflation data in focus
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Bitcoin price slides near $66,000 after Fed minutes; ETF outflows and inflation data in focus

NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2026, 16:23 — Trading after the bell. Bitcoin dropped roughly 2% to $66,301 during late trading in New York on Wednesday, stretching out a volatile run for February as traders contended with an increasingly complex U.S. rate picture. Ether slid 2.6% to $1,943. Throughout the session, bitcoin fluctuated between $65,907 and $68,389.
February 18, 2026
Nvidia stock jumps on Meta mega-chip deal as AI shares rebound — what traders watch next
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Nvidia stock jumps on Meta mega-chip deal as AI shares rebound — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2026, 4:36 PM EST — Trading shifted into the after-hours session. Nvidia climbed roughly 1.5% to $187.98 in late Wednesday trading, after announcing a multiyear agreement to supply Meta Platforms with millions of AI chips. Ian Buck, who heads Nvidia’s hyperscale division, described the company’s Grace chips as “an excellent data center-only CPU” designed for demanding back-end tasks. https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-sell-meta-millions-chips-multiyear-deal-2026-02-17/
February 18, 2026
Gold price jumps 2% back toward $5,000 as geopolitics, Fed minutes jolt bullion
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Gold price jumps 2% back toward $5,000 as geopolitics, Fed minutes jolt bullion

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 16:07 — After-hours Gold bounced back more than 2% Wednesday, clawing its way toward $5,000 an ounce after dropping to a one-week low at $4,841.74 on Tuesday. The move came as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended with no deal, and U.S.-Iran negotiations saw only modest headway. By 2:18 p.m. ET, spot gold had gained 2.4% to $4,992.11, with U.S. April futures closing 2.1% higher at $5,009.50. Marex’s Edward Meir pointed to “some nervousness” on the U.S.-Iran front, but noted bullion has stuck to a “very tight trading range” this month. Independent trader Tai Wong said gold is “likely to retake $5,000” even as Fed minutes tilted a bit hawkish.
February 18, 2026
Dow Jones today: DJIA ends higher as Nvidia-Meta AI chip deal lifts tech, Fed minutes in focus
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Dow Jones today: DJIA ends higher as Nvidia-Meta AI chip deal lifts tech, Fed minutes in focus

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 16:07 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 89.86 points, or 0.18%, at 49,623.05 on Wednesday, with a bounce in major tech names overshadowing stronger Treasury yields. The S&P 500 closed 0.45% higher, while the Nasdaq tacked on 0.69%. U.S. crude jumped 4.59% to settle at $65.19 a barrel. The 10-year yield crept up to roughly 4.083%. “It’s a nice change to see tech take back the baton,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group.
February 18, 2026
Chevron stock rises with oil’s 4% jump as Iran tensions flare; what traders watch next
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Chevron stock rises with oil’s 4% jump as Iran tensions flare; what traders watch next

New York, February 18, 2026, 15:35 EST — Regular session Chevron Corp picked up 1.5% to $183.26 by Wednesday afternoon, outstripping the broader market as energy names followed crude’s surge. Shares moved in a range from $181.24 to $183.66. Exxon Mobil advanced 2.8%; ConocoPhillips posted a 1.4% rise. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF was up around 0.2%.
February 18, 2026
Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next
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Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next

New York, February 18, 2026, 15:30 — Regular session rolls on. Bank of America shares moved higher Wednesday after investors parsed a new Berkshire Hathaway filing that revealed the firm had cut back its long-standing position in the bank. The stock climbed 1.1% to $53.31 in afternoon action, with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup also trading up.
February 18, 2026
Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up: $1B Pennsylvania plant plan and fresh FDA moves
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Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up: $1B Pennsylvania plant plan and fresh FDA moves

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 15:12 EST — Regular session Shares of Johnson & Johnson edged up 0.4% to $244.36, gaining $1.03 in Wednesday’s afternoon session. The uptick followed news from the company that it plans to pour over $1 billion into building a cell therapy manufacturing site in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. CEO Joaquin Duato said the new facility would help J&J keep “delivering for patients” while growing its U.S. output.
February 18, 2026
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