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.

Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing
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Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing

New York, February 18, 2026, 14:09 — Regular session Robinhood Markets, Inc. edged up roughly 0.6% to $75.90 Wednesday afternoon, after the online broker launched a roadshow pitching its first venture fund targeting retail investors, a prelude to an IPO. Coinbase shares barely budged. Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers, on the other hand, each advanced over 2% as bitcoin dropped around 2%.
February 18, 2026
Lithium price slips on key gauges as Albemarle stock jumps again after BofA upgrade
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Lithium price slips on key gauges as Albemarle stock jumps again after BofA upgrade

New York, February 18, 2026, 14:03 — Regular session Albemarle shares were up roughly 3% by midday Wednesday in U.S. trading, building on the previous session’s advance. A Bank of America upgrade helped keep lithium names in the spotlight, even as some lithium price indicators came in weaker. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF added close to 2.3%. Chile’s SQM picked up about 1%. Lithium Americas, on the other hand, barely moved.
February 18, 2026
Oil prices jump as Hormuz fears flare again — Brent nears $70, WTI rallies
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Oil prices jump as Hormuz fears flare again — Brent nears $70, WTI rallies

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 13:49 EST — Regular session Oil jumped more than 3% Wednesday after Iranian state media said sections of the Strait of Hormuz were temporarily closed for military drills, and Fars, a semi-official outlet, reported Iran and Russia plan joint naval exercises Thursday. Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva didn’t yield progress. Brent crude traded up $2.38, or 3.53%, at $69.80 a barrel as of 12:09 p.m. ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate added $2.39, or 3.83%, reaching $64.72. “The big moves in oil prices today are being solely driven by geopolitics,” Lipow Oil Associates president Andrew Lipow said. SEB’s Bjarne Schieldrop commented, “Iran has time to negotiate in calmness.”
February 18, 2026
US stock market today: Nvidia rises on Meta chip deal as Fed minutes, durable goods and housing data steer Wall Street
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US stock market today: Nvidia rises on Meta chip deal as Fed minutes, durable goods and housing data steer Wall Street

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 13:27 EST — Regular session in progress. Stocks in the U.S. moved higher Wednesday, helped by steadier Big Tech names and a jump in Nvidia after its new supply agreement with Meta Platforms. By 11:25 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 280.48 points, or 0.56%. The S&P 500 was ahead 0.86%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.31%. Traders kept an eye on the Federal Reserve minutes set for release later in the day.
February 18, 2026
Spotify stock jumps, then wobbles as SeatGeek ticket tie-up meets Google’s new music AI
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Spotify stock jumps, then wobbles as SeatGeek ticket tie-up meets Google’s new music AI

New York, February 18, 2026, 13:35 EST — Regular session Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. climbed Wednesday after SeatGeek announced it would start selling primary tickets directly via Spotify’s event discovery feature. Still, an early rally lost steam following Google’s reveal of a new music creation tool built into Gemini.
February 18, 2026
Oil prices jump over 3% as Strait of Hormuz jitters flare again; Brent nears $70
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Oil prices jump over 3% as Strait of Hormuz jitters flare again; Brent nears $70

New York, February 18, 2026, 13:24 EST — Regular session Oil climbed over 3% Wednesday, with traders reacting to renewed supply concerns tied to U.S.-Iran tensions and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global gauge, was up $2.38, or 3.5%, at $69.80 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate added $2.39, or 3.8%, hitting $64.72 by midday. “The big moves … are being solely driven by geopolitics,” Lipow Oil Associates president Andrew Lipow said.
February 18, 2026
Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes
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Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2026, 13:19 EST — Regular session Mortgage rates are sticking close to 6%, and signs of life emerged in the refinance market as costs slipped. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average 30-year fixed rate for conforming loans landed at 6.17% for the week ending Feb. 13, down slightly from 6.21%. Total applications grew 2.8%. Refi applications surged 7% from the previous week and soared 132% compared to a year ago. Purchase activity, however, pulled back.
February 18, 2026
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