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.

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session

New York, February 14, 2026, 12:16 — Market is shut Shares of Applied Materials surged roughly 8% to finish at $354.91 on Friday, as the chip equipment giant projected second-quarter sales and earnings ahead of analyst estimates, citing momentum from AI computing demand and tighter memory supplies. U.S. exchanges are shut over the weekend, so investors will get their next shot at the stock once markets open again.
February 14, 2026
Global stock markets head into holiday week after soft US CPI, AI jitters still bite

Global stock markets head into holiday week after soft US CPI, AI jitters still bite

NEW YORK, Feb 14, 2026, 12:03 — Market closed Stocks worldwide wrapped up Friday on a tentative note. A softer U.S. inflation reading lent Wall Street some stability, yet those gains couldn’t keep investors from chalking up their steepest weekly decline since November—AI worries loomed large. The S&P 500 edged up just 0.05% to 6,836.17. The Dow ticked higher, gaining 0.10% to 49,500.93. Nasdaq slipped 0.22% to 22,546.67. Utilities and real estate outperformed; Applied Materials surged 8.1%. CME’s FedWatch put chances for a June cut at 52.3%. “Large cap tech stocks continue to be an anchor,” Rosenblatt Securities’ Michael James said.
February 14, 2026
Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week

Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week

New York, February 14, 2026, 11:08 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares finished Friday at $148.45, down 1.0%, with U.S. markets shut through Monday for the Washington’s Birthday holiday. The stock now heads into a shortened week with two fresh headlines on its tape: a federal court ruling tied to recycling messaging and a safety incident at its Beaumont, Texas complex.
February 14, 2026
Netflix stock: Paramount’s new antitrust hire keeps Warner deal risk in focus

Netflix stock: Paramount’s new antitrust hire keeps Warner deal risk in focus

New York, Feb 14, 2026, 10:39 EST — The market has closed. Netflix stock finished higher Friday, but as the holiday weekend looms, deal chatter is heating up again. Paramount Skydance tapped Rene Augustine, who served as a Trump administration lawyer, to take over as senior vice president of global public policy. According to a memo from Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim, Augustine will focus on “develop[ing] strategic policies” and forging ties aligned with Paramount’s interests. She starts Feb. 17. The addition comes just as Paramount and Netflix are locking horns over Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount is now offering a “ticking fee”—paying extra per quarter for any delay—and says it will pick up a $2.8 billion breakup fee if Warner
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