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.

Shell Plc (LSE: SHEL) Reclaims 3,000p—Why the Stock Is Defying Sub-$80 Brent
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Shell (LON:SHEL) Down as Oil Drops, Focus Turns to Strait of Hormuz

Shell Plc shares slipped 0.25% to 3,001 pence by 11:05 BST Tuesday, valuing the company near £166.5 billion. Brent crude fell 0.6% to $77.47 a barrel as tanker traffic increased in the Strait of Hormuz following early U.S.-Iran talks. Shell paused its $3 billion buyback program ahead of a shareholder vote on its $16.4 billion ARC Resources deal. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% in morning trade.
June 23, 2026
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) picks up 0.21% as copper bounces, but nearly all the drop holds
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Anglo American Shares Drop Almost 6% as Copper Prices Fall

Anglo American shares fell 5.9% to 3,676 pence in early London trading Tuesday, pressured by a nearly 3% drop in copper to $6.17 a pound. The FTSE 100 mining sector lagged the broader market, with Antofagasta down 7% and Glencore off 4.8%. Berenberg downgraded Anglo to “hold” last week, citing likely first-half earnings disappointment. Anglo’s Q2 production report is due July 23.
June 23, 2026
Suncorp (ASX:SUN) up 2% as traders point to June 30 event
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Suncorp (ASX:SUN) up 2% as traders point to June 30 event

Suncorp Group shares closed up 2.04% at A$19.00 Monday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200. The insurer’s new five-year reinsurance program, offering up to A$2.4 billion in cover, begins June 30. Suncorp’s cash earnings fell 67% in the first half after severe weather, and its interim dividend was cut to 17 cents. No new operating news was released Monday.
June 23, 2026
Mineral Resources Shares Slide 3.6% — Why Darren Killeen Is Now in the CEO Spotlight
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Mineral Resources Shares Slide 3.6% — Why Darren Killeen Is Now in the CEO Spotlight

Mineral Resources Ltd shares fell 3.64% to A$66.63 Monday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 amid renewed uncertainty over the succession of founder Chris Ellison. The board outlined an internal and external search but named no successor or departure date. COO Darren Killeen, in the role since May, is seen as a leading internal candidate. Governance concerns linger after past findings against Ellison.
June 23, 2026
ANZ Group (ASX:ANZ) stock rises as Saturday branch push targets mortgage gap
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ANZ Group (ASX:ANZ) stock rises as Saturday branch push targets mortgage gap

ANZ shares closed up 0.63% at A$35.25 on Monday as the bank announced 27 branches will open Saturdays from June 27, offering home loans and specialist advice but not teller services. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%. ANZ’s July dividend reinvestment plan stock was already acquired in May, so no fresh market bid is expected on payment. First-half cash profit rose 14% to A$3.78 billion.
June 22, 2026
Westpac (ASX:WBC) ticks up after warning on 20% housing turnover
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) ticks up after warning on 20% housing turnover

Westpac closed Monday at A$35.12, up 0.31%, trailing gains at Commonwealth Bank and ANZ. Westpac economists forecast a 20% drop in housing turnover and a 2% national price fall in 2026 after recent tax changes. Monthly mortgage applications fell to 27,000 since the budget. Consumer net profit rose 9% in the first half.
June 22, 2026
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) drops 6% in Sydney as lithium’s pullback pressures P2000 plans
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) drops 6% in Sydney as lithium’s pullback pressures P2000 plans

Pilbara Minerals (PLS) closed down 5.95% at A$5.53 Monday, tracking a 6.13% drop in China’s battery-grade lithium benchmark. The company committed A$175 million to early work on its P2000 expansion but has not approved full construction. PLS shares have lost 10.4% over two sessions. Foreign access to China’s lithium futures market opens July 3, which may heighten share price sensitivity to Chinese lithium moves.
June 22, 2026
CBA rises in Sydney ahead of CPI release as bank rotation strengthens
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CBA rises in Sydney ahead of CPI release as bank rotation strengthens

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Monday up 0.62% at A$163.41, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which slipped 0.14%. Investors focused on interest rate expectations ahead of Wednesday’s May CPI data, forecast at 4.6%. Morgan Stanley’s A$125 target for CBA implies a 23.5% downside from current levels. CBA raised variable mortgage rates by 25 basis points in May and added A$200 million to loan loss provisions.
June 22, 2026
IMI drops off year high after £500 million buyback cuts shares
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IMI drops off year high after £500 million buyback cuts shares

IMI plc fell 1.38% to 2,996 pence in London on Monday, retreating from Friday’s one-year high. The company bought back 54,318 shares at an average of £30.31 each, reducing issued capital to 250.56 million shares, down 3.5% since February. IMI’s buyback program could reach £500 million, with J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Numis managing the purchases. The FTSE 100 rose 0.56%.
June 22, 2026
Marks & Spencer (LSE:MKS) climbs 3% as UK retail mix helps margins
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Marks & Spencer (LSE:MKS) climbs 3% as UK retail mix helps margins

Marks & Spencer shares rose 3.3% to 359.5 pence on Monday, outpacing other UK retailers. Retail volumes in May climbed 1.2%, led by department stores and online sales, according to official data. M&S’s Fashion, Home & Beauty segment saw operating margin fall to 5.5% last year, with each margin point worth about £39 million in profit. Online sales at M&S remain less profitable than in-store.
June 22, 2026
SSE Shares Edge Higher with Grid Debt Linked to Indexation (LSE:SSE)
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SSE Shares Edge Higher with Grid Debt Linked to Indexation (LSE:SSE)

SSE shares rose 1.2% to 2,352 pence Monday, outperforming the FTSE 100, which gained 0.6%. The company’s recent €1.3 billion hybrid bond sale and indexed network-debt allowances provide some financing cushion, but do not eliminate project or valuation risk. SSE’s leverage stood at 3.3 times EBITDA as of March 31, with £1.7 billion debt maturing in the next year. No new trading update was issued.
June 22, 2026
RELX PLC (LSE:REL) falls 0.8% with AI valuations still in focus
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RELX PLC (LSE:REL) falls 0.8% with AI valuations still in focus

RELX PLC fell 0.8% to 2,359p by 14:01 BST Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. The company admitted 75,000 new shares for an employee plan, a negligible portion of its total. RELX is buying back £200 million in shares this month as part of a larger £2.25 billion program. Shares remain 41.5% below last year’s high.
June 22, 2026
Standard Chartered up 6% in the week, ahead of FTSE 100
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Standard Chartered shares hit 2026 high as buyback nears end

Standard Chartered shares rose 2.0% to 2,085p in London, hitting a 2026 high of 2,086.55p. The bank has used 95% of its $1.5 billion buyback, purchasing another 726,855 shares on June 19. Its investment arm upgraded Asia ex-Japan to “overweight,” favoring Taiwan and China. Barclays and HSBC also gained, lifting the UK banking sector.
June 22, 2026
Experian bounces back Friday, still finishes week in the red as rate worries keep pressure on
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Experian (LSE:EXPN) trades up with £12.1m buyback in focus

Experian bought back 478,000 shares on June 19 at a weighted average of 2,536.224 pence, costing about £12.12 million, and will cancel them. Shares rose 0.3% to around 2,550 pence by midday Monday, trailing the FTSE 100’s 0.4% gain. The stock remains down nearly 38% from its 52-week high. Experian shares go ex-dividend June 25.
June 22, 2026
Barclays ends week up 5% with UK rate path in focus
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Barclays (LSE: BARC) up as buyback nears completion

Barclays shares rose 0.26% to 497.75p in early London trading after a new share-cancellation filing. The bank has bought back 101.4 million shares for £455.9 million, using 91% of its £500 million buyback program. Barclays’ share count now stands at 13.52 billion. About £44 million remains in buyback capacity.
June 22, 2026
HSBC (LSE: HSBA) trades close to highs as London keeps edge on Hong Kong
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HSBC (LSE: HSBA) trades close to highs as London keeps edge on Hong Kong

HSBC shares rose 0.15% to 1,433.8p in London by 09:20 BST, just 0.60% below their 52-week high. Hong Kong-listed shares fell 0.67% to HK$148.00, with currency moves narrowing the valuation gap to 0.15%. Trading volumes were moderate and no major company news broke ahead of interim results due August 4. Sterling weakened amid UK political uncertainty.
June 22, 2026
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