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.

NatWest Shares Slip as UK Bank Rule Shake-Up Puts £80 Billion Prize in Play
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NatWest Shares Slip as UK Bank Rule Shake-Up Puts £80 Billion Prize in Play

NatWest Group shares edged lower on Monday, lagging a modestly firmer FTSE 100, as investors weighed Britain’s plan to loosen bank ring-fencing rules against recent pressure on UK lenders. The stock was quoted at 557.8 pence to sell and 558.0 pence to buy, down 3.2 pence, or 0.57%, while the FTSE 100 was up 0.21% on delayed data. Hargreaves Lansdown data also put NatWest’s market value at about 44.39 billion pounds.
May 18, 2026
Advanced Medical Solutions dives as TA Associates deal collapses
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Advanced Medical Solutions dives as TA Associates deal collapses

Advanced Medical Solutions Group shares fell hard Monday after TA Associates confirmed it will not move ahead with a takeover of the British medical supplier. The AIM-listed stock had traded under bid speculation since April. That is in focus now because the market had already priced in odds of a deal. A takeover premium had appeared after Advanced Medical Solutions said last month it was talking with TA about a possible full buyout. Investors had added extra value to the shares on hopes a buyer would pay above market price.
May 18, 2026
Glencore Shares Up After Chile Mine Decision, Copper Risk on the Radar
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Glencore Shares Up After Chile Mine Decision, Copper Risk on the Radar

Glencore shares edged up Monday. The miner said a Chilean environmental decision on the Collahuasi copper operation is not expected to affect production right now. That eased fresh worries around new permitting risk for one of Glencore's top copper assets. Glencore shares were quoted at 574.95 pence, up 0.1%, in a Cboe Europe snapshot at 11:03 BST. The stock slid 3.6% Friday to 574.30p after hitting 597.90p Thursday, so it's still near last week’s high but the trend isn't as clear now.
May 18, 2026
Shell Rises with Oil Back at $110
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Shell Rises with Oil Back at $110

Shell Plc climbed in London on Monday, beating the FTSE 100. Rising Gulf tensions sent crude up, bringing investors into big oil stocks. Shell traded at about 3,247 pence on delayed quotes, 52.5p higher, up 1.64%. The FTSE 100 added 0.26%. Shell closed at 3,194.5p before and opened Monday at 3,214p.
May 18, 2026
Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves
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Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves

Barclays shares in London fell Monday. The bank disclosed last week’s buyback of almost 26 million shares, showing capital returns are active while the stock stays weak. Barclays shares traded at 421.50 pence at 11:03 a.m. in London, down 0.43%. The stock ranged from 417.95p to 423.40p so far. The FTSE 100 edged up, with Barclays lagging the wider market in early deals.
May 18, 2026
British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety
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British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety

British American Tobacco p.l.c. climbed in early London trade on Monday, extending gains as tobacco stocks drew buyers despite swings in global markets. Shares were at 4,939 pence by 10:56 BST, up 1.54%. The stock earlier hit 4,965 pence. UK stocks use pence quotes in London. FTSE 100 up 0.26% as broader market stays volatile. The gain stood out with the tape still choppy, as the index ticked up to 10,222.38 on delayed prints. Oil and government bonds were still moving on fresh Middle East worries.
May 18, 2026
BP Shares Climb in London as Investors Watch Oil Moves
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BP Shares Climb in London as Investors Watch Oil Moves

BP shares traded higher in London on Monday, outpacing the FTSE 100. The British oil giant got a lift from stronger crude prices, which drew investors back to BP’s turnaround trade. BP traded at 561.30 pence to sell and 561.50 pence to buy, up 9.20 pence, or 1.67%. That’s after a prior close at 552.20 pence, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. The FTSE 100 was just 0.08% higher.
May 18, 2026
National Grid Shares Bounce After Friday Rout as £70 Billion Grid Bet Faces Storm Test
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National Grid Shares Bounce After Friday Rout as £70 Billion Grid Bet Faces Storm Test

National Grid rose in early London trading on Monday, recovering part of Friday’s sharp fall as investors shifted back into defensive utilities and weighed a profit miss against the company’s large regulated investment plan. Delayed quote data showed the FTSE 100 utility at 1,210p at 09:46:57 BST, up 22p, or 1.85%, after a Friday close of 1,188p. The stock had ended Thursday at 1,290.5p, leaving Monday’s bounce well short of reversing the post-results slide. The FTSE 100 was quoted at 10,210.39, up 15.02 points.
May 18, 2026
Lloyds Shares Watch: Investors Eye UK Bank Rule Changes
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Lloyds Shares Watch: Investors Eye UK Bank Rule Changes

Lloyds Banking Group ticked up Monday, bouncing back slightly after a fall the previous session. Investors looked at possible changes to UK bank ring-fencing rules, even as oil prices and government bond yields climbed again. Shares traded at 94.22 pence, up 0.15%. The FTSE 100 also gained, up around 0.2% at 10,213.72. The issue is back in focus as the government is set to lay out more detail this week, maybe as soon as Monday, on ring-fencing rules. These post-crisis rules separate high-street deposits and loans from riskier investment bank business. Sky News, in a Reuters story Saturday, said banks might soon be able to share more services between ring-fenced and non-ring-fenced arms, which could lower costs.
May 18, 2026
Rolls-Royce falls further as £9 billion comeback gets more investor scrutiny
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Rolls-Royce falls further as £9 billion comeback gets more investor scrutiny

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares dropped in London Monday, building on Friday’s slide as investors continued to cut positions in the FTSE 100 stock after its strong run. The shares were last seen at 1,127.40 pence, off 12.60p, or 1.1%, according to Davy with prices 20 minutes delayed at 10:02 a.m. in London. They moved in a range from 1,115.80p to 1,133.20p so far.
May 18, 2026
HSBC Stock Slips Despite $4 Billion China Clean-Tech Push as Credit Worries Stick
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HSBC Stock Slips Despite $4 Billion China Clean-Tech Push as Credit Worries Stick

HSBC Holdings shares edged lower in early London trading on Monday after the bank launched a $4 billion credit facility for Chinese clean-technology companies, a growth move that landed as investors continued to weigh recent private-credit losses. The London-listed stock traded at 1,322.6 pence at 09:02 BST, down 0.1% on the day. The broader FTSE 100 was little changed earlier, up 0.02% at 10,197.01 as of 08:31 BST.
May 18, 2026
Anglo American Stock Slides After $3.9B Coal Exit — London Traders React
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Anglo American Stock Slides After $3.9B Coal Exit — London Traders React

Anglo American dropped in early London moves Monday after it said it’s selling its Australian steelmaking coal arm to Dhilmar for as much as $3.875 billion. The deal, which helps with its planned Teck Resources merger, still leaves some payout tied to coal prices going forward. Anglo was last at 3,739.5 pence, off 2.44%, according to market data. Anglo is pushing to get its portfolio in shape before merging with Teck, a deal aimed at boosting its focus on copper. The metal is a priority for major miners as it’s key in power grids, EVs and data centres.
May 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners
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Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners

Rio Tinto PLC dropped Monday morning in London, underperforming the FTSE 100 after miners came under pressure on weak Chinese activity numbers and broader risk-off trading. Shares traded at 7,655 pence, off 111 pence, or 1.43%, from an open of 7,698 pence. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.12%, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. Rio's timing isn't great. The miner had been close to its recent highs, with its London-listed stock just under the 52-week high of 8,275 pence from last week, coming off gains driven by strong copper prices and steady iron ore demand. Iron ore is key for steelmaking. Copper goes into power grids, data centres and EVs.
May 18, 2026
Unilever Shares Up as Magnum Sale Chatter Puts Focus on Break-Up Talk
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Unilever Shares Up as Magnum Sale Chatter Puts Focus on Break-Up Talk

Unilever PLC shares ticked up 0.12% to 4,212 pence early Monday in London, with trading volume at 440,372 shares. The move put Unilever ahead of the FTSE 100, which slipped 0.04% to 10,190.81 according to Reuters’ LSEG-delayed data. Buyers looked beyond a new bearish note from Jefferies to renewed takeover talk around Unilever’s old Magnum ice-cream division. Unilever is getting fresh attention as it shifts away from its old image as a sluggish consumer goods stock. The London-listed firm has been focusing more on personal care, beauty and household brand lines. It still holds a 19.9% stake in Magnum and wants to sell that in the next five years.
May 18, 2026
Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus
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Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus

Computershare Limited looked strong going into Monday’s Sydney trade. Shares settled at A$31.07 on Friday, up 3.43%, as the local market lagged. The stock climbed A$1.03 for the session, according to Bloomberg market data. Computershare finished the week up about 1.1%, based on Friday’s close compared with May 8 at A$30.73. That came as the S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.27% for the week, MarketIndex data showed. The move came after a tough week for Australian equities.
May 18, 2026
ALS on watch as cyber scare and dividend set stage for results day
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ALS on watch as cyber scare and dividend set stage for results day

ALS Ltd trades mostly flat on the week ahead of Monday’s results. Investors are set to watch for more information on the cyber incident, updates on margins, and the size of the final dividend. ALS plans to release its FY26 results and announce its final dividend on May 18, with a briefing set for 10 a.m. AEST. When the dateline hit, ASX cash-market trading was in pre-open. Regular trading starts at about 09:59:45 Sydney time and lasts until 16:00.
May 18, 2026
IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open
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IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open

Insurance Australia Group Ltd will start Monday’s ASX pre-open at A$8.01 after climbing 10% over the last five days—a solid rebound for a stock that faced some pressure earlier this year. Shares added 1.65% Friday. Turnover was 6.39 million shares. Timing is key here. The ASX cash market opens at 09:59:45 Sydney time following its auction, so the first trade on Monday will tell if last week’s bid held up over the weekend.
May 18, 2026
Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America
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Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America

Japan’s jump in domestic bond yields has traders asking if the largest foreign owner of U.S. government debt is beginning to shift cash back home. Japanese investors dumped a net ¥4.67 trillion in U.S. government, agency and local authority debt for the three months ending March 31, marking their biggest pullout since Q2 2022, Japan’s balance-of-payments data showed, Bloomberg reported.
May 18, 2026
Brambles shares ahead of Monday on ASX after choppy week
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Brambles shares ahead of Monday on ASX after choppy week

Brambles Ltd heads toward the Sydney market open Monday with shares aiming to keep a late-week bounce. The pallet logistics firm closed Friday at A$22.10, up 1.28% on the session, ASX data showed. But the stock stayed 1.56% below last week’s level. Australian shares just ended a soft week, with the S&P/ASX 200 settling at 8,630.80 on Friday. The index slipped 0.11% that day and lost around 1.3% for the week while miners pulled back. Traders kept watch for PMI data, RBA minutes, and jobs numbers.
May 17, 2026
Cochlear Stock Faces Crucial ASX Open After Post-Crash Bounce Fades
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Cochlear Stock Faces Crucial ASX Open After Post-Crash Bounce Fades

Cochlear Ltd heads into Monday’s ASX open with little room for drift after the hearing-implant maker gave back ground last week, closing Friday at A$96.33. The shares rose 0.95% in the last session but fell 3.6% from A$99.89 a week earlier, based on historical prices. That matters now because the market is still deciding whether last month’s collapse was a clean reset or the start of a longer earnings problem. Reuters reported Cochlear shares fell 40.7% on April 22, their worst session ever, after the company slashed its annual earnings outlook on weak developed-market demand and Middle East uncertainty.
May 17, 2026
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