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.

Woodside bounces off lows, trading uneven after Exxon news and oil slide
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Woodside bounces off lows, trading uneven after Exxon news and oil slide

Woodside Energy closed up 1.97% at A$30.04 in Sydney on June 16, rebounding after recent losses tied to falling oil prices and fading takeover rumors. Brent crude dropped nearly 5% to US$78.92 a barrel, its lowest in three months, as talk of a possible U.S.-Iran deal pressured prices. Woodside will acquire PetroChina’s 10.67% Browse stake for up to US$400 million, raising its share to 41.27%.
June 16, 2026
BHP trades close to year high, India steel hopes offset China drag
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BHP trades close to year high, India steel hopes offset China drag

BHP Group Ltd closed up 0.02% at A$65.19 on the ASX, near its 52-week high, as the S&P/ASX 200 finished flat at 8,917.70 after the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged. BHP’s next operational review is set for July 16, with full-year results due August 18. The company faces possible labor action at Port Hedland and uncertainty over Chinese steel demand.
June 16, 2026
3i gains in London as buyback and Action NAV gap remain in focus
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3i gains in London as buyback and Action NAV gap remain in focus

3i Group rose 1.1% to 2,311p in London after buying back 7.88 million shares for £174.2 million as part of its £750 million program. The stock trades at a 24% discount to NAV, with Action still driving most profits despite slowing sales growth. The next ex-dividend date is June 18. Investors await the Q1 update on July 23.
June 16, 2026
NatWest shares rise as UK banks lift FTSE 100 ahead of BoE rate call
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NatWest shares rise as UK banks lift FTSE 100 ahead of BoE rate call

NatWest Group Plc shares rose 1.63% to 624.80p in London trading Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 0.60% gain. The move followed sector strength as lower oil prices lifted financial stocks. No new earnings were reported. Investors are watching the Bank of England’s rate decision on June 18 and NatWest’s half-year results on July 31.
June 16, 2026
GSK steady at 1,960p as FTSE 100 ticks higher, eyes on Nuvalent deal and July plans
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GSK steady at 1,960p as FTSE 100 ticks higher, eyes on Nuvalent deal and July plans

GSK closed nearly flat at 1,960p in London on Tuesday, lagging the FTSE 100’s 0.6% rise. The company repurchased 1.1 million shares last week, bringing the total since May to 7.3 million. Investors remain cautious after the $10.6 billion Nuvalent deal, with FDA decisions on key lung-cancer drugs due in September and November. GSK reports second-quarter earnings and a portfolio update on July 28.
June 16, 2026
Glencore Shares Edge Higher as Copper Holds Near Records and Coal Tightness Supports Miners
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Glencore Shares Edge Higher as Copper Holds Near Records and Coal Tightness Supports Miners

Glencore traded at 586.00p in London, up 0.51% as of 9:52 a.m. BST, while the FTSE 100 rose 0.59%. Copper prices held near record highs, supporting Glencore’s mining exposure, as coal markets tightened after a fatal mine accident in China and Indonesian policy uncertainty. Glencore’s next major updates are its half-year production report on July 29 and results on August 5.
June 16, 2026
ANZ Shares Climb with ASX 200; RBA Rate Call Looms
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ANZ Shares Climb with ASX 200; RBA Rate Call Looms

ANZ Group Holdings shares rose 1% to A$34.51 as the S&P/ASX 200 gained 1.25% to 8,914 ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision, which kept the cash rate at 4.35%. ANZ will report its third-quarter trading update on August 13. The stock traded between A$34.28 and A$34.81 during the session. Analysts’ average 12-month target is A$35.43, about 2.7% above current levels.
June 15, 2026
Transurban slips after M7-M12 launch, eyes turn to A25 buy
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Transurban slips after M7-M12 launch, eyes turn to A25 buy

Transurban closed at A$15.35 Monday, down 1.67%, despite the S&P/ASX 200 rising 1.3%. The company completed the M7-M12 Integration Project in Western Sydney and agreed to sell its remaining 50% stake in Montreal’s A25 concession for CAD 280 million. Investors await financial close on the A25 sale, targeted for late June. Group traffic in May was flat year-on-year, with Sydney up 0.1% and Brisbane down 3.2%.
June 15, 2026
PLS Group Dips as Lithium Rally Hits Pause; Ngungaju Restart Draws Closer
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PLS Group Dips as Lithium Rally Hits Pause; Ngungaju Restart Draws Closer

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) closed down 0.61% at A$6.48 on Monday after a 9.76% surge Friday. The company will restart its Ngungaju plant in July, targeting 200,000 tonnes per year. Spot lithium prices in China are down 11% for the month but up 182% year-on-year. PLS reported record March-quarter production and secured a multi-year offtake deal with Canmax.
June 15, 2026
Macquarie Group Shares Hover Around 52-Week High Amid ASX Advance
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Macquarie Group Shares Hover Around 52-Week High Amid ASX Advance

Macquarie Group shares rose 1.98% to A$247.25 on Monday, nearing their 52-week high. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 1.25% at 8,914 after reports of a US-Iran peace deal pushed oil prices lower. Macquarie’s final dividend of A$4.20 per share will be paid July 2. The company’s annual general meeting is scheduled for July 23.
June 15, 2026
CSL Falls After Brief Rebound; August Result in Focus
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CSL Falls After Brief Rebound; August Result in Focus

CSL Limited shares fell 1.84% to A$105.53 on Tuesday, extending Monday’s losses and underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which closed up 1.25%. No new company disclosures explain the drop. CSL’s interim CEO has warned financial benefits from growth initiatives will take longer, with US$5 billion in impairments flagged through FY27. Full-year results are due August 18.
June 15, 2026
BHP Shares Move Up on Copper Gains, Port Hedland Strike Warnings
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BHP Shares Move Up on Copper Gains, Port Hedland Strike Warnings

BHP shares rose 3.58% to A$65.18 in Melbourne on Monday, near a 52-week high, as copper traded around US$6.48/lb and iron ore held steady at US$101.62/t. The company’s market cap reached about A$331.2 billion. Up to 450 BHP workers at Port Hedland have voted to strike, with potential walkouts on five days’ notice. BHP’s next operational review is set for July 16.
June 15, 2026
InterContinental Hotels hits record as August results spur interest
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InterContinental Hotels hits record as August results spur interest

InterContinental Hotels Group shares rose 0.87% in London to $167.90 after the company confirmed a new share buyback and the purchase of 20,000 shares for cancellation. The stock hit a yearly high of $169.95 earlier in the session. IHG will report half-year results on August 11. The group’s market cap stands near $24.91 billion.
June 15, 2026
DCC Share Price Edges Higher as KKR Bid Spread Puts July 8 Deadline in Focus
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DCC Share Price Edges Higher as KKR Bid Spread Puts July 8 Deadline in Focus

DCC shares traded at 6,140p in London on Monday, up 0.08% but still below the 6,525p cash part of the KKR/ECP takeover proposal. No new firm bid was announced; filings showed Allianz Global Investors holds 2.89% and Brewin Dolphin 1.24%. The next key date is July 8, when the consortium must make a firm offer or withdraw. DCC’s board has signaled it would recommend the current terms if formalized.
June 15, 2026
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