Mateusz Ługowik

Mateusz Ługowik is a senior markets reporter at Bez-kabli.pl, specializing in technology stocks, artificial intelligence and global financial markets. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key trends, companies and innovations influencing investors worldwide.

Commonwealth Bank Stock Edges Higher as AI Push Meets Rate Risk
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Commonwealth Bank Stock Edges Higher as AI Push Meets Rate Risk

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Friday, bucking a broad market decline after the lender divided oversight of its technology operations between a new group chief information officer and group chief technology officer. Victoria Ledda and Rodrigo Castillo will take the respective roles from July 1, subject to regulatory approval. Chief Executive Matt Comyn said the bank remained focused on delivering “better, safer and more resilient technology for customers.” The modest gain matters because CBA carries about A$272 billion in market value and trades at roughly 26 times trailing earnings. At that valuation, investors need evidence that spending on artificial intelligence, digital platforms and security will improve service or efficiency rather than simply lift costs.
June 19, 2026
BHP sheds 5.6% with Jansen potash costs in focus
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BHP sheds 5.6% with Jansen potash costs in focus

BHP Group's shares on the ASX slumped 5.6% to A$61.40 Friday. The miner reported another cost revision for its Jansen potash project in Canada. That was the steepest one-day drop since April 7, 2025. The overrun at Jansen comes less than two weeks before Brandon Craig is set to replace Mike Henry as BHP’s chief executive on July 1. Jansen is at the center of BHP’s shift towards potash and copper as it looks to lessen its dependence on iron ore and coal. The timing means this is more than just a hit for one session.
June 19, 2026
Informa gets Citi upgrade, shares climb as Gulf travel risks recede
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Informa gets Citi upgrade, shares climb as Gulf travel risks recede

Informa shares rose again Friday after Citi upgraded the stock, adding to Thursday’s 2.76% climb. The shares are up more than 7% in five days, outperforming the London market. The timing is key. Official travel guidance drives insurance terms and companies’ decisions on business trips. Britain on Thursday dropped its warning against non-essential travel to Riyadh and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, but the area near the Yemen border still has restrictions.
June 19, 2026
Haleon shares nudge up with brokers mixed on U.S. recovery view
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Haleon shares nudge up with brokers mixed on U.S. recovery view

Haleon PLC traded higher Friday, shaking off a 0.35% drop in the FTSE 100 as investors digested this week’s broker calls on the Sensodyne maker. Last available market data showed Haleon at around 334.5 pence, up 0.2%. No new trading update explained the move. Haleon’s latest regulatory post was a June 15 share-purchase notice, so shares traded on market positioning and debate about the speed of its U.S. business recovery.
June 19, 2026
RELX Shares Recover After 4% Drop Amid AI Valuation Debate
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RELX Shares Recover After 4% Drop Amid AI Valuation Debate

RELX shares traded around 2,374 pence in late-morning London action Friday, up 1.1%. The stock dropped 3.97% to 2,348 pence the day before. Shares remain about 4.8% lower than last Friday’s 2,492 pence close. RELX shares have bounced off recent lows, but with the company sticking to its 2026 outlook, the stock is still trading roughly 41% under its 52-week high of 4,030 pence. The move points to doubts over RELX’s future earnings strength, rather than a response to any immediate profit warning.
June 19, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group shares steady after 7% slide as AI concerns return
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London Stock Exchange Group shares steady after 7% slide as AI concerns return

London Stock Exchange Group shares steadied on Friday after a broker downgrade triggered their steepest decline in months. The stock was about 0.3% lower at roughly 8,314 pence by 10:59 BST, following Thursday’s 7% drop, when LSEG was the FTSE 100’s biggest faller. The scale of Thursday’s move reopened a question that LSEG had begun to contain: whether artificial intelligence will expand distribution of its licensed financial data or weaken the value of terminal-based workflows. The market reaction suggests investors still attach a heavy discount to that uncertainty.
June 19, 2026
National Grid Shares Tick Up Amid Green Light, Gilt Yield Pressure
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National Grid Shares Tick Up Amid Green Light, Gilt Yield Pressure

National Grid shares ticked up Friday, outpacing a soft London market. Investors looked at the group’s big transmission project as UK borrowing costs pushed higher. The stock regained some ground after Thursday’s drop, though the selling hasn’t fully reversed. National Grid is heading into a spending push at a time when higher gilt yields are a drag. Stronger UK government bond yields tend to dull the appeal of utility dividends and push up the discount rate investors use for future cash flow. The 10-year gilt yield moved up five basis points to 4.799% on Friday. Two-year gilts got to 4.25%. Political pressure for more public control of energy brings another layer of risk for regulated assets that’s harder to price.
June 19, 2026
Paladin Energy Draws Goldman Sell Ahead of ASX 100 Debut
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Paladin Energy Draws Goldman Sell Ahead of ASX 100 Debut

Paladin Energy is set to start Friday under pressure after Goldman Sachs cut its rating. Shares dropped 5.26% on Thursday. The Australian market was still in pre-open at press time, with normal trading scheduled to start just before 10 a.m. Sydney. Timing is key here. The valuation warning lands right ahead of Paladin’s step up to the S&P/ASX 100, putting sellers worried about the share price against possible index-tracking fund buyers.
June 19, 2026
Vault Minerals edges up 1.4% with investors watching guidance and Regis deal
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Vault Minerals edges up 1.4% with investors watching guidance and Regis deal

Vault Minerals Ltd was last at A$5.06 as the ASX opened for pre-market trade Friday, after gaining on Thursday. The main session starts around 10 a.m. Sydney, with the rally yet to face live action. Vault pushed its winning streak to six sessions, sending the market cap to around A$5.24 billion. Turnover hit about A$66 million on Thursday, so the rally came on bigger volume, not just thin trade.
June 19, 2026
ASX Ltd Shares Slip 2.3% as M&A Voting Cap, CHESS Risks Stay in Focus
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ASX Ltd Shares Slip 2.3% as M&A Voting Cap, CHESS Risks Stay in Focus

ASX Ltd shares head into Friday trade after closing A$1.19 lower on Thursday. The stock ranged from A$50.73 to A$52.61, with 1.38 million shares changing hands, above its recent daily average. The timing is awkward. ASX operates listings, trading, clearing and settlement, leaving investors to judge both its regulation of listed companies and its ability to deliver core market infrastructure after years of technology strain.
June 18, 2026
Scentre Group Drops to A$3.83 With Rate Worries Pressuring ASX Property
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Scentre Group Drops to A$3.83 With Rate Worries Pressuring ASX Property

Scentre Group closed 3 Australian cents lower at A$3.83 on Thursday, moving in a range from A$3.78 to A$3.86. Volume was heavy, with 18.7 million securities changing hands, topping the usual daily average of 13.8 million. The drop was smaller than losses at some other listed property names. Vicinity Centres slipped 1.16%. Stockland gave up 1.63%. Mirvac shed 1.13%. The A-REIT index finished down 20.9 points at 1,735.5. The ASX 200 ended at 8,911.1.
June 18, 2026
South32 shares slip as Fed rate fears weigh on ASX miners
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South32 shares slip as Fed rate fears weigh on ASX miners

South32 Ltd shares head into Friday’s Sydney session under pressure after closing at A$4.25, down 0.9%. The stock finished at the day’s low after trading as high as A$4.33. BHP fell 0.8% and Rio Tinto lost 2.0%, pointing to a wider mining selloff rather than a South32-specific shock. The move came as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.62% to 8,911.1 and the materials index shed 1.27%. Higher U.S. bond yields and a firmer dollar weighed on commodity shares after the Federal Reserve prompted investors to reconsider the path for interest rates. A stronger dollar typically makes metals more expensive for buyers using other currencies.
June 18, 2026
WiseTech in Focus as Shares Head for Friday After CargoWise Outage, Tech Weakness Hits ASX
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WiseTech in Focus as Shares Head for Friday After CargoWise Outage, Tech Weakness Hits ASX

WiseTech Global will be in focus at Friday’s open. The logistics software stock slid 3.4% on Thursday as tech shares dropped and its CargoWise platform faced another reliability problem. The outage wasn’t tied to the selloff, but it adds another concern for investors. Timing is critical here. CargoWise runs a broad set of supply-chain and freight tasks, not just a side tool. Short outages can force customers to switch to manual processing for transactions and workflows.
June 18, 2026
Brambles Shares Edge Up While Broader ASX Drops, Buyback Ongoing and U.S. Repair Risk Still in View
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Brambles Shares Edge Up While Broader ASX Drops, Buyback Ongoing and U.S. Repair Risk Still in View

Brambles shares looked ready to open again Friday at 9:59 a.m., after the company managed to edge up 10 cents to A$18.81 on Thursday. That move stood out as most of the Australian market sold off, with the benchmark slipping 55.2 points. Brambles is working to repair investor trust following a profit warning in May. Shares changed hands at A$18.81, leaving them roughly 30% under their 52-week high. The buyback supports the stock with steady demand, though a real turnaround hinges on fixes to its U.S. service network.
June 18, 2026
QBE Insurance outpaces ASX after cutting US$524 million debt
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QBE Insurance outpaces ASX after cutting US$524 million debt

QBE Insurance Group shares jumped on Thursday after the company redeemed a US$524.124 million subordinated debt issue. The stock was last at A$24.01, up 44 cents. The broader Australian market slipped, with the benchmark index down 0.62% to 8,911.1. The ASX cash market was yet to open for Friday when the data was set. QBE is shifting the make-up of its securities that figure in its regulatory capital. Subordinated debt sits junior to senior creditors if the company runs into trouble. Tier 2-eligible notes give insurers some extra loss absorption cushion.
June 18, 2026
Persimmon share price falls 6% after ex-dividend as UK rate worries return
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Persimmon share price falls 6% after ex-dividend as UK rate worries return

Persimmon Plc shares fell about 6.2% on Thursday and ranked among the FTSE 100’s weakest performers as UK housebuilders gave back part of the previous session’s rally. The rate-sensitive homebuilding index dropped 2.4%, against a 0.87% decline in the blue-chip benchmark. The screen move looks worse than the fresh selling. Persimmon began trading without entitlement to its 40-pence final dividend — “ex-dividend” means a new buyer will not receive that payment. Adjusting Wednesday’s 1,119-pence close for the distribution gives a comparable starting point of 1,079 pence, making the underlying fall about 2.6%.
June 18, 2026
Anglo American Stock Falls 3% After Berenberg Downgrade Flags H1 Risk
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Anglo American Stock Falls 3% After Berenberg Downgrade Flags H1 Risk

Anglo American shares fell more than 3% in afternoon trading on Thursday after Berenberg downgraded the stock, adding a company-specific concern to a broad retreat in mining shares. Rio Tinto and Glencore were each down more than 2%, while the FTSE 100 lost over 1%. The downgrade matters because Anglo’s recent re-rating has leaned heavily on future gains from its Teck Resources merger and the disposal of non-core assets. Berenberg said it was taking a breather after the share-price run, warning that first-half figures could fall short of market expectations. Its target now offers only about 5% upside from Thursday’s quoted price; a price target is an analyst estimate, not an assured return.
June 18, 2026
Lloyds drops after Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%
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Lloyds drops after Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%

Lloyds Banking Group was down 0.7% at 105.08 pence as of 12:04 BST on Thursday. The stock opened at 105.85p. NatWest dropped 0.9% and Barclays dipped 0.4%. The moves suggest UK banks are under pressure rather than Lloyds standing out. Lloyds is especially sensitive to the rate call since most of its business is with UK retail and commercial customers. Bank Rate moves hit deposit rates, mortgage demand, and the net interest margin, which is what Lloyds makes on loans minus what it pays to fund them.
June 18, 2026
Unilever Stock Slips as AI Factory Rollout Meets Weak FTSE 100
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Unilever Stock Slips as AI Factory Rollout Meets Weak FTSE 100

Unilever shares edged lower on Thursday but held up better than the wider London market, as investors balanced a new factory-automation push against caution before the Bank of England’s interest-rate decision. The stock was quoted around 4,338-4,342 pence, roughly 0.5% lower, while the FTSE 100 fell about 0.9%. The relative resilience follows Unilever’s decision to expand AI-supported manufacturing across its global network. More than 40 new digital twins will be built over 18 months, creating a template that can be repeated at other factories.
June 18, 2026
Prudential dips under its latest buyback level after Hong Kong pressure
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Prudential dips under its latest buyback level after Hong Kong pressure

Prudential plc dropped 1.7% to 994.8p on Thursday, slipping under £10 again after climbing earlier this week. Shares finished Wednesday at 1,011.5p. The move pushed the market price under what Prudential paid in its latest buyback. In a Wednesday filing, the company said it bought 385,717 shares on June 16, paying £10.01 to £10.20 each for a total of £3.91 million. Prudential will cancel the shares. Buybacks lower the share count and can lift per-share numbers if earnings do not change.
June 18, 2026
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