Articles by Daniel Marsh
Airbus Faces Steep Climb as A320 Delivery Targets Spark Investor Caution
Airbus shares slipped 0.8% as the market scrutinized the company's aggressive A320 production ramp, which demands a 48% jump in H2 deliveries. Strong backlog supports pricing power, but execution risks remain.
Tencent's AI Capex Surge Tests Bullish Case as Cash Flow Turns Negative
Tencent's Q2 AI investment surge drove capex up 176% to RMB52.8B, turning free cash flow negative, yet shares rose 1.08%. Analysts stay bullish but disagree on spending duration.
Boeing Stock Slips 0.5% as Netflix Documentary Raises Safety Questions
Boeing shares dipped 0.5% on Wednesday following the release of a critical Netflix documentary, but a record $715B backlog and solid Q2 earnings tempered the selloff.
Aramco's $224B Upside Hinges on Hormuz Bypass as Saudi Market Halts
Saudi Exchange halted, Aramco flat at SAR 26.64. Analysts see 13% upside, $224B value, tied to East-West pipeline amid Hormuz risks.
MRK Surges 13% on Cancer Vaccine Data, Market Cap Jumps $44B
Merck (MRK) shares soared 13.3% to $153.12 after promising Phase 3 data for its melanoma vaccine with Moderna (MRNA), boosting market cap by $44.4B.
Fed Minutes Signal More Hikes, but Treasury Buybacks Mute Long-End Reaction
Fed minutes show wider backing for a July hike, but Treasury buybacks keep long yields in check. Two-year yield barely moves while 30-year falls.
Treasury Doubles Long-Duration Buybacks; TLT Rallies 1.6%
TLT rallied 1.6% after Treasury doubled long-dated buybacks, but duration risk remains the dominant factor. The move offers temporary relief, not a trend reversal.




