Articles by Daniel Marsh
Palantir's Market Cap Soars $118B in a Week, Valuation Pressures Mount
Palantir's stock jumped 39.8% last week, adding $117.6B in market value. The company's valuation now stands at 50.7 times its updated revenue forecast.
Lockheed Martin Lags Market as Missile Orders Await Production
Lockheed Martin's stock rose just 0.9% last week, lagging the S&P 500's 3.6% gain, even as the company secured a $58.6B missile contract and posted record backlog. Analysts are cautiously optimistic.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Servicing Fees in Focus as $11B Relief Advances
The $11 billion student loan forgiveness plan raises questions about servicing fees. Nelnet (NNI) and Maximus (MMS) face margin pressure as they handle the discharges.
Citi Preferred Stock Premium and Redemption Risks Analyzed
Citigroup Capital XIII (C-N) trades at $26.42, above its $25 redemption value. Investors face a 6.5-month payback period, but the preferred's floating rate and upcoming redemption add risk.
Ahold Delhaize Faces Market Test After Hannaford Salmonella Recall
Ahold Delhaize (ADRNY) faces its first market reaction Monday after Hannaford recalled six deli and produce items tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states.
Amphenol's $1.9B Order Backlog Bolsters Case for Stock Split
Amphenol's 2-for-1 stock split takes effect next month, supported by a $1.9B order backlog and robust Q2 growth. The stock trades at 42x earnings, leaving little room for error.
Palo Alto Networks Shares Surge 10% on Strong Organic Growth Metrics
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares rallied 9.65% this week to $363.86, buoyed by strong organic growth metrics and upbeat Q4 guidance, even as China launched a cybersecurity review.
SK hynix's $38B Fab Bet Raises Payout Pressure
SK hynix's massive fab investment won't add supply until 2028-2029, shifting focus to shareholder returns. Shares fell 17.2% last week.
