Articles by Daniel Marsh
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group: 7x Surge in 5 Years—Still a Buy?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has surged 7-fold in five years. Despite trailing peers, valuation models suggest 36.5% upside.
Indian Markets Face Headwinds from Oil, Rupee, and Holiday-Shortened Week
Indian equities start a holiday-shortened week under pressure from high oil prices, a sliding rupee, and continued foreign selling. Nifty 50 and Sensex posted small gains last week but remain sharply lower since the Iran conflict erupted.
Australian Shares Rise as Market Awaits Key Inflation Data
The ASX 200 rose 0.41% to 8,657 on Friday, ahead of crucial April inflation data that could shape RBA policy. Miners and energy stocks outperformed.
FTSE 100 Gains on Rate Optimism, Faces Iran Risk and Retail Data
The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, breaking a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back BoE rate hike bets. Weak retail sales and PMI data, along with Iran tensions, keep markets cautious.
Asian Markets Brace for Key Week as Oil, Yields, and AI Dominate
Asian markets enter a crucial week with oil above $103, US yields at 4.558%, and AI optimism from Nvidia and Lenovo. China cracks down on cross-border brokers, while key data includes US PCE and Tokyo CPI.
Constellation Energy Rises on Grid Reliability and AI Power Demand
Constellation Energy closed at $294.07, up 12.2% for the week, after a DOE emergency order kept Eddystone units running and PJM moved up capacity procurement.
JNJ Stock Rises on China Approval and Digital Surgery Deal
Johnson & Johnson shares gained 1.13% Friday to $234.34, climbing 3.4% for the week, buoyed by a Chinese approval of its drug nipocalimab and a new digital surgery partnership in Abu Dhabi.
Eaton Stock Rebounds as Data Center Demand and Dividend Loom
Eaton shares rebounded 2.58% to $391.35 on Friday, paring weekly losses. Market focus shifts to the company's May 29 dividend and ongoing data-center demand.
McDonald's Stock Rises on Week Despite Margin Worries
McDonald's shares gained 2.1% for the week, closing at $282.27, while the company announced a $1.86 quarterly dividend. Margin concerns remain a key focus.
Devon Energy's $2.6B Permian Deal Faces Investor Scrutiny
Devon Energy closed at $47.22 Friday after a 4.6% weekly drop, as analysts question the $2.6 billion Delaware Basin deal. Investors await Tuesday's market open for full reaction.
NextEra Shares Retreat Ahead of Holiday; Market Awaits Dominion Deal Test
NextEra Energy shares closed at $88.55 Friday, down 5.2% for the week, after unveiling a $66.8B all-stock merger with Dominion Energy. Trading resumes Tuesday.