Articles by Daniel Marsh
Procter & Gamble Stock Gains 0.73% as Inflation Risks Loom
Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday at $144.44, up 0.73%, with a 2% weekly gain. The company faces a $1 billion post-tax profit hit from higher oil prices and tariff costs.
Disney Faces Holiday Weekend Uncertainty Amid Streaming and Macro Risks
Disney shares edged up 0.3% for the week, closing at $103.00 before the long weekend. Investors eye box office performance of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and upcoming PCE inflation data.
Sivers Semiconductors Surges 31% Ahead of MSCI Switch and Q1 Results
Sivers Semiconductors shares jumped 31% in a week, fueled by MSCI index inclusion, a $6.6 million defense contract extension, and board nominations, with Q1 results due May 29.
Realty Income Sees Slight Dip Ahead of Holiday; Dividend and Rates in Focus
Realty Income closed at $62.02, down 0.34%, but up 1.5% for the week. The ex-dividend date is May 29, with a monthly payout of $0.2705.
Truth Social Owner DJT Slumps After Bitcoin Transfer, Nears 52-Week Low
Trump Media (DJT) shares slid 8.3% this week to $7.95 after moving $205 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com, raising investor concerns. The company reported a $405.9 million Q1 net loss.
Ares Capital's 10% Yield Attracts Investors After Weekly Dip
Ares Capital shares slipped 0.8% to $18.59, but its 10% dividend yield remains a draw. Private-credit risk concerns resurface as BDC spreads tighten.
First Solar Rallies Ahead of Holiday as Policy Tailwinds Boost Sentiment
First Solar shares closed at $257.85, up 3.6% Friday and 10.5% for the week, buoyed by strong earnings, a new India partnership, and U.S. tariff-driven demand.
Altria Holds Near Peak as Smokeless Unit Plans Kentucky Move
Altria shares ended Friday at $73.90, near a 52-week high, following its smokeless tobacco unit's plan to move production from Nashville to Kentucky by early 2028.
Chevron Faces Holiday Test: Oil Shock, Pump Price Flak, and Director's Stock Sale
Chevron shares ended the week flat as Brent crude held above $100, while California officials urged drivers to avoid its stations over high pump prices and director John B. Hess disclosed a big stock sale.
PepsiCo Stock Rises Before Holiday; Pricing Strategy Under Watch
PepsiCo shares gained 1.16% to $150.57 before the Memorial Day break. The company replaced credit lines and faces potential U.S. snack price increases.
AbbVie Stock Gains on Positive Pipeline Updates Ahead of Holiday
AbbVie closed Friday at $215.70, up 0.56%, after receiving a positive EU panel recommendation for MAVIRET in acute hepatitis C and releasing new oncology data ahead of ASCO.
AeroVironment Surges 10% Pre-Holiday; Tuesday Session in Focus
AeroVironment shares rose 6.8% Friday to $174.23, capping a 10.3% weekly gain. With no fresh news, Tuesday's trading will gauge if the rally holds.