Articles by Daniel Marsh
Transocean's $5.8B Valaris Acquisition Sparks Pre-Market Rally
Transocean shares climbed 6% premarket after announcing an all-stock merger with Valaris, creating a combined fleet of 73 rigs with a $10 billion backlog.
Valaris Shares Retreat in Premarket Following Transocean Acquisition-Driven Surge
Valaris stock declined 2% in premarket trading after a 34% rally on news of an all-stock takeover by Transocean, valued at $82.12 per share.
Abpro Holdings Soars 94% Premarket on Goldman Sachs Stake Disclosure
Abpro Holdings shares surged nearly 94% in premarket trading after a regulatory filing revealed Goldman Sachs holds a 6.8% passive stake in the biotech firm.
Quince Therapeutics Engages LifeSci for Strategic Review Amid Phase 3 Setback
Quince Therapeutics shares fell 6.6% in premarket trading after hiring LifeSci Capital to explore strategic alternatives and debt restructuring, following a failed Phase 3 trial and board resignations.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% as Fed Pause Extends
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained at 5.99% this week, with limited movement as the Federal Reserve's next meeting is not until March. A survey indicates most buyers would reconsider plans if rates climb above 6%.
Imperial Brands Shares Dip Amid FTSE Weakness, Dividend Date in Focus
Imperial Brands shares fell 1.1% in early London trading, tracking a softer FTSE 100. Investors are eyeing the company's upcoming ex-dividend date on February 19.
3i Group Shares Extend Losses Amid Rate Uncertainty and Action Focus
3i Group shares fell further in early London trading, extending Monday's decline as investors weigh interest rate risks and await Action's upcoming capital markets event.
ICG Shares Dip Amid Asia-Pacific Leadership Appointment
ICG plc shares declined 1.1% in London trading following the appointment of a new Asia-Pacific corporate strategy head. The alternative asset manager reported $127 billion in assets under management.
Standard Chartered Shares Drop on Sudden CFO Departure Ahead of Earnings
Standard Chartered shares fell sharply in London trading after CFO Diego De Giorgi resigned immediately. The bank named an interim finance chief as investors await full-year results later this month.
Vodafone Gains on Buyback and Egypt Spectrum Investment
Vodafone shares advanced 1.1% as the company disclosed a new share repurchase and a $350 million spectrum acquisition plan in Egypt. Analysts at LBBW raised their price target to 120 pence.
Beazley Shares Trade Below Zurich's Offer as Key Investors Emerge
Beazley shares traded 0.48% lower at 1,239p, remaining under Zurich's proposed 1,335p per share offer. Recent filings reveal Vanguard and Norges Bank hold significant stakes as the February 2026 deadline approaches.
SSE Gains Amid UK Bond Market Volatility, Investors Eye Upcoming Updates
SSE shares advanced 0.6% in London trading as UK gilt yields stabilized following political pressure on Prime Minister Starmer. The utility's next investor update is scheduled for April 2.