Articles by Daniel Marsh
Royal Caribbean Expands Cyprus Presence with Second Ship Registration
Royal Caribbean Group has registered the Navigator of the Seas under the Cyprus flag, marking its second vessel in the island's registry. The move follows the company's 2023 establishment of a permanent Limassol office and aligns with broader operational expansion.
Markets Rally on Geopolitical Hopes; AI and Growth ETFs Advised for Young Investors
Equities advanced on optimism for a resolution to the Iran conflict, while a market veteran recommends young investors allocate monthly funds to Vanguard's VGT and VUG ETFs for long-term growth.
SanDisk Surges on Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Replacing Atlassian
SanDisk shares rallied sharply Monday following its selection to join the Nasdaq-100 index, with the flash memory maker set to replace Atlassian ahead of the April 20 market open.
Salesforce Stake Reductions by Major Funds Highlighted, but Data is Dated
Salesforce drew attention after SEC filings showed Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust reduced their stakes in Q4, though the data is months old. Shares gained 3.4% amid broader software sector weakness.
Sandisk Soars on Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Amid AI Storage Boom
Sandisk shares jumped 7.3% to $913.56 following its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index, replacing software firm Atlassian. The move reflects investor rotation into AI infrastructure plays amid surging data storage demand.
Oil Surge Over $100 Weighs on Futures as Earnings Season Begins
U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel following stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Goldman Sachs reported strong earnings but shares fell premarket, while energy stocks gained.
Asia Air Travel Stabilizes Amid Lingering Gulf Route Disruptions
Key Asian airports operated smoothly Monday, avoiding widespread shutdowns, though airlines continue to cut Gulf routes. Jet fuel shortages and longer flight paths are driving up operational expenses.
Reverse Splits Dominate Nasdaq as Compliance Pressures Mount
A surge of reverse stock splits hits Nasdaq-listed companies this week as firms like NextPlat and Cenntro seek to regain compliance, contrasting with recent forward splits from Booking Holdings and Powell Industries.
Indian Markets Tumble as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears
Indian equity benchmarks declined sharply on Monday, with the Sensex falling 703 points and the Nifty 50 dropping below 23,850, as crude oil surged past $100 a barrel following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations.
Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Indian Markets Tumble
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower after the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations and heightened Middle East tensions sent crude oil prices soaring past $105 per barrel, intensifying inflation and currency pressures.
Market Update: Tech Rotation, Mining Surges, and Valuation Gaps
Markets on April 12, 2026, saw a notable rotation out of technology, creating opportunities in stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet. Meanwhile, Futu Holdings rallied but trades below intrinsic value, and G Mining Ventures soared despite valuation disparities.