Articles by Daniel Marsh
U.S. Markets Shut for Good Friday as March Jobs Data Looms
U.S. equity markets will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Good Friday holiday, with trading resuming Monday, April 6. The key March employment report is scheduled for release during the market closure.
Indian Markets Stage Late Rebound as RBI Intervention Lifts Rupee
Indian equity indices reversed sharp intraday declines to close higher Thursday, supported by a significant rupee rally following RBI intervention. The recovery followed a market value wipeout exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore earlier in the session.
Nike Plunges to 11-Year Low on Sales Warning, Indian Markets Tumble
Nike shares plummeted to an 11-year low following a warning of a 4% quarterly sales drop. Meanwhile, Indian equity indices plunged sharply due to geopolitical risks and heavy foreign selling.
Entergy Shares Surge on Meta Data Center Deal, Analysts Boost Targets
Entergy shares continue climbing, buoyed by a major $10 billion data center partnership with Meta and analyst upgrades setting $120 price targets. The deal includes significant grid investments and customer savings.
Institutional Investors Boost Amazon Holdings Despite AI Capex Concerns
Recent SEC filings reveal several investment firms expanded their positions in Amazon during Q4 2025, even as the company faces scrutiny over its massive AI-related capital expenditures.
Biogen Acquires Apellis in $5.6B Deal, Adding Eye and Kidney Drugs
Biogen has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for approximately $5.6 billion. The deal includes a $41 per share cash offer plus contingent value rights.
Stocks Soar on Iran De-escalation Hopes, But Quarter Ends in Red
U.S. equities staged their strongest rally in nearly a year Tuesday, with the Dow jumping over 1,100 points, fueled by optimism about a potential winding down of the Iran conflict. Despite the surge, major indices closed the quarter with steep losses.
Fidelity Canada to Shutter Eight Funds as Retirement Products Outperform
Fidelity Investments Canada is winding down eight funds, with most closures set for late July. Meanwhile, the firm's Freedom 2045 and 2015 retirement funds outperformed their benchmarks in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Global Markets Rally on Geopolitical Ease; Microsoft, Marvell Gain on AI Bets
Global equities advanced Wednesday as signs of easing Middle East tensions spurred a risk-on rally. Microsoft gained on a major AI infrastructure investment, while Marvell Technology surged following a strategic partnership with Nvidia.
CNBC to Broadcast Live from Cboe Options Floor Amid Trading Surge
CNBC will begin daily live broadcasts from the Cboe Global Markets trading floor in Chicago on April 6. The move coincides with record U.S. options trading volume, which reached 15.2 billion contracts in 2025.