Articles by Daniel Marsh
S&P 500 Reclaims Key Technical Level Amid Geopolitical Relief
The S&P 500 rallied sharply, climbing back above its 200-day moving average after President Trump delayed strikes on Iran. The move split analysts on whether it signals a durable rebound or a temporary respite.
Simon Property Group CEO David Simon Passes, Leadership Transition Announced
Simon Property Group announced the death of Chairman and CEO David Simon at age 64. His son, Eli Simon, has been appointed CEO and president effective immediately, with Larry Glasscock named non-executive chairman.
Markets Rally as Trump Delays Iran Strikes, Easing Oil Shock Fears
Oil prices tumbled sharply while U.S. equity futures rallied after President Trump delayed military action against Iranian energy infrastructure, easing investor concerns over a potential oil supply shock.
AI Leaders Retreat as Oil Surges Past $100, OpenAI Courts Investors
Key artificial intelligence equities declined in early trading Monday amid a surge in oil prices and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. OpenAI is actively soliciting private equity investment with attractive terms.
Indian Markets Plunge as Oil Surge and Rupee Weakness Trigger Selloff
Indian stock benchmarks plunged sharply on Monday, with the Sensex dropping nearly 2,000 points, as surging oil prices and a record-weak rupee intensified selling pressure. Foreign investors have withdrawn $9.57 billion from Indian markets in March alone.
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6.5% as Bond Yields Climb, Housing Data Weakens
U.S. mortgage rates jumped above 6.5% on Friday, reaching their highest level since early September. The surge follows a climb in the 10-year Treasury yield toward 4.37%, with market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts fading.
Kratos Defense Shares Slide 9% Amid Market Selloff, Nearing Recent Offering Price
Kratos Defense shares dropped sharply on Friday, closing at $84.62 after an 8.79% decline. The selloff brings the stock near the $84 price from its recent equity offering as broader markets retreated.
Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Pressure Equities
Rising oil prices driven by Middle East tensions are stoking inflation fears and rattling stock markets, with the S&P 500 closing at a six-month low. The Federal Reserve held rates steady but highlighted energy cost risks.
QuantumScape Drops 4% Amid Broader Selloff as Macro Fears Batter EV Sector
QuantumScape stock declined over 4% Friday, mirroring a broad market retreat driven by energy price spikes and interest rate concerns, with EV battery peers also sliding.
