Articles by Daniel Marsh
GE Vernova Shares Slip Despite Strong Gas Demand and $40B Nuclear Deal
GE Vernova shares declined 4% Monday, even as the company highlighted a significant jump in gas turbine orders and a potential $40 billion small modular reactor deal stemming from a U.S.-Japan energy pact.
Mortgage Rates Edge Lower Amid Market Volatility, Affordability Concerns Persist
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased to 6.55% on March 30, offering minor relief. However, broader measures show rates remain elevated, with purchase applications down 5.4% and refinancing demand plunging 14.6%.
Markets Mixed as Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Stance Weigh on Sentiment
U.S. equities showed a split performance on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing 0.69% while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.13%. Investor sentiment remained fragile amid geopolitical risks and evolving Federal Reserve commentary.
Dow Surges on Diplomatic Hopes, Energy and Financials Lead Rebound
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied over 300 points Monday, recovering some of last week's steep losses, after President Trump said the U.S. was in talks to end the Iran conflict. Energy and financial stocks led the advance.
S&P 500 Stabilizes After Five-Week Slide, Nears Correction Threshold
U.S. equities attempted a modest recovery Monday following a five-week decline that has pushed the S&P 500 close to correction territory. The market remains under pressure from soaring crude prices and revised expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
Uber's Blacklane Acquisition Fuels $100 Share Price Debate Amid Analyst Divergence
Uber Technologies advanced 1.4% to $70.15 after announcing its acquisition of chauffeur service Blacklane, while Wells Fargo trimmed its price target to $95. The company reported $52 billion in 2025 revenue and 202 million monthly active users.
Elevated VIX Sparks Market Debate Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Cboe Volatility Index remains elevated near 31 despite a Monday rally, as investors weigh Morgan Stanley's shift to cash and Treasuries against a backdrop of rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
India's Banking System Braces for Year-End Holiday Disruptions
A series of bank holidays in India, coinciding with the financial year-end, is set to impact branch-based transactions like salary processing and cheque clearing from March 28 to April 3. Digital services will continue uninterrupted.
Markets Under Pressure as Oil, Yields, and Volatility Converge
U.S. stock indices slid into correction territory following a sharp sell-off, pressured by surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and heightened market volatility. Major banks offer divided outlooks on the path ahead.
Sysco Acquires Jetro Restaurant Depot in $29.1 Billion Strategic Expansion
Sysco has agreed to purchase Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1 billion, a move that significantly expands its footprint in the cash-and-carry wholesale segment serving small foodservice operators.
Indian Markets End Fiscal Year with Steep Losses as Oil, Rupee Weigh
Indian equities concluded their most challenging month since March 2020, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbling over 11% in March. The rupee breached the 95-per-dollar threshold for the first time, while surging oil prices and sustained foreign outflows intensified market pressures.
Indian Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears, Oil Spike
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 600 points, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in Brent crude oil prices above $115 per barrel.