Articles by Daniel Marsh
Freshworks Shares Surge on Heavy Volume Ahead of Russell Index Rebalance
Freshworks rallied 1.96% to $9.37 on volume equal to 17% of its float, just before the June 26 Russell rebalance. The stock is still down 23.5% YTD as cost cuts continue.
SpaceX Russell Inclusion Spurs $2.68B in Buying, Short Interest Rises
Russell index rebalance may drive $2.68B in SpaceX buying, while the company faces $1.46B in annual bond payments and a 31.5% drop from its post-IPO high.
Alphabet Stock Dips Despite Major Dow Inclusion and $1.75B ETF Rebalancing
Alphabet (GOOGL) closed down 0.24% on Wednesday as tech sector pressures outweighed the $1.75 billion ETF buying expected from its Dow inclusion on June 29.
Target Hits New High on Wolfe Upgrade, Retail Strategy Shift
Target surged 5.3% to a 52-week high after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing strong store execution and rising non-merchandise sales.
Transocean Stock Dives 4.5% as Oil Price Rout Stings Offshore Drillers
Transocean (RIG) shares fell 4.5% to $5.04 as oil prices slumped, threatening offshore drilling spending despite $185 million in new contracts and a $7.1 billion backlog. The pending $5.8 billion Valaris merger faces U.S. antitrust review.
IREN shares tumble 9.5% as Bitcoin slide and AI spending jitters weigh
IREN shares fell 9.5% to $49.51, underperforming peers, as Bitcoin slid below $60,000 and analysts questioned its AI cloud pivot, chip delivery risks, and $4.4 billion revenue goal.
Costco Set to Open First Pensacola Warehouse on June 25
Costco opens its first Pensacola warehouse on June 25, entering a market with Sam's Club and BJ's. The company reported 11.6% Q3 sales growth and aims for 30+ new openings per year.
Absci Surges on Positive Phase 1 Data for Hair Loss Drug and $100M Capital Raise
Absci shares soared 35% to $10.01 after early Phase 1 safety data for its hair-loss antibody ABS-201 showed no serious adverse events, and the company raised $100 million in a stock offering.
AT&T Faces Regulatory Hurdles, Fiber Expansion Costs Weigh on Shares
AT&T shares dropped 0.34 to 22.48 after forecasting Q2 free cash flow below estimates due to fiber expansion costs and regulatory pushback in California.
Netflix shares dip amid stalled growth, failed Warner Bros Discovery deal
Netflix shares slipped 0.5% to $72.45, near 52-week lows, as concerns over stalled growth and a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal outweigh new ad and gaming initiatives.