Articles by Daniel Marsh
UnitedHealth Shares Edge Higher Amid Medicare Rate Scrutiny and Broader Market Volatility
UnitedHealth Group stock rose slightly as investors assessed a modest proposed Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027. The healthcare giant continues to navigate pressure following a significant revenue warning earlier this year.
Visa Shares Decline Amid Broader Payment Sector Weakness
Visa shares fell 1.7% to $326.04 in Monday trading, underperforming the S&P 500's gain. Mastercard also dropped, while PayPal advanced.
Bloom Energy Surges 7% on Mizuho Target Hike; Focus Shifts to 2026 Margin Outlook
Bloom Energy shares rallied 7% after Mizuho raised its price target to $110, highlighting anticipated margin expansion in 2026. Investors are weighing the company's $20 billion backlog against execution risks.
Robinhood Shares Surge on Wolfe Research Upgrade Ahead of Earnings
Robinhood Markets stock gained 5.7% to $87.51 after Wolfe Research upgraded the brokerage to Outperform with a $125 target, citing improved earnings power and growth in prediction markets ahead of Tuesday's quarterly results.
Intuitive Machines Stock Soars 13% Amid Heavy Trading and High Short Interest
Shares of Intuitive Machines surged 13% to $19.75 in early trading Monday, with volume exceeding 44 million shares. High short interest of 25% continues to fuel volatility as investors await NASA milestones and March earnings.
Microsoft Shares Gain Amid Software Sector Volatility Ahead of Key Economic Data
Microsoft stock rose 1.4% in early trading as investors assessed strong cloud growth against broader software sector pressures. Markets await U.S. jobs and inflation reports this week.
Intel Shares Dip as Chip Rivals Gain Ahead of Delayed Economic Data
Intel stock fell 1.1% to $50.04, underperforming Nvidia and AMD, which each rose about 3%. Investors are awaiting postponed U.S. jobs and inflation reports.
Dow Retreats Below 50,000 as Rotation Hits Tech; Key Economic Data Awaited
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below the 50,000 mark in Monday trading, pressured by a shift out of technology stocks. Investors await critical payrolls and inflation reports later this week.
Transocean to Acquire Valaris in $5.8 Billion Offshore Drilling Merger
Valaris shares surged 23% after Transocean announced an all-stock acquisition valued at $5.8 billion. The combined entity would operate 73 rigs with an enterprise value of approximately $17 billion.
AMD Gains as Chip Stocks Stabilize Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data
AMD shares advanced over 2% in early Monday trading, leading a modest recovery in semiconductor stocks. Investors are focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports that could influence Federal Reserve policy.