Articles by Daniel Marsh
Alphabet's $119B AI Bet Puts Rebound at Risk
Alphabet's recovery faces a crucial test as it plans $119B in AI spending, potentially straining cash flow despite strong cloud growth. Markets watch AMD earnings and jobs data.
GM Stock Surges 7.5% on Strong Sales, But Valuation Gap with Ford Narrows Slowly
GM shares gained 7.5% last week, yet its valuation multiple still trails Ford's. Strong Q2 margins and raised guidance support the stock, but the gap remains.
Raising Cane's August Expansion Plan Signals Shift in Chicken Brand Growth
Raising Cane's will open seven new restaurants in August, including two in new markets, as the chicken chain aims for 100 openings in 2026.
Credo Stock Rebounds but Valuation Concerns Persist
Credo Technology shares rebounded 16.6% over two sessions but remain 31.6% below record highs, with valuation at 20.5 times sales prompting caution.
Student Loan Settlement Fuels Private Lender Optimism
A federal appeals court expanded student loan relief to over 450,000 borrowers, totaling $23B. Private lenders like SLM, SoFi, and Nelnet may benefit as federal graduate lending ends.
AT&T Faces $14.5B Debt Maturity, Tight Cash Flow
AT&T (NYSE:T) starts the week with $14.5 billion in new variable-rate debt, while planned buybacks and dividends could consume nearly all its 2026 free cash flow.
Digital Realty: Small Leases Drive Rent Per Kilowatt Higher
Digital Realty (DLR) reported Q2 results showing small-space and interconnection leases now make up 52% of annualized rent, boosting rent per kilowatt. Shares fell 5.3% last week.
NANO Nuclear's Cash Cushion Supports Stock Amid Volatile Week
NANO Nuclear (NNE) ended the week 2.1% higher despite a volatile session, with liquidity covering two-thirds of its market value, providing a strong balance-sheet buffer.