Articles by Daniel Marsh
FTSE 100 Rises on NatWest Buyback; Mid-Caps Slump on Deal Fallout
The FTSE 100 advanced 0.3% to 10,473.69, buoyed by banking and defence shares. The FTSE 250 declined 0.2%, pressured by steep losses in Pinewood Technologies and SkinBioTherapeutics.
Norwegian Cruise Orders Three New Ships, Stock Drops on Capex Concerns
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed an order for three new ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for delivery in 2036 and 2037, triggering a 7.6% stock decline amid investor concerns over future capital expenditures.
Markets Pause for Holiday as Investors Eye CPI, Fed Minutes, Walmart
U.S. equity markets were closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday, pausing after a mixed Friday session. Investors are assessing cooler inflation data and preparing for a week packed with Federal Reserve insights, economic reports, and earnings from retail giant Walmart.
ASX 200 Eyes Steady Start Amid BHP Earnings, RBA Minutes
The Australian share market is set for a modestly higher opening on Tuesday, with investor attention fixed on BHP's earnings and the Reserve Bank's latest meeting minutes.
Indian Indices Rebound on Bank, Energy Gains Amid Regulatory Concerns
Indian equity benchmarks snapped a two-day decline, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.83% and the Sensex gaining 0.79%, driven by strength in banking and energy shares.
Lilly's Retevmo Hits Trial Goal in Early Lung Cancer, Stock Reaction Awaited
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 results for Retevmo in early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer. U.S. market closure delays stock reaction until Tuesday.
J&J Shares Face Post-Holiday Pressure After Latest Talc Verdict
Johnson & Johnson shares closed lower Friday after a jury found the company liable in a baby powder cancer case, awarding $250,000. Investors await Tuesday's trading after the holiday, with the ex-dividend date approaching.
Warner-Paramount Talks Rekindle, Casting Shadow Over Netflix Deal
Netflix shares closed at $76.87, up 1.3%, ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Renewed discussions between Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount introduce potential complications for Netflix's deal.
Visa Shares Face Post-Holiday Test Following Class B Share Exchange Proposal
Visa shares declined 3.1% to $314.08 Friday as the market digested a conditional share-swap proposal linked to ongoing legal proceedings. Attention shifts to Tuesday's market reopen and upcoming economic indicators.
SanDisk Holds Near $627 Amid Market Holiday, Focus Shifts to Nvidia Earnings
SanDisk shares ended Friday at $626.56, down 0.6%, before gaining 0.6% in after-hours trading. With U.S. markets closed Monday, attention turns to upcoming economic data and Nvidia's quarterly report.
Apple Shares Slide Amid Investor Skepticism Over AI Investment Returns
Apple shares declined 2.3% to $255.78 on Friday as investors grow wary of massive AI investments. Attention turns to Federal Reserve minutes and Apple's upcoming shareholder meeting.
TSX Closed for Holiday, Investors Eye Oil, Gold, and Key CPI Data Ahead of Reopening
The Toronto Stock Exchange is closed Monday for Family Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors are monitoring commodity price shifts and awaiting key Canadian inflation data.