Articles by Daniel Marsh
Institutional QQQ Moves Diverge as Nasdaq Proposes Faster Index Inclusion
Paradigm Capital more than doubled its QQQ stake in Q3, while SouthState Bank cut its position by nearly half. Nasdaq is seeking feedback on a rule to accelerate large new listings into the Nasdaq-100 index.
China's Treasury Caution Weighs on Dollar, Japan's Election Spurs Nikkei Rally
The U.S. dollar weakened as China advised banks to limit Treasury holdings, while Japan's Nikkei surged to a record high following Prime Minister Takaichi's election victory and tax cut pledge.
U.S. Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs, Inflation Data After Dow Hits 50,000
Wall Street futures showed little movement early Monday as investors awaited delayed January employment and inflation reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Friday.
Indian Equities Rally on Strong SBI Earnings, Trade Optimism
Indian benchmarks closed higher as State Bank of India surged over 7% following robust quarterly results, while mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed on hopes for an interim U.S. trade deal.
Dow Futures Edge Higher Amid Mixed Premarket Action, Focus on Jobs and CPI Data
U.S. stock futures were mixed early Monday, with Dow futures gaining while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped. Investors await key January employment and inflation reports later this week.
ASX 200 Surges 1.85% on Tech and Real Estate Rally; Pepper Money Soars on Takeover Offer
Australian shares rebounded sharply Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 climbing 1.85% to 8,870.1, led by technology and real estate sectors. Pepper Money surged over 30% after receiving a A$1.16 billion takeover bid.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% Threshold, Refinancing Costs Remain Elevated
U.S. mortgage rates showed little movement this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed rate persisting around 6%. Refinance rates continue to outpace purchase rates, dampening homeowner incentive.
FTSE 100 Dips Amid UK Political Uncertainty; NatWest Acquisition and Greggs Downgrade Highlighted
The FTSE 100 edged lower as political concerns around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled investors. NatWest shares fell sharply after a major acquisition deal, while Greggs tumbled following a broker downgrade.
HSBC Gains Ahead of Earnings as UK Banks Shift Focus to Wealth Management
HSBC shares rose 0.4% in London trading as investors await annual results on Feb. 25. The move comes amid a broader pivot by UK banks toward fee-based wealth management services.
NatWest Shares Drop on £2.7bn Wealth Management Acquisition and Buyback
NatWest Group shares fell nearly 5% after announcing the £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners and a £750 million share buyback. The deal marks the bank's largest transaction since the 2008 financial crisis.