Articles by Daniel Marsh
Dow Slides Below 50,000 as Oil Volatility and Chip Selloff Weigh on Market
The Dow fell 313 points to close below 50,000 amid oil volatility and a chip stock selloff. Nvidia and Microsoft gained, while jobless claims rose and the Fed signaled rates on hold.
S&P 500 Retreats from Record as Chip Stocks Slide; Oil Volatility and Whirlpool Warning Weigh
U.S. stocks retreated Thursday, with the S&P 500 sliding 0.38% from its record as chip stocks cracked. Intel and AMD fell 3% each, and the PHLX chip index dropped 2.7%. Oil volatility and a Whirlpool warning added to market unease.
Moody's: South Africa's Debt Stabilizing, Iran Conflict Poses Growth Risk
Moody's says South Africa's debt has peaked at 86.8% of GDP and is set to decline, but warns the Iran conflict could reduce growth by up to 0.5 percentage points in 2026-27.
Lumen Technologies Tumbles 13% on $1B Debt Sale, Alkira Buyout
Lumen Technologies shares fell 13% after its Level 3 unit priced $1 billion in 7.5% senior notes due 2037, highlighting balance sheet concerns amid a $475 million Alkira acquisition.
GE Vernova Slides after Texas Nuclear-Gas AI Power Deal
GE Vernova shares dropped over $70 after announcing a Texas nuclear-gas project for AI data centers, as investors digest strong Q1 orders.
Lennar's Expansion Plans Face Headwinds from Elevated Mortgage Rates
Lennar shares slipped 0.5% as the homebuilder accelerates new community launches despite high mortgage rates and a disappointing spring selling season.
Fluence Energy Shares Soar 34% on Record $5.6B Backlog and Hyperscaler Deals
Fluence Energy shares surged 34% premarket on a record $5.6 billion backlog and hyperscaler deals, as the battery-storage firm reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flat Near All-Time Highs as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally
U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts near record levels after a two-day AI-driven rally, while oil prices slid further on U.S.-Iran deal hopes.
National Grid Slips Ahead of Full-Year Results After JPMorgan Target Cut
National Grid shares dropped 1.56% to 1,278p ahead of its full-year results due May 14 after JPMorgan trimmed its price target to 1,440p while maintaining an 'overweight' rating.


