Articles by Daniel Marsh
SK hynix Dips as KOSPI Rally Halts; AI Demand Fuels Memory Pricing Pressure
SK hynix shares fell 0.36% to 839,000 won, mirroring a 1.4% drop in the KOSPI which ended a six-week winning streak. Investors are monitoring AI-driven memory demand and potential price increases flagged by Apple.
ASML Shares Surge on Renewed AI Infrastructure Spending Optimism
ASML shares climbed nearly 4% in European and U.S. trading Friday, buoyed by a chip sector rebound fueled by expectations of sustained AI data center investment. Key dividend dates and upcoming U.S. economic data are in focus.
Nvidia Leads Chip Rally on AI Capex Optimism, Key Data Ahead
Nvidia shares surged nearly 8% Friday, fueling a semiconductor sector rally on expectations of increased AI infrastructure spending by major cloud providers. Investors now await critical U.S. economic data and Nvidia's late-February earnings report.
China Life Insurance Shares Dip Ahead of Key Inflation Data Release
China Life Insurance's A-shares fell 0.75% to 47.47 yuan as markets closed Friday, with investors awaiting January inflation figures due February 11. The broader Shanghai Composite declined 0.25%.
Airbus Shares Edge Up Despite Slower January Deliveries, Supply Chain Concerns Persist
Airbus shares gained 0.94% to €191.30 as the company reported 19 aircraft deliveries in January, down from 25 a year earlier. Supply chain bottlenecks remain a key challenge ahead of full-year results.
Santander Gains on Buyback and US Acquisition, Faces UK Provision
Banco Santander shares rose 1.85% Friday following a €5.03 billion share repurchase plan and a $12.2 billion deal for Webster Financial. The bank also increased its UK motor finance provision to £461 million.
Schwab Nears 52-Week Peak Amid Insider Sale, Awaits Key Data
Charles Schwab shares advanced 3% to $105.08, approaching a yearly high as markets rallied. Co-chairman Walter Bettinger sold over 257,000 shares this week, filings show.
NextEra Energy Approaches Record High Following $1.3 Billion Bond Offering
NextEra Energy shares edged higher, nearing a new peak after a major debt issuance. Investors now await upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction on interest rates.
Boeing Shares Climb on Major Order Prospects from India and Saudi Arabia
Boeing stock rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday, lifted by potential aircraft deals worth up to $80 billion from India and a 150-jet order discussion with Saudi Arabia. Supply chain and regulatory challenges remain key hurdles.
AT&T Completes $6.5B Bond Offering, Unveils New Youth Phone
AT&T shares declined 0.7% to $27.13 Friday following a $6.5 billion multi-tranche bond sale and the launch of its amiGO Jr. Phone for children.
Verizon's Rally Halts Amid Leadership Shift, Focus Turns to Economic Data
Verizon shares dropped 1.7% on Friday, ending a seven-day advance. The decline followed a management change in its consumer division, with investors now eyeing upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports.
Thermo Fisher Shares Stabilize After 4% Drop as Plant Closure and Macro Data Loom
Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock held near $543 Friday following a sharp decline. The company plans to close a Massachusetts facility by 2026, affecting 80 jobs, while investors await key U.S. economic reports.