Articles by Daniel Marsh
VIX Dips to 18.02 as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records, but Futures Signal Caution
The VIX slipped to 18.02 on Monday even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, but futures above 20 suggest traders remain hedged amid earnings and geopolitical risks.
Tesla Stock Edges Up After Musk's $115B Share Filing; Capex and Robotaxi Plans in Focus
Tesla (TSLA) shares closed at $378.67, up 0.6%, after registering 303.96 million shares linked to Elon Musk's 2018 CEO award, valued at $114.65 billion. The market weighed dilution concerns against Tesla's $25 billion 2026 capex plan and robotaxi timeline.
Stanley Black & Decker Shares Surge on $500M Buyback Plan
Stanley Black & Decker shares climbed 4% to $79.86 after the board approved a $500 million buyback and kept the quarterly dividend at $0.83 per share. Q1 results are due Wednesday.
Edesa Biotech Surges 54% on Renewed ARDS Drug Optimism
Edesa Biotech (EDSA) shares surged 54% on Monday, driven by renewed interest in February data showing paridiprubart reduced 28-day ARDS mortality to 24% from 33%.
McDonald's Shares Slide on Downgrade Amid Value War and Netflix Promotion
McDonald's shares dropped nearly 3% after Erste Group downgraded the stock to Hold, citing slower profit growth. The company's upcoming Netflix Happy Meal promotion faces a challenging fast-food environment.
Critical Metals Surges on $835M Deal for Full Greenland Rare Earth Control
Critical Metals Corp. shares jumped after the company agreed to buy European Lithium Ltd. for $835 million, taking full control of Greenland's Tanbreez rare earth project.
Veradermics Soars After Hair-Loss Drug Meets Trial Goals
Veradermics shares jumped 40% after its oral hair-loss drug VDPHL01 met all main goals in a Phase 2/3 trial, with patients seeing significant hair count increases.
HTCO Shares Surge Over 230% on Lithium Transport Expansion Plans
High-Trend International Group shares surged over 233% to $37.51 on Nasdaq Monday, with trading volume spiking to 10.09 million shares, as the company announced plans to double lithium-related shipments in 2026.
ARC Resources Surges After Shell's $16.4B Montney Acquisition
Shell acquires ARC Resources for $16.4 billion, sending ARC shares up over 22% and signaling major confidence in the Montney shale basin.
Sandisk Hits Record High on AI Memory Optimism Ahead of Earnings
Sandisk surged 7.4% to a record $1,063.55 on Monday after Melius Research started coverage with a Buy rating and $1,350 target, as AI-driven memory demand fuels bullish sentiment ahead of earnings.
