Articles by Daniel Marsh
Amazon's GLP-1 Launch Pressures Hims & Hers, Telehealth Rivals
Shares of Hims & Hers Health dropped Tuesday after Amazon launched a GLP-1 weight-management program, heightening competition in the telehealth sector. The company is pivoting from compounded drugs to FDA-approved branded medications.
Stocks Retreat as Oil Surge, Fed Jitters Undercut Rally
Major U.S. equity indices turned lower Tuesday afternoon, surrendering morning advances as climbing crude prices and bond yields introduced fresh uncertainty. The S&P 500 declined 0.32% to 7,086.48.
AT&T and Citi Enhance Co-Branded Card with New Perks, Targets Verizon Rivalry
AT&T and Citigroup have refreshed the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard, introducing enhanced rewards on AT&T purchases, eliminating foreign transaction fees, and maintaining up to $240 in annual statement credits. The update is available to both new and existing cardholders.
Vanguard Executes Major ETF Splits to Boost Investor Accessibility
Vanguard has implemented share splits across five of its prominent equity index ETFs, significantly reducing individual share prices to improve accessibility for retail investors without altering the underlying fund values.
U.S. Stocks Retreat on Apple Leadership Shift, Fed Hearing, and Iran Deal Uncertainty
Major U.S. equity indices declined Tuesday, pressured by Apple's CEO transition, policy uncertainty from a Federal Reserve confirmation hearing, and geopolitical tensions ahead of a key Middle East ceasefire expiration. Strong results from UnitedHealth helped cushion the downturn.
Social Security May 2026 Disbursement Calendar Reveals Extended Payment Gaps
Some Social Security recipients will experience a 35-day interval between April and May 2026 payments, with the first regular May distribution scheduled for May 13. Benefit amounts, which increased 2.8% for 2026, remain unaffected by the timing adjustment.
Spirit Airlines Seeks Federal Equity Stake to Avoid Liquidation
Spirit Airlines is negotiating a potential federal equity investment to secure emergency funding, with rising jet fuel expenses threatening its solvency. The budget carrier faces liquidation risk without immediate relief.
Beyond Meat Shares Surge Above $1 Threshold Amid Nasdaq Compliance Push
Beyond Meat shares surged above $1 in heavy trading, providing relief from Nasdaq delisting warnings. The rally comes despite a steep Q4 revenue drop and persistent analyst pessimism.
ASX 200 Flat as Rio Tinto Gains Offset Energy Slide, Focus on US-Iran Talks
Australian shares ended Tuesday's session essentially flat, with the benchmark index dipping just 3.9 points. Gains in mining giant Rio Tinto were countered by a selloff in the energy sector, while investors awaited developments in US-Iran negotiations.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as British Land Gains Offset AB Foods, Housebuilder Slump
The FTSE 100 gained 0.12% to 10,622.06, supported by British Land's rally after raising guidance, but losses in Associated British Foods and housebuilders limited advances. The FTSE 250 climbed 0.39%.
