Articles by Daniel Marsh
Hog Futures Slide, Dollar Surges as Inflation Fears Mount
Lean hog futures declined Monday due to low volume and higher slaughter rates, while the U.S. dollar rallied to a five-week peak on renewed inflation worries. Separate analysis suggests AutoZone and NextEra Energy shares may be overvalued.
UnitedHealth Files Shelf Registration, Names New Accounting Chief
UnitedHealth Group shares gained 0.5% in after-hours trading after filing a shelf registration for future securities offerings and appointing a new chief accounting officer. The company's annual report revealed Optum Rx's $188 billion drug spend and a projected Medicare Advantage membership decline for 2026.
Palantir Shares Surge on Defense Sector Tailwinds and AI Policy Shift
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) shares advanced 5.8% in extended trading, reaching $145.17, following a U.S. directive to remove certain AI tools from government agencies and amid heightened geopolitical focus.
Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Tech Stocks, SanDisk Slides in Extended Trading
SanDisk Corporation shares declined 2.6% in after-hours trading Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sparked broad market volatility, particularly affecting technology and storage stocks.
Cruise Stocks Sink as Oil Price Spike Fuels Fuel Cost Fears
Shares of major cruise operators declined Monday, led by Norwegian Cruise Line after it warned of uncertain fuel costs and issued a below-consensus profit outlook for 2026. The selloff coincided with a sharp jump in oil prices due to Middle East tensions.
Cruise Stocks Sink as Oil Price Spike Fuels Fuel Cost Fears
Shares of major cruise operators declined Monday, led by Norwegian Cruise Line, after the company issued a cautious profit forecast citing volatile fuel expenses. The sell-off coincided with a sharp jump in oil prices following escalated geopolitical tensions.
Tesla Shares Edge Higher Amid Mixed European Sales Signals
Tesla shares closed marginally higher on Monday following the release of mixed European vehicle registration data for February. Key markets like France and Spain posted significant gains, while others saw declines.
Tesla's European Demand Shows Mixed Signals in February Data
Tesla stock closed slightly higher after European February sales data showed a mixed picture, with sharp increases in some countries and notable drops in others. Investors await further reports from major markets and U.S. jobs data.