Articles by Daniel Marsh
AT&T Edges Lower Pre-Market as RBC Boosts Target, CPI Data Awaited
AT&T shares declined 0.2% in pre-market trading Friday, despite RBC Capital lifting its price target to $31. Market attention shifts to the January CPI report for clues on inflation and monetary policy.
AirAsia X to Launch Daily London Route via Bahrain Hub in 2026
AirAsia X will commence daily service between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick via Bahrain on June 26, 2026. The carrier aims to establish Bahrain as its first operational hub outside Asia, with plans to station up to 100 aircraft there within eight years.
Lloyds Shares Dip Amid Rate Cut Speculation and Buyback Activity
Lloyds Banking Group shares declined 1.4% in London trading following disappointing UK economic growth figures that increased expectations for monetary policy easing. The bank also executed a 10 million share buyback.
Nvidia Dips Ahead of Inflation Data, Earnings Test
Nvidia shares declined slightly in premarket trading Friday, with markets focused on upcoming inflation figures and the company's quarterly report due Feb. 25.
Ford Gains Premarket on Bonus News, Dividend Date in Focus
Ford Motor shares advanced about 1% in premarket trading Friday, trading near $14 as the stock goes ex-dividend and the company announced enhanced staff bonuses tied to quality improvements.
Sage Group Shares Recover Slightly After Hitting 52-Week Low
Sage Group shares gained 0.5% in early Friday trading, partially recovering from a two-day decline that sent the stock to a fresh 52-week low. The stock remains down roughly 6% over the past two sessions.
Halma Shares Surge 3% as Investors Seek Safety Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Halma shares gained over 3% in Friday trading, significantly outpacing the broader FTSE 100 index. The move comes as investors await U.S. inflation data and the company's upcoming trading update.
Reckitt Benckiser Shares Edge Lower Ahead of Special Dividend
Reckitt Benckiser stock declined modestly Friday, trading near its 52-week high as markets anticipate a special dividend payment and upcoming management commentary.
3i Group Rebounds 2.7% in London as Rate Cut Bets Swirl
3i Group shares climbed 2.7% in London trading, recouping some of the prior session's losses amid shifting expectations for UK interest rates.
Vodafone Shares Dip Amid Buyback and Bond Program Updates
Vodafone shares declined about 1% in early London trading following announcements of a share buyback and a supplement to its €30 billion bond program.
Standard Chartered Shares Recover After CFO Departure, Digital Push
Standard Chartered shares rose 0.6% Friday, recovering part of Thursday's 4.7% drop. The bank appointed an interim CFO and unveiled a digital assets partnership.