Articles by Daniel Marsh
Netflix Deadline Looms as Warner Bros Bidding War Enters Final Phase
Netflix stock gained 1.2% as investors await the company's response to Paramount's competing bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets before Monday's deadline.
Western Digital Rises on $3.17B SanDisk Stake Sale to Cut Debt
Western Digital shares advanced 2.5% following news of a major debt reduction deal involving the sale of part of its SanDisk holding. The company's sales chief also sold shares under a pre-arranged plan.
Tesla Shares Dip on Cybertruck Price Cuts and Autopilot Legal Setback
Tesla shares declined approximately 1% as the company introduced a lower-priced Cybertruck model and faced a significant legal ruling related to its Autopilot system.
Microsoft Shares Slip Amid AI Cost Concerns; Insider Purchase Noted
Microsoft shares fell Friday, trailing the Nasdaq 100, as the market weighs escalating costs for artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. A significant insider purchase by a board member was disclosed ahead of Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results.
Karman Holdings Retreats After Citi-Driven Surge; Eyes March Conference
Karman Holdings stock declined 4% to $84.85, partially reversing a sharp two-session advance. Citigroup maintains a Buy rating with a $125 target, citing stronger demand signals.
Western Digital's SanDisk Stake Sale Fuels Stock Volatility, Debt Focus
SanDisk shares advanced as Western Digital divested a significant portion of its stake, raising $3.17 billion for debt reduction. Market attention now shifts to the potential sale of Western Digital's remaining 1.7 million shares.
US Economy Slows Sharply as Inflation Stays Elevated, Complicating Fed Path
The US economy expanded at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, a significant deceleration from the prior quarter's 4.4% pace. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, remained stubbornly high at 3.0% year-over-year.
Tesco Shares Approach 52-Week Peak on Strong UK Retail Sales Data
Tesco's stock climbed 0.3% as stronger-than-expected UK retail sales data lifted sentiment. The shares are now trading just below their recent 52-week high, with focus shifting to the company's upcoming April results.
Aviva Gains on Arena Deal, Eyes March Results and Capital Plans
Aviva shares advanced 1.4% to 652 pence, outperforming the FTSE 100. The insurer announced a major Bristol arena sponsorship, with focus now on its March 5 full-year results and capital strategy.
Diageo Shares Climb on Reports of Executive Overhaul Ahead of Key Results
Diageo shares gained more than 3% after reports surfaced that CEO Dave Lewis is preparing a significant overhaul of the company's top leadership. The market's attention now shifts to the interim results briefing scheduled for February 25.
DBS Advances on Healthcare Social Loan, Eyes Bank Earnings
DBS Group Holdings closed higher, announcing a landmark healthcare social loan. Market attention now pivots to Singapore bank earnings due next week.
