Articles by Daniel Marsh
Bank of America Closes at $52.55 Ahead of Holiday, CEO Pay Rises to $41M
Bank of America ended Friday's session at $52.55, a marginal gain of 0.06%, following a week that saw shares decline roughly 7%. The bank's board approved a 17% increase in CEO Brian Moynihan's 2025 pay package, bringing his total compensation to $41 million.
Spotify Shares Gain Ahead of Holiday Break Amid AI Market Tensions
Spotify shares advanced 2.8% Friday, closing at $458.34, while broader markets were mixed. Investors are navigating concerns over AI's impact on tech stocks ahead of a holiday-shortened week.
IBM Outperforms Tech Peers Ahead of Holiday, Focus Shifts to Fed Minutes
IBM stock advanced 1.1% to $262.38 on Friday, outperforming major tech peers, with trading set to resume Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday. Market attention turns to upcoming economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy signals.
Citigroup Slips into Holiday Weekend Amid Russia Exit and Insider Sales
Citigroup shares edged lower ahead of a market holiday, influenced by progress on its Russia exit and recent insider stock sales. Broader banking sector movements remained tied to shifting interest rate expectations.
T-Mobile Nears Record High as Bond Deal, Buyback Plans Draw Focus
T-Mobile shares closed near $220, up 2.3%, as investors await the closing of a €2.5 billion euro bond offering and consider the company's plan to potentially double Q1 2026 share buybacks to $5 billion.
Mastercard Extends Losses Ahead of Holiday Weekend, Payments Sector Under Pressure
Mastercard stock declined for a third straight session, closing at $518.36, while Visa saw a sharper drop. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Linde Shares Rise Amid $36M Planned Sale, Upcoming Investor Conferences
Linde plc closed Friday at $481, a 1.7% increase, as markets prepared for a holiday closure. A filing disclosed plans to sell 75,607 shares worth approximately $36.1 million, while executives are scheduled for investor conferences on February 17-18.
P&G Executives Sell Shares Ahead of Key Data and Conference
Procter & Gamble stock underperformed the broader market Friday as regulatory filings disclosed share sales by two senior executives. The company prepares for a pivotal analyst presentation and a week of key economic data.
Real Estate ETFs Gain as Inflation Eases, Fed Minutes Loom
Real estate investment trusts and related ETFs advanced Friday as Treasury yields declined following lower-than-expected inflation figures. Investors now await Federal Reserve meeting minutes and key economic data.


