By Marcus Devlin
Two decades covering equity markets. Writes on single stocks, sectors, valuations and the trades behind the tape.
Cobre Chile Sets $12M Fundraise at Sierra Atacama, Eyes Majority Control
Cobre's Chilean unit is raising $12 million at the Sierra Atacama copper project to pay down debt. The deal could lift Cobre Chile's stake t
Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Raises HK$532 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Retail Demand Soars
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare raised HK$532 million in its Hong Kong IPO, pricing shares at HK$5.50. Retail demand was massive, with the
Yuan Strength and Bond Yields Lure Foreign Investors Back to China Markets
Foreign investors are returning to Chinese bonds and A-shares, driven by a 5.4% yuan gain against the US dollar. China's bond yields have mo
WiseTech Co-Founder Steps Down as Executive Chair, Stock Jumps 8%
WiseTech co-founder Richard White has stepped down as executive chair, citing personal media attention as a distraction. The board named Rae
LG Energy Solution Warns EV Slowdown Bites as US Tax Credits Prop Up Profit
LG Energy Solution expects Q2 operating profit to plunge 77%, and says it would have swung to a loss without US tax credits. The update unde
Australian Stocks Poised for Gains as Oil Prices Slide on OPEC Supply Boost
Australian stocks are expected to rise Tuesday as oil prices cool and Middle East supply concerns ease. Saudi Arabia cut prices and OPEC app
Intel-Backed Syntiant Files for IPO as AI Chip Listings Surge
Syntiant, an Intel-backed low-power AI chipmaker, has filed for a Nasdaq listing. The company reported $64.5 million in revenue and a $20.9
Jefferies Backs SiteMinder's Path to First Profit by Late 2026
Jefferies has reaffirmed confidence in SiteMinder, predicting its first profit in late fiscal 2026. The bank downplays AI disruption risks,
Vertex Pays $10 Billion for Crinetics to Expand Beyond Cystic Fibrosis
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is buying Crinetics for about $10 billion, paying $85 a share to expand into endocrinology. The deal adds an FDA-appr
Latin American Markets Edge Higher as Global Risk Appetite Returns
Latin American markets edged up Monday as US risk appetite improved and oil prices cooled. MSCI's regional equity index gained 0.39%, with t
Uber Pauses Europe Eats Expansion in Five Countries, Focuses on Delivery Hero Deal
Uber is pausing most of its planned Uber Eats expansion in Europe, shelving launches in five of seven targeted countries. The move signals a
Versant Media Acquires Full Swing for $530M to Build Interactive Sports Platform
Versant Media is buying Full Swing, a golf-simulator platform, for $530 million in cash. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, aims to b