By Marcus Devlin
Two decades covering equity markets. Writes on single stocks, sectors, valuations and the trades behind the tape.
Proton's Best First Half in 15 Years Driven by Surging EV Sales
Proton posted its strongest first-half sales in 15 years, with 100,346 vehicles sold from January to June. Deliveries of its e.MAS electrifi
Yuan Heads for First Weekly Gain in Three Weeks as US Jobs Data Weakens Dollar
China's yuan is set for its first weekly gain in three weeks after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report pushed back expectations for Federa
Kuaishou's Kling AI Unit Attracts Up to $2.8B from Tencent, Alibaba Backers
Kuaishou's AI unit, Beijing Kling, is set to receive up to 20.5 billion yuan from Tencent-linked backers and Alibaba's AliCloud. The deal co
Palm Oil Heads for Second Weekly Drop as China Weakness and Stronger Ringgit Weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures are on track for a second consecutive weekly drop, as falling prices in China's Dalian market and a stronger ring
Nikkei 225 Reverses Early Loss as Services Data and US Jobs Report Shift Sentiment
Japan's Nikkei 225 rebounded from a 1.6% early drop to a midday gain of 0.74% as a stronger services PMI reading and softer US jobs data shi
Archer Materials Raises AU$7 Million to Fund Quantum Computing Deal with IonQ
Archer Materials is raising AU$7 million at AU$0.27 per share to fund its quantum computing deal with IonQ. The ASX-listed firm also invites
Gold Miners Rally on Soft US Jobs Data, Lifting ASX 200; Suncorp Slips
The ASX 200 edged up 0.4% as gold miners jumped on a softer US jobs report that boosted bullion prices. Suncorp slid after trimming its annu
Suncorp Cuts 2026 Premium Growth Target, Shares Slide on Weaker Outlook
Suncorp trimmed its 2026 premium growth target and flagged weaker investment income and higher reinsurance costs. Shares fell nearly 5% as i
Genesis Minerals Hits Gold Guidance, Boosts Exploration Budget to AU$90M
Genesis Minerals produced 70,767 ounces of gold in the June quarter, landing within its full-year guidance range. The miner also began open-
BYD Leads China's June NEV Sales with Record Exports as Domestic Demand Cools
BYD led China's June NEV sales with 403,472 units, driven by a record export push that nearly doubled passenger exports. Meanwhile, S&P Glob
S&P 500 Rises as Tech Cools and Oil Drop Boosts Broader Market
US stocks rose this week even as some big tech names cooled, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,483.24. Oil slid to $68.46 a barrel after Iran ta
Tesla Launches Three-Row Model Y L at $61,990 to Boost US Demand
Tesla has introduced a longer, six-seat Model Y L in the US, priced at $61,990. The new variant aims to revive demand after last year's fede