By Marcus Devlin
Two decades covering equity markets. Writes on single stocks, sectors, valuations and the trades behind the tape.
Chaozhou Three-Circle Aims to Raise HK$7.16 Billion in Hong Kong IPO with Temasek Backing
Chaozhou Three-Circle, a Chinese electronic components maker, has started marketing its Hong Kong IPO, targeting up to HK$7.16 billion. Tema
Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low Near 162 per Dollar as Markets Await US Jobs Data
The yen has weakened to its lowest level in 40 years, trading near 162 per US dollar. Investors are watching for potential intervention from
Nikkei 225 Surges 1.36% as Tech Stocks Rebound and US-Iran Tensions Ease
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.36% in early Tuesday trading, lifted by a tech sector rebound and a calmer geopolitical backdrop after the US an
TPG-Backed Digital Lender Fibe Files for India IPO, Seeks Up to 7.5 Billion Rupees
Fibe, a digital lender backed by TPG, has filed for an IPO in India. The company plans to raise up to 7.5 billion rupees in new shares, foll
Tilray Acquires HelloMD's Canadian Medical Cannabis Assets to Strengthen Direct-to-Patient Model
Tilray Brands is acquiring HelloMD's Canadian medical cannabis assets, pending court approval. The deal aims to expand Tilray's direct-to-pa
Concentrix Slashes Full-Year Forecast After Mixed Q2 Results, Stock Plunges 26%
Concentrix reported mixed fiscal Q2 results and slashed its full-year outlook, sending shares down 26% after hours. The customer experience
Rocket Lab's $8B Iridium Deal and AI Agent Regulation Push Move Markets
Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium lifted both stocks, while a Senate draft bill from Sen. Mark Warner targets how AI agents han
Stocks Jump, Oil Edges Up as US-Iran Talks Send Mixed Signals
The Nasdaq gained 2% and the S&P 500 rose 1.1% as markets leaned risk-on, while Brent crude climbed to $72.73 amid mixed signals on US-Iran
Carlisle Makes Multiple Bids Over $10 Billion for Owens Corning
Carlisle Companies has made multiple unsolicited bids to buy building-materials maker Owens Corning, with offers valuing the target at more
Comcast Jumps 6% on Plan to Split NBCUniversal and Sky from Broadband
Comcast shares surged more than 6% Monday after the media and broadband giant announced plans to split into two public companies. The move t
Honda Plans €2.5 Billion Euro Bond Sale as It Shifts EV Strategy Toward Hybrids
Honda may issue over 400 billion yen (about $2.5 billion) in euro bonds to pay suppliers and fund hybrid vehicles after an annual loss. The
Amazon Shifts AI Payment Model with Anthropic as Token Billing Looms
Amazon is moving to token-based billing for Anthropic AI models, potentially raising costs. The company denies a cost increase, and shares r