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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

Covers:
  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
Latest by Marcus Chen
Oklo Options Market Pricing in 13% Swing for Aug. 7 Earnings

Stocks

Oklo Options Market Pricing in 13% Swing for Aug. 7 Earnings

Jul 31, 2026

Options data compiled by Bloomberg suggests Oklo Inc. shares could move 13% in either direction following its August 7 earnings release. An analysis of the past eight reports shows the stock's actual move has exceeded the implied volatility 50% of the time.

Under Armour Options Market Braces for 7.1% Swing on Earnings

Stocks

Under Armour Options Market Braces for 7.1% Swing on Earnings

Jul 31, 2026

Options traders are pricing in a potential 7.1% move for Under Armour (UAA) shares following its earnings report on August 7. Historical data shows the stock has often seen even greater volatility, exceeding the options-implied move in six of its last eight announcements.