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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
Stride Stock Tumbles 13% After Sudden CEO Departure

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Stride Stock Tumbles 13% After Sudden CEO Departure

Jul 30, 2026

Shares of online education provider Stride Inc. fell sharply after the company announced the immediate and unexpected departure of its CEO, a move that overshadowed preliminary revenue growth and raised investor concerns about leadership stability.