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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
Appian Options Market Prices in 13% Post-Earnings Stock Move

Stocks

Appian Options Market Prices in 13% Post-Earnings Stock Move

Jul 30, 2026

Options traders are anticipating a potential 13% swing in Appian's stock price following its August 6 earnings release, according to Bloomberg data. The software company has a history of volatile post-earnings moves, exceeding market expectations in half of its last eight reports.

Dropbox Options Market Prices in 6.6% Post-Earnings Stock Move

Stocks

Dropbox Options Market Prices in 6.6% Post-Earnings Stock Move

Jul 30, 2026

Options traders are anticipating a potential 6.6% move in either direction for Dropbox shares following its quarterly earnings report on August 6. Historical data reveals a pattern of significant volatility, with the stock's actual moves often diverging from market expectations.