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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

Stocks

Solventum Stock Surges After UBS Upgrades Rating to 'Buy'

Jul 28, 2026

Shares of healthcare company Solventum jumped after UBS upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Neutral,' citing significant upside potential ahead of its quarterly earnings report.

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Semiconductor Stocks Tumble, with Lam Research and Palantir Leading Declines

Jul 28, 2026

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies fell sharply on Tuesday, part of a broader sell-off in the technology sector driven by weak corporate guidance.

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EBay, Former Executives to Pay Nearly $56 Million to Settle Harassment Lawsuit

Jul 28, 2026

The e-commerce giant and several of its former top executives will pay a total of $55.7 million to resolve a civil lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts couple who were targeted in a bizarre cyber-stalking campaign.

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Amadeus Fire Stock Surges Over 5% Ahead of H1 Earnings Report

Jul 28, 2026

Shares of the German staffing and training firm Amadeus Fire AG jumped as investors positioned themselves ahead of its upcoming earnings disclosure, citing a significant valuation gap and hopes for a recovery.

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American Tower Stock Surges on Strong Q2 Earnings and Raised Outlook

Jul 28, 2026

American Tower Corp. shares climbed after the company reported second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year financial guidance, driven by accelerating growth in its data center segment.

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FIFA Explores Stake Sale in New $20 Billion Commercial Entity, Source Says

Jul 28, 2026

World soccer's governing body is reportedly working with JPMorgan to sell up to a 20% stake in a new commercial arm valued at approximately $20 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Boeing Stock Rises on Revenue Beat and Positive Cash Flow, Shaking Off Earnings Miss

Jul 28, 2026

Boeing shares gained after the company reported second-quarter revenue that surpassed expectations and generated positive free cash flow, leading investors to look past a wider-than-expected loss per share.

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Athens Stock Exchange Edges Higher on Banking and Construction Gains

Jul 28, 2026

Greece's main stock index, the Athens General Composite, closed up 0.13% on Tuesday, lifted by strength in the banking and construction sectors despite a broader market decline where more stocks fell than rose.

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HF Sinclair Stock Rises on Strong Earnings, Dividend Hike, and Spinoff Plans

Jul 28, 2026

HF Sinclair announced second-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, raised its quarterly dividend, and revealed a plan to spin off its Lubricants & Specialties business, driving shares to a new 52-week high.