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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.

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Latest by Marcus Chen

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IP Group Shares Rally as Railpen Takeover Deadline Looms

Jul 20, 2026

Shares of the UK-based intellectual property investor surged as its largest shareholder, Railpen, faces a regulatory deadline to formalize its sweetened takeover proposal or abandon the bid.

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Investing.com Announces Promotional Pricing for its AI-Powered InvestingPro Platform

Jul 20, 2026

Financial markets platform Investing.com has launched a promotional campaign for its InvestingPro subscription, offering discounts of up to 60% while highlighting the reported performance of its AI-driven stock analysis tools.

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IP Group Shares Climb After Railpen Raises Takeover Offer to 61 Pence

Jul 20, 2026

Shares in intellectual property firm IP Group surged over 3% after its largest shareholder, Railpen, submitted an improved all-cash takeover proposal following the rejection of an earlier bid.

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Alibaba Shares Rise on 'Full-Stack' AI Thesis and Apple Partnership

Jul 20, 2026

Alibaba's stock is gaining as investors weigh a series of AI-related catalysts, including a key regulatory approval for Apple devices in China, against persistent geopolitical and regulatory risks.

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Adidas Lifts World Cup Sales Forecast to €1.5 Billion After Tournament Success

Jul 20, 2026

The German sportswear giant now expects around €1.5 billion in event-related sales, a significant increase from its previous guidance, citing surging demand for team jerseys and match balls.

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FAA Signals Imminent Certification for Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 10 Variants

Jul 20, 2026

A senior Federal Aviation Administration official indicated that regulatory approval for Boeing's 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 aircraft is expected soon following an intensive review. The certification is a critical step for the planemaker to begin deliveries of the new models.

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Primark Slashes Prices on Key Apparel Lines Ahead of Corporate Split

Jul 20, 2026

The fashion retailer is cutting prices by up to 29% on hundreds of best-selling items in a strategic move to boost sales ahead of its planned separation from parent company Associated British Foods.

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Advenica Posts Q2 Loss on Weak Product Sales Despite Record Service Revenue

Jul 20, 2026

The Swedish cybersecurity specialist reported a SEK 6.30 million operating loss for the second quarter, as a decline in product-related income offset a record performance in its services segment.

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Alibaba, Baidu Shares Climb as New Chinese AI Models Challenge US Leaders

Jul 20, 2026

Shares of Chinese technology giants like Alibaba and Baidu climbed after the release of new AI models that analysts see as competitive with top U.S. offerings, sparking a market rotation out of semiconductor hardware stocks.