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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
BofA Identifies South Korea, UAE as Top AI Contenders Outside US and China

BofA Identifies South Korea, UAE as Top AI Contenders Outside US and China

Jul 12, 2026

A new Bank of America report highlights South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as the strongest contenders in the global AI race, trailing only the dominant U.S. and China. The analysis notes that other nations are specializing in areas like semiconductors and data centers to capture AI-driven growth.

Holtec Nuclear Files for IPO with Dual-Class Share Structure

Holtec Nuclear Files for IPO with Dual-Class Share Structure

Jul 12, 2026

Nuclear technology firm Holtec Nuclear Corporation has filed for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker 'HNUC'. The proposed offering features a dual-class stock structure, concentrating voting power with Class B shareholders.