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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
Biotechnology Firm Scribe Therapeutics Files for Nasdaq IPO

Biotechnology Firm Scribe Therapeutics Files for Nasdaq IPO

Jul 10, 2026

Scribe Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, has submitted a registration statement for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. The company plans to trade under the ticker symbol 'SCTX' but has not yet disclosed the size or price of the offering.

Apnimed Files for Initial Public Offering on Nasdaq

Apnimed Files for Initial Public Offering on Nasdaq

Jul 10, 2026

The clinical-stage pharmaceutical company has submitted its initial filing with the SEC to list on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker 'APMD,' with BofA Securities leading the underwriting team.

AT&T to Pay $184.1 Million to Settle Employee Pension Lawsuit

AT&T to Pay $184.1 Million to Settle Employee Pension Lawsuit

Jul 10, 2026

The telecommunications giant will pay over $184 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging it underpaid married workers' pensions by using outdated mortality data. The settlement, which affects approximately 300,000 employees, still requires court approval.

Altera Targets Mid-20% Growth Fueled by AI and Robotics, CEO Says

Altera Targets Mid-20% Growth Fueled by AI and Robotics, CEO Says

Jul 10, 2026

Programmable chipmaker Altera is growing at a mid-20% annual rate and more than doubling its operating income as it capitalizes on demand from artificial intelligence and robotics, according to its CEO. The company, spun out of Intel, is preparing for an eventual public listing.