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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
French Stocks Climb as Tech Sector Lifts CAC 40 by 0.90%

French Stocks Climb as Tech Sector Lifts CAC 40 by 0.90%

Jul 9, 2026

France's benchmark CAC 40 index closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by significant gains in the technology and consumer goods sectors. Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics was the day's standout performer, surging over 7%.