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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
Global Bond Yields Rise on U.S.-Iran Tensions and Fed Policy Concerns

Global Bond Yields Rise on U.S.-Iran Tensions and Fed Policy Concerns

Jul 8, 2026

Government bond yields in the Eurozone increased on Wednesday amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran and investor caution ahead of the release of U.S. Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The combination of events has sparked a sell-off in sovereign debt, particularly short-term bonds.

Bank of America Names Top Industrial Stocks for Second Quarter 2026

Bank of America Names Top Industrial Stocks for Second Quarter 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Bank of America Securities has identified its leading industrial and multi-industry stock picks for the second quarter of 2026, with AMETEK leading the list. The selections are based on factors including accelerating short-cycle orders and robust demand in sectors like data centers and automation.

OpenAI Launches GPT-Live to Enhance ChatGPT Voice Conversations

OpenAI Launches GPT-Live to Enhance ChatGPT Voice Conversations

Jul 8, 2026

OpenAI has released GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models designed to make AI interactions more natural and fluid. The update, now powering ChatGPT Voice, allows the system to listen and speak simultaneously for improved conversational flow.