Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed

Transport & Logistics Analyst

Transportation and logistics analyst covering rail, trucking, and shipping. Former supply chain consultant focused on network optimization and freight cost modeling. Tracks volume/price mix, operating ratio drivers, and cycle signals from spot rates and inventory turns.

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President Trump’s Direct Communication with FBI Agents in Georgia Election Probe Sparks Debate
Feb 3, 2026 Business News

President Trump’s Direct Communication with FBI Agents in Georgia Election Probe Sparks Debate

Tulsi Gabbard Denies Directives Were Given as Officials Weigh Implications of Presidential Interaction

President Donald Trump engaged in a direct phone call with FBI agents investigating the 2020 election in Georgia, a rare intervention that has raised ...

Feb 3, 2026 Trade Ideas

Halozyme: Acquisitions and Royalty Engines Position HALO for Multi-Year Growth — A Long Trade With Defined Risk

Recent M&A momentum plus expanding ENHANZE royalty streams create a constructive risk/reward for long-term investors; trade idea with entries, stops and targets.

Halozyme (HALO) has posted accelerating revenue and profit in 2025 while using acquisitions and licensing to build recurring royalty streams. Q3 FY202...

Trade Idea Long
Feb 2, 2026 Finance

Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary Exceeds Opening Weekend Projections but Faces Profitability Challenges

Despite a robust $7 million debut exceeding estimates, Amazon’s investment in the Melania Trump documentary struggles to promise financial success

The documentary film focused on First Lady Melania Trump opened to a stronger-than-expected box office performance, grossing approximately $7 million ...

Feb 2, 2026 Finance

Nvidia's Massive Investment in OpenAI Marks a Strategic Milestone for AI and Tech Markets

An in-depth analysis of Nvidia's up-to-$100 billion commitment to OpenAI and its implications for the technology sector

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives interprets Nvidia's planned investment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI as a pivotal validation of the artificial intelligence...

Feb 2, 2026 Trade Ideas

Texas Instruments: The Long Game Is Finally Taking Shape - Buy the Pullback

Stable cash flow, higher dividends and a modest operating leverage punch make TXN a tactical long on a 3–6 month horizon.

Texas Instruments is showing the sort of cash-generation and margin resilience that can support both dividend growth and upside rerating. Recent quart...

Trade Idea Long
Federal Government Shutdown Set to Persist as House Faces Key Funding Vote
Feb 2, 2026 Business News

Federal Government Shutdown Set to Persist as House Faces Key Funding Vote

Political deadlock puts government operations and economic stability at risk amid contested funding bill

The United States federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress missed the funding deadline. The House plans a pivotal vote on Tues...

Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

Cher’s Lighthearted Grammy Slip: A Memorable Night of Mix-ups and Moments

The music icon navigates a series of onstage stumbles with charm during the Grammy Awards record of the year presentation

During the recent Grammy Awards ceremony, Cher brought a humorous and relatable energy to the stage while presenting the record of the year award. Des...

Italian Authorities Probe Cherub Resembling Prime Minister in Rome Basilica
Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

Italian Authorities Probe Cherub Resembling Prime Minister in Rome Basilica

Renovation at historic Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina draws criticism amid political and religious tensions

A cherub figure in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, Rome, exhibiting a likeness to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has prompted investiga...

Feb 2, 2026 Finance

Strategy Inc. Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Price Decline as Market Skepticism Grows

Despite adding 855 BTC funded by substantial share sales, concerns linger over company's capital reserves and Bitcoin's volatile price dynamics

Strategy Inc. has recently increased its Bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 855 BTC at an average price near $88,000 per coin. This move, fu...

Feb 2, 2026 Trade Ideas

Booking Holdings - Buy the Post-Weakness Dip: A Tactical Long with Defined Risk

Q3 strength, healthy cash flow and a modest dividend make the recent pullback an entry point — trade with a tight stop and realistic targets.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) pulled back from recent highs but its underlying business and cash flow remain solid. Q3 FY2025 results show $9.01B revenue, $...

Trade Idea Long