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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Jan 9, 2026 Finance

From Early Struggles to Tech Success: Roblox CEO David Baszucki Encourages Graduates to Follow Their Instincts

David Baszucki reflects on his unconventional career path from modest beginnings to leading a multibillion-dollar enterprise, advising new graduates to trust their own judgment

David Baszucki, CEO and co-founder of Roblox, shared insights from his early career challenges and eventual success with students at Stanford Universi...

Jan 9, 2026 Finance

Compass Finalizes Strategic Merger with Anywhere Real Estate, Shares Experience Surge

Merger establishes Compass International Holdings, significantly amplifying global footprint and operational scale

Compass, Inc. has completed its planned all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate Inc., resulting in the formation of Compass International Holdings....

Jan 9, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy Procter & Gamble Now: Quality Cash Flow, Healthy Yield, and an 18x Multiple - Market Is Too Pessimistic

A pragmatic upgrade: steady free cash flow, a ~3% yield and room for margin tailwinds create a favorable risk/reward at current levels

Procter & Gamble's recent quarter (ended 09/30/2025) delivered strong operating cash flow, stable margins and an EPS beat that the market has underapp...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 9, 2026 Trade Ideas

Marsh & McLennan: Oversold Today, Keep It on Your Core List

Q3 weakness created a buying window in a cash-generative, high-quality professional services franchise

MMC pulled back into the mid-$180s on profit and revenue mix softness, but strong operating cash flow, rising dividends, and a durable consulting + in...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 9, 2026 Finance

Ondas Holdings Secures Nearly $1 Billion Through Premium-Priced Equity Placement

Capital infusion aimed at supporting growth initiatives in autonomous and wireless sectors

Ondas Holdings Inc. completed a substantial equity financing deal, raising close to $1 billion in gross proceeds, surpassing its recent market valuati...

Jan 9, 2026 Finance

United Community Banks Prepares for Quarterly Earnings Amid Analyst Forecast Adjustments

Analysts Update Price Targets and Ratings Ahead of Anticipated Q4 Results

United Community Banks is set to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on January 14, 2025, with forecasts indicating growth in earnings per share and ...

Commerce Secretary Predicts Robust 6% GDP Growth by 2026 Despite Q4 Shutdown Challenges
Jan 9, 2026 Business News

Commerce Secretary Predicts Robust 6% GDP Growth by 2026 Despite Q4 Shutdown Challenges

Howard Lutnick credits administration policies for future expansion but flags near-term economic disruptions

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick forecasts a 6% growth in U.S. GDP by 2026, driven by expansive corporate investments and supportive fiscal policies....

Jan 9, 2026 Finance

Gold's Remarkable 2025 Surge Drives ETFs and Central Bank Reserve Shifts

ETF inflows soar, central banks elevate gold as primary foreign reserve asset amid a record-setting year for the precious metal

In 2025, gold experienced an outstanding performance, establishing new highs on 53 occasions. This surge has fueled unprecedented investment through p...

Zcash Appreciates 11% Amidst Privacy Emphasis, Outranking Dogecoin and Shiba Inu
Jan 9, 2026 Finance

Zcash Appreciates 11% Amidst Privacy Emphasis, Outranking Dogecoin and Shiba Inu

Market dynamics show Zcash surging while internal challenges raise questions on its trajectory

Zcash has experienced an 11% price increase, notably outpacing other prominent cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Despite this uptick, conc...

Jan 9, 2026 Finance

Cramer Advises Investors to Avoid Buying Stocks with Large Year-to-Date Gains

Market expert highlights potential pitfalls of chasing popular stocks and points to cautious banking sector outlook ahead of earnings season

Jim Cramer, CNBC’s Mad Money host, urges investors to refrain from purchasing stocks that have already surged significantly this year, warning that ...