Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow.
Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 5.7% over the past six months. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm.
What a brutal six months it’s been for FedEx. The stock has dropped 20.6% and now trades at $231.99, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how air freight and logistics stocks fared in Q1, starting with FedEx (NYSE:FDX).
Vehicle manufacturer Shyft (NASDAQ:SHYF) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 3.4% year on year to $204.6 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $920 million at the midpoint came in 3.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.07 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed buying more than 50 stocks in early May. A look at the list and why the congresswoman's past trades have drawn red flags.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
