A disappointing update from its rival raises questions over trading conditions at UPS.FedEx's (FDX 0.46%) recent earnings report wasn't good, and the stock was sold off sharply in response. But what does it mean for its perennial rival, UPS (UPS 0.70%)? Here's a look at what happened with FedEx and what investors can expect when UPS releases its third-quarter 2024 earnings in about a month.FedEx did not deliver good newsThere's no point in sugarcoating matters. FedEx's first-quarter 2025 earnings report was ...

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The latest trading session saw United Parcel Service (UPS) ending at $128.74, denoting a +0.11% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.28%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.15%.Shares of the package delivery service witnessed a gain of 0.49% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Transportation sector with its gain of 3.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 2%.The investment comm ...

The shipping services company looks like an undervalued income play.United Parcel Service (UPS -2.67%), one of the world's largest shipping couriers, is often considered a stable blue chip stock for conservative investors. It went public in 1999, in the biggest initial public offering of the 20th century, joined the S&P 500 in 2002, and has raised its dividends annually for 15 consecutive years.But over the past three years, the stock lost more than a third of its value as it struggled with stiff competitio ...

FedEx results indicate investors should not expect a quick recovery in the transport sector.FedEx sounded the alarm, and investors in its archrival are taking notice.Shares of United Parcel Service (UPS -2.59%) traded down 3% as of 2 p.m. ET after FedEx missed quarterly expectations and lowered its full-year forecast.Falling in sympathyTransportation companies have been stuck in traffic for the last few years. A surge in shipments after the height of the pandemic gave way to a slowdown as the economy cooled ...

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Divide an investment equally among these three dividend stocks and you'll get an average yield of 3.9%.Expectations and narratives can drive stock movements. A company's failure to deliver on expectations can lead to investor disappointment and a poorly performing stock. Honeywell (HON -1.27%), United Parcel Service (UPS), and Chevron (CVX 0.38%) may be industry-leading companies, but they have all disappointed investors recently, and their share prices have suffered as a result.Despite their challenges, al ...

As Creative Director of Football, 49ers Tight End, George Kittle Leads The Charge In Chubbies' License Agreement With The NFLAUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubbies, the weekend-centric lifestyle apparel brand within the Solo Brands (NYSE: DTC) portfolio, is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration with the NFL, marking a bold expansion into sports-inspired apparel. This momentous announcement is paired with the appointment of George Kittle, NFL tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, as ...

United Parcel Service (UPS) closed the latest trading day at $130.65, indicating a +1.35% change from the previous session's end. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.03%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.2%.The package delivery service's shares have seen a decrease of 0.03% over the last month, not keeping up with the Transportation sector's gain of 3.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.54%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results ...

Even in a rallying market you can find bargains trading near their 52-week lows.There are a few things that United Parcel Service (UPS -0.17%), Walt Disney (DIS 0.83%), and Ford Motor Company (F 0.91%) have in common. They are Wall Street juggernauts, components of the S&P 500. The stocks all pay a dividend; two of the three currently top a 5% yield.They're also out of favor. UPS, Disney, and Ford are trading 22%, 28%, and 29% below their 52-week highs. Stretch out the timeline, and the three stocks are tra ...