Group 1 - The framework of a trade deal between the US and China was reportedly agreed upon in mid-June, which led to a modest increase in stock prices due to tariff-related news [1] - Despite the positive sentiment from the trade deal news, it did not significantly alter the broader market conditions [1]

UK car manufacturers can export to the US under a 10% tariff starting Monday, a reduction from the 25% rate imposed by Donald Trump on other countries https://t.co/HYhRP12W11 ...

China firmly opposes any countries reaching trade agreements with the US that would sacrifice Chinese interests in exchange for tariff relief, the Ministry of Commerce said https://t.co/o8eNFvRE8l ...

中国商务部新闻发言人就美与有关国家关税谈判情况答记者问有记者问：近日，美方官员称，正在加紧推进与有关经济体谈判，有望在7月9日“对等关税”90天暂停期结束前与部分国家达成贸易协议。对于未达成协议的国家，可能单方面设定关税税率。请问商务部对此有何评论？答：今年4月以来，美国对全球贸易伙伴加征所谓“对等关税”，这是典型的单边霸凌做法，严重冲击多边贸易体制，严重破坏正常国际贸易秩序。对此，中方一直坚决反对。实践证明，只有坚定捍卫原则立场，才能真正维护自身合法权益。中方乐见各方通过平等磋商解决与美方经贸分歧。同时，呼吁各方应始终站在公平正义的一边，站在历史正确的一边，坚决捍卫国际经贸规则和多边贸易体制。中方坚决反对任何一方以牺牲中方利益为代价达成交易，换取所谓关税减免。如果出现这种情况，中方绝不接受，将坚决予以反制，维护自身正当权益。 ...

President Trump ends trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff the country will have to payhttps://t.co/wEJLI9r5aQ ...

President Trump ends trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff the country will have to payhttps://t.co/rNQSFpHQIG ...

Market Outlook - The market is on pace to open at records, with a generally bullish outlook on stocks [1] - Diversification is key, with a preference for owning growthier value and "garbier" growth stocks, focusing on dividend growers rather than just payers [2] - The US market is favored, with an overweight position, but exposure to developed international and emerging markets is maintained [2] - Equities are viewed favorably, with a suggestion to overweight equities and have some exposure to fixed income for traditional diversification [3] Sector Focus - Consumer discretionary is a sector of interest, highlighted by Nike's earnings [4] - Despite Nike beating low earnings expectations, issues like a billion-dollar tariff expense and supply chain problems are flagged, with sales expected to be lower [5] - The American consumer is seen as remarkably resilient due to strong job market, supporting the consumer discretionary sector [6] Monetary Policy & Risk - Concerns about a "shadow Fed president" are considered less significant, as diverse opinions already exist within the Federal Reserve [7] - The Federal Reserve's independence is crucial, and potential commentary from other channels should be viewed in light of Jerome Powell's stance [8] - Expectation of rate cuts, potentially starting in September and with another 100 basis points (1%) removed by the end of the year from the monetary policy elevation since March 2022 [8][9]

Well, you now you're a person who knows growth. You know, you know taste, you know what people are looking for. But who ever thought that with your 17,000 unique items that you have to get from 90 countries.I mean, I can't must take you weeks just to calculate the tariffs. Our teams did a lot of work around this. You know, we've done a nice job mitigating the tariff impact as we think about through the, you know, 2025.Uh the one thing about our business that's important to understand u when you think about ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved net sales of $222.3 million, an increase of 10.6% compared to fiscal 2024, driven by growth in every sales channel and category [22] - Gross margins increased by 60 basis points to 44.6%, primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by increased tariff and freight costs [26] - Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal 2025 was $0.76, compared to $0.32 in fiscal 2024, while GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.01 compared to a loss of $0.94 in the prior year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Outdoor lifestyle category net sales grew by 16.2%, driven mainly by sales in Bubba, Meet Your Maker, and BOG brands [24] - Shooting sports category net sales grew by 3.8%, primarily driven by sales in the Caldwell brand [24] - Direct-to-consumer sales increased from $29.1 million to $29.6 million, representing a significant growth in DTC sales from roughly 3% to over 13% of total net sales [16][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic net sales increased by almost 10%, while international net sales grew by 20% compared to fiscal 2024 [23] - E-commerce sales grew from 32% of net sales in FY 2020 to 38% in FY 2025, indicating a shift towards online sales channels [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its reach into diverse markets and across multiple distribution channels, evolving from a focus on shooting sports to a broader outdoor lifestyle approach [14] - The company has secured 170 new patents, growing its patent portfolio by over 65%, indicating a strong commitment to innovation [16] - The company is actively exploring acquisition opportunities to bolster its outdoor lifestyle products, maintaining a clean balance sheet to facilitate potential deals [52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the uncertainty in the macro environment and evolving tariff policies, which may impact consumer behavior [33] - Despite the challenges, management expressed confidence in the underlying demand for their products and the strength of their innovation pipeline [32] - The company is suspending its previously issued net sales guidance for fiscal 2026 due to the pull-forward of orders and uncertainty in retail order flow [33][58] Other Important Information - The company is set to join the Russell 3000 Index and the small-cap Russell 2000 Index, enhancing visibility within the investment community [40] - The company ended the year with cash of $23.4 million and no debt, indicating a strong balance sheet [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the $8 million to $10 million of fiscal 2026 demand that was pulled into Q4? - Management indicated that retailers accelerated orders due to anticipated price increases from suppliers, benefiting the company [44] Question: What are the early Q1 trends for consumer discretionary spend? - Management noted strong point-of-sale trends, indicating healthy consumer demand despite some surface-level bumps related to inventory management [47][48] Question: What drove the strength in the traditional sales channel? - The strength was attributed to traditional retailers effectively launching new products, while e-commerce relies more on social proof for purchasing decisions [49][50] Question: What is the current M&A environment and appetite for acquisitions? - Management expressed readiness to pursue acquisitions, particularly with companies struggling in the current environment, while maintaining a cautious approach [52][53] Question: Can you clarify the reason for the withdrawn guidance? - Management explained that the pull-forward of orders led to a slower start in Q1, creating uncertainty in retail order flow [58][59]

Americans deserve lower interest rates. We want to see the cost come down on mortgages and car loans and credit cards. Those lower interest rates matter.But Donald Trump's chaotic tariff policy is making it a whole lot harder to get to that place. Donald Trump promised on day one he would lower costs for families. And here we are more than 150 days in and all he's doing is driving up costs for families in order to produce giveaways for millennials.Chair Pal said yesterday that he would have lowered the inte ...