Parcel delivery startup Gofo Express on Friday opened its first U.S. super hub in Newark, New Jersey. A second large sortation center is scheduled to begin operating later this quarter in Los Angeles marking the company’s transition from a regional to a national courier. Spanning more than 400,000 square feet, Newark is Gofo’s largest and most advanced U.S. facility. Equipped with cross-belt and narrow-belt sorters, robotic automation, and an intelligent logistics system, the hub processes more than 40,00 ...

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS).And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UPS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanne ...

29 September 2025 | 9:24AM EDT Equity Research US Tariff Impact Tracker: Negative Sequential Trends Seemingly to Persist Early-October US Tariff Impact Tracker – this past week, laden vessels from China to USA were down sequentially (-6% WoW) and remained down on a YoY basis (-2% YoY). Data suggests early October is shaping up to be mostly down sequentially based on Port of LA data (down next week and week after), following 2H-August and September reads that were generally weak – continuing the uncertain tr ...

Shippers generally feel surcharges are fair when projected demand abruptly exceeds capacity because carriers do a lot of seasonal hiring and training, lease extra aircraft and other equipment, and take on other expenditures to ensure continuity of operations. In 2013, a spike in demand combined with blizzards severely impacted parcel carriers’ on-time performance, upsetting retailers and their customers, and prompting the move to demand surcharges the following year.“[At] the height of the Covid time period ...

Equity Research 22 September 2025 | 5:01AM EDT US Tariff Impact Tracker: Up and Down Trends Seemingly to Persist US Tariff Impact Tracker – this past week, laden vessels from China to USA were down sequentially (-7% WoW) and remained down on a YoY basis (-13% YoY). Data suggests late-September and early-October is shaping up to be mostly mixed sequentially based on Port of LA data (up next week, down first week of Oct), following 2H-August and early/mid-September reads that were generally weak – continuing ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures are stable as investors await a significant phone call between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which may address trade issues and TikTok's U.S. operations [1][5] - Major U.S. indexes reached record highs, driven by optimism in the technology sector and expectations of further monetary policy easing from the Federal Reserve [1][3][6] Premarket Trading Activity - Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are around 46,496 points, showing a slight decrease of 0.04% or about 20 points [2] - S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures are mostly flat to slightly positive, with both up 0.2% [2] - This muted premarket activity indicates a consolidation phase as markets digest recent gains [2] Current Performance of Major Market Indexes - On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.27% higher at 46,142.42, S&P 500 rose 0.48% to 6,631.96, and Nasdaq Composite increased 0.94% to 22,470.72 [3] - The small-cap Russell 2000 surged 2.51% to 2,467.70, marking its first all-time high since November 2021, largely due to a rise in semiconductor stocks, particularly Intel [3] Economic Indicators - U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 33,000 to 231,000, outperforming expectations [4] - The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index rose to +23.2 in September, the highest since January [4] Corporate Earnings Reports - MoneyHero Limited is expected to report a loss of 2 cents per share, with a premarket jump of 10.36% [7] - Other companies reporting include Cantaloupe, IperionX Limited ADR, and Insig AI, among others [7] Major Stock News - Intel shares, after a 22% surge, slipped 0.5% to $30.42 in premarket trading [8] - Nvidia confirmed a $5 billion investment in Intel, which has generated optimism about a strategic partnership [9] - FedEx stock advanced 2.5% in premarket trading after reinstating its full-year outlook and reporting better-than-expected earnings, despite anticipating a $1 billion hit from U.S. tariffs [10] - Lennar shares fell 3% after reporting lower third-quarter profit and revenue forecasts [11] - Apple shares rose 1% as new iPhone 17 models went on sale globally [12] - Oracle shares increased approximately 0.4% as it is reportedly part of a consortium to control TikTok's U.S. operations [12] International Developments - Adani Group stocks are in focus after SEBI dismissed allegations of stock manipulation [13] - Yes Bank completed a strategic acquisition of a 20% stake by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation [13] - JK Tyre & Industries anticipates double-digit growth due to rising automobile sales [13] - Vedanta emerged as the preferred bidder for a manganese block in Andhra Pradesh [13]

Core Viewpoint - FedEx shares increased by over 5% in premarket trading following the announcement of stronger-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal first quarter [1] Company Summary - FedEx reported a fiscal first quarter that exceeded market expectations in terms of both profit and revenue [1]

gk-6mt/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify FedEx (FDX) rallies after topping profit expectations, updating on business split; UPS also higher. (00:22) Activist investor Biglari targets Cracker Barrel (CBRL) CEO in eighth proxy fight. (01:40) Novo Nordisk (NVO) reduces its U.S. sales team for obesity and diabetes education: Reuters. (03:03) This is an abridged transcript. FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) is up 5% in premarket action after topping expec ...

FedEx Corporation - FedEx reported a revenue increase of 2.8% year-over-year to $22.2 billion in FQ1, with EPS at $3.83, surpassing the consensus of $3.61 and last year's $3.60 [5] - The operating income for the quarter was $1.30 billion on an adjusted basis, exceeding the consensus of $1.22 billion, with an operating margin rate of 5.8%, up from 5.6% a year ago [5] - FedEx is advancing its planned spin-off of FedEx Freight into a new publicly traded company, expected to be completed by June 2026, with the new ticker symbol FDXF [6] - For FY26, FedEx anticipates revenue growth of 4% to 6% and EPS between $17.20 and $19.00, with a midpoint of $18.10, compared to the consensus of $18.36 [6] Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Activist investor Sardar Biglari is targeting Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Felss Masino in a proxy fight, urging shareholders to vote against her re-election [7] - Biglari criticized the company's recent rebranding efforts, labeling them as one of the worst brand blunders of the century, and stated he had warned against the rebranding in November 2024 [8] - Biglari currently holds a 2.9% stake in Cracker Barrel, owning 654,141 shares [8] Novo Nordisk - Novo Nordisk has laid off its U.S. sales team focused on obesity and diabetes education, part of a broader restructuring under new CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar [10] - The layoffs, affecting several hundred employees, are aimed at cutting costs and regaining competitive edge against Eli Lilly after losing market dominance and over $400 billion in market value since mid-2024 [11]

By Rashika Singh and Shivansh Tiwary (Reuters) - Shares of FedEx rose as much as 2% in early trade on Friday, after the parcel giant's first-quarter results surprised Wall Street, driven by strong domestic deliveries and cost-cutting measures that offset a tariff-induced decline in international volumes. The company, seen as a bellwether for global trade alongside rival United Parcel Service, has leaned on efficiency measures and tighter cost controls, including parking planes, closing facilities and mer ...