The U.S. has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from both Mexico and the EU, citing unresolved trade imbalances and ongoing issues with narcotics trafficking.
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer.
However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
What a brutal six months it’s been for Whirlpool. The stock has dropped 24.3% and now trades at $82.18, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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.
Whirlpool offered lowest Memorial Day discounts, Goldman Sachs says. Analyst maintains Buy rating, $100 target. Prices raised due to tariffs, but offset by promos.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 - 1.4%) as Treasury yields rose, reflecting market anxiety over a draft federal budget that could worsen the already wide US fiscal deficit. A poor auction for 20-year U.S. Treasury bonds further raised concerns, as weak demand implies investors are becoming more cautious about holding long-dated U.S. debt.
Looking back on electrical systems stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:KE) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains.
