UK private sector employment shrinks at fastest pace since 2021

The S&P 500 has declined over 15% recently due to recession fears linked to tariffs, impacting several stocks like ExxonMobil, Federal Realty Investment Trust, and PepsiCo, which have all dropped more than 15%. These companies offer attractive dividends; ExxonMobil boasts a 3.8% yield with a 42-year dividend growth streak, Federal Realty has a 4.8% yield with 57 years of increases, and PepsiCo's yield is 4% following a recent 5% hike, all presenting great long-term investment...

Many electric vehicle (EV) stocks peaked during the 2021 meme stock craze but faced declines in 2022 and 2023 due to rising interest rates and market challenges, although some recovered in 2024. Investors are advised to cautiously dollar-cost average into promising stocks like ChargePoint Holdings, Nio, and Archer Aviation, which show potential despite recent struggles. ChargePoint is expanding its charging network, Nio is growing its EV sales in China and Europe, and Archer is developing...

Investors were reassured by Chevron CEO Mike Wirth's optimistic comments on the energy sector and the economy, leading to a nearly 3% rise in Chevron's stock. Wirth stated that there are no signs of an impending recession despite fears stemming from U.S. trade disputes, though he acknowledged potential slowing growth. He noted that while demand may soften due to tariffs and increased OPEC production, Chevron will maintain its capital spending strategy, and he believes the...

Aerospace and defense company RTX saw its stock drop 10.5% today due to concerns over tariff impacts, despite reporting stable first-quarter earnings and maintaining its full-year guidance, which includes organic sales growth of 4%-6% and adjusted EPS of $6.00-$6.15. Management estimated that tariffs could negatively affect operating profit by approximately $850 million, with additional cash flow impacts anticipated, highlighting a serious concern for investors. However, this tariff-related downturn might present potential upside if trade conflicts...

Netflix (NFLX 1.65%) reported a 12.5% revenue increase to $10.5 billion and a 25.2% rise in diluted earnings per share for Q1 2025, surpassing Wall Street expectations and prompting a 5% stock surge. The company aims for a $1 trillion market cap by 2030, a 140% increase from its current $416 billion valuation, driven by ambitious revenue and subscriber growth targets. However, achieving this goal may be challenging due to high current valuations, with suggestions...

SummaryThe airline industry is currently navigating challenges due to uncertainty from President Trump's tariff plans, leading United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) to adjust their full-year projections. Despite near-term weaknesses, United is considered a strong long-term value investment, with a recessionary forecast suggesting earnings of $7 to $9 per share, making the stock attractive at 9.6 times 2025 earnings. With disciplined capacity management and a focus on premium customers, United has the potential...