Deteriorating U.S. consumer confidence and concerns about future business growth are risks for the industry. Yet, the focus on product innovation and technological solutions raises hope for FLXS and BSET.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) shares moved higher on Friday, with investors backing the retailer amid broader concerns about consumer spending and the tariff impacts. The company recently announced a $1.3 billion share repurchase program and is trading at a relatively low valuation compared to historical levels and its peers, making it attractive to investors.

Costco Wholesale Corp COST has been in focus with tariffs expected to have the worst impact on apparel and home furnishings.

Transaction in Own Shares 04 April, 2025 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shell plc (the ‘Company') announces that on 04 April 2025 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue: Date of purchase Number of Shares purchased Highest price paid Lowest price paid Volume weighted average price paid per share Venue Currency 04/04/2025 1,744,879 £ 26.3800 £ 24.8150 £ 25.3735 LSE GBP 04/04/2025 325,000 £ 26.3800 £ 24.8100 £ 25.2989 Chi-X (CXE) GBP 04/04/2025 585,575 £ 26.3800 £ 24.8100 …

The major U.S. indices log their biggest one-day slide in five years. Here are five ETFs that succeeded in withstanding the turmoil.

Shares of Steel Dynamics dropped 9% due to tariff fears, but the impact may be less negative than for other manufacturers. Tariffs create mixed impacts; they protect US steelmakers but may reduce demand from manufacturers and builders due to higher input costs. STLD's major growth projects, including the Sinton Texas steel mill and a new aluminum plant, are expected to significantly boost profits and cash flow in 2025 and especially 2026.

Shares of BP (BP), which has been under pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, plunged 8% in recent trading after the energy giant said chair Helge Lund is stepping down.

Believe it or not, there are other things going on in the world of business and tech than tariffs and sell-offs in the "Magnificent 7." Take blockchain, crypto and Web3 – three areas that continue to see their fair share of startups seeking to make their names.

Given the tumultuous events in April, it's easy to forget that 3M (MMM -5.11%) stock is actually up on the year; at least, it is at the time of writing! That's due to an impressive first-quarter performance of 13.8%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Company's Extensive Domestic Manufacturing and Distribution Assets Are a Key Advantage WEST CHICAGO, Ill. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) ("Titan" or the "Company"), a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, proudly highlights the Company's extensive domestic manufacturing capabilities and skilled workforce as industries around the world begin to adapt to new tariff policy.

Shares of many semiconductor companies, including Nvidia (NVDA -6.53%), Broadcom (AVGO -6.25%), and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM -5.99%) tumbled again today as investors processed the potential implications of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the companies and the broader tech industry.

Cencora hit an all-time high on Friday. The post Sellers Rule The Roost Amid Tariff Wars, But This Stock Hits A High appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Lockheed Martin's stock, down 26% from its October 2024 high, may be undervalued, presenting a potential buying opportunity despite losing the NGAD contract. Defense stocks, including Lockheed Martin, could benefit from the current trade turmoil as tariffs shift investor focus back to defense, which is more tariff-resistant. The White House's push for higher defense budgets, aiming for 5% of GDP, supports a positive outlook for defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.

Multiple factors, including questions around interest rates, persistent inflationary pressures, and global volatility, are shaping the fixed income landscape in 2025. As investors seek ways to navigate uncertainty and maintain liquidity during periods of market stress, several key product launches have emerged in fixed income.

Google's stock is following its Magnificent Seven peers lower so far this year. But it could be a potential buy if certain factors end up working in the search engine giant's favor.

The chips are down.

MONACO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine dry-bulk transportation services, announced today that it will host a special ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange honoring and promoting the Republic of Cyprus as worldwide business destination.

BENSALEM, Pa. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G.

LOS ANGELES , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Perpetua Resources Corp. ("Perpetua" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PPTA) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.