UPS shares dive, is eCommerce slowing down?

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5 years ago

July 28, 2021

United Parcel Service shares have plunged to a three-month low

The parcel delivery company has again seen its stock plummet with worries that growth from the pandemic-fueled e-commerce boom may be fading.

The company stated that second-quarter domestic volume fell 2.9%, with ground – composed largely of e-commerce deliveries – dropping 4% compared to the year earlier.

The stock was down 9.3% at $190.32 in midday trading, its lowest price since late April.

UPS has seen the benefits of the pandemic shift to online shopping.

Like rival FedEx, it responded to the boom for in-home delivery demand by adding profit-boosting surcharges.

The share price decline came despite second-quarter profit and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates.

“Investors are likely reading this as an indication the pandemic-driven demand trend is slowing,”
Cowen Research analyst Helane Becker said in a client note.

UPS is reserving planes and other equipment needed for the expected surge.

Executives of UPS have confirmed that domestic package volume could be under pressure in the second half of the year as some shoppers return to in-store shopping.

Since Carol Tomé became CEO in June 2020, UPS has been reining in costs and focusing on high-margin packages under her “better, not bigger” strategy.

During the second quarter, UPS reported growth in lucrative air and healthcare shipments

UPS is reserving planes and other equipment needed for the expected surge.

U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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15 hours ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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17 hours ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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3 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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