Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records on Monday. The drift higher for U.S. stocks followed a wild start to the week for financial markets in Asia, where Japanese stocks tumbled and Chinese indexes soared.The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to an all-time high and clinche....
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Monday, September 30th

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) pulled back from its intraday high but still finished in the green, leading the entire market to its third straight week of gains. Gold closed down from the all-time high it made earlier in the week.

The catalyst for stocks was the latest reading of the PCE index, which came in slightly cooler than expectations. The PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. Investors believe that if inflation growth remains under control, the Federal Reserve will continue its soft landing posture and lower interest rates at its last two meetings of the year.

With only one trading day left in the month, September has surprised investors with strong gains. However, next week’s job report and continued geopolitical uncertainty may give investors an October surprise in the form of increased market volatility and increased concerns about a recession in 2025.

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Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records to close a winning September and third quarter

Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records on Monday. The drift higher for U.S. stocks followed a wild start to the week for financial markets in Asia, where Japanese stocks tumbled and Chinese indexes soared.The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to an all-time high and clinche...

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Simon Property REIT: A Safe Bet for Growth and Steady Dividends

Investors now have one more item and trend to worry about in the stock market: how lower interest rates set by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) might affect the future growth prospects for different companies, especially those that rely on steady cash flows to pay out dividends. Historically, lower r...

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CarMax’s Impressive Rally: What Investors Should Watch Next

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Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week

U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance Friday, as hope built on Wall Street that the U.S. economy can manage the rare feat of suppressing high inflation without causing a recession.The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% from its all-time high set the day before, its 42nd...

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3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Poised for Growth

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China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support

China's economy weakened further in recent weeks, according to surveys released Monday, signaling the need for more support as the government ratchets up stimulus. The Caixin purchasing managers survey showed new manufacturing orders fell at the fastest pace in two years in September.“Operating cond...

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Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available in 2025.More than a million people will probably have to find new coverage as major insurers cut costs and pull back from markets for Medicare Advant...

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Wake Up to This Biotech Stock That Still Has Big Potential Upside

Centessa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNTA) is a biotechnology stock that has nearly doubled its value so far this year, and its run may not be over. Analysts at Morgan Stanley have just massively raised their price target for the company. The re-rating from $11 per share to $26 per s...

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Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts this year and next. Prices rose just 0.1% from July to August, the Commerce Department said, down from the previous mo...

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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day

A Stock Being Downgraded:FedEx (NYSE:FDX)

FedEx

FedEx Corporation provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. It operates through FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services segments. The FedEx Express segment offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, and freight transportation services; and time-critical transportation services. The FedEx Ground segment provides small-package ground delivery services. The FedEx Freight segment offers less-than-truckload freight transportation services. The FedEx Services segment provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing and collection, and back-office support services. In addition, the company offers supply chain management solutions; and air and ocean cargo transportation, specialty transportation, customs brokerage, and trade management tools and data. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Should I Buy FedEx Stock? FDX Bull and Bear Case Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of FedEx was last updated on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 7:18 PM.

FedEx Bull Case

  • The current stock price is around $218, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the shipping sector.
  • FedEx Co. has shown resilience with a revenue increase of 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a stable demand for its services.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of over $52 billion, reflecting its strong position in the logistics and transportation industry.
  • FedEx Co. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.38, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 2.53%, providing income to shareholders.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on FedEx Co., with a significant number of buy ratings, suggesting confidence in its future performance.

FedEx Bear Case

  • FedEx Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.51, which was below analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting market forecasts.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week high of $313.84 and a low of $194.30, suggesting uncertainty in its price stability.
  • Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by the COO, may raise concerns about the company's internal confidence and future prospects.
  • Despite a positive revenue trend, the company faces competitive pressures in the logistics sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 13.92, which, while not excessively high, may indicate that the stock is not undervalued compared to its peers.
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