The global financial landscape is currently grappling with unprecedented levels of investor uncertainty, primarily fueled by the aggressive economic policy agenda unfolding under a potential second Trump administration. Since January 2025, a barrage of executive orders and sweeping tariff proposals has been implemented or is under active consideration, creating a
Shares of personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) fell 2.6% in the morning session after Evercore ISI downgraded the stock's rating to 'In Line' from 'Outperform', citing concerns about future demand.
Before the US market kicks off on Wednesday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
HP’s second quarter saw a positive market reaction as the company delivered revenue growth above Wall Street expectations, despite ongoing margin pressures. Management attributed the performance to continued strength in the personal systems business, particularly from higher-value segments like AI-powered PCs and commercial premium products. CEO Enrique Lores highlighted that the Windows 11 refresh cycle and accelerating AIPC (AI PC) adoption were key growth drivers. The company also made notable progress in shifting its North American manufacturing footprint outside of China, helping to mitigate the impact of trade-related costs.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Monday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
The global economic landscape remains deeply entrenched in a complex and often volatile trade conflict between the United States and China. What began in January 2018 as a series of targeted duties has escalated significantly through 2025, with both nations frequently adjusting and reinstating tariffs, creating a tangled web of
Personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.1% year on year to $13.93 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.1% year on year to $13.93 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
