News

Gordon Brothers Inc. — which operates Christmas Central, Christmas.com and more — filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection just ahead of peak season.

UPS and FedEx both pay dividends, but the case for owning each one points in completely opposite directions depending on what a retiree actually needs from a portfolio.

From Amazon to Walmart, companies are handling tariff refunds differently. Here's what it could mean for your wallet.

The company shook up its executive roles as part of the new model, naming the head of its U.S. business to lead its global operations, among other appointments.

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed surcharges for domestic package delivery during the peak holiday season to cover extra handling costs, following the lead of large parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS that annually tack on holiday premiums. The announcement adds to rising cost pressures felt by shippers this year, especially since the Iran […] The post U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels appeared first on FreightWaves.

FedEx is IBD Stock Of The Day after streamlining its parcel delivery and logistics businesses. Intraday, FDX stock eased near a buy point. In 2026, the Memphis-based company has shifted away from consumer parcel delivery to target higher-margin, business-to-business segments.

Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.

Getting your share may depend on how you paid and whether you still have the right information.

Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to pass on those refunds to the customers that originally paid the tariffs. The refunds to consumers are the last step in a monthslong process that kicked off in February when the Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by President Donald Trumpin March 2025 under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act on goods from almost every country. The court ordered the government to return the tariffs it collected.

UPS’s next contract with the Teamsters union in two years will determine its own fate in parcel delivery and create monumental change at Amazon, FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, Walmart and other couriers, according to an industry expert. The post Analyst: UPS-Teamsters 2028 showdown will unleash parcel industry tsunami appeared first on FreightWaves.

FlavorCloud CEO Rathna Sharad says recovering IEEPA tariff payments becomes far more complicated for importers using smaller global carriers.

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs reshuffled its U.S. Conviction List in its August update, adding Microsoft and five other names while removing Broadcom and three others.

Hammond Power Solutions (TSE:HPS.A) reported record second-quarter sales as expanded manufacturing capacity supported higher shipments, particularly into U.S. data center and critical-infrastructure markets, while the company also completed its acquisition of AEG Power Solutions shortly after the qu

SummaryView Transcript While the freight market shows resilience, UPS earnings paint a different picture, raising questions about Amazon’s impact and the carrier’s restructuring. Meanwhile, truck OEMs like PACCAR are reporting strong performance, indicating robust demand and favorable pricing ahead. Christopher Versace breaks down the Q2 earnings season in logistics and transportation. UPS stock sold off […] The post Trucking Earnings: Why UPS Is Falling Behind in a Robust Market appeared first

Consumers now expect free delivery in 2.6 days, down from 3.4. Meeting that promise pushed more than half of retailers past FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service. The post Carrier diversification unravels the last-mile delivery duopoly appeared first on FreightWaves.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter revenue and operating-profit growth, citing the completion of its planned reduction of lower-yielding Amazon volume, network reconfiguration efforts and gains in higher-value shipping segments. UPS rep

UPS reports a 7.6% revenue increase and strategic advancements, despite challenges in international operations and fuel costs.

Q2 Earnings Season Gathers Steam

Interest rates have not moved since December's quarter-point cut to a range of +3.50-3.75%.

The headline numbers for UPS (UPS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

US equity futures were mostly tracking in the red on Tuesday amid a selloff in chip stocks over conc

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending weighed on semiconductor stocks ahead of a pivotal week featuring mega-cap technology earnings and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.

The parcel delivery company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.76, topping Wall Street's estimate of $1.66

United Parcel Service raised its full-year outlook after revenue climbed in the second quarter, as the company said its years-long restructuring efforts are bearing fruit.

United Parcel Service raised its full-year outlook after revenue climbed in the second quarter, as the company said its years-long restructuring efforts are bearing fruit.

Investing.com -- United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) reported its second-quarter earnings before the open on Tuesday, sending its shares around 1.8% higher premarket.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Coca-Cola, UPS, Boeing, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton, Centene, PayPal, S&P Global Earnings (p.m.): Visa, Ford Motor, Mondelez International, Waste Management, PPG Industries, Bloom Energy, Avis Budget, Seagate Technology Economic data: Consumer confidence index, Johnson Redbook retail sales index, U.

United Parcel Service will report its second-quarter results on Tuesday, with Wall Street expecting growth in sales and earnings.

Three consumer giants report earnings within 48 hours, but their setups diverge so sharply that the right call on one could be the exact wrong call on another. With sentiment at a 12-month low, the guidance from each company matters far more than any headline beat.

With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.