Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
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".
Personal health and wellness is one of the many secular tailwinds for healthcare companies. Despite the rosy long-term prospects, short-term headwinds such as COVID inventory destocking have harmed the industry’s returns -
over the past six months, healthcare stocks have collectively shed 12.7%. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 7.5% fall.
Life sciences company Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $10.36 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.15 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates. The stock remained flat at $433.50 following the earnings release and call.
Thermo Fisher cut its 2025 EPS and revenue outlook due to tariffs and U.S. policy changes, expecting a $400 million sales hit and lower operating income.
Risk-on sentiment dominated Wall Street on Wednesday, as upbeat earnings reports and conciliatory messages from the Trump administration helped lift investor confidence.
The company now expects 2025 revenue to be in the range of $43.3 billion to $44.2 billion and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $21.76 to $22.84, compared with its previous forecast of $23.10 to $23.50.
Life sciences company Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $10.36 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.15 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
