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Since its founding in 1837, Procter & Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, with annual sales approaching $85 billion. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.

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アメリカの株先物は金曜日の朝、低い動きを見せており、投資家の動きも慎重になっている。ウォール街は、オープニングベルの前に、The Procter &amp; Gamble Company（NYSE:PG）が1株あたり1.41ドル、225.41億ドルの売上で四半期決算を発表すると見込んでいます。これはBenzinga Proのデータより明らかになっています。Procter &amp; Gambleの株は、アフターセッションで157.14ドルに0.1％の下落となった。Intuitive Surgical Inc（NASDAQ:ISRG）は、木曜日に第1四半期の決算を予想を上回る結果を発表しました。インチュイティブ・サージカルの株はアフターセッションで3.5％上昇し、385.60ドルで取引されている。アナリストは、American Express Company（NYSE:AXP）が純利益2.95ドル、157.9億ドルの売上で四半期決算を発表すると予想しています。同社は市場がオープンする前に決算を発表します。アメリカン・エキスプレスの株はアフターセッションで、213.90ドルに1.7％下落を記録した。こちらのプレマーケットのカバレッジをチェックNetflix Inc（NASDAQ:NFLX）は第1四半期の楽観的な決算と売上の結果を発表しました。同社は第1四半期に933万人の有料会員を追加し、合計2億6960万人の会員数になりました。Netflixの株はアフターセッションで4.8％下落し、581.49ドルで取引されている。アナリストは、Schlumberger Limited（NYSE:SLB）がオープニングベルの前に1株あたり75セントの四半期利益を、86.9億ドルの売上で発表すると予想しています。SLBの株はアフターセッションで0.5％下落し、50.69ドルで取引されている。

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B of A Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillane on Friday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated a Buy rating</a> on Procter &amp; Gamble CO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) stock, and lowered the price forecast from $190.00 to $180.00.
PG's strong <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44984872/gillette-parent-procter-gamble-slides-on-q3-sales-decline-lowered-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter performance</a> was overshadowed by concerns over potential U.S. tariffs, which could cost the company $1 billion to $1.5 billion annually.
The analyst states that despite a 3.7% stock drop, PG believes it can offset the impact through favorable foreign exchange, lower input costs, and strategic pricing.
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While category growth has softened slightly, core consumer demand remains stable. PG also reports positive momentum in China and Latin America.
Procter &amp; Gamble's reduced FY25 outlook reflects early tariff impacts and slower growth, but FY26 could see more upside if tariffs are eased and global consumer trends improve amid economic uncertainty.
The analyst has reduced the EPS projections for FY25 and FY26 due to expected margin compression. Fourth-quarter organic sales estimate has been slightly adjusted to a 1.9% increase based on flat volumes and 2% pricing growth.
The analyst has trimmed the fourth-quarter gross margin forecast by 30 basis points to 51.1%, down 10 basis points year-over-year, and cut EPS estimate by 9 cents to $1.44.
For FY25, the analyst has lowered gross margin expectations by 30 basis points to 51.6%, reflecting potential one-month tariff costs between $100 million and $160 million. The analyst has also reduced the sales and margin outlooks for FY26 and FY27 due to ongoing tariff pressures and slower category growth.
Price Action: PG shares traded higher by 1.04% at $161.16 at last check Friday.
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RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi upgrades Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) from Sector Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $164 to $177.

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RBC Capital Upgrades Procter & Gamble to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $177

Truist Securities analyst Bill Chappell maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $185 to $180.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Procter & Gamble, Lowers Price Target to $180

Raymond James analyst Olivia Tong maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $190 to $185.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Procter & Gamble, Lowers Price Target to $185

Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $191 to $180.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Procter & Gamble, Lowers Price Target to $180

Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) reported mixed results for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/earnings">third quarter on Thursday</a>.
The company reported a third-quarter sales decline of 2.1% year over year to $19.78 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $20.11 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.54 beat the consensus estimate of $1.53.
&#8220;We&#8217;re making appropriate adjustments to our near-term outlook to reflect underlying market conditions while remaining confident in the longer-term growth prospects for our brands and the markets where we compete,&#8221; said Board Chairman, President, and CEO Jon Moeller. &#8220;Our first-half results keep us on track to deliver within our guidance ranges on all key financial metrics for the fiscal year.&#8221;
P&amp;G expects all-in sales for fiscal 2025 to be approximately in line with the prior year and organic sales growth of 2%. P&amp;G lowered the adjusted EPS outlook from $6.91 – $7.05 to $6.72 – $6.82 versus the $6.87 estimate.
Procter &amp; Gamble shares fell 0.4% to trade at $158.90 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Procter &amp; Gamble following earnings announcement.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Olivia Tong maintained Procter &amp; Gamble with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $190 to $180.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Filippo Falorni maintained the stock with a Buy rating and cut the price target from $200 to $181.</li>
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Procter & Gamble Analysts Lower Their Forecasts Following Q3 Results

Citigroup analyst Filippo Falorni maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $200 to $181.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Procter & Gamble, Lowers Price Target to $181

Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $173.0, a high estimate of $185.00, and a low estimate of $164.00. Highlighting a 0.86% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $174.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745589631_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Procter &amp; Gamble is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Olivia Tong &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $180.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nik Modi &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $164.00&#x7C;$164.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrea Teixeira &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $172.00&#x7C;$181.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Chappell &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$180.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Lauren Lieberman &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $165.00&#x7C;$159.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Korinne Wolfmeyer &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $172.00&#x7C;$173.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Procter &amp; Gamble. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Procter &amp; Gamble compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Procter &amp; Gamble's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Procter &amp; Gamble's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Procter &amp; Gamble</h2>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, with annual sales approaching $85 billion. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Procter &amp; Gamble's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Procter &amp; Gamble's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.06%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Procter &amp; Gamble's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 20.83%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 8.99%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Procter &amp; Gamble's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.66% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.69.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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6 Analysts Have This To Say About Procter & Gamble

B of A Securities analyst Olivia Tong maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $190 to $180.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Procter & Gamble, Lowers Price Target to $180

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Friday after three consecutive days of gains, with S&amp;P 500 futures edging higher amid <a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44988781/wall-street-rally-extends-into-third-day-whats-driving-markets-thursday">rising earnings optimism</a> and signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions.
The first quarter earnings report of Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) topped estimates, adding to investor confidence following weeks of uncertainty.
Investors will be keeping an eye on AbbVie Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>),&nbsp;HCA Healthcare Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), and&nbsp;Aon PLC&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), among several other corporate earnings that are set to be released on Friday. 
U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields stood at 4.3% and 2-Year Treasury yields at 3.80%. According to the CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> predictions, there is a 95.3% chance of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged during its next meeting in May.
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Cues From Last Session: 
The markets were buoyed by the strong performance of Alphabet and T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), but several others, such as Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), fell short of estimates.
Economic data was largely mixed on Thursday, with the Initial Jobless Claims report at 220,000, against a forecast of 222,000, while Existing Home Sales came in at 4.03 million, falling short of the median forecast at 4.13 million.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced on Thursday, barring consumer staples, which declined 0.88% owing to the lackluster earnings of PepsiCo and Procter &amp; Gamble during the day.
As of Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 was down 13.5% from its previous high of 22,222.61 points, the S&amp;P 500 was down 10.8% from a high of 6147.43 points, and finally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 11% from its high of 45,073.63.
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<td>1.23%</td>
<td>40,093.40</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2.00%</td>
<td>1,957.59</td>
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Insights From Analysts: 
Market analyst, Ryan Detrick, highlighted the fact that the S&amp;P 500 has risen by at least 1.5% for three trading days in a row, saying that, &#8220;This isn&#8217;t stuff you see in bear market rallies or short covering rallies.&#8221;
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1915608371840921812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;You see this before times of strong performance,&#8221; he says, &#8220;higher 10 out of 10 times a year later and up 21.6% on average,&#8221; each time you see three consecutive daily gains of 1.5% or more in the S&amp;P 500.
Upcoming Economic Data:
Here&#8217;s what investors will be looking at on Friday,
<ul>
<li>The Consumer Sentiment (Final) report is set to be released at 10 AM Eastern Time on Friday.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is up 2.40% in pre-market trade as it is set to report its earnings this morning, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.40 per share, on $12.9 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) is down 0.43% pre-market and is set to report its earnings before the bell, with analysts expecting $5.75 per share, on $18.3 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Aon PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is set to report its earnings prior to the opening bell and is up 1.08% pre-market. Analysts expect earnings of $6.03 per share, on $4.8 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) is up 0.18% in pre-market trade in anticipation of its first quarter earnings prior to the opening bell. Analysts expect the FMCG giant to post $0.86 per share in earnings, on $4.8 billion in revenue. </li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is down 4.8% in pre-market trade and is set to report its first quarter results before markets open. Analysts expect $8.59 per share in earnings and $13.7 billion in revenue.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets
Crude oil futures are trading down 0.68% in the early New York session on Friday, at $62.63 per barrel.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.37%, trading at 99.74, while gold spot prices continue to witness a pullback, trading at 3,299.63, down 1.08%.
Asian markets edged higher on Friday, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi, and Shenzhen ending the day in the green, along with Australia&#8217;s ASX 200. India&#8217;s Nifty 50 and the Sensex are ending the week down.
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US Stock Futures Mixed After Three-Day Winning Streak: Expert Dismisses Market Pessimism, Says 'This Isn't Stuff You See In Bear Market'

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
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<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
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<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44985682/apples-ai-delays-rising-cost-pressures-trigger-price-target-cut-from-bank-of-america">Apple AI Delays, Rising Cost Pressures Trigger Price Target Cut From Bank Of America</a></li>
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Select Sector SPDR-Consumer Discretionary

Wall Street Rally Extends Into Third Day: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), maker of popular brands such as Gillette, Tide, Pampers and Crest, slid on Thursday after the third-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44974975/p-g-announces-fiscal-year-2025-third-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">a third-quarter sales decline of 2.1%</a> year over year to $19.78 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $20.11 billion.
Organic sales increased by 1%, driven by higher pricing. Sales in the Beauty and the Grooming segment dropped 2%, and Health Care remained flat.
Adjusted EPS of $1.54 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus</a> estimate of $1.53.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44667910" rel="noreferrer noopener">Procter &amp; Gamble Defies Market Gloom With Golden Cross Glow-Up</a>
Gross profit fell 2.5% Y/Y to $10.08 billion. The reported gross margin decreased by 20 basis points to 50.9%.
Operating margin expanded 100 basis points to 23%, while operating income for the quarter improved 2.2% to $4.55 billion.
The company returned $3.8 billion of cash to shareowners via $2.4 billion of dividend payments and $1.4 billion of share repurchases in the quarter.
P&amp;G held $10.23 billion in cash and equivalents at December-end. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $3.7 billion.
"We're making appropriate adjustments to our near-term outlook to reflect underlying market conditions while remaining confident in the longer-term growth prospects for our brands and the markets where we compete," said Board Chairman, President, and CEO&nbsp;Jon Moeller.
"Our first-half results keep us on track to deliver within our guidance ranges on all key financial metrics for the fiscal year."
Outlook: P&amp;G expects all-in sales for fiscal 2025 to be approximately in line with the prior year and organic sales growth of 2%.
P&amp;G lowered the adjusted EPS outlook from $6.91 – $7.05 to $6.72 &#8211; $6.82 versus the $6.87 estimate.
P&amp;G expects a commodity cost headwind of approximately $200 million after tax for fiscal 2025. The company now expects unfavorable foreign exchange rates will be a headwind of approximately $200 million after tax. Collectively these impacts are a headwind of $0.16 per share.
P&amp;G continues to expect adjusted free cash flow productivity of&nbsp;90%&nbsp;and expects to pay around&nbsp;$10 billion&nbsp;in dividends and repurchase&nbsp;$6&nbsp;billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$7 billion&nbsp;of common shares in fiscal 2025.
Price Action: PG shares&nbsp;traded lower by 5.12% at $157.25 at the last check on Thursday.
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Guidance

Movers

Gillette And Tide Maker Procter & Gamble Feels The Heat From Commodity And Forex Costs, Cuts Profit Outlook

Procter & Gamble Sees FY25 Revenue Growth 0%, Organic Sales Growth 2%; FY25 Adjusted EPS Growth 2% - 4%, All-In EPS Growth 6% - 8%

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Procter & Gamble shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results and cut its FY25 EPS and adjusted EPS guidance.

Hearing Procter & Gamble CFO Says: Tariffs Obviously Put Pressure On Our Cost Structure; Premature To Speculate What Level Of Pricing We Will See

Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $6.91-$7.05 to $6.72-$6.82 vs $6.87 analyst estimate..

Procter & Gamble Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $6.91-$7.05 to $6.72-$6.82 vs $6.87 Est and expects all-in sales for fiscal 2025 to be approximately in-line with the prior year

Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $6.62-$6.74 to $6.38-$6.50 vs $6.66 analyst estimate..

Procter & Gamble Lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $6.62-$6.74 to $6.38-$6.50 vs $6.66 Est

Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.54 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.53 by 0.65 percent. This is a 1.32 percent increase over earnings of $1.52 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $19.78 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $20.11 billion by 1.64 percent. This is a 2.07 percent decrease over sales of $20.20 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Procter & Gamble Q3 Adj. EPS $1.54 Beats $1.53 Estimate, Sales $19.78B Miss $20.11B Estimate

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday after a two-day advance. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket.
The administration&#8217;s mixed signals on tariffs fueled investor anxiety. While President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with China while speaking to reporters on Tuesday after market hours, the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44970416/scott-bessents-china-de-escalation-scoop-delivered-to-wall-street-early-at-closed-door-event-2-2-trillion-in-gains-later-questions-arise-if-retail-investors-were">denied slashing steep tariffs</a> on Chinese imports unilaterally on Wednesday. China<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44973283/china-denies-trumps-trade-talk-assertion-calls-for-abolition-of-unilateral-tariffs-no-factual-basis"> also refuted Trump&#8217;s trade talk</a> assertion.
Investors will also keep an eye on tech giant and Google&#8217;s parent Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) slated to be released later today.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.83%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;</a>s projections show markets pricing a 93.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.51% to $532.67, while the QQQ declined 0.71% to $451.33, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Information technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services sectors led U.S. stocks higher Wednesday, with the Dow Jones jumping over 400 points, though all major indices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44972538/dow-jumps-over-400-points-amid-china-tariff-hopes-investor-fear-eases-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">closed well below their session highs</a> after the Dow had surged over 1,100 points earlier.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed positively, but consumer staples and energy stocks finished the session lower.
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) reported strong first-quarter results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook, while Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares gained over 5% after its first-quarter earnings release.
Economic data showed new single-family home sales rose 7.4% to an annualized 724,000, the S&amp;P Global services PMI fell to 51.4 in April, and the manufacturing PMI increased to 50.7.
As of Wednesday, the Nasdaq 100 index was down 15.88% from its previous high of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 index was 12.55% lower, as compared to the last record high of 6,147.43 points. On the other hand, Dow Jones was 12.13% down from its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
The Dow Jones index jumped 420 points or 1.07% to 39,606.57, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index surged 1.67% to 5,375.86. Nasdaq Composite ended 2.50% higher at 16,708.05, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, also advanced 1.53% to 1,919.14.
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<tbody>
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>2.50%</td>
<td>16,708.05</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>1.67%</td>
<td>5,375.86</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>1.07%</td>
<td>39,606.57</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.53%</td>
<td>1,919.14</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Acknowledging the swift and often daily shifts in tariff and geopolitical landscapes, Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, noted, "With the pace of change on the tariff and geopolitical fronts moving fast and sometimes adjusting on a day-to-day basis, investors are wondering what they might do to help navigate the uncertainties."
To navigate these uncertainties, Wren has advised investors to maintain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44973246/market-dip-attractive-entry-point-says-wells-fargo-energy-large-and-mid-cap-stock-favored">exposure in higher-quality equities</a> and fixed income, emphasizing the need for a plan to withstand market volatility while pursuing growth.
Wren stated, "The first rule of thumb for our plan is to focus on quality in a diversified manner."
Pointing to the stronger balance sheets, dependable cash flows, easy credit access, and share buyback capabilities of larger companies, Wren said, "We continue to favor large- and mid-capitalization equities over small-cap."
Additionally, Wells Fargo favors the energy sector and holds favorable ratings on Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services, according to Wren, who explained, "We believe these sectors feature long-term growth drivers and robust balance sheets. We suggest investors put funds to work in these sectors at current market levels. In our view, the pullback in stocks offers long-term investors an attractive entry point."
After Trump blasted Fed Chairman Jerome Powell in a Truth Social post on Monday and said that "Powell's termination can't come quickly enough,&#8221; during a Tuesday press conference, he changed his tone, saying, "I have no intention of firing him".
&#8220;Essentially, if there is a recession, President Trump will likely blame Fed Chairman Powell for failing to cut key interest rates fast enough,&#8221; said Louis Navellier of Navellier and Associates.
Talking about the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump&#8217;s policies, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research said, &#8220;Trump's Tariff Turmoil has put the world on edge. A new world order may be the ultimate result, but for now we've got the New World Disorder, leaving everyone scrambling to adjust to Trump's unpredictable policy pivots. The economic fallout is uncertain. The uncertainty is keeping Wall Street on edge.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims for the week ended April 19, along with March&#8217;s durable-goods orders data, will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Existing home sales for March will be released by 10:00 a.m., and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 5:00 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) fell 0.19% in premarket on Thursday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $10.70 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) was down 0.11% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $17.77 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) declined 0.96% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share on revenue of $20.11 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) was 0.84% lower as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $2.02 per share on revenue of $88.87 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) tumbled 7.91% after posting weaker-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and confirming its guidance for the rest of the year.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) plunged 7.18% after it warned of a slower demand as its second-quarter profit outlook fell short of expectations.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.48% to hover around $62.57 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.43% to hover around $3,335.49 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.50% at the 99.3430 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's ASX 200 indices advanced. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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