Today’s Stocks to Watch: GM, Porsche, and BP
Key Points To Watch Out For:
- GM withdrew its full-year guidance and its shares fell despite strong results.
- Porsche fell 5% after lowering its financial forecast due to the impact of tariffs.
- BP fell 4% after weak earnings and a cut in its share buyback program.
General Motors (GM): Strong Results with Withdrawn Guidance Create Uncertainty
General Motors delivered better-than-expected quarterly results but withdrew its full-year guidance due to ongoing border uncertainty. Despite strong operating performance, shares declined in premarket trading, further pressured by the company’s decision to postpone its analyst call. President Trump is expected to announce tariff relief for the automotive sector today.
Porsche (P911): Adjusted Projections Weigh on European Manufacturers
Porsche dropped 5% in Frankfurt after cutting its full-year financial outlook, heightening concerns about global trade tensions. The company is facing dual challenges—sluggish demand and the threat of new U.S. tariffs. The development also affected other automakers, including Volvo Car, which also withdrew its guidance.
Stellantis (STLA): U.S. Production Protects Margins
Stellantis rose in European trading, supported by its strong manufacturing presence in the U.S., which may help shield it from upcoming tariffs. Unlike Porsche, Stellantis benefits from a production network better positioned to withstand the evolving trade environment.
UPS (UPS): Results Beat Expectations Despite Economic Uncertainty
UPS reported quarterly earnings that exceeded consensus estimates, lifting its shares in premarket trading. However, the company withdrew its full-year guidance, citing a challenging economic backdrop and highlighting its cautious approach to operations in a volatile environment.
BP (BP): Weak Quarter Hits Buybacks and Weighs on Stock
BP fell 4% in London after posting disappointing earnings and announcing a reduction in its share buyback program. The company continues to struggle with structural cost issues, declining oil prices, and evolving regulatory challenges.
Rheinmetall (RHM): European Defense Remains Buoyant
Rheinmetall gained 6% after reporting better-than-expected results. The German defense contractor has been a key beneficiary of rising military spending in Europe, supported by geopolitical tensions and new government contracts.
Merck (MRK): Betting on Local Manufacturing Amid Tariff Climate
Merck announced a $1 billion investment in a new U.S. manufacturing facility in response to potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. The move strengthens its industrial footprint in the U.S. and is likely to support its shares amid the shifting trade landscape.
American Airlines (AAL) and JetBlue (JBLU): Dispute Follows End of Partnership
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against JetBlue to recover payments following the collapse of their strategic alliance. The legal conflict marks the beginning of more aggressive competition within the U.S. airline sector.
Coca-Cola (KO), Pfizer (PFE), and PayPal (PYPL): Expectations in Focus
These three companies are set to release earnings today. Investors will scrutinize their results and forward guidance, as each represents a key economic sector—consumer goods, healthcare, and digital payments—that could shape broader market sentiment.
