Stock Movers Pandora Slides, Orsted Down, Glencore Up
Aug 15, 2025
Pandora faces a challenging quarter, with a shocking 14% drop in revenue as analysts fret over future expectations. Orsted is downgraded to the lowest investment grade due to heightened risks in its US offshore wind business, raising eyebrows about the sector's stability. Meanwhile, Glencore enjoys a stock surge, fueled by hopes of government support amid a slowdown in China's economy. Insights into these market movements underline the importance of keeping a finger on the pulse of financial trends.
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Pandora Faces Margin Pressure And Trading Softness
- Pandora missed revenue estimates and flagged softer current trading that could dent third-quarter and full-year expectations.
- Tariffs, higher commodity costs, and currency headwinds are pressuring margins and complicating mitigation efforts.
Affordable Jewellery Could Cushion Demand
- Bloomberg Intelligence noted Pandora's affordable jewellery could win consumers trading down amid weak sentiment.
- That product positioning may help offset some headwinds if demand shifts to lower-price items.
U.S. Politics Raise Offshore Wind Risks
- Orsted was forced into a stock sale and then downgraded by S&P to the lowest investment-grade tier.
- Political moves in the U.S. against offshore wind have materially increased project and financing risk for the company.