Stock Movers UnitedHealth Drops, UPS Falls, Whirlpool Cuts Outlook
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Jul 29, 2025 UnitedHealth faces a sharp decline as it readjusts its profit forecast for 2025, disappointing Wall Street. UPS shares also drop after the company refrains from full-year revenue guidance, citing economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, Whirlpool cuts its profit outlook, struggling against foreign competition and tariff effects. The discussion highlights broader themes of stock fluctuations tied to earnings reports and strategic challenges in various sectors.
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UnitedHealth Misses Profit Expectations
- UnitedHealth reissued a downbeat profit forecast for 2025, missing Wall Street expectations.
- Their revenue guidance also failed to meet average analyst estimates, triggering a stock drop.
UPS Withholds Guidance Amid Uncertainty
- UPS declined to provide full-year revenue or profit guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Despite a turnaround plan reducing $3.5 billion in expenses, their EPS missed estimates, disappointing investors.
Whirlpool Profit Forecast Slashed
- Whirlpool slashed its 2025 profit outlook as expected benefits from producing appliances in the US haven't materialized.
- Foreign rivals imported heavily to avoid tariffs, impacting Whirlpool's earnings.