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The stock market's gain is picking up steam. The S&P 500 made another push higher in early afternoon trading with a gain of 0.8%. The market benchmark has repeatedly risen slightly before pulling back, signalling a lack of conviction among traders ahead of major updates on corporate earnings and the economy.

United Parcel Service' first-quarter 2025 earnings increase year over year while revenues decrease.

Investors are facing uncertainty as tariffs weigh on equity markets (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) and volatility indicators, making it essential to focus on companies with solid balance sheets. Penn Mutual Asset Management portfolio manager George Cipolloni joins Wealth to discuss how active management and tangible margins of safety can help investors navigate these turbulent times. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Honeywell International (NasdaqGS:HON) experienced a price increase of 3%, coinciding with significant corporate developments. The announcement of first-quarter results revealed a year-over-year revenue rise to $9,822 million, although net income slightly decreased. The company also updated its guidance, raising sales expectations, which likely supported market confidence. Additionally, Honeywell commenced a substantial stock buyback and declared a steady dividend, reinforcing shareholder...

Starbucks is slated to report quarterly results after the bell Tuesday, marking the coffee chain's third report under new CEO Brian Niccol.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) recently announced its Q1 2025 earnings, displaying improved net income and earnings per share despite a small decline in revenue. Over the last week, UPS's stock price remained relatively flat, showing a slight 0.87% increase. In the broader context, the overall market experienced an upward trend, with significant gains driven by strong earnings reports and market optimism regarding potential tariff adjustments. UPS's stable performance aligns with these...

PayPal Holdings (NasdaqGS:PYPL) reported robust first-quarter earnings and completed significant share repurchase activities. This has been accompanied by a notable collaboration with Coinbase to promote the use of its stablecoin, potentially supporting the company's future growth. These positive developments seem to align with broader market gains, as the market itself rose 7.1% over the same period. Consequently, PayPal's 7.71% increase last week likely added weight to this general upward...

As the U.S. stock market experiences a period of cautious optimism, with indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 extending their winning streaks, investors are closely monitoring earnings reports and potential tariff changes that could impact economic growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention for their alignment of interests between management and shareholders, particularly when these firms demonstrate significant earnings growth.

The conservative activist alleges Meta’s artificial intelligence tool smeared him by falsely asserting he participated in the U.S. Capitol riot.