Wells Fargo downgrades UPS stock due to tariff concerns and the elimination of a trade loophole, predicting a dip in shipping volumes.
Wells Fargo downgrades UPS stock due to tariff concerns and the elimination of a trade loophole, predicting a dip in shipping volumes.

Higher Further Faster... Oops Not UPS!

Hey Binary Breathers! Captain Marvel here reporting live from... well not space today. Seems like gravity's got a hold on UPS stock and it's not looking pretty. Wells Fargo those bean counting Kree (no offense Minn Erva) downgraded UPS faster than I can say 'Photon Blast!' Apparently some Earth dude named Trump (who by the way isn't nearly as orange in person) slapped tariffs on China and closed a loophole. Now everyone's nervous and UPS is feeling the pinch. It's like when Goose thought he could take on the whole Skrull armada alone. Spoiler alert: he couldn't. Moral of the story? Don't get cocky and maybe lay off the cat food.

De Minimis? More Like 'De Minimum Effort'!

This whole 'de minimis' thing sounds like something Rocket Raccoon would cook up to avoid paying space customs. Basically it was a loophole that let packages under $800 slide into the U.S. duty free. Now that it's gone Wells Fargo is predicting a shipping volume slump. They think UPS might have some 'network de leveraging' issues which sounds suspiciously like something a rogue AI would do to your bank account. So much for saving a buck.

Blame It on the Tesseract (and Trump)

According to Wells Fargo these tariffs and the loophole closure are going to weigh down U.S. shipping volume. They're even comparing it to the freightpocalypse of 2019 when Trump first started messing with tariffs. I swear sometimes I think these political squabbles are more complicated than understanding how the Tesseract works. And that's saying something! What next? Are they going to bring back the Accusers from Hala to deal with the trade deficit? Sheesh!

The Price is Wrong Bob!

Wells Fargo slashed UPS's price target to $98 from $120. That's a bigger drop than when I accidentally flew through a flock of space seagulls. This means they only see a tiny upside from where the stock was trading. Meanwhile the stock is down nearly 24% this year. If I didn't know better I'd say someone was messing with the quantum realm again. Maybe Scott Lang should check it out?

Uncertainty: The Only Constant in the Multiverse

The analyst guys at Wells Fargo are using words like 'depressed multiples' and 'considerable economic risk'. Translation: they have no freakin' clue what's going to happen. Welcome to the party pal! Uncertainty is the one thing I've learned to expect while soaring across galaxies. Makes you appreciate a good cup of intergalactic coffee.

Pro LIVE! Or How to Survive the Economic Apocalypse

If all this economic mumbo jumbo is making your head spin CNBC is hosting some kind of exclusive Pro LIVE event at the New York Stock Exchange. They're promising expert insights and a cocktail hour on the trading floor. Sounds like a good way to drown your sorrows while pretending to understand what's going on. Me? I'll stick to flying faster and punching harder. That's something I *do* understand.


Comments

  • jinkey10 profile pic
    jinkey10
    5/5/2025 3:53:12 AM

    Seriously, can't we just nuke the tariffs from orbit? It's the only way to be sure!

  • sheilvi profile pic
    sheilvi
    5/2/2025 7:22:58 AM

    This is why I buy everything from Wakanda, tariffs are never an issue!

  • jamelia1 profile pic
    jamelia1
    4/28/2025 8:32:37 PM

    I blame Yon-Rogg!