Boeing, FedEx, Nike

On this episode of Stock Movers:

- Boeing won a contract to design and build the US’s next-generation stealth fighter jet, beating out rival Lockheed Martin for the multibillion dollar program aimed at preparing the military for possible conflict with China. The new sixth-generation fighter jet, whose overall cost is expected to run in the hundreds of billions of dollars, “will ensure that the USA continues to dominate the skies,” President Donald Trump said in an unveiling at the White House. Trump, the 47th president, said with a smile that it will be dubbed the F-47.

- FedEx shares tumbled after the parcel delivery company lowered its full-year guidance for a third consecutive quarter, citing inflation and uncertain demand for shipments. Adjusted earnings are now expected to be in the range of $18 to $18.60 per share this fiscal year, below the $18.95 average analyst estimate. FedEx also cautioned that revenue may be slightly down versus the prior year, compared to its previous expectation that sales would be roughly flat. FedEx is the latest US company to sound the alarm amid weakening consumer confidence and potential fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.

- Nike’s turnaround effort is hitting snags as the company tries to clear out old inventory while feeling the effects of a growing trade war. Shares fell in pre-market trading Friday as the sportswear maker signaled further declines in revenue and profitability from an ongoing merchandise reset that the company says is necessary to renew growth. Nike also expects gross margin to decline sharply in the current quarter from a year earlier, in part due to US tariffs on products from China and Mexico. Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill, a longtime Nike executive who came out of retirement to take the top role in October, is looking to guide the company back to growth after a difficult year of falling sales and corporate layoffs.

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