Smithfield Foods says tariffs make China unviable market for its US pork
  • April 29, 2025

Smithfield Foods says tariffs make China unviable market for its US pork

(Reuters) -China, the world's biggest pork consumer, is no longer a viable market for top U.S. pork processor Smithfield Foods due to retaliatory tariffs by Beijing, company executives said on Tuesday. The sales disruption shows how the tariff war escalated by U.S. President Donald Trump is upending global trade and forcing changes at a prominent food company that pays U.S. farmers to raise hogs that are slaughtered for meat. China increased its levies on imports of U.S. goods this month, hitting back at Trump's decision to single out the world's No. 2 economy for higher duties.

3 Reasons J is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • April 29, 2025

3 Reasons J is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Over the last six months, Jacobs Solutions shares have sunk to $123.15, producing a disappointing 13.8% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 5% drop. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

3 Reasons to Avoid ALNT and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • April 29, 2025

3 Reasons to Avoid ALNT and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 5% since October 2024, Allient has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 19.5% to $21.01 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

3 Reasons to Avoid THS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • April 29, 2025

3 Reasons to Avoid THS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

What a brutal six months it’s been for TreeHouse Foods. The stock has dropped 38.5% and now trades at $22.64, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.