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UPS says it is cutting 20,000 staff and shutting over 70 facilities

1. UPS will cut 20,000 jobs to reduce costs by $3.5 billion. 2. The company plans to close 73 facilities citing soft demand. 3. UPS pulled its financial guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty. 4. Q1 2025 revenue dipped 0.7% to $21.5 billion. 5. Adjusted operating profit rose slightly by 0.9% to $1.7 billion.

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Why Bearish?

Job cuts and facility closures typically signal financial distress. Historical examples, like FedEx's previous layoffs, led to short-term stock declines.

How important is it?

Layoffs and facility closures signify major operational shifts, likely affecting investor confidence directly.

Why Short Term?

Immediate cost reduction measures may improve efficiency, but the market reacts to layoffs negatively initially.

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