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Job hiring has slowed and software-sector unemployment is high, this headhunter says - MarketWatch

Apr 18, 2025, 2:31 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The significant miss in earnings and a poor outlook suggest declining investor confidence, reminiscent of earlier major drops. Historical parallels indicate that large selloffs often deter investor interest, particularly when earnings forecasts are lowered substantially.

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ManpowerGroup shares fell 19.1% to a 13-year low. Q1 earnings missed expectations due to hiring slowdown from AI and tariffs. Company's EPS outlook for Q2 is below Wall Street's estimates. Software job unemployment exceeds 7%, affecting recruitment trends. Revenue from Southern Europe dropped 7.4%, impacting overall performance.

ManpowerGroup shares fell 19.1% to a 13-year low.
Q1 earnings missed expectations due to hiring slowdown from AI and tariffs.
Company's EPS outlook for Q2 is below Wall Street's estimates.
Software job unemployment exceeds 7%, affecting recruitment trends.
Revenue from Southern Europe dropped 7.4%, impacting overall performance.

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