FEDEX reported a steep quarterly profit drop and lowered its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday after its customers continued to trade down from speedy, pricey delivery to cheaper, slower options.
FedEx Corp shares slumped on Friday after the parcel giant cut its annual revenue forecast and reported a sharp fall in profits, owing to weak demand for high-margin speedy delivery services.
UPS (UPS) fell 3%, trading lower in sympathy with peer FedEx. Nike (NYSE:NKE) surged 9% after it announced today that Elliott Hill will become President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc.