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UPS and FedEx both pay dividends, but the case for owning each one points in completely opposite directions depending on what a retiree actually needs from a portfolio.

From Amazon to Walmart, companies are handling tariff refunds differently. Here's what it could mean for your wallet.

Logistics rivals FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) shared the spotlight on August 20, when the U.S. Transportation Command awarded both giants modified defense contracts worth an estimated $2.72 billion each under the Next Generation Delivery Service-2 program. Securing multi-year government cash flows through September 2030 provides a steady baseline for both […]

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed surcharges for domestic package delivery during the peak holiday season to cover extra handling costs, following the lead of large parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS that annually tack on holiday premiums. The announcement adds to rising cost pressures felt by shippers this year, especially since the Iran […] The post U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels appeared first on FreightWaves.

FedEx is IBD Stock Of The Day after streamlining its parcel delivery and logistics businesses. Intraday, FDX stock eased near a buy point. In 2026, the Memphis-based company has shifted away from consumer parcel delivery to target higher-margin, business-to-business segments.

Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.

Getting your share may depend on how you paid and whether you still have the right information.

Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to pass on those refunds to the customers that originally paid the tariffs. The refunds to consumers are the last step in a monthslong process that kicked off in February when the Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by President Donald Trumpin March 2025 under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act on goods from almost every country. The court ordered the government to return the tariffs it collected.

UPS’s next contract with the Teamsters union in two years will determine its own fate in parcel delivery and create monumental change at Amazon, FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, Walmart and other couriers, according to an industry expert. The post Analyst: UPS-Teamsters 2028 showdown will unleash parcel industry tsunami appeared first on FreightWaves.

FlavorCloud CEO Rathna Sharad says recovering IEEPA tariff payments becomes far more complicated for importers using smaller global carriers.

Consumers now expect free delivery in 2.6 days, down from 3.4. Meeting that promise pushed more than half of retailers past FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service. The post Carrier diversification unravels the last-mile delivery duopoly appeared first on FreightWaves.

Interest rates have not moved since December's quarter-point cut to a range of +3.50-3.75%.

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending weighed on semiconductor stocks ahead of a pivotal week featuring mega-cap technology earnings and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Coca-Cola, UPS, Boeing, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton, Centene, PayPal, S&P Global Earnings (p.m.): Visa, Ford Motor, Mondelez International, Waste Management, PPG Industries, Bloom Energy, Avis Budget, Seagate Technology Economic data: Consumer confidence index, Johnson Redbook retail sales index, U.

Logistics companies make money by moving packages. However, nowadays, more and more of those packages need to stay cold the entire way, and that’s becoming a real business opportunity for United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX). Why This Is Happening Now The reason is simple, and that is more people are taking […]

FedEx holds the edge over UPS with stronger price performance, a lower valuation, less leverage and a far lower dividend payout ratio.

FedEx Freight targets faster profit growth through pricing, freight mix, network optimization and technology despite softer LTL shipment demand.

E-commerce demand, AI investments and cost controls are supporting the air freight industry, with United Parcel Service among stocks to watch.

With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

FedEx is adding a new import fee for the European Union and increasing delivery and pickup surcharges for more than 200 zip codes, as it continues to squeeze customers for revenue by means other than general rate increases. The post FedEx spreads shipping fees to EU, more zip codes appeared first on FreightWaves.

FDX's cost cuts, B2B shift and upbeat outlook support long-term prospects, but fuel and trade risks make the stock a hold for now.

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher after a nice bounce-back day for Wall Street, as a tepid June consumer price index report, combined with the President dropping the big Strait of Hormuz tolls, brought buyers back to the table. When the final bell rang, all of the major indices finished the day higher. The ... Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Allstate, AMC Entertainment, Boeing, CAVA Group, Check Point Software, Digital Realty Trust, FedEx, IBM, UPS

United Parcel Service settled a high profile racial discrimination lawsuit involving a former UPS driver after a multi year legal battle. The case, which initially produced a large jury award before most punitive damages were later vacated on appeal, has now been dismissed following the settlement. The resolution ends a lengthy federal dispute that raised questions about UPS's employment practices, legal risks, and reputation management. The settlement arrives as United Parcel Service,...

Yahoo Finance's Washington Correspondent Ben Weschkul joins Market Domination to discuss the growing cost of tariff refunds after the US paid nearly $50 billion to businesses in June, almost double the revenue it collected from tariffs.

FedEx (FDX) and UPS spent half a century as the only two names that mattered in American package delivery. They built the aircraft fleets, sorting hubs and delivery routes that turned next-day shipping into a routine promise. The company that once filled those planes and trucks with its own ...

The top 25 of companies in the sector generate $502.2 billion in market capitalization.

Amazon's Low-Cost Shipping Push Raises the Stakes for UPS and FedEx

Amazon's low-cost delivery expansion could intensify competition as overnight shipping may be added in the future.

FedEx has launched a life sciences division, building on its healthcare logistics infrastructure to provide more end-to-end services. The post New FedEx life sciences unit integrates healthcare logistics capabilities appeared first on FreightWaves.

Fewer surcharges are among the tactics the service is using to gain market share after opening to all businesses earlier this year, experts said.