The Headline
American Eagle Outfitters shares drop
Key Facts
- American Eagle Outfitters shares fell after the company pulled its guidance for the full year due to a first quarter impacted by discounting and an inventory write-down.
American Eagle Outfitters shares drop after guidance pullback amid inventory write-downs
American Eagle Outfitters' stock decline highlights the impact of inventory challenges and discounting strategies, as the S&P 500 continues to recover from earlier trade war losses.
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Background Context
Impact of trade war on stock markets
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war in early April, which has had a significant impact on stock markets.1
- The stock market's rally has legs, as the trade negotiation with China was seemingly the toughest one on the docket.1
- The S&P 500 index has erased all its losses since the trade war escalation, indicating a recovery in the market.
Key Stats at a Glance
Change in S&P 500 index
0.1%
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Change in Dow Jones Industrial Average
-0.2%
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Change in Nasdaq composite
0.7%
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