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Kiki Iriafen Joins Skechers: USC forward Kiki Iriafen has signed with Skechers as the first college athlete on their basketball roster, preparing for the 2025 WNBA draft while pursuing a master's degree at USC.

Skechers Basketball Footwear: Iriafen will wear the SKX NEXUS™ shoes, designed for performance and comfort, and joins a roster that includes notable NBA and WNBA players, highlighting Skechers' commitment to supporting female athletes.

Impact of Tariffs on Apparel Brands: President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports led apparel brands to relocate production to other Asian countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh.

Need for New Strategies: As the situation evolves, these brands are now seeking a new strategy, referred to as Plan C, to adapt to ongoing challenges.

Nike's Production Strategy: Peter Schiff predicts that Nike will not shift production to the U.S. despite new tariffs, leading to higher prices and reduced sales domestically as they focus on international markets instead.

Market Impact of Tariffs: Following President Trump's tariff announcement, Nike shares dropped significantly, contributing to a broader market decline with consumer discretionary stocks, including competitors like Lululemon and Adidas, also experiencing substantial losses.

Impact of Tariffs on Shoe Companies: Major shoe brands like Nike, Skechers, and Deckers are facing challenges due to President Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia, where they produce a significant portion of their products.

Economic Consequences: The imposed tariffs, ranging from 32% to 49%, are expected to raise costs for these companies, forcing them to navigate the balance between profit loss and potential price increases for consumers amid ongoing uncertainty.

Market Reaction to Tariffs: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced a significant decline of approximately 2.8% in after-hours trading following the announcement of new tariffs by President Trump, which are aimed at strengthening the U.S. economy but may have immediate negative effects.

Impact on S&P 500 Stocks: The market saw a loss of about $1.3 trillion in value, with several major companies like On Holding AG and Five Below Inc experiencing steep declines of over 15% and 13%, respectively.

Market Decline: Major U.S. stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, experienced significant declines due to concerns over President Trump's new tariffs, which are expected to negatively impact economic growth and corporate earnings.

Labor Market and Economic Indicators: While initial unemployment claims fell unexpectedly, continuing claims rose to a multi-year high, indicating challenges in workforce reentry; additionally, the ISM services index dropped to a nine-month low, reflecting weakening economic conditions.

Market Decline: Major U.S. stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, fell sharply due to concerns over President Trump's new tariffs, which are expected to negatively impact economic growth and corporate earnings, leading to a flight to safety in government bonds.

Labor Market Update: Weekly unemployment claims showed a decrease, indicating a stronger labor market than anticipated, but continuing claims rose to a multi-year high, suggesting challenges for those seeking reemployment.

Market Decline: Major US stock indexes, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, have fallen to 6-1/2 month lows due to concerns over President Trump's new tariffs, which are expected to negatively impact economic growth and corporate earnings.

Labor Market Mixed Signals: While initial unemployment claims decreased unexpectedly, continuing claims rose to a multi-year high, indicating challenges for job seekers. Additionally, the ISM services index fell to a nine-month low, further contributing to market anxiety.

Market Decline: Major US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, experienced significant declines, reaching 11-month and 9-month lows respectively, largely due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China, with China imposing a 34% tariff on US imports in retaliation to US tariffs.

Economic Impact: Fed Chair Powell warned that the economic consequences of the trade war could be more severe than anticipated, potentially leading to slower growth and higher inflation, while a stronger-than-expected payroll report provided some support for stocks despite rising unemployment rates.

Skechers Stock Performance: Skechers (SKX) experienced a -1.37% decline in its stock price, closing at $57.01, which is worse than the S&P 500's loss of 1.97%. The company has seen a 4.92% drop over the past month, underperforming both the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500.

Earnings Expectations and Analyst Ratings: Analysts anticipate Skechers will report earnings of $1.18 per share on April 24, 2025, reflecting an 11.28% year-over-year decline, with revenue expected to rise by 8.15%. Currently, Skechers holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), indicating a negative outlook, while its Forward P/E ratio suggests it is trading at a premium compared to its industry average.

Financial Results Announcement: Skechers USA, Inc. will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on April 24, 2025, followed by a conference call with executives David Weinberg and John Vandemore at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Company Overview: Skechers is a global footwear leader based in Southern California, offering a wide range of lifestyle and performance products available in around 180 countries through various retail channels.

Financial Performance: NIKE Inc. has seen a 6.2% drop in stock value following its third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, despite exceeding earnings and revenue estimates; concerns arise from year-over-year declines in sales and traffic, particularly in Greater China.

Strategic Outlook: The company is focusing on repositioning itself for long-term growth through product diversification and enhanced marketing strategies, while facing ongoing challenges such as geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic volatility that may impact future performance.

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Company Overview: Deckers Outdoor Corporation, based in Goleta, California, is a major player in the footwear and accessories market with a market cap of $17.5 billion, known for brands like UGG and HOKA. Despite strong financial performance, its stock has significantly declined by 46.8% from its all-time high.

Stock Performance and Analyst Outlook: Deckers' stock has underperformed compared to peers and major indices, with notable drops in sales growth for its key brand HOKA. However, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, indicating potential upside of 85.7% from current levels.

Analyst Rating and Price Target: Stifel Nicolaus analyst Jim Duffy maintains a Buy rating on Skechers USA (SKX) with a price target of $80.00, while the current average price target among analysts is $78.80.

Insider Activity and Sentiment: Recent insider activity shows a negative sentiment towards Skechers, with an increase in insiders selling shares, including CEO Robert Greenberg selling over 83,000 shares for more than $5 million.

Skechers Share Sale: Skechers' general counsel, Phillip Paccione, sold 10,994 class A common shares at $56.63 each on March 4, as disclosed in a regulatory filing.

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ETF Analysis: The Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) has an implied analyst target price of $122.25, indicating a potential upside of 21.58% from its current trading price of $100.55.

Stock Performance Insights: Notable underlying holdings such as RH, Saia Inc, and Skechers USA Inc show significant upside potential based on analyst targets, raising questions about the validity and optimism of these projections.

Insider Trading Activity: Phillip Paccione, General Counsel of $SKX, sold 10,994 shares for approximately $622,590, representing 42.3% of his holdings in that class of stock, leaving him with 15,000 shares. In the past six months, there have been 10 insider sales and no purchases of $SKX stock.

Institutional and Congressional Trading: In the latest quarter, 247 institutional investors increased their positions in $SKX while 309 decreased theirs. Additionally, members of Congress have traded $SKX stock once, resulting in one sale and no purchases.

Insider Trading Activity: David Weinberg, COO of $SKX, sold 26,913 shares for approximately $1.6 million, representing 37.6% of his holdings, with no insider purchases reported in the last six months.

Institutional and Congressional Trading: In the past quarter, 247 institutional investors increased their $SKX positions while 309 decreased them; members of Congress have made one sale of $SKX stock with no purchases.

Insider Trading Activity: John M Vandemore, CFO of $SKX, sold 5,112 shares for approximately $310,605, representing about 5.8% of his holdings, with no insider purchases reported in the last six months.

Institutional and Congressional Trading: In the past quarter, 247 institutional investors increased their $SKX holdings while 309 decreased them; members of Congress have also sold $SKX stock once without any purchases.