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On Holding jumps after Citi says the trendy Swiss sneaker brand’s pricing power can help it weather tariffs

Citi says the cult favorite shoe and apparel company can likely pass on higher costs to shoppers.

4/28/25 1:06PM

On Holding shares popped as much as 3% Monday as Citibank gave the Swiss sneaker maker a fresh upgrade, lifting its rating to “buy” from “neutral."

In a note Monday, analyst Paul Lejuez said On could stand out as an outlier in the sneaker and apparel space, with loyal customers more willing to absorb higher prices tied to tariffs. He also pointed to On’s Swiss roots as a potential moat, especially as global shoppers turn a cold shoulder to American brands like Nike and Lululemon.

On has been riding a hot streak, fueled by the “chunky shoe” trend that’s boosted brands like Hoka (owned by Uggs parent Deckers), Asics, and New Balance.

“As the fastest-growing brand in athletic and softlines with major brand heat — and crucially, a Swiss identity — we believe ONON is one of the best positioned to navigate the current messy tariff environment,” Lejuez wrote. “With potential backlash brewing against American brands overseas, On could swoop in and grab market share across APAC and EMEA from heavyweights like Nike.”

Still, the road ahead will be bumpy: Lejuez also cut On’s price target to $60 a share from $65 and trimmed his full-year forecast, flagging currency headwinds and ripple effects from tariffs.

On shares have surged more than 40% over the past year.

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Why extreme oil price volatility sets off alarm bells for markets and the economy

Nearly every time front-month Brent futures have risen or fallen 30% or more in a month, that’s been accompanied by above-average stock market volatility. In most cases, it’s either coincided with or been soon followed by a recession.

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Oil-sensitive stocks and companies relying on middle-class spending are getting crushed

Sometimes there’s a singular story driving the markets. With US benchmark crude oil prices topping $100 a barrel, Monday is one of those days.

Oil-sensitive stocks are getting clobbered, with airlines foremost among them. JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Air are all tumbling.

But the pain is more widespread than that, with industries where oil prices are a major input, such as chemical manufacturers (Eastman Chemical), industrial machinery makers (Illinois Tool Works), and building products (Owens-Corning), also getting shellacked.

More ominous — economically speaking — is the performance of companies catering to America’s middle class, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Best Buy, and Texas Roadhouse. The drop suggests that investors and traders expect the rising cost of fuel to eat away at disposable income, potentially setting the stage for an economic slowdown.

Some of the worst off on Monday are companies that are both fuel-sensitive and heavily reliant on middle-class consumers — a double whammy.

Cases in point: Carnival is getting creamed, and Clorox, a company that depends on slightly better-off Americans shelling out for its brand-name products, is also getting pummeled.

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Some of the worst off on Monday are companies that are both fuel-sensitive and heavily reliant on middle-class consumers — a double whammy.

Cases in point: Carnival is getting creamed, and Clorox, a company that depends on slightly better-off Americans shelling out for its brand-name products, is also getting pummeled.

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Live Nation reportedly reaches settlement with DOJ over Ticketmaster

Live Nation is jumping in premarket trading on Monday after reports that it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over an antitrust lawsuit that could have forced the company to sell Ticketmaster.

After Bloomberg reported that the company was close to a settlement, The Wall Street Journal early on Monday reported that a deal had indeed been reached with an agreement that crucially spares the entertainment giant from breaking up with Ticketmaster, in return for making it easier for other promoters to compete in Live Nation venues.

The prompt agreement, with negotiations presumably intensifying since the trial kicked off on March 2, is expected to get relief to consumers faster than Live Nation going through a trial, per a Justice Department official cited by the WSJ.

Separately, Politico reported that the settlement would include $200 million in damages to participating states — a tiny fraction of Live Nation’s more than $36 billion market cap. Politico also expects Live Nation to divest more than 10 amphitheaters and cap Ticketmaster’s service fees at its amphitheaters under the agreement.

The settlement, which still requires approval from a judge, is set to be made public on Monday, and has seen about 10 states agreeing to the new framework, according to people familiar with the matter. Other state attorneys general may continue to separately litigate.

Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Federal Antitrust Case

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Leo KoGuan, billionaire Tesla bull, tweets that he purchased another 1 million shares of Nvidia

Billionaire software entrepreneur, philosopher, and now major Tesla and Nvidia bull Leo KoGuan tweeted that he bought another 1 million shares of the chip designer.

“Hopefully, I can contribute a little to calm the nervous market. Good luck all,” he wrote in his message.

Unless KoGuan can work some magic in global oil markets or conflict resolution in the Middle East, however, “a little” may be all he’s able to contribute in favor of market tranquility.

Stocks, including Nvidia, are modestly positive this morning despite the spike in oil prices weighing on major indexes.

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