Kimberly-Clark Falls, Amphenol Jumps, Super Micro Leads Tech Rally

On this episode of Stock Movers:

- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares fell in trading today as fallout continues from their earnings report. The Texas-based diaper and paper towel manufacturer lowered profit expectations for the year, citing uncertainty arising from the impact on the global trade war on its costs.

- Amphenol (APH) shares jumped after a strong earnings report, rising along with several other semiconductor stocks in a broader tech rally. The electrical components company reported first-quarter results that beat expectations and gave an outlook that is above the analyst consensus.

- Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is among leaders in a tech rally after President Trump said that China tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal. Trump made his about-face on Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to “substantially” pare back his 145% tariffs on China. He turned down his aggressive rhetoric a day after meeting with executives from Walmart Inc., Home Depot Inc. and Target Corp., who said import taxes could disrupt supply chains and raise the prices of goods, according to people familiar with the matter. Warnings about the potential for empty store shelves within weeks seemed to resonate with Trump, one of the people said. Shares of Super Micro Computer rose as much as 11% in trading on Wednesday.

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