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UPS Unveils Sweeping Network Overhaul: 30,000 Jobs Cut as It Pivots to Automation and Higher-Margin Deliveries

In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.

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Smurfit Westrock's Valuation Puzzle: Integration Progress Meets Market Skepticism

As Smurfit Westrock navigates the complex post-merger landscape, its share price tells a conflicted story. While recent gains hint at optimism, a deeper look reveals a stock trading at a significant discount to some intrinsic value models, even as its P/E ratio suggests a premium. The market appears to be weighing integration execution risks against long-term synergy potential.

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Atlassian's Steep Slide: Is the Collaboration Giant Now a Value Play?

After a punishing 61% decline in its share price over the past year, Atlassian finds itself at a critical juncture. With the stock trading near $118, investors are grappling with whether this represents a profound disconnect from long-term potential or a justified reassessment of growth prospects in a shifting market.