UPS reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, causing its stock to initially rise. However, the stock later dropped despite this positive news. The article suggests that investors may start to feel optimistic about growth prospects for UPS after a challenging period.

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UPS Stock Drops on Strong Earnings. The Worst Should Be Over.

By Al Root

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Coming into Tuesday trading, UPS stock was up about 14% this year. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

United Parcel Servicestock rose initially after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Tuesday, then slid. Still, it seems as if investors can finallylook forwardto growth and optimism after a difficult stretch for the parcel shipper.

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UPS Earnings: The Worst Should Be Over for the Shipping Giant

UPS Stock Drops on Strong Earnings. The Worst Should Be Over.