Conflict Raises Costs for Sonoco and Weighs on Honeywell Sales

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

In their first-quarter earnings, Sonoco Products Co. reported increased costs while Honeywell International Inc. saw reduced sales due to the ongoing war.
These impacts highlight how the conflict is affecting a broader range of companies beyond those directly involved in global logistics or transportation.
Despite these company-level challenges, the S&P 500 continues to reach record highs, suggesting that broader equity markets are largely discounting the economic effects of the conflict.

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