Maersk stock slides about 6% after 2026 outlook warns of weaker freight rates
Copenhagen, February 5, 2026, 11:34 CET — Regular session. A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S shares dropped roughly 6% on Thursday. The shipping giant flagged that declining freight rates and a shift back to shorter routes through the Red Sea might pressure profits in 2026. (Reuters) The outlook matters since Maersk serves as a barometer for global trade and represents a…