--- title: "U.S. stock market update: Planet Green Group falls 24.06%, macro pressures and competitive disadvantages severely impact stock price" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293227446.md" description: "Planet Green fell 24.06%; Mondelez International fell 1.25%, with a transaction volume of USD 47.84 million; Kraft Heinz rose 0.21%, with a transaction volume of USD 34.73 million; General Mills fell 1.09%, with a transaction volume of USD 33.29 million; Hershey fell 0.71%, with a market value of USD 34.5 billion" datetime: "2026-07-20T14:18:13.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293227446.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293227446.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293227446.md) --- # U.S. stock market update: Planet Green Group falls 24.06%, macro pressures and competitive disadvantages severely impact stock price **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Planet Green fell 24.06%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 18, the macroeconomic environment intensified pressure on medium-sized enterprises, leading to a significant drop in Planet Green's stock price. Market doubts about the competitiveness and survival of medium-sized enterprises, especially under commoditization pressure, have shaken investor confidence, resulting in a 24.06% decline in stock price. 2. Planet Green has failed to establish sufficient competitive advantages in the market, placing it at a disadvantage in fierce market competition. The company's inability to effectively respond to macroeconomic challenges has further exacerbated the decline in stock price. 3. The industry as a whole is facing commoditization pressure, severely impacting Planet Green as a medium-sized enterprise. Concerns about its future profitability have intensified, leading to a continued drop in stock price amid increasing macroeconomic pressures and intense industry competition. **Top Stocks by Industry Trading Volume** Mondelez International fell 1.25%. Based on recent news: 1. On July 18, Mondelez China held a pop-up event in Changsha for Snack Kingdom, discussing moving the final baking process of Oreo and Chips Ahoy! on-site to enhance consumer experience. This event showcased the company's marketing innovation but failed to immediately boost stock price. 2. On July 17, Mondelez International participated in a $4 million financing for Final Boss Sour to support its development. This investment demonstrates the company's positioning in the healthy snack sector, but it did not have a positive impact on stock price in the short term. 3. On July 14, Jefferies reiterated its buy rating on Mondelez International with a target price of $70. Despite analysts being optimistic about the company's prospects, the market reaction was tepid, and the stock price continued to decline. The snack industry is highly competitive, with significant market volatility. Kraft Heinz rose 0.21%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 19, investors lost confidence in companies like Kraft Heinz due to inflationary pressures and the impact of GLP-1 drugs. Concerns over these factors led to stock price fluctuations, with Kraft Heinz's stock price rising 0.21% in this context. Data source: MarketWatch. 2. On July 18, market data indicated a significant increase in trading volume for Kraft Heinz, reaching $34.73 million. The increase in volume reflects heightened investor interest in the stock, driving the price up. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data. 3. No other significant news recently. The food industry is facing inflationary pressures. General Mills fell 1.09%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 19, Bernstein analyst Alexia Burland Howard maintained a sell rating on General Mills with a target price of $31. The general consensus among analysts for the stock is to hold, with a target price of $36, indicating a 5.19% downside from current levels. This rating puts pressure on the stock price 2. On July 17, General Mills announced the recall of approximately 736,000 Pillsbury bread rolls due to potential glass contamination. This news raised market concerns, leading to a decline in stock prices. 3. On July 19, investors lost confidence in companies like General Mills and Kraft Heinz due to pressure from inflation and GLP-1 drugs. Market confidence in these defensive stocks weakened, affecting stock prices. The consumer defensive sector has recently been under pressure and requires attention. **Stocks ranked at the top of the industry by market capitalization** Hershey fell 0.71%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 17, Hershey submitted an initial internal stockholding report regarding U.S. President Heather Carol Hoytink. The report showed the stockholding situation of the company's executives, which may raise market concerns about corporate governance and future development direction, leading to stock price fluctuations. 2. On July 8, the stockholding report date of Heather Carol Hoytink showed changes in the stockholdings of the company's internal executives, and the market reacted sensitively, further affecting stock prices. 3. No other significant news recently. 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