Earnings Show ‘Uncertainty’ Is Only Sure Thing for Investors (1)

Earnings season is finally over, and for investors one thing is certain: Corporate executives and Wall Street analysts are deeply concerned about the “uncertainty” sparked by President Donald Trump’s combative trade plans.

“As we look to the rest of the year, there is still uncertainty related to tariff levels, timing and countries involved in addition to the potential actions of others in the industry, as well as the potential reaction of American consumers,” Corie Barry, chief executive officer of Best Buy Co., said during the company’s earnings call Thursday.

She’s hardly alone. Deckers Outdoor Corp.’s ...