$21.520
+0.049 (+0.23%)At close
EBF News
EBF Events
Nasdaq Declines Amid Weakness in Tech Stocks
The major averages had a mixed finish, with the Nasdaq the loser amid weakness in technology stocks, most notably SpaceX. Peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly shown progress, helping push oil prices lower and reducing some of the inflation pressure that had worried investors in recent weeks. Of note, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post that the Treasury Department has issued a temporary 60-day license to allow Iran to sell oil.At the same time, attention is shifting back toward the Federal Reserve and the possibility that rates stay elevated for longer. Markets this week are closely watching upcoming inflation data, particularly the PCE reading, as recent commentary has reinforced expectations that policymakers remain focused on controlling inflation rather than supporting asset prices.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Chevronwith Microsoftto power a data center in West TexasCRHArcosafor $150 per share in cashAbbVieApogee Therapeuticsfor $135.11 per share in cash, or $10.9BSpaceXhas signed a computing power deal with Reflection worth up to $6.3B,Texas AG Ken Paxtoninto Carnivalfollowing the company's April data breach2. WALL STREET CALLS:SpaceXwith a Sector Weight at KeyBancVisteonat JPMorgan and BarclaysRoth Capitala handful of exploration and production names, saying oil prices are close to a near-term bottomAccentureto Hold at TD CowenTE Connectivityto In Line at Evercore ISI3. AROUND THE WEB:Metais planning a $900M investment in Indian fintech startup Cred for a roughly 20% stake, alongside plans to appoint Cred founder Kunal Shah as the new leader of WhatsApp, Bloomberg' reportsBaldwin Groupis exploring a take-private transaction, Insurance Insider reportsRegenxbioChief Executive Curran Simpson said the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to reverse its rejection of an experimental gene therapy for a rare and fatal brain disease, WSJ saysCharles Schwabis working with Cboe Global Marketsto roll out prediction market contracts that allow customers to place yes-or-no wagers on the performance of the S&P 500, WSJ reportsJohn Jumper is leaving GoogleDeepMind to join Anthropic, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Gettyincreases after entering aDefinium Therapeuticsgains after announcing its Emerge studyMoonLakehigher in New York after announcingfrom its Phase 3 VELA-1 and VELA-2 trialsSable Offshorelower after entering into aVirgin Galacticfalls after filing to exchange $52.5M in5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Ennis, with EPS and revenue higher year-over-yearHawkEye, with EPS missing consensusFervo Energy, with EPS lower year-over-yearMicron Technologytoon June 24FedExtoon June 23INDEXES:The Dow rose 148.01, or 0.29%, to 51,712.71, the Nasdaq lost 351.33, or 1.32%, to 26,166.60, and the S&P 500 declined 27.79, or 0.37%, to 7,472.79.
S&P 500 Declines Amid Weakness in Tech Stocks
The major averages were mixed near noon, with the S&P 500 in decline amid weakness in technology stocks and SpaceX. Peach negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly shown progress, helping push oil prices lower and reducing some of the inflation pressure that had worried investors in recent weeks. At the same time, attention is shifting back toward the Federal Reserve and the possibility that rates stay elevated for longer. Markets this week are closely watching upcoming inflation data, particularly the PCE reading, as recent commentary has reinforced expectations that policymakers remain focused on controlling inflation rather than supporting asset prices.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Chevronwith Microsoftto power a data center in West TexasCRHArcosafor $150 per share in cashAbbVieApogee Therapeuticsfor $135.11 per share in cash, or $10.9BSpaceXhas signed a computing power deal with Reflection worth up to $6.3B,ABCis launching a campaign urging viewer support amid FCC investigations,2. WALL STREET CALLS:SpaceXwith a Sector Weight at KeyBancVisteonat JPMorgan and BarclaysRoth Capitala handful of exploration and production names, saying oil prices are close to a near-term bottomAccentureto Hold at TD CowenTE Connectivityto In Line at Evercore ISI3. AROUND THE WEB:Metais planning a $900M investment in Indian fintech startup Cred for a roughly 20% stake, alongside plans to appoint Cred founder Kunal Shah as the new leader of WhatsApp, Bloomberg' reportsBaldwin Groupis exploring a take-private transaction, Insurance Insider reportsRegenxbioChief Executive Curran Simpson said the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to reverse its rejection of an experimental gene therapy for a rare and fatal brain disease, WSJ saysCharles Schwabis working with Cboe Global Marketsto roll out prediction market contracts that allow customers to place yes-or-no wagers on the performance of the S&P 500, WSJ reportsJohn Jumper is leaving GoogleDeepMind to join Anthropic, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Gettyincreases after entering aDefinium Therapeuticsgains after announcing its Emerge studyMoonLakehigher in New York after announcingfrom its Phase 3 VELA-1 and VELA-2 trialsSable Offshorelower after entering into a seniorVirgin Galacticfalls after filing toin convertible senior notes for shares5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Ennis, with EPS and revenue higher year-over-yearHawkEye, with EPS missing consensusFervo Energy, with EPS lower year-over-yearMicron Technologyon June 24FedExon June 23INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.36%, or 187.83, to 51,752.53, the Nasdaq was down 1.10%, or 290.88, to 26,227.05, and the S&P 500 was down 0.32%, or 24.32, to 7,476.26.
Company Reports Q1 Revenue of $98.6M
Reports Q1 revenue $98.6M vs. $97.2M last year. Keith Walters, Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "Our performance for the quarter met our expectations. Revenue increased 1.4% over the prior-year quarter, while gross profit margin improved to 31.5%, compared to 31.1% in the prior year and 29.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. EBITDA increased to $18.0 million or 18.2% of sales, compared to $17.7 million, or 18.2% of sales, in the same quarter last year."
Company Reports Q4 Revenue of $96.4M
reports Q4 revenue $96.4M vs. 92.7M last year. Keith Walters, Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "Our performance for the quarter met our expectations. Current year acquisitions contributed $8.8M to quarterly sales, partially offset by lower organic volumes. Gross profit margin remained solid at 29.2% for the current quarter, compared to 29.5% in the prior year. EBITDA totaled $16.3M or 17.0% of sales, reflecting stable operating performance relative to $16.5M, or 17.8% of sales, in the same prior year quarter. We completed the integration of Northeastern Envelope Company, our largest acquisition this year, into our ERP systems, enhancing our ability to manage costs and pricing and supporting consistent margin performance. Current year acquisitions positively impacted diluted earnings per share by 5c for the quarter and 14c for the full year."
Stocks Rise on M&A News; Gold Hits Record Highs
Stocks advanced to kick off the holiday-shortened week following a flurry of M&A news. Traders are holding onto hopes for a year-end "Santa Claus rally" and anticipating softer monetary policy in the new year. Investors are also positioning ahead of key U.S. economic data releases expected later in the week, including GDP and consumer confidence figures that may influence early-2026 market direction.Gold, silver and other precious metals have climbed to record highs, supported by expectations of further rate cuts and safe-haven demand. Meanwhile, oil prices rallied against the background of mounting tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela and no firm sign of progress on efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine.Markets this week are operating in a thin-liquidity environment, typical of the end of December, which can amplify price swings and volatility around any fresh news or geopolitical developments.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Paramount Skydanceamended its $30 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, for which Larry Ellison has agreed to provide anof the equity financingCintassubmitted a new, $275 per shareUniFirstJanus Hendersonto befor $49 per shareClearwater Analyticsby a Permira and Warburg Pincus-led investor group for $24.55 per share in cashAlphabetannounced an, which provides data center and energy infrastructure solutions, for $4.75B in cash, plus the assumption of debt2. WALL STREET CALLS:Cumminsat Raymond James, marking second upgrade in as many sessionsLoopOllie's Bargain Outletto Buy after store tourRaymond JamesSealed Airto Market Perform from Strong BuyBNPLamb Westonon lack of earnings bottomWells FargoArcellxat Overweight on multiple myeloma potential3. AROUND THE WEB:Nvidiahas told Chinese customers it plans to begin shipping its second-most powerful AI chips to China before the mid-February Lunar New Year,AMD'sChina-compliant AI accelerator is nearing commercial rollout, with Chinese tech companies and cloud-service providers mulling orders,Uberand Lyftare partnering with Baiduto test out driverless taxis in the U.K. in 2026,In October, YouTubeTV viewers streamed over 700M hours of podcasts on their living room devices, nearly doubling the amount of time in the same period last year,Digital bank Erebor, co-founded by Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey, valued at over $4B in funding round,4. MOVERS:Velo3Dadvanced after entering into an Other Transition Agreement's Defense Innovation UnitAdeiagained after entering a long-term media IP license agreement with Disneyandfor FY25BlackSkyhigher after Jefferiescoverage of the stock with a Buy ratingStellantisfalls in New York afterCEO Antonio Filosa has warned Brussels failed to deliver a "clear roadmap for growth" in its revised climate policyFastenallower after announcing CEO Daniel Florness willfrom his role5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Honeywellfor Q4 and FY261933 Industriesreported, with revenue lower year-over-yearEnnisreported, with CEO Keith Walters commenting, "Our performance for the quarter met our expectations"Sempra Energygavefor FY25 and FY26Amen Propertiesreported, with revenue lower year-over-yearINDEXES:The Dow rose 227.79, or 0.47%, to 48,362.68, the Nasdaq gained 121.21, or 0.52%, to 23,428.83, and the S&P 500 advanced 43.99, or 0.64%, to 6,878.49.
This page is for research only and is not investment advice. Models can be wrong. Past performance does not guarantee future results.





