Flexsteel Industries Stock (NASDAQ: FLXS)

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Flexsteel Industries

Flexsteel Industries Inc is a United States-based company that manufactures, imports, and markets residential upholstered wooden furniture products. The products offering include sofas, loveseats, chairs, rockers, desks, tables, convertible bedding units, and bedroom furniture. The company's products are intended for use in home, office, hotel, healthcare, and other contract applications. A featured component in the company's upholstered furniture is the durable Blue Steel Spring. It operates in the business segment of Furniture products. The company's furniture products business involves the distribution of manufactured and imported products for residential and contract markets, of which key revenue is derived from the residential market.

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Flexsteel Industries shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Worksport (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKSP#NASDAQ">WKSP</a>) stock moved upwards by 30.5% to $0.77 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.5 million. </li>
<li>Golden Heaven Group Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDHG#NASDAQ">GDHG</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.72% to $0.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.9 million. </li>
<li>Meta Data (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIU#NYSE">AIU</a>) shares increased by 14.9% to $0.59. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $45.1 million. </li>
<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares rose 13.28% to $6.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $42.4 million. </li>
<li>Sacks Parente Golf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGC#NASDAQ">SPGC</a>) stock moved upwards by 13.09% to $0.49. The company's market cap stands at $7.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.49% to $0.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.2 million. </li>
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<li>Chegg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) shares fell 25.6% to $5.33 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $541.8 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Vince Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>) stock decreased by 22.62% to $1.62. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.3 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) shares decreased by 12.52% to $0.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.0 million. </li>
<li>Neo-Concept International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCI#NASDAQ">NCI</a>) shares fell 12.0% to $1.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.9 million. </li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) stock decreased by 11.89% to $34.39. The company's market cap stands at $177.1 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Coursera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>) shares decreased by 11.57% to $10.52. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. 
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Guidance

Flexsteel Industries Sees FY25 Revenue $416M-$432M Vs $426.976M Est.

Flexsteel Industries Sees Q4 2024 Revenue $107M-$112M Vs $110.052M Est.

Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.56 by 19.64 percent. This is a 139.29 percent increase over earnings of $0.28 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $107.219 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $102.113 million by 5.00 percent. This is a 8.25 percent increase over sales of $99.052 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Flexsteel Industries Q3 2024 Adj EPS $0.67 Beats $0.56 Estimate, Sales $107.219M Beat $102.113M Estimate

Schmidt will succeed Jerald K. Dittmer who has announced his resignation from the position of Chief Executive Officer effective June 30, 2024, and retirement from Flexsteel on December 31, 2024.

Management

Flexsteel Industries Appoints Derek P. Schmidt As President And CEO, Effective July 1, 2024

Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) reported its Q2 earnings results on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 04:10 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Flexsteel Industries beat estimated earnings by 1.79%, reporting an EPS of $0.57 versus an estimate of $0.56.
Revenue was up $6.97 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.1 which was followed by a 4.56% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Flexsteel Industries's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>96.13M</td>
<td>103.01M</td>
<td>97.72M</td>
<td>90.10M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>94.60M</td>
<td>105.82M</td>
<td>99.05M</td>
<td>93.14M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Flexsteel Industries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLXS/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Flexsteel Industries: Q2 Earnings Insights

Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.56 by 1.79 percent. This is a 612.5 percent increase over earnings of $0.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $100.11 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $102.12 million by 1.97 percent. This is a 7.48 percent increase over sales of $93.14 million the same period last year.

Flexsteel Industries Q2 Adj EPS $0.57 Beats $0.56 Estimate, Sales $100.11M Miss $102.12M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2024

Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2024-02-05. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Flexsteel Industries will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56. 
Flexsteel Industries bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.10, which was followed by a 4.56% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Flexsteel Industries's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>4.56%</td>
<td>-11.38%</td>
<td>-0.06%</td>
<td>2.09%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1706893262_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Flexsteel Industries were trading at $28.09 as of February 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 45.13%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLXS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Flexsteel Industries visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Flexsteel Industries's Earnings Outlook

As of Jan. 29, 2024, three stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3>QuantaSing Group Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qsg#NASDAQ">QSG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 18, QuantaSing said it launched private label Chinese Baijiu brand YUNTING. The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 113% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QSG">52-week high of $28.99 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.93</li>
<li>QSG Price Action: Shares of QuantaSing Group gained 11% to close at $3.32 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flxs#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 11, Flexsteel Industries provided preliminary second-quarter fiscal 2024 results and a financial outlook for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025. &ldquo;While macroeconomic conditions combined with discretionary consumer spending shifts away from home furnishings continue to present headwinds to the industry, our growth initiatives are enabling us to profitably grow despite difficult conditions,&rdquo; said CEO Jerry Dittmer. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 53% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLXS"> has a 52-week high </a> of $30.99.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.59</li>
<li>FLXS Price Action: Shares of Flexsteel Industries rose 1.5% to close at $28.78 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ihg#NYSE">IHG</a>)</h3>
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<li>The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 5% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IHG"> 52-week high </a> of $96.80.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.13</li>
<li>IHG Price Action: Shares of InterContinental Hotels fell 0.2% to close at $95.81 on Friday.</li>
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Flexsteel Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NYSE">FLXS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Flexsteel Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1705680019_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Flexsteel Industries has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Flexsteel Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Flexsteel Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.79%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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As of Jan. 16, 2024, four stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flxs#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 11, Flexsteel Industries reported strong preliminary results for the second quarter. The company said it sees preliminary earnings of 57 cents per share, versus analysts&rsquo; estimates of 27 cents per share. The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 25% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLXS">52-week high of $24.96 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.45</li>
<li>FLXS Price Action: Shares of Flexsteel Industries jumped 29.2% to close at $23.28 on Friday.</li>
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<h3>Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/educ#NASDAQ">EDUC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 11, 2023, Educational Development posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Per Mr. Craig White, President and CEO of Educational Development Corporation, &quot;Although our PaperPie division&#39;s third quarter net revenues decreased $9.8 million from the third quarter of last year, primarily due to the decrease in active Brand Partners, net revenues did tick up 59% sequentially from $10.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 45% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EDUC"> has a 52-week high </a> of $4.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.63</li>
<li>EDUC Price Action: Shares of Educational Development jumped 15.9% to close at $1.42 on Friday.</li>
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<h3>Barnes &amp; Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bned#NYSE">BNED</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 12, Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald downgraded Barnes &amp; Noble Education from Buy to Hold. The company&rsquo;s stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BNED"> 52-week high </a> of $2.52.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.30</li>
<li>BNED Price Action: Shares of Barnes &amp; Noble Education rose 12.4% to close at $1.18 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vnce#NYSE">VNCE</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 6, Vince Holding posted a profit for the third quarter. Jack Schwefel, Chief Executive Officer of VNCE said, &quot;We are pleased with our third quarter performance and the sequential improvement we delivered compared to the prior quarter despite incurring the first full period of royalty expenses.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 215% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $8.48.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.64</li>
<li>VNCE Price Action: Shares of Vince Holding fell 0.5% to close at $3.75 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>SRIVARU Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) shares rose 43.2% to $0.32 during Monday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) shares increased by 28.24% to $23.11. The company's market cap stands at $120.2 million. </li>
<li>17 Education &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YQ#NASDAQ">YQ</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.24% to $3.5. The company's market cap stands at $34.0 million. </li>
<li>Educational Development (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDUC#NASDAQ">EDUC</a>) stock increased by 16.39% to $1.42. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>QuantaSing Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSG#NASDAQ">QSG</a>) stock moved upwards by 15.17% to $2.58. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $145.7 million. </li>
<li>Barnes &amp; Noble Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNED#NYSE">BNED</a>) stock rose 9.99% to $1.16. The company's market cap stands at $61.3 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares declined by 51.3% to $0.25 during Monday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $18.4 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) stock fell 17.51% to $0.72. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.2 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock declined by 17.08% to $0.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.0 million. </li>
<li>Uxin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) shares fell 14.9% to $0.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.8 million. </li>
<li>Cazoo Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZOO#NYSE">CZOO</a>) shares decreased by 14.21% to $4.33. The company's market cap stands at $21.1 million. </li>
<li>Regis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGS#NASDAQ">RGS</a>) shares fell 12.16% to $9.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.7 million. 
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12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Monday's Intraday Session

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Snap One Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPO#NASDAQ">SNPO</a>) stock increased by 39.2% to $12.0 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $918.3 million. </li>
<li>Volcon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLCN#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) shares rose 37.27% to $0.14. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 million. </li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) stock increased by 18.42% to $21.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $111.0 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.51% to $0.93. The company's market cap stands at $13.2 million. </li>
<li>Sonder Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOND#NASDAQ">SOND</a>) shares rose 6.42% to $2.98. The company's market cap stands at $32.9 million. </li>
<li>Barnes &amp; Noble Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNED#NYSE">BNED</a>) shares increased by 5.71% to $1.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $58.9 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares fell 47.1% to $0.27 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.0 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock declined by 18.09% to $0.73. The company's market cap stands at $10.8 million. </li>
<li>BT Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBD#NASDAQ">BTBD</a>) stock fell 6.49% to $2.45. The company's market cap stands at $15.3 million. </li>
<li>Tarena International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCTM#NASDAQ">TCTM</a>) shares declined by 6.16% to $1.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.1 million. </li>
<li>Vision Marine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMAR#NASDAQ">VMAR</a>) shares decreased by 4.99% to $0.75. The company's market cap stands at $8.7 million. </li>
<li>1stdibs.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIBS#NASDAQ">DIBS</a>) shares fell 4.93% to $4.44. The company's market cap stands at $177.5 million. 
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</ul>
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12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Monday's Pre-Market Session

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kandi Technologies Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNDI#NASDAQ">KNDI</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.8% to $3.0 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $262.5 million. </li>
<li>Visionary Education Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.0% to $0.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Purple Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPL#NASDAQ">PRPL</a>) shares rose 4.99% to $0.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $93.7 million. </li>
<li>ContextLogic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WISH#NASDAQ">WISH</a>) stock increased by 4.84% to $4.44. The company's market cap stands at $106.5 million. </li>
<li>Connexa Sports Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXA#NASDAQ">CNXA</a>) shares rose 4.56% to $0.23. </li>
<li>Golden Heaven Group Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDHG#NASDAQ">GDHG</a>) shares increased by 4.48% to $0.59. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) stock decreased by 5.0% to $22.12 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $115.0 million. </li>
<li>Nova Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVFY#NASDAQ">NVFY</a>) shares fell 3.39% to $3.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>Barnes &amp; Noble Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNED#NYSE">BNED</a>) stock fell 3.39% to $1.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $60.5 million. </li>
<li>Bowlero (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOWL#NYSE">BOWL</a>) stock declined by 3.12% to $11.51. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>Jeffs Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JFBR#NASDAQ">JFBR</a>) shares declined by 2.55% to $3.45. The company's market cap stands at $4.1 million. </li>
<li>SRIVARU Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) shares declined by 2.3% to $0.32. The company's market cap stands at $11.9 million. 
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</ul>
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12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Friday's After-Market Session

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ Composite turning higher on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.28% to 37,607.16 while the NASDAQ rose 0.06% to 14,978.45. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.11% to 4,785.71.
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<h3>Leading and Lagging Sectors</h3>
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Energy shares jumped by 1% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, consumer discretionary shares fell by 0.9%.
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<h3>Top Headline</h3>
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Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dal#NYSE">DAL</a>) shares fell more than 8% on Friday following the release of its fourth-quarter results.
The company reported a fourth-quarter FY23 operating revenue growth of 5.9% year-over-year to $14.22 billion and adjusted operating revenue of $13.66 billion (+11.1% Y/Y), beating the consensus of $13.52 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.28 above the consensus of $1.17.
Delta Air said it sees EPS of $6 &ndash; $7 for the current year, versus the $6.56 estimate. In December 2022, DAL said it was on track for its 2024 earnings target of over $7 per share.
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<h3>Equities Trading UP</h3>
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Applied UV, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/auvi#NASDAQ">AUVI</a>) shares shot up 29% to $2.9470 after the company announced the launch of its Fighter Flex LED solution at the upcoming AHR Expo on Jan. 22.
Shares of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flxs#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) got a boost, surging 26% to $22.74 after the company reported strong preliminary results for the second quarter. The company said it sees preliminary earnings of 57 cents per share, versus analysts&rsquo; estimates of 27 cents per share. The company sees revenue of $100.1 million versus expectations of $96.77 million. Flexsteel Industries also issued financial guidance for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025.
Wipro Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wit#NYSE">WIT</a>) shares were also up, gaining 18% to $6.35 after the company reported third-quarter financial results, issued guidance and declared an interim dividend.
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<h3>Equities Trading DOWN</h3>
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Genius Group Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gns#NYSE">GNS</a>) shares dropped 47% to $0.27 after the company announced pricing of an $8.25 million public offering.
Shares of VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vcig#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) were down 28% to $1.1290 after the company announced pricing of a $2.75 million public offering.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mnts#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) was down, falling 18% to $1.0191 after the company announced it was notified by the Space Development Agency that it was not selected for funding for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and that there is substantial doubt about the company&#39;s ability to continue as a going concern.
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<h3>Commodities</h3>
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In commodity news, oil traded up 1.2% to $72.85 while gold traded up 1.4% at $2,047.30.
Silver traded up 2.4% to $23.255 on Friday while copper fell 0.9% to $3.7435.
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<h3>Euro zone</h3>
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European shares were higher today. The eurozone&rsquo;s STOXX 600 rose 0.84%, London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 rose 0.64% while Spain&rsquo;s IBEX 35 Index rose 0.90% The German DAX rose 0.95% French CAC 40 rose 1.05% while Italy&rsquo;s FTSE MIB Index rose 0.73%.
Spain&#39;s consumer price inflation eased to 3.1% year-over-year in December from 3.2% in the earlier month. Household spending in France increased by 0.7% from a month ago in November.
The British economy grew by 0.3% month-over-month in November compared to a 0.3% decline in the prior month. Industrial production in the UK increased 0.3% month-over-month in November versus a revised 1.3% decline in October The UK&#39;s trade deficit shrank to &pound;1.408 billion in November from a revised gap of &pound;3.198 billion a month ago.
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<h3>Asia Pacific Markets</h3>
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Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei 225 gaining 1.50%, Hong Kong&rsquo;s Hang Seng Index falling 0.35% and China&rsquo;s Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.16%. India&rsquo;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, meanwhile, rose 1.16%.
The gauge for Japan&#39;s service <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-sectors-to-invest-in-right-now/">sector</a> confidence rose by 1.2 points to a reading of 50.7 in December, while Japan&rsquo;s current account rose to JPY 1,925.6 billion in November versus JPY 1,772.2 billion in the year-ago period.
China&#39;s trade surplus widened to $75.34 billion in December from $70.65 billion in the year-ago month. China&#39;s producer prices fell by 2.7% year-over-year in December, while consumer prices fell by 0.3% year-over-year in December.
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<h3>Economics</h3>
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Producer prices in the U.S. fell 0.1% month-over-month in December, the same as in the prior month, and compared to market estimates of a 0.1% rise.
The total number of active U.S. oil rigs climbed by 13 to 546 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.
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Shares of Wipro Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wit#NYSE">WIT</a>) rose sharply during Friday&rsquo;s session after the company reported third-quarter financial results, issued guidance and declared an interim dividend.
Wipro shares jumped 16.7% to $6.27 on Friday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#39;s mid-day session.
<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Charge Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crge#NASDAQ">CRGE</a>) shares surged 144.8% to $0.1988 after falling 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vlcn#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) shares climbed 47.3% to $0.1458 after gaining over 11% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Mega Matrix Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mpu#NYSE">MPU</a>) rose 28.2% to $3.63.</li>
<li>Applied UV, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/auvi#NASDAQ">AUVI</a>) gained 27% to $2.8896 after the company announced the launch of its Fighter Flex LED solution at the upcoming AHR Expo on January 22nd.</li>
<li>Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvve#NASDAQ">NVVE</a>) rose 25% to $0.1221</li>
<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ahg#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) surged 24.3% to $1.1069.</li>
<li>Spectral AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mdai#NASDAQ">MDAI</a>) shares rose 23.1% to $3.14. Spectral AI started enrollment in pivotal study to validate DeepView AI for burn injuries.</li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smx#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) jumped 23% to $0.4479. SMX secured a $5 million contract with R&amp;I for NATO supply chain transparency.</li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flxs#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) gained 20.8% to $21.76 after the company reported strong preliminary results for the second quarter. The company said it sees preliminary earnings of 57 cents per share, versus analysts&rsquo; estimates of 27 cents per share. The company sees revenue of $100.1 million versus expectations of $96.77 million. Flexsteel Industries also issued financial guidance for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025.</li>
<li>Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mimo#NYSE">MIMO</a>) rose 19% to $0.0935.</li>
<li>Inpixon (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/inpx#NASDAQ">INPX</a>) gained 18.5% to $0.0531 after the company provided an update on pending strategic transactions.</li>
<li>IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iag#NYSE">IAG</a>) gained 13% to $2.6650.</li>
<li>Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cde#NYSE">CDE</a>) rose 12.2% to $2.9865. Shares of precious metals companies traded higher as safe haven assets rose amid macro uncertainty following US and UK strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.</li>
<li>Rackspace Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rxt#NASDAQ">RXT</a>) gained 11% to $1.9200. Rackspace Technology named Mark Marino as CFO effective immediately.</li>
<li>Aeries Technology, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aert#NASDAQ">AERT</a>) surged 10.9% to $2.85. Aeries Technology reported restatement of previously issued financial statements.</li>
<li>Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/espr#NASDAQ">ESPR</a>) gained 8% to $3.24. Esperion Therapeutics and Daiichi Sankyo Europe recently announced a $125 million amendment to their collaboration that included a resolution to its pending litigation.</li>
<li>Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mark#NASDAQ">MARK</a>) surged 7.1% to $0.4748.</li>
<li>Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/grpn#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>) gained 5.8% to $13.52.</li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Genius Group Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gns#NYSE">GNS</a>) shares fell 49.3% to $0.2601 after the company announced pricing of an $8.25 million public offering.</li>
<li>VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vcig#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) fell 35.2% to $1.0102 after the company announced pricing of a $2.75 million public offering.</li>
<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/laes#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares fell 33% to $2.1250 after jumping 62% on Thursday. SEALSQ announced closing of the second $10.0 million tranche of convertible notes and warrants private placement.</li>
<li>Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nukk#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) fell 22.4% to $1.6604.</li>
<li>Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mnts#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) fell 20% to $1.0004 after the company announced it was notified by the SDA that it was not selected for funding for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and that there is substantial doubt about the company&#39;s ability to continue as a going concern.</li>
<li>VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vvpr#NASDAQ">VVPR</a>) shares fell 17.2% to $1.82. VivoPower International shares gained over 5% on Thursday after the company&#39;s Tembo subsidiary met milestones to obtain a further follow-on equity investment.</li>
<li>Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ftft#NASDAQ">FTFT</a>) fell 16.3% to $1.0789. The SEC charged Future FinTech CEO with fraud and disclosure failures.</li>
<li>Bitcoin Depot Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/btm#NASDAQ">BTM</a>) fell 15% to $2.2250</li>
<li>Bit Brother Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bets#NASDAQ">BETS</a>) shares declined 13.2% to $4.5501 after dipping over 20% on Thursday.</li>
<li>MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/maia#NASDAQ">MAIA</a>) shares declined 12.3% to $1.23.</li>
<li>Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/solo#NASDAQ">SOLO</a>) fell 12% to $0.2551. Roth MKM analyst Craig Irwin maintained Electrameccanica Vehicles with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $0.5 to $0.4.</li>
<li>Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evok#NASDAQ">EVOK</a>) shares fell 11.4% to $0.7501 after declining around 10% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Jin Medical International Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zjyl#NASDAQ">ZJYL</a>) dipped 10.6% to $69.13.</li>
<li>Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mara#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) fell 10.3% to $20.08.</li>
<li>E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ejh#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) fell 9.7% to $0.8033 after jumping around 70% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Roadzen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rdzn#NASDAQ">RDZN</a>) fell 9.7% to $4.2343.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ual#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) fell 8.6% to $40.70 in sympathy with Delta, which dropped after reporting quarterly results and issuing 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>WISeKey International Holding AG (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wkey#NASDAQ">WKEY</a>) fell 8.4% to $2.6813 after jumping over 30% on Thursday.</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aal#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) fell 8% to $13.42 in sympathy with Delta, which dropped after reporting quarterly results and issuing 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dal#NYSE">DAL</a>) fell 7.9% to $38.92 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>Grifols, S.A. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/grfs#NASDAQ">GRFS</a>) shares fell 6.7% to $7.43 after declining around 14% on Thursday.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.56% to 37,498.15 while the NASDAQ fell 0.18% to 14,942.82. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.13% to 4,774.05.
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<h3>Leading and Lagging Sectors</h3>
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Energy shares jumped by 1% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, consumer discretionary shares fell by 0.8%.
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<h3>Top Headline</h3>
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JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Friday.
JPMorgan Chase reported quarterly net revenue (managed) of $39.943 billion, up 12% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $39.778 billion. EPS was $3.97, beating the consensus of $3.32.
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<h3>Equities Trading UP</h3>
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Applied UV, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/auvi#NASDAQ">AUVI</a>) shares shot up 30% to $2.94 after the company announced the launch of its Fighter Flex LED solution at the upcoming AHR Expo on Jan. 22.
Shares of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/flxs#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) got a boost, surging 24% to $22.36 after the company reported strong preliminary results for the second quarter. The company said it sees preliminary earnings of 57 cents per share, versus analysts&rsquo; estimates of 27 cents per share. The company sees revenue of $100.1 million versus expectations of $96.77 million. Flexsteel Industries also issued financial guidance for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025.
Inpixon (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/inpx#NASDAQ">INPX</a>) shares were also up, gaining 17% to $0.0525 after the company provided an update on pending strategic transactions.
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<h3>Equities Trading DOWN</h3>
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Genius Group Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gns#NYSE">GNS</a>) shares dropped 50% to $0.2547 after the company announced pricing of an $8.25 million public offering.
Shares of VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vcig#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) were down 34% to $1.0250 after the company announced pricing of a $2.75 million public offering.
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mnts#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) was down, falling 22% to $0.9750 after the company announced it was notified by the Space Development Agency that it was not selected for funding for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and that there is substantial doubt about the company&#39;s ability to continue as a going concern.
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<h3>Commodities</h3>
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In commodity news, oil traded up 2% to $73.45 while gold traded up 2.2% at $2,062.90.
Silver traded up 4.3% to $23.685 on Friday while copper rose 0.1% to $3.78.
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<h3>Euro zone</h3>
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European shares were higher today. The eurozone&rsquo;s STOXX 600 rose 0.86%, London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 rose 0.73% while Spain&rsquo;s IBEX 35 Index rose 1% The German DAX rose 0.94% French CAC 40 rose 0.98% while Italy&rsquo;s FTSE MIB Index rose 0.83%.
Spain&#39;s consumer price inflation eased to 3.1% year-over-year in December from 3.2% in the earlier month. Household spending in France increased by 0.7% from a month ago in November.
The British economy grew by 0.3% month-over-month in November compared to a 0.3% decline in the prior month. Industrial production in the UK increased 0.3% month-over-month in November versus a revised 1.3% decline in October The UK&#39;s trade deficit shrank to &pound;1.408 billion in November from a revised gap of &pound;3.198 billion a month ago.
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<h3>Asia Pacific Markets</h3>
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Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei 225 gaining 1.50%, Hong Kong&rsquo;s Hang Seng Index falling 0.35% and China&rsquo;s Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.16%. India&rsquo;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, meanwhile, rose 1.16%.
The gauge for Japan&#39;s service <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-sectors-to-invest-in-right-now/">sector</a> confidence rose by 1.2 points to a reading of 50.7 in December, while Japan&rsquo;s current account rose to JPY 1,925.6 billion in November versus JPY 1,772.2 billion in the year-ago period.
China&#39;s trade surplus widened to $75.34 billion in December from $70.65 billion in the year-ago month. China&#39;s producer prices fell by 2.7% year-over-year in December, while consumer prices fell by 0.3% year-over-year in December.
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<h3>Economics</h3>
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Producer prices in the U.S. fell 0.1% month-over-month in December, the same as in the prior month, and compared to market estimates of a 0.1% rise.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>SRIVARU Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) stock increased by 43.3% to $0.32 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Volcon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLCN#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) shares increased by 42.82% to $0.14. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) stock increased by 28.24% to $23.11. The company's market cap stands at $120.2 million. </li>
<li>QuantaSing Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSG#NASDAQ">QSG</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.49% to $2.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $148.6 million. </li>
<li>17 Education &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YQ#NASDAQ">YQ</a>) shares rose 12.83% to $3.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $32.5 million. </li>
<li>Esports Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMBL#NASDAQ">GMBL</a>) shares rose 10.57% to $3.45. The company's market cap stands at $3.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares decreased by 45.8% to $0.28 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $20.5 million. </li>
<li>BT Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBD#NASDAQ">BTBD</a>) stock declined by 15.65% to $2.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.8 million. </li>
<li>Uxin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) shares decreased by 12.77% to $0.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.3 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock decreased by 12.4% to $0.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.6 million. </li>
<li>Cazoo Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZOO#NYSE">CZOO</a>) stock decreased by 11.01% to $4.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.9 million. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares declined by 10.41% to $0.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.4 million. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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