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Guess? Inc designs, markets distributes, and licenses contemporary apparel and accessories that reflect European fashion sensibilities and American Lifestyle under brands including Guess, Marciano, and G by Guess. The company has five reportable segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and licensing. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States.

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금요일(4일) 아침 미국 지수 선물이 하락세를 보이는 가운데, 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다. 금요일 주목해야 할 주식: 아메리칸 셰어드, 게스, 뉴로원 메디컬, 시뮬레이션스 및 상가모 테라퓨틱스

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CNN 머니 공포·탐욕 지수는 전체 시장 정서에서 약간의 개선을 보여주었지만, 월요일에도 여전히 &#34;극단적 공포&#34; 영역에 머물렀다.미국 주식은 월요일(17일)에 상승세를 보였으며, 다우존스 지수가 거래 중에 350포인트 이상 급등했다. 주요 지수 3개 모두 연속으로 상승했다.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>28.0K</td>
<td>159.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>66.7K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>22.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PII</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>294</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>24.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.50</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>610</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GES</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>395</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 106 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 28054 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 66788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $174.0 per contract. There were 22508 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 277 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 294 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3559 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 24506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2208 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WW#NASDAQ">WW</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 263 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $0.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 10586 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1539 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 177 contract(s) at a $58.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 1387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 610 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1273 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $3679.0 per contract. There were 34 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $8771.0 per contract. There were 395 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) is exploring strategic options for Del Taco, including a potential sale, just two years after acquiring it for $585 million. According <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/jack-in-the-box-weighs-sale-of-del-taco-restaurant-chain?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg, the fast-food chain could fetch up to $200 million. The company is working with Bank of America on the process and plans to close 150 to 200 underperforming restaurants as part of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fast-food">a broader restructuring</a>.</li>
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<li>Billy McFarland, the infamous mastermind behind the spectacular dumpster fire known as Fyre Festival, is back. After conning the rich and famous (and some unlucky Instagram influencers) out of millions and earning himself nearly four years behind bars, McFarland was supposedly prepping for another Fyre event. With just a month to go before round two was set to launch, he's now trying to auction off the "Fyre" brand to the highest bidder, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIzDz6exph0/?hl=en">saying</a>: "This brand is bigger than any one person" — this coming from the guy who turned it into a global meme against the gullible. </li>
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<li>UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) is <a href="https://about.ups.com/us/en/newsroom/press-releases/our-strategy/ups-to-acquire-andlauer-healthcare-group-for--1-6-billion--stren.html">acquiring</a> Canadian healthcare logistics firm Andlauer Healthcare Group (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AND#TSX">AND</a>) for approximately $1.6 billion, paying C$55 per share—a 31% premium. The deal, expected to close by year-end, could pressure rivals like FedEx and DHL to expand their presence in the higher-margin healthcare sector. Notably, Andlauer's CEO, Michael Andlauer, also owns the NHL's Ottawa Senators, who are currently down 2-0 in a series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.</li>
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<li>Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) has short-listed three strategic bidders for its global tissue unit, which could sell for around $4 billion. The unit generates approximately $500 million in annual EBITDA, and binding bids are expected by mid-May, according to Reuters.</li>
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<li>Clothing brand Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) previously received a $677-million take-private bid from WHP Global. The brand is also considering a takeover bid from private equity-backed Authentic Brands Group. ABG backers include CVC Capital Partners, General Atlantic, HPS Investment Partners and Leonard Green &amp; Partners.</li>
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<li>Merck KGaA is in late-stage talks to buy SpringWorks Therapeutics for around $3.5 billion, or approximately $47 per share. A deal could be announced as soon as Monday, Bloomberg reported. The deal would support Merck's pharma division, which is facing a patent expiration for a multiple sclerosis drug.</li>
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<li>Tencent Music is reportedly <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/tencent-music-is-said-in-talks-to-buy-ximalaya-for-2-4-billion?srnd=phx-deals">in</a> discussions with China-based startup Ximalaya. The price tag is roughly $2.4 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. A deal could be finalized in the coming weeks, though discussions are ongoing. Ximalaya, backed by Tencent, Baidu and Sony Music, had 303 million monthly active users in 2023 and previously delayed a planned Hong Kong IPO. Tencent Music, which owns QQ Music, Kugou, Kuwo and WeSing, went public in the U.S. in 2018 and now has a market cap of about $20.6 billion.</li>
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<li>European regulators <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f06fa20d-a76b-494a-a09b-224e4d210db4">are</a> preparing to investigate Universal Music Group's proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, the Financial Times reports. The update follows antitrust concerns raised in Austria and the Netherlands. Although the deal didn&#8217;t meet EU-wide merger notification thresholds, the European Commission accepted requests to review it due to potential impacts on competition within the Single Market. Universal announced the acquisition via its Virgin Music division in December.</li>
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<li>Bertucci's is going back, not for seconds, but for thirds. The casual dining franchise known for its pizza is <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69938534/1/bertuccis-restaurants-llc/">headed</a> for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This would be the third time since 2018. The chain closed 7 of its 22 locations before filing, leaving 15 operating restaurants across six states. The Northborough, Massachusetts-based franchise has downsized significantly from 56 locations in 2018. It is now exploring a fast-casual spinoff, Bertucci's Pronto, to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. The company also pointed to broader struggles in the dining sector, citing the bankruptcies of Red Lobster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41700829/deal-dispatch-tgi-fridays-goes-bankrupt-bhp-backtracks-comments-and-more-m-a-news">and TGI Fridays</a>.</li>
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Check out last week&#8217;s edition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/04/44884363/deal-dispatch-metaverse-23andme-burgerking-franchisee">Deal Dispatch</a>.

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Guess? shares are trading higher amid a report that Authentic Brands Group is considering a bid for the company.

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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher amid overall market strength due to March's strong durable goods orders economic data, and President Trump's announcement that he met with China earlier today.

Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and maintains $23 price target.

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may relieve potential cost pressures for the consumer and lead to an uptick in spending.

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Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher after President Trump issued a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which may reduce risks towards the consumer economy.

Shares of the companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid US-China trade announcements and overall market weakness, which is clouding certainty around consumer spending and the state of the economy.

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Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading lower amid continued market volatility on tariff concerns, which have driven economic uncertainty. Tariffs could disrupt supply chains and raise prices, while an economic slowdown could weaken consumer demand.

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey reiterated the Market Perform rating on Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GES/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an unchanged price forecast of $13</a>.
Yesterday, the company reported fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.48,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44647691/guess-plans-restructuring-strategy-to-fuel-profits-hands-china-operations-to-local-partner" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of $1.38.</a>
Telsey noted that after three uneven quarters and downward adjustments to its annual outlook, Guess? met its revenue expectations in the fourth quarter.
Despite that, lower gross margins and modest expense management led to an operating margin miss, though earnings per share landed within the guidance range thanks to a lower tax rate, the analyst adds.
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The company&#8217;s CEO,&nbsp;Carlos Alberini, said Guess? is sharpening its focus on boosting global direct-to-consumer sales productivity and enhancing profitability by streamlining its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44635906/guess-inc-reports-fiscal-year-2025-fourth-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">business operations and portfolio.</a>
As part of this strategy, the company plans to transition its long-standing direct operations in Greater China to a local partner with strong market experience, noting that discussions with several potential candidates are already underway and the transition is expected to be finalized before the fiscal year ends.
While these steps are promising, Telsey warned that near-term challenges persist, including weaker customer traffic in North America and Asia.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company projects adjusted diluted loss in the range of 65 cents to 74 cents per share (estimate: 23 cents loss per share).
Looking ahead, Telsey viewed the company&#8217;s sales guidance as solid, with first-quarter estimates aligning with forecasts and the full-year revenue outlook surpassing expectations.
Meanwhile, guidance for operating margins and EPS fell short for both the quarter and the year, reflecting a tough global macroeconomic backdrop, the analyst writes.
The analyst notes that the guidance does not include the incremental tariffs announced this week.
Per Telsey, the tariffs could add further margin pressure—though about 75% of Guess?&#8217;s revenue comes from outside the U.S.
Price Action: GES shares are trading higher by 11.5% to $11.20 at last check Friday.
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Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Friday.</a>
Yesterday, the company reported fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.48,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44635906/guess-inc-reports-fiscal-year-2025-fourth-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> beating the street view of $1.38</a>. Quarterly sales of $932.25 million (up 5% year over year and 9% in constant currency) outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $907.75 million.
Adjusted operating margin decreased 3.2% to 11.4%, from 14.6% for the same prior-year quarter, driven primarily by higher expenses, higher advertising expenses and store costs, and the impact of newly acquired businesses, partially offset by lower performance-based compensation.
Restructuring Plans: The company&#8217;s CEO, Carlos Alberini, said Guess? is sharpening its focus on boosting global direct-to-consumer sales productivity and enhancing profitability by streamlining its business operations and portfolio.
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As part of this strategy, the company plans to transition its long-standing direct operations in Greater China to a local partner with strong market experience, noting that discussions with several potential candidates are already underway and the transition is expected to be finalized before the fiscal year ends.
In North America, the company sees room to optimize its Guess full-price store network by closing underperforming and non-strategic locations, while also cutting costs through infrastructure consolidation.
These strategic shifts, factored into the company's fiscal 2026 outlook, are expected to deliver approximately $30 million in operating profit improvements by fiscal 2027.
Guess? also announced that Alberto Toni has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer, effective following the filing of the company&#8217;s next Quarterly Report, which is expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44635990"> to be filed by mid-June.</a>
Toni, who will be based in Lugano, Switzerland, will succeed Interim Chief Financial Officer Dennis Secor.
Outlook: For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company projects adjusted diluted loss in the range of 65 cents to 74 cents per share (estimate: 23 cents loss per share).
For FY26, the company projects adjusted EPS of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">$1.32 to $1.76 (estimate: $2.02).</a>
Alberini concluded, &#8220;As we enter fiscal year 2026, we are excited about our growth opportunities for our core Guess business, our recently launched Guess Jeans brand and our just acquired rag &amp; bone business.&#8221;
Price Action: GES shares are trading lower by 4.95% to $9.544 at last check Friday.
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 1,200 points on Friday.
Shares of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ges">fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
Guess? reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter and named Alberto Toni as CFO. The company said it sees FY26 revenue to increase 3.9% – 6.2% in US Dollars and adjusted EPS of $1.32 – $1.76.
Guess shares dipped 3% to $9.74 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) shares tumbled 20.5% to $13.99 in pre-market trading after falling 4% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Newsmax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMAX#NYSE">NMAX</a>) shares fell 19.2% to $50.18 in pre-market trading after gaining 18% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) shares dipped 18.8% to $16.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) shares fell 18.3% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Insteel Industries will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, April 17.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) declined 17.3% to $18.00 in today's pre-market trading after dipping 5% in Thursday.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) dipped 16.7% to $6.16 in pre-market trading after dipping 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) shares dipped 16.1% to $13.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFG#NYSE">MFG</a>) shares fell 14.3% to $4.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) dipped 11.5% to $20.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Barclays PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>) shares fell 11.5% to $12.67 in pre-market trading  after dipping 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) declined 9.3% to $117.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) dipped 8.8% to $36.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 4.8% to $254.40 in pre-market trading. Tesla shares fell over 5% on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected performance for the first quarter of 2025.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 3.8% to $97.98 in pre-market trading after dipping around 8% on Thursday.</li>
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $13 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Guess, Maintains $13 Price Target

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMS#NYSE">AMS</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 1 cent per share on revenue of $7.70 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. American Shared Hospital Services shares rose 0.3% to $2.97 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Guess? Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter and named Alberto Toni as CFO. The company said it sees FY26 revenue to increase 3.9% &#8211; 6.2% in US Dollars and adjusted EPS of $1.32 &#8211; $1.76. Guess shares fell 2.4% to $9.80 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) disclosed a common stock public offering. NeuroOne Medical shares dipped 36.1% to $0.5499 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company's novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB. Sangamo Therapeutics shares jumped 47.7% to $0.9193 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Guidance

Guess? Expects Q1 Consolidated Net Revenue In US Dollars Increase Of 5.8% - 7.5%, Adj EPS Of $(0.74) - $(0.65), Est $(0.23)

Press Releases

Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Investigates the Proposed Acquisition of Guess?, Inc. by WHP Global

Legal

BUYOUT INVESTIGATION NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into Proposed Buyout of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) Shareholders at $13.00 Per Share and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Entertainment

GUESS JEANS and Nicolai Marciano announce an exciting new creative partnership with world renowned Japanese multi-hyphenated artist VERDY.

BUYOUT INVESTIGATION ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into Fairness of Proposed Buyout of Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES) Shareholders at $13.00 Per Share and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Special Committee of Guess?, Inc. Announces Retention of Financial and Legal Advisors

Guess?, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Fourth Quarter Results

Guess? Announces Appointment of Alberto Toni as Chief Financial Officer

GUESS? BUYOUT ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into Proposed Buyout of Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES) Shareholders. Does $13.00 Per Share Represent Sufficient Consideration for GES Investors?

Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global Announce rag & bone Licensee Partnership with Sequel, a Division of Timex Group, to Develop Watches Business

GUESS JEANS RETURNED TO THE DESERT FOR ITS 4TH ANNUAL BRAND EXPERIENCE--REIMAGINED BY ICONIC JAPANESE GRAPHIC ARTIST VERDY

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