Aehr Test System (NASDAQ:AEHR) Stock

Aehr Test System

Aehr Test Systems

Aehr Test Systems is engaged in test systems for burning-in and testing logic, optical, and memory integrated circuits. Increased quality and reliability needs of the Automotive and Mobility integrated circuit markets. The Company operates in one business segment, the designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling of advanced test and burn-in products to the semiconductor manufacturing industry in several geographic areas. The company provides production solutions across the product manufacturing flow to improve yield and reliability and has developed and introduced several inventive products, including the ABTSTM and FOX-PTM families of test and burn-in systems and FOX WaferPakTM Aligner, FOX-XP WaferPak Contactor, FOX DiePak Carrier and FOX DiePak Loader.

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher, possibly amid overall market strength after President Trump delayed 50% EU tariffs to July. Additionally, the sector may be up in anticipation of NVIDIA's upcoming Q1 report.

Looking into the current session, Aehr Test System Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) shares are trading at $9.42, after a 0.32% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 14.46%, but in the past year, decreased by 18.56%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Aehr Test System P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 65.54 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Aehr Test System Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 12.04. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
President Donald Trump's hold on global tariffs but imposition of a 145% levy on Chinese imports led to significant market volatility and eroding confidence in the dollar and Treasuries this week. The 30-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5%, indicating the return of bond vigilantes — investors selling bonds in reaction to policy decisions.
Despite the turmoil, certain stocks have outperformed. For instance, Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have shown resilience amid the market's fluctuations, demonstrating robust fundamentals and strategic positioning that appeal to investors even during uncertain times.
Overall, while the broader market faces challenges from escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, select companies continue to thrive, highlighting the importance of strategic agility and strong fundamentals in navigating volatile economic landscapes.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44696168/apple-is-a-buying-opportunity-again-as-key-valuation-level-flashes-green-bank-of-america-says">"Apple Is A ‘Buying Opportunity' Again As Key Valuation Level Flashes Green, Bank Of America Says"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares have dropped 17% since April 2, more than double the S&amp;P 500's decline in the same period, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan views this as a buying opportunity, citing historical data showing average gains of 17% one year after Apple's P/E ratio compresses under 25x.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44674899/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-10-billion-buyback-authorization">"Broadcom Stock Jumps On $10 Billion Buyback Authorization"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares rose after the company authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program through the end of 2025, reflecting confidence in its semiconductor and infrastructure software businesses.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44683383/marvell-plays-ai-hardball-divestiture-sparks-155-upside-says-analyst">"Marvell Plays AI Hardball: Divestiture Sparks 155% Upside, Says Analyst"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) sold its automotive Ethernet business to Infineon Technologies AG for $2.5 billion, prompting JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur to reaffirm an Overweight rating and set a $130 price target — implying a 155% upside — as the company intensifies its focus on AI and cloud data center growth.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44752313/health-care-technology-stocks-surge-after-fda-announces-plans-to-phase-out-animal-testing-requirements">Health Care Technology Stocks Surge After FDA Announces Plans To Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44725578/technology-stocks-outperform-after-trumps-tariff-pause-microchip-technology-amd-lead-sector-higher">Technology Stocks Outperform After Trump's Tariff Pause: Microchip Technology, AMD Lead Sector Higher</a>
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44741043/nike-stock-tumbles-as-us-china-trade-war-intensifies-what-you-need-to-know">"Nike Stock Tumbles As US-China Trade War Intensifies: What You Need To Know"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares fell 10.3% to $53.18 amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, as the company's reliance on imports from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia exposes it to new tariffs, including a 145% rate on Chinese goods.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44725016/us-steel-stock-tumbles-as-trump-says-we-dont-want-to-see-it-go-to-japan">"US Steel Stock Tumbles As Trump Says ‘We Don't Want To See It Go To Japan'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares fell over 11% in after-hours trading after Trump expressed opposition to the company's acquisition by Nippon Steel, stating, "We don't want to see it go to Japan."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44684590/microns-meltdown-tariff-surcharge-adds-salt-to-the-stocks-slide">"Micron's Meltdown: Tariff Surcharge Adds Salt To The Stock's Slide"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares plunged over 22% in five trading days as the company imposed a tariff-related surcharge on U.S. customers, exacerbating bearish technical signals with the stock trading below key moving averages and nearing oversold RSI levels.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44715119/pfizer-stock-is-sliding-wednesday-whats-going-on">Pfizer Stock Is Sliding Wednesday: What's Going On?</a>
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Aehr Test Systems shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

U.S. stock futures were volatile on Wednesday after the equities reversed gains on Tuesday following President Donald Trump&#8216;s 104% tariff on China. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket.
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44698697/markets-reverse-gains-as-trumps-104-china-tariff-announcement-rattles-wall-street">confirmed that Trump&#8217;s retaliatory</a> 104% tariff on Chinese imports would take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday. Her remarks triggered a sharp deterioration in market sentiment and reignited fears of a global trade escalation.
Despite growing geopolitical concerns surrounding China, a new U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44700937/us-companies-stick-with-china-as-trump-tariffs-take-effect-report">report highlighted by</a> The Wall Street Journal reveals that most surveyed companies still find significant strategic advantages in staying or growing their operations there.
This finding underscores a divergence between Washington&#8217;s &#8220;selective decoupling&#8221; efforts and the deep reliance of corporate America on China&#8217;s manufacturing, workforce, and consumer base.
Major indices were significantly down from recent highs as of Tuesday&#8217;s close. The S&amp;P 500 was 18.95% lower, the Nasdaq 100 was down 23.10%, and the Dow Jones declined 16.48%, following a week of tariff-driven selloffs.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.80%. However, the CME Group's FedWatch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>‘s projections showed markets pricing a 58.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.06%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.22%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.64%</td>
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<td>-0.17%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.30% to $497.98, while the QQQ advanced 0.63% to $418.70, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Consumer discretionary, materials, and energy sectors led a broad decline in U.S. stocks on Tuesday, as the S&amp;P 500 closed entirely in negative territory.
The selloff intensified after the President&#8217;s 104% tariff.
Among individual tech giants, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) saw significant drops, while Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also traded lower.
In other news, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings, and small business optimism hit its lowest point since October 2024.
The Dow Jones index slumped 320 points or 0.84% to 37,645.59, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 1.57% to 4,982.77. Nasdaq Composite declined to end 2.15% lower at 15,267.91, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 2.73% to 1,760.71.
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Insights From Analysts:
In this environment of heightened uncertainty, Julia Khandoshko, CEO at European broker Mind Money, advises investors to focus on capital preservation rather than chasing high returns.
&#8220;The most rational strategy in the short term is to focus on liquidity, reliable fixed-income instruments, and safe haven assets such as gold. This is not an attempt to make money but a need to preserve capital in conditions of high uncertainty,&#8221; she adds.
Even nations currently enjoying a trade surplus shouldn&#8217;t be complacent, warns Khandoshko. She points to the danger of stagflation – a damaging combination of stalled economic growth and ongoing inflation – using Japan&#8217;s long-lasting difficulties as a stark example.
The widening 3-year SOFR swap spread is signaling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44705659/cathie-wood-points-to-serious-liquidity-issues-as-overnight-borrowing-rate-spreads-widen-o">growing liquidity problems</a> within the U.S. banking system, according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood. She argues that this crisis necessitates swift solutions, including a trade agreement and aggressive Federal Reserve intervention, emphasizing the urgency with &#8220;No more time to waste.&#8221;
This spread, a key indicator of U.S. banking liquidity, represents the difference between the fixed rate in a SOFR-based swap and the yield on a government bond of the same maturity.
SOFR, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, is the benchmark reflecting the cost of overnight cash borrowing used across various financial transactions, and its widening spread adds to existing concerns about emerging liquidity issues in the U.S. market.
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&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1909816910033678801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research suggests that "Fixed-income investors may be starting to worry that the Chinese and other foreigners might start selling their U.S. Treasuries," after Trump levied 104% tariff duties on China after the latter's retaliation.
Adding to the market unease, credit markets are exhibiting increasing strain, evidenced by a rapidly widening yield spread between high-yield corporate bonds and the 10-year Treasury.
Data from Yardeni indicates this spread reached 407 basis points as of April 7th, signaling declining investor confidence and growing concerns about an economic slowdown or potential recession.
"The good news is that the Fed Put will probably make a quick comeback if this happens," said Yardeni.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>February&#8217;s wholesale inventories data will be released by 10:00 a.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 11:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Minutes of Fed&#8217;s March FOMC meeting will be out by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) declined 1.11% in premarket on Tuesday before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 38 cents per share on revenue of $13.02 billion.</li>
<li>Simply Good Foods Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) was up 1.45% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 40 cents per share on revenue of $354.43 million before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) was down 1.10% ahead of its earnings call after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share on revenue of $2.13 billion.</li>
<li>Kura Sushi USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) dropped 3.28% after posting downbeat results for its second quarter. The company also said it sees FY25 total sales of $275 million to $279 million, versus market estimates of $280.741 million.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) climbed 1.92% after posting better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its third quarter on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Redwire Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) was 2.98% higher after it announced to jointly pursue commercial lunar missions with ispace U.S., including NASA CLPS, leveraging Redwire&#8217;s space infrastructure and ispace U.S.&#8217;s lunar transportation.</li>
<li>Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) jumped 17.83% as it announced the acquisition of Arthur Hall Insurance on April 2.</li>
<li>Vincerx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINC#NASDAQ">VINC</a>) plunged 52.39% after disclosing that it has terminated the previously announced non-binding Letter of Intent with Global Digital Holdings regarding a potential merger.</li>
<li>Cartesian Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAC#NASDAQ">RNAC</a>) tumbled 36.97% after reporting 12-month data for lead cell therapy in myasthenia gravis patients.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 2.59% to hover around $57.82 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.04% to hover around $3,043.09 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,168.04 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.49% at the 102.450 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday. Except for China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index declined. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 38 cents per share on revenue of $13.02 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Delta Air shares fell 0.8% to $35.60 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) posted downbeat results for its second quarter. The company also said it sees FY25 total sales of $275 million to $279 million, versus market estimates of $280.741 million. Kura Sushi shares dipped 3.3% to $40.10 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 40 cents per share on revenue of $354.43 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Simply Good Foods shares gained 2.4% to $34.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its third quarter on Tuesday. Aehr Test Systems shares gained 3.2% to $7.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.28 per share on revenue of $2.13 billion after the closing bell. Constellation Brands shares slipped 0.1% to $170.90 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Delta Air Lines, Kura Sushi And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) shares moved upwards by 11.5% to $0.7 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 million. </li>
<li>WISeKey Intl Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKEY#NASDAQ">WKEY</a>) stock increased by 8.91% to $3.3. The company's market cap stands at $37.0 million. </li>
<li>Aehr Test System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) shares moved upwards by 7.66% to $7.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $216.8 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Verb Technology Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERB#NASDAQ">VERB</a>) stock rose 7.63% to $4.37. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>CommScope Holding Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMM#NASDAQ">COMM</a>) shares rose 7.03% to $3.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $790.4 million. </li>
<li>Clearwater Analytics Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWAN#NYSE">CWAN</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.89% to $23.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.6 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Saverone 2014 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) shares fell 16.6% to $3.01 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>SmartKem (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTK#NASDAQ">SMTK</a>) shares decreased by 10.75% to $2.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.7 million. </li>
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12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Tuesday's After-Market Session

Aehr Test Systems  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) released its third-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/ac44700345/aehr-test-systems-reports-fiscal-2025-third-quarter-revenue-growth-and-solid-bookings-and-backlog">from the report. </a>
The Details: Aehr Test Systems reported quarterly earnings of seven cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of four cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $18.31 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $17.76 million and is an increase over revenue of $7.56 million from the same period last year.
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Bookings were $24.1 million for the quarter. Backlog as of Feb. 28, 2025, was $18.2 million and effective backlog, including bookings since Feb. 28, 2025, was $21.8 million.
&#8220;We have been laser-focused on the initiatives we set out to expand our total addressable markets, diversify our customer base, and develop new products, capabilities and capacity to grow our business moving forward,&#8221; said Gayn Erickson, CEO of Aehr Test Systems.
&#8220;We are excited by the significant progress we&#8217;ve made this year in expanding into new key markets and unlocking new opportunities to attract customers and drive revenue growth, particularly in diversifying our markets and customers beyond our revenue concentration last fiscal year from silicon carbide (SiC) wafer level burn-in (WLBI),&#8221; Erickson added. 
Outlook:&nbsp;Aehr said it is temporarily withdrawing its fiscal 2025 financial guidance due to ongoing tariff uncertainty. 
AEHR Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aehr Test Systems shares were up 4.72% after-hours at $7.10 Tuesday.  
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Aehr Test Systems Stock Climbs After Q3 Results: Details

Fiscal 2025 Financial Guidance:
For the fiscal year ending May 30, 2025, Aehr is temporarily withdrawing its guidance due to ongoing tariff uncertainty.

Guidance

Aehr Says For The Fiscal Year Ending May 30, 2025, The Co Is Temporarily Withdrawing Its Guidance Due To Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.04 by 75 percent. This is a 333.33 percent increase over losses of $(0.03) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $18.31 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $17.76 million by 3.07 percent. This is a 142.06 percent increase over sales of $7.56 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Aehr Test Systems Q3 Adj $0.07 Beats $0.04 Estimate, Sales $18.31M Beat $17.76M Estimate

Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) will release earnings results for the third quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aehr/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, April 8.</a>
Analysts expect the Fremont, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at 4 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 3 cents per share. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aehr Test Systems projects quarterly revenue at $17.76 million, compared to $7.56 million a year earlier.
On March 13, Aehr said it secured initial $4.7 million in follow-on production orders for FOX-CP Systems from a leading advanced storage device manufacturer.
Aehr Test Systems shares fell 0.6% to close at $7.22 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aehr/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Craig-Hallum analyst Christian Schwab downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold with a price target of $12 on March 26, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on March 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
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Considering buying AEHR stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Aehr Test Systems Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $209.77 million. 
• WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $154.40 million. 
• Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $37.99 billion. 
• RPM Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $1.50 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Gold Resource (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GORO#AMEX">GORO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $64.87 million. 
• Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $10.90 per share on revenue of $1.43 billion. 
• Techprecision (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPCS#NASDAQ">TPCS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Aehr Test System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $17.76 million. 
• Mama's Creations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAMA#NASDAQ">MAMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $31.02 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 8, 2025

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2025-04-08. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Aehr Test Systems to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04.
Anticipation surrounds Aehr Test Systems's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.02, leading to a 27.08% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Aehr Test Systems's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>0.02</td>
<td>0.10</td>
<td>-0.03</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.02</td>
<td>0.07</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>-0.03</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-27.0%</td>
<td>20.0%</td>
<td>22.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking Aehr Test Systems's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Aehr Test Systems were trading at $7.26 as of April 04. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 42.87%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEHR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Aehr Test Systems visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings Preview: Aehr Test Systems

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, today announced it has received initial follow-on production orders totaling approximately $4.7 million from a major storage device supplier. The orders include multiple FOX-CPTM systems and proprietary WaferPakTM Contactors, which will be used for 100% test and burn-in of production devices in a new high-volume advanced storage application for the artificial intelligence (AI) enterprise and data center market. The FOX-CP systems and WaferPak Contactors are scheduled to ship within the next three to four months.

Aehr Lands $4.7M in New Orders for AI Data Center Storage Testing Equipment

Aehr Completes  Shipment Of Its First FOX-XP Wafer-Level Burn-In System For Advanced AI Processors

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Ostin Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OST#NASDAQ">OST</a>) stock increased by 28.3% to $2.81 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>Castellum (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTM#AMEX">CTM</a>) shares increased by 27.45% to $0.92. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $60.1 million. </li>
<li>Applied Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) shares increased by 21.83% to $9.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.9 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>AEye (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIDR#NASDAQ">LIDR</a>) stock increased by 18.42% to $1.54. The company's market cap stands at $22.8 million. </li>
<li>VerifyMe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRME#NASDAQ">VRME</a>) stock rose 12.1% to $4.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.6 million. </li>
<li>My Size (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYSZ#NASDAQ">MYSZ</a>) shares increased by 11.66% to $2.68. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Aehr Test System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) shares decreased by 23.3% to $12.26 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $364.2 million. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>CoreCard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCRD#NYSE">CCRD</a>) shares declined by 15.37% to $19.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $150.1 million. </li>
<li>Abits Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABTS#NASDAQ">ABTS</a>) stock decreased by 8.47% to $0.46. The company's market cap stands at $16.1 million. </li>
<li>DatChat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DATS#NASDAQ">DATS</a>) shares declined by 7.57% to $5.01. The company's market cap stands at $15.0 million. </li>
<li>Toyo Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYO#NASDAQ">TOYO</a>) shares fell 6.92% to $3.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $150.5 million. </li>
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12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining over 150 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected financial results for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42962183/aehr-test-systems-stock-falls-after-q2-results-heres-why">second quarter on Monday.</a>
Aehr Test Systems reported quarterly earnings of 2 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 4 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $13.45 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $15.03 million and is a decrease from sales of $21.43 million from the same period last year.
Aehr Test Systems shares dipped 19.3% to $12.90 in pre-market trading
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIP#NASDAQ">FIP</a>) shares tumbled 12.4% to $7.04 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Crown LNG Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBS#NASDAQ">CGBS</a>) dipped 7.2% to $0.90 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMBC#NASDAQ">EMBC</a>) fell 6% to $18.71 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Ardent Health Partners, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDT#NYSE">ARDT</a>) fell 5.5% to $15.17 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) fell 5.3% to $40.64 in pre-market trading after jumping over 21% on Monday.</li>
<li>Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPI#NYSE">IPI</a>) fell 4.7% to $24.01 in pre-market trading after jumping more than 10% on Monday.</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) fell 2.1% to $17.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Aehr Test Systems Posts Weak Results, Joins Trump Media & Technology Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures advanced on Tuesday following Monday&#8217;s mixed close. Futures of all four major indices rose in premarket trade. Technology stocks dragged the Nasdaq down on Monday, whereas Dow Jones which has the least number of tech constituents rose in trade.
Members of President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s incoming economic team are considering a gradual increase in tariffs over several months, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/trump-team-studies-gradual-tariff-hikes-under-emergency-powers">reported </a>Bloomberg. This approach is designed to enhance negotiating leverage while minimizing the risk of a sudden rise in inflation.
Traders now await the consumer price inflation data this week on Wednesday, which will further clear the case for the Fed to pause the rate cuts.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.77% and 4.38%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 97.3%, according to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>. 
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.71%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.54%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.67%</td>
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In premarket trading on Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.54% to $584.53&nbsp;and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.73% to $509.23, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Wall Street experienced mixed trading on Monday. The Dow Jones comprised of 30 major companies, saw a substantial increase, driven by a shift of investment towards sectors outside of technology. In contrast, the Nasdaq, heavily weighted towards technology companies, experienced a slight dip. The broader S&amp;P 500 index saw a modest increase.
This market activity follows a period of two weeks of declining stock prices, primarily attributed to a sell-off in technology stocks. However, the Russell 2000 index, which tracks smaller-company stocks, showed a slight increase.
While technology stocks faced headwinds, the energy sector outperformed the market, fueled by rising oil prices. The healthcare and materials sectors also witnessed gains.
Dow rose 358.67 points, or 0.86%, to close at 42,297.12. Nasdaq dropped 0.38% to 19,088.10. The S&amp;P 500 inched up 0.16%, ending at 5,836.22. Russell 2000, on the other hand, rose 0.24% to 2,194.50 points.
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<td>-0.38%</td>
<td>19,088.10</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.16%</td>
<td>5,836.22</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.86%</td>
<td>42,297.12</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.24%</td>
<td>2,194.50</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Despite Monday&#8217;s fall in technology stocks, Jeremy Siegel, the senior economist to WisdomTree said that growth stocks, particularly in the tech sector, remain dominant. &#8220;The AI-driven investment narrative continues to support these high-growth names, with no signs yet of a definitive shift toward value,&#8221; he added.
He described the markets as &#8220;overly optimistic&#8221; as the S&amp;P 500, trades at 23x forward earnings. According to Siegel, the consensus earnings growth of 16% for 2025 is likely too high and an 8–9% increase is more realistic. &#8220;Consequently, the market could see a correction as valuations adjust to higher rates and moderated growth expectations,&#8221; he said.
Analysts at BlackRock, on the other hand, said that they were &#8220;pro-risk&#8221; and overweight in U.S. stocks. However, they highlighted three areas that could change their view, which includes how U.S. tariffs and fiscal policy shape up.
They are also looking out for &#8220;corporate earnings and lofty tech valuations amid the artificial intelligence buildout&#8221; to see if this will sour the investor risk appetite. And lastly, the analysts said, &#8220;We look for elevated vulnerabilities, like surging bond yields as markets price out rate cuts and corporate debt refinancing at higher interest rates.&#8221;
CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer has offered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42967410/jim-cramer-says-one-two-punch-from-government-and-meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-led-to-nasdaqs-monday-decline-may-have-been-too-much-for-everyone">insights </a>into the recent struggles of the Nasdaq Composite, which failed to rally despite gains in other major indices. Cramer attributed the Nasdaq's decline to a "one-two punch" from the U.S. government. Over the weekend, the Biden administration introduced new restrictions on semiconductor exports, which Cramer criticized as "short-sighted," on Monday. 
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<li>NFIB optimism index for December will be released at 6:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>December&#8217;s headline and core producer price index data will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid will be speaking at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed will release its Beige Book at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>New York Fed President Williams will deliver his opening remarks on the policy at 3:05 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, the headline and core consumer price index for December and the Empire State manufacturing survey data for January will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Richmond Fed President Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>New York Fed President Williams will speak at 11:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Chicago Fed President Goolsbee will speak at 12:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 11 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>December&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, import price index and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Business inventories data for November and Home builder confidence index for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, housing starts and building permits data for December will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>The industrial production and capacity utilization for December will be announced at 9:15 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Calavo Growers Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVGW#NASDAQ">CVGW</a>) was 3.56% up in premarket as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings at 30 cents per share on revenue of $161.93 million after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) was up 8.82% after it posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue of $2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.99 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) was down 19.07% after it reported worse-than-expected financial results for the second quarter on Monday</li>
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<li>Applied Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) was up 5.34% as analysts expect it to post a quarterly loss at 15 cents per share on revenue of $63.4 million after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was up 100% as it entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with a single institutional investor to sell up to $29.7 million in the aggregate of a newly designated class of convertible preferred stock.</li>
</ul>
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<li>P3 Health Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIII#NASDAQ">PIII</a>) was up 33.04% after the news that it will participate in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California later today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.72% to hover around $76.74 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.02% to $2,678.14 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.34% at 109.587 level.
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index advanced. However, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index fell. European markets were also trading higher.
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Shares of KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42962366/kb-home-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-home-deliveries-up-17-net-orders-soar-and-more">better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
KB Home reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.99 billion. The U.S. homebuilder reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.52 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.39 per share, according to Benzinga Pro.
KB Home shares jumped 9.1% to $69.90 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) gained 109.7% to $2.37 in pre-market trading. On Monday, Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding announced up to $29.7 million financing.</li>
<li>Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAF#NASDAQ">STAF</a>) gained 82.8% to $4.15 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>P3 Health Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIII#NASDAQ">PIII</a>) gained 35% to $0.29 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>UroGen Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URGN#NASDAQ">URGN</a>) rose 26.6% to $12.89 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>REGENXBIO Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGNX#NASDAQ">RGNX</a>) rose 21.7% to $8.46 in pre-market trading. REGENXBIO and Nippon Shinyaku disclosed exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize RGX-121 and RGX-111 for MPS diseases.</li>
<li>Yoshiharu Global Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOSH#NASDAQ">YOSH</a>) gained 20.2% to $3.39 in pre-market trading. Yoshiharu secures up to $11 million in flexible financing for expansion efforts.</li>
<li>AEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIDR#NASDAQ">LIDR</a>) gained 19.2% to $1.55 in pre-market trading after dipping 33% on Monday.</li>
<li>Cango Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CANG#NYSE">CANG</a>) gained 12.3% to $4.79 in pre-market trading after declining 9% on Monday. Cango recently announced a boost in its Bitcoin mining production.</li>
<li>AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATCH#NASDAQ">ATCH</a>) gained 9.4% to $8.18 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Sangoma Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANG#NASDAQ">SANG</a>) fell 40.8% to $4.20 in pre-market trading after declining 3% on Monday.</li>
<li>Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHCI#NASDAQ">CHCI</a>) fell 33.8% to $5.20 in today's pre-market trading. The company announced 3 new leases at Loudoun Station.</li>
<li>Agape ATP Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATPC#NASDAQ">ATPC</a>) shares fell 24.8% to $1.48 in pre-market trading after jumping 56% on Monday.</li>
<li>Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCWC#NYSE">HCWC</a>) fell 23.8% to $1.28 in pre-market trading after dipping around 9% on Monday.</li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NYSE">SMX</a>) shares dipped 23.5% to $0.1989 in pre-market trading. SMX shares dipped 35% on Monday after the company announced a 28.5-for-1 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Avinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGR#NASDAQ">AVGR</a>) fell 21.4% to $0.6316 in pre-market trading. Avinger shares jumped 43% on Monday after the company announced it has been granted European patent number EP3322338 titled &#8220;MICRO-MOLDED ANAMORPHIC REFLECTOR LENS FOR IMAGE GUIDED THERAPEUTIC/DIAGNOSTIC CATHETERS&#8221;.</li>
<li>Algorhythm Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) dipped 20.5% to $0.0798 in pre-market trading following a 25% decline on Monday.</li>
<li>Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIO#NASDAQ">PHIO</a>) shares fell 20.5% to $5.25 in pre-market trading. Phio Pharmaceuticals shares jumped over 290% on Monday after the company reported a 100% tumor clearance in two patients in its PH-762 Phase 1b cancer study.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) declined 19.3% to $12.90 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected financial results for the second quarter on Monday.</li>
<li>FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIP#NASDAQ">FIP</a>) shares tumbled 12.4% to $7.04 in pre-market trading.</li>
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