Houston American Energy Stock (AMEX: HUSA)

Houston American Energy (AMEX:HUSA) Stock

Houston American Energy

Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.

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HUSA

Houston American Energy Corp. Secures Common Stock Purchase Agreement With Institutional Investor, Establishing Up To $100M Equity Line Of Credit

Key Highlights of the Transaction
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<li>Proven Executive Leadership: The combined company will be led by:
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<li>Ed Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member</li>
<li>Peter Longo, Chairman of the Board</li>
<li>Lucie Harwood, Chief Financial Officer</li>
<li>Joseph Gasik, Chief Operating Officer</li>
<li>Structure: Abundia Global Impact Group, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of HUSA through an exchange of outstanding membership interests of AGIG for newly authorized shares of HUSA common stock.</li>
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Management

Houston American Energy Says Combined Company Will Be Lead By Ed Gillespie As CEO; Peter Longo, Chairman Of The Board; Lucie Harwood, CFO And Joseph Gasik As COO

Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) (&quot;HUSA&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) has completed its acquisition of Abundia Global Impact Group, LLC (&quot;AGIG&quot;), creating a leading company focused on converting waste plastics into high-value, drop-in low-carbon fuels and chemical products.
The combined company will be led by Abundia&#39;s founder, Ed Gillespie, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors. This strategic acquisition leverages HUSA&#39;s public market platform to accelerate Abundia&#39;s growth, scale its technology and execute on its plan to develop large-scale recycling projects, beginning with a new facility planned for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Houston American Energy Completes Acquisition Of Abundia Global Impact Group

Shares of Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) are plunging 31.2% to $12.76 in Tuesday morning trading after the company announced a registered direct offering.
What To Know: The energy firm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g46073661/houston-american-energy-corp-announces-1-2-million-registered-direct-offering">disclosed</a> it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor to sell 81,629 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $14.80 per share.
The offering is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $1.2 million for Houston American Energy. After deducting placement agent fees and other expenses, the company anticipates net proceeds of roughly $1 million. The funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes.
Univest Securities, LLC is acting as the sole placement agent for the transaction, which is anticipated to close on or about June 25, 2025. This move comes under a previously filed shelf registration statement that was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2024.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, HUSA has a 52-week high of $32.00 and a 52-week low of $3.85.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy HUSA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Houston American Energy&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.

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Shares of energy companies are trading lower amid Iran-Israel ceasefire efforts. Additionally, President Trump said China can continue to buy Iranian oil.

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 1.11% to 43,054.08 while the NASDAQ gained 1.45% to 19,916.04. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.07% to 6,089.42.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.6% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 1.2%.
Top Headline
The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.
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<li>Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares shot up 67% to $18.18 after the company announced a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) got a boost, surging 137% to $22.62. The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>OneMedNet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 109% to $0.7135 after the company entered into private placement agreements with accredited investors raising approximately $3.7 million in gross proceeds.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) shares dropped 14% to $6.36 after the company announced a proposed private offering of $250 million in new convertible senior notes.</li>
<li>Shares of Advance Auto Parts, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) were down 9% to $47.23. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded Advance Auto Parts from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $48 to $46.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) was down, falling 31% to $12.82 as the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 5.7% to $64.60 while gold traded down 2% at $3,326.70.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $35.650 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.2% to $4.8585.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.11%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index surged 1.41%. London's FTSE 100 gained 0.01%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.60% and France's CAC 40 rose 1.04% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.14%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.06%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.15% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.19%.
Economics
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<li>The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in April following a 4.1% gain in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index fell by 0.4% from the previous month in April.</li>
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Houston American Energy shares are trading lower after the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering of 81,629 shares at $14.80 per share.

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 1% on Tuesday.
Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.62% to 42,846.32 while the NASDAQ gained 1.03% to 19,832.45. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.68% to 6,066.06.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.2% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 1.4%.
Top Headline
TD Synnex Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $2.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.72 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $14.95 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.32 billion.
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<li>Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares shot up 155% to $27.83 after the company announced a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) got a boost, surging 95% to $18.65. The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>OneMedNet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 81% to $0.6162 after the company entered into private placement agreements with accredited investors raising approximately $3.7 million in gross proceeds.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) shares dropped 59% to $4.0750.</li>
<li>Shares of Maase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAAS#NASDAQ">MAAS</a>) were down 47% to $5.22.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) was down, falling 37% to $11.65 as the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 4% to $65.82 while gold traded down 2.2% at $3,320.70.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $35.630 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.9% to $4.8940.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.2%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index surged 1.6%. London's FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.8% and France's CAC 40 rose 1.3% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.14%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.06%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.15% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.19%.
Economics
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in April following a 4.1% gain in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index fell by 0.4% from the previous month in April.</li>
</ul>
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Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) (the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor (the "SPA") for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 81,629 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $14.80 per share in a registered direct offering (the "Offering").
The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of this offering are expected to be approximately $1.2 million, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of approximately $1 million from the offering for general corporate purposes. The transaction is expected to close on or about June 25, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Offerings

Houston American Energy Announces $1.2M Registered Direct Offering Of 81,629 Shares Of Common Stock At $14.80 Per Share To Institutional Investor

Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) shares are trading higher by 58% to $23.76 Monday morning, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil supply routes.
What To Know: Monday&#8217;s rally follows a U.S. State Department worldwide security alert issued Sunday, urging heightened caution for Americans abroad amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/06/46045416/us-issues-worldwide-caution-after-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-state-department-warns-of-airspace-closures-travel-chaos-and-rising-threats-to-americans-abroad">escalating conflict</a> between Israel and Iran. Over the weekend, U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities heightened fears of broader regional destabilization.
Of particular concern to energy markets, Iran's parliament approved a measure allowing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46047021/iran-threatens-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-bombs-its-nuclear-sites-shipping-traffic-plunges">potential closure</a> of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital oil shipping chokepoint, through which around 20% of global petroleum liquids transit. Although the move is symbolic for now, it underscores rising risks to global energy flows.
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Houston American Energy, a small-cap independent oil and gas exploration company with interests in the Permian Basin and Colombia, is seen as a potential beneficiary of supply disruptions. Investor interest surged as crude oil prices climbed on fears of reduced exports from the Gulf region.
With airspace closures, consular evacuations and Iran's threats escalating, energy-focused investors are turning to smaller U.S.-based oil producers like HUSA as speculative plays in a volatile oil market driven by geopolitical uncertainty.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, HUSA has a 52-week high of $32.00 and a 52-week low of $3.85.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy HUSA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Houston American Energy&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Houston American Energy (HUSA) Stock Explodes 58% Monday: What's Going On?

Shares of Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced a $384 million strategic investment to launch a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SQNS">bitcoin treasury initiative</a>.
Sequans Communications shares jumped 42.2% to $2.72 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OP#NASDAQ">OP</a>) surged 86.1% to $2.68 in pre-market trading after dipping around 35% on Friday.</li>
<li>Indaptus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDP#NASDAQ">INDP</a>) shares jumped 51.3% to $0.4086 in pre-market trading after tumbling 18% on Friday.</li>
<li>DIH Holding US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHAI#NASDAQ">DHAI</a>) gained 47.5% to $0.3260 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) gained 30.7% to $19.41 in pre-market trading after dipping 15% on Friday.</li>
<li>Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBNE#NASDAQ">RBNE</a>) rose 29.5% to $7.93 in pre-market trading. Robin Energy shares dipped 30% on Friday after the company announced the pricing of a $4.0M offering of 763,000 shares at $5.25 per share.</li>
<li>TMD Energy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDE#NASDAQ">TMDE</a>) jumped 28.2% to $2.57 in pre-market trading after falling more than 5% on Friday.</li>
<li>Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) fell 25.2% to $50.56 in pre-market trading after the company disclosed that Zanzalintinib combination with Atezolizumab achieved survival benefit in intent-to-treat population of metastatic colorectal cancer patients.</li>
<li>Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>) climbed 17.6% to $16.67 in pre-market trading after gaining more than 12% on Friday.</li>
<li>W&amp;T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTI#NYSE">WTI</a>) gained 9.1% to $2.36 in pre-market trading after falling 9% on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>COMPASS Pathways plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPS#NASDAQ">CMPS</a>) shares tumbled 30.8% to $3.20 in pre-market trading. Compass Pathways said it successfully achieved primary endpoint in first Phase 3 trial evaluating COMP360 psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.</li>
<li>Next Technology Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXTT#NASDAQ">NXTT</a>) shares fell 30.2% to $2.38 in pre-market trading after jumping over 158% on Friday.</li>
<li>Shineco, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SISI#NASDAQ">SISI</a>) dipped 28.2% to $0.2293 in pre-market trading after falling around 6% on Friday.</li>
<li>SS Innovations International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSII#NASDAQ">SSII</a>) declined 20.7% to $5.49 in pre-market trading after gaining around 42% on Friday.</li>
<li>Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLI#NASDAQ">DFLI</a>) declined 17.3% to $0.2079 in pre-market trading after gaining 15% on Friday.</li>
<li>Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MITQ#NASDAQ">MITQ</a>) dipped 17% to $0.7055 in pre-market trading. Moving iMage Technologies shares jumped 54% on Friday after the company announced a $9 million contract with a national cinema exhibition customer regarding the sale and installation of 150 Barco laser projections along with a range of MIT-manufactured equipment..</li>
<li>Marin Software Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRIN#NASDAQ">MRIN</a>) fell 16.8% to $1.09 in pre-market trading after the company announced it received a delisting notice from the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Citius Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTOR#NASDAQ">CTOR</a>) fell 16% to $2.21 in pre-market trading after jumping 70% on Friday.</li>
<li>Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCSA#NASDAQ">PCSA</a>) fell 15.4% to $0.27 in pre-market trading after gaining 32% on Friday.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) fell 11.9% to $33.50 in pre-market trading after dipping 40% on Friday.</li>
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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.
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and President Donald Trump's renewed attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, unsettled markets this week. The Federal Reserve held rates at 4.25-4.5%, cut its 2026 rate‑cut outlook, and signaled two cuts in 2025 amid growing inflation concerns. Trump called Powell "an American disgrace," renewing calls for outsized rate cuts.
Markets fluctuated on geopolitical and central‑bank uncertainty. Energy and defense stocks lagged, while treasury yields climbed modestly as investors weighed inflation risks. Renewables fell following proposed tax‑credit rollbacks.
Looking ahead, investors are watching Fed nominations — Trump hinted at replacing Powell — as well as developments in the Middle East and next week's economic data. Any signals on Fed independence or geopolitical escalation could significantly sway sentiment.
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/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46030182/circle-stock-rockets-540-cathie-wood-says-weve-just-begun">"Circle stock rockets 540%: Cathie Wood says ‘we've just begun'"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) shares have surged 540% since their June 5 IPO — hitting $199.59 — after a Senate vote on the GENIUS Act and bullish remarks from ARK Invest's Cathie Wood, who said "we've just begun on a very big journey here."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45994711/uranium-stocks-on-11-week-tear-their-longest-winning-streak-in-history">"Uranium stocks on 11‑week tear — their longest winning streak in history"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that uranium equities and ETFs — including Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URA#NYSE">URA</a>) and Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URNM#NYSE">URNM</a>) — have rallied for 11 consecutive weeks, marking their longest uninterrupted winning streak on record.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46007657/gorilla-technology-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-as-momentum-builds">"Gorilla Technology stock surges on Q1 earnings as momentum builds"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRRR#NASDAQ">GRRR</a>) shares climbed sharply after Q1 results showed revenue doubled to $18.26 million year-over-year and adjusted earnings swung to a $0.23 profit from a $1.47 loss, while its $5 billion pipeline and $33.8 million cash position bolstered investor confidence.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>PTL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTLE#NASDAQ">PTLE</a>) stock increased by 106.8% to $0.41 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.3 million. </li>
<li>Mesa Royalty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTR#NYSE">MTR</a>) shares moved upwards by 45.53% to $9.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.6 million. </li>
<li>Nine Energy Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NINE#NYSE">NINE</a>) shares moved upwards by 33.47% to $1.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $43.1 million. </li>
<li>Leishen Energy Holding Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSE#NASDAQ">LSE</a>) shares moved upwards by 22.88% to $6.82. The company's market cap stands at $116.1 million. </li>
<li>Brooge Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROG#NASDAQ">BROG</a>) stock increased by 13.04% to $2.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $284.9 million. </li>
<li>American Resources (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREC#NASDAQ">AREC</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.25% to $1.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $87.2 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPT#NYSE">BPT</a>) shares decreased by 28.9% to $0.5 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>Marine Petroleum Tr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARPS#NASDAQ">MARPS</a>) stock declined by 22.18% to $5.51. The company's market cap stands at $11.0 million. </li>
<li>Barnwell Industries (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRN#AMEX">BRN</a>) shares fell 21.72% to $1.55. The company's market cap stands at $15.5 million. </li>
<li>Houston American Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#AMEX">HUSA</a>) stock declined by 13.5% to $17.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.1 million. </li>
<li>Mexco Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXC#AMEX">MXC</a>) shares declined by 11.34% to $12.6. The company's market cap stands at $25.7 million. </li>
<li>Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DWSN#NASDAQ">DWSN</a>) shares declined by 11.2% to $2.04. The company's market cap stands at $63.2 million. 
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Houston American Energy Corp (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#AMEX">HUSA</a>) shares are falling Wednesday after the company announced a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45992812/houston-american-energy-corp-announces-2-37-million-registered-direct-offering"> registered direct offering</a>.
What Happened: Independent oil and gas company Houston American Energy entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 223,762 shares&nbsp;for $10.60 per share in a registered direct offering.
Houston American Energy anticipates gross proceeds of approximately $2.37 million. Net proceeds are expected to be around $2.1 million, which will be used for general corporate purposes. 
The company said it expects the transaction to close on or about June 20. 
Houston American Energy said in a regulatory filing last month that it had a total cash balance of approximately $5.31 million as of March 31. 
Houston American Energy shares are up more than 210% over the past month amid rising tensions in the Middle East as the Israel-Iran conflict drives increased geopolitical uncertainty. 
Oil prices often increase when tensions in the Middle East rise given potential disruptions to global oil supply. Crude oil futures were up approximately 10% over the past week at the time of publication. 
HUSA Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/HUSA">Houston American Energy shares</a> were down 13.6% at $17.28 at last check on Wednesday, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Houston American Energy Stock Is Sinking Wednesday: Here's Why

Houston American Energy shares are trading lower after the company announced a $2.37 million registered direct offering.

Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) (the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor (the "SPA") for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 223,762 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $10.60 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering (the "Offering").&nbsp;
The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of this offering are expected to be approximately $2.37 million, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of approximately $2.1 million from the offering for general corporate purposes. The transaction is expected to close on or about June 20, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Houston American Energy Corp Enters Definitive Agreement For $2.37M Registered Direct Offering Of  223,762 Shares Of Common Stock And Pre-Funded Warrants At $10.60 Per Share To Institutional Investor

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>PTL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTLE#NASDAQ">PTLE</a>) shares rose 26.8% to $0.25 during Tuesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.4 million. </li>
<li>Mesa Royalty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTR#NYSE">MTR</a>) stock rose 25.05% to $8.16. The company's market cap stands at $15.2 million. </li>
<li>Stak (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAK#NASDAQ">STAK</a>) shares moved upwards by 11.25% to $2.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.4 million. </li>
<li>EON Resources (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EONR#AMEX">EONR</a>) shares rose 6.59% to $0.58. The company's market cap stands at $11.3 million. </li>
<li>Indonesia Energy Corp (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDO#AMEX">INDO</a>) shares increased by 6.28% to $5.58. The company's market cap stands at $75.8 million. </li>
<li>Houston American Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#AMEX">HUSA</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.05% to $21.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $33.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Recon Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCON#NASDAQ">RCON</a>) stock fell 9.3% to $2.25 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $62.9 million. </li>
<li>BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPT#NYSE">BPT</a>) stock declined by 9.21% to $0.64. The company's market cap stands at $13.6 million. </li>
<li>Seacor Marine Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHI#NYSE">SMHI</a>) stock decreased by 5.17% to $5.69. The company's market cap stands at $152.7 million. </li>
<li>Marine Petroleum Tr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARPS#NASDAQ">MARPS</a>) shares decreased by 3.96% to $6.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.6 million. </li>
<li>CBL International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANL#NASDAQ">BANL</a>) shares fell 3.37% to $0.83. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $22.8 million. </li>
<li>KLX Energy Services Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLXE#NASDAQ">KLXE</a>) stock decreased by 2.82% to $2.76. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.4 million. 
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Houston American Energy shares are trading higher. Volatility may be due to a surge in energy stocks amid rising oil prices.

Houston American Energy Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside, Stock Now Up 110.8%

Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) shares are trading sharply higher Tuesday morning, climbing over 85% to $19.70. Strength comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45968002/trump-says-israel-iran-ceasefire-not-on-the-table-left-g7-early-for-a-much-bigger-reason-spy-qqq-dip-in-premarket-oil-climbs">cryptic statements</a> from President Donald Trump regarding his abrupt departure from the G7 Summit.
What To Know: Trump refuted French President Emmanuel Macron&#8217;s assertion that he left to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, instead hinting at a &#8220;much bigger&#8221; reason for his return to Washington. 
This comment, coupled with his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45968002/trump-says-israel-iran-ceasefire-not-on-the-table-left-g7-early-for-a-much-bigger-reason-spy-qqq-dip-in-premarket-oil-climbs">earlier call</a> for Tehran citizens to evacuate, has fueled speculation of potential U.S. involvement in the now five-day-old conflict between Israel and Iran.
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The heightened geopolitical risk, particularly concerning oil-rich regions, often benefits energy companies. HUSA, an oil and gas exploration and production company, appears to be a direct beneficiary of this uncertainty, as investors flock to energy stocks amid fears of disrupted global oil supply. 
The company recently acknowledged unusual trading activity in its stock but stated there were no undisclosed material developments in its business to account for the surge, suggesting the move is largely market-driven by external events.
What Else: HUSA stock was halted for volatility Tuesday morning at 11:03am EDT, with shares resuming trade shortly thereafter. HUSA&#8217;s session volume stands at 9.888 million shares midday, easily surpassing its 100-day average volume of 642,127 shares.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy HUSA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Houston American Energy&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $1.2 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA)

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Houston American Energy Secures $5 Million in Strategic Financing to Acquire Texas Gulf Coast Development Site

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