Gun Stocks

Firearm company Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) reported third-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. • Smith & Wesson Brands stock is approaching key resistance levels. Why did SWBI hit a new high? Smith & Wesson Q3 Earnings Smith...

Shares of gun and ammunition manufacturers are moving higher following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, as well as a school shooting in Colorado. Here is a look at several gun stocks and their midday price movement on Thursday. Sturm Ruger & Company (...

Mobile-focused online firearms retailer GrabAGun announced Monday a SPAC merger to go public and named Donald Trump Jr. as an investor and advisor. The SPAC Merger: GrabAGun announced a SPAC merger valuing the company at $150 million with Colombier Acquisition Corp II (NYSE:CLBR). The deal will add...

Fund manager Matthew Tuttle made waves in the ETF space for his unique funds that offer ways for investors to get leveraged exposure or bet against well-known financial figures like Jim Cramer and Cathie Wood. Tuttle is back with a new fund that gives investors a way to invest in companies that are...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, under followed and emerging stocks. Retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition...

Shares of gun stocks often see strength heading into election cycles, particularly when Republican candidates win or are leading in the polls. Here’s a look back at the returns of major gun stocks after the 2020 election. What Happened: The 2020 race saw Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump in...

President Joe Biden hosted his first State of the Union Address Tuesday in front of members of Congress. In the speech, Biden discussed several items that he has already helped pass along with more future initiatives. Here is a look at stocks to watch after the State of the Union address....

The Biden administration has put out initial actions to tackle gun violence in the United States. What Happened: SOn Thursday, six initial actions were put in place by the Biden-Harris administration. The president is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to close loopholes in the...

Gun stocks and ammunition stocks have been hot heading into 2021 as a new administration is set to take office. What Happened: Recently uplisted Ammo Inc. (NASDAQ: POWW) is seeing the benefits of demand for ammunition. The stock was highlighted on a December Benzinga show as a play on the...

The market is reacting to chaotic scenes out of Washington D.C. of protestors violently entering the U.S. Capitol. What Happened: Dozens of President Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol. The protests come as Congress was expected to vote and...

Gun stocks were rallying ahead of the 2020 presidential election, and October sales and background checks set records — which could be positive for companies selling guns and ammunition. Record Background Checks: The FBI reported a record number of background checks for firearm sales in...

Shares of American Outdoor Brands Corp (NASDAQ: AOBC) were trading higher Thursday after the company said it would split its Smith & Wesson gun unit off into a separate public company. Board chairman Barry Monheit acknowledged that the politcal climate around the issue of guns in the...

One person died and three were wounded Saturday when a shooter opened fire on a synagogue in Poway, California. Service attendants had been celebrating the final day of Passover. The date marked six months since the last violent anti-Semitic attack, which left 11 dead in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The...

American Outdoor Brands Corp (NASDAQ: AOBC) stock skyrocketed 39 percent Friday after the company shocked Wall Street and reported a big second-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year guidance. Many investors had been bracing for a guidance cut after FBI NICS firearm sales data in June and...

Gun stocks veered from historical trends and sold off in the wake of the latest U.S. mass shooting. Two weeks after the Parkland, Florida massacre that left 17 dead, Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE: VSTO) fell 10.2 percent, Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (NYSE: RGR) 7.5 percent and American Outdoor Brands...