Shares of energy and industrial distributor DistributionNOW (NYSE:DNOW) jumped 9.8% in the morning session after the company announced it will merge with MRC Global in an all-stock transaction. The deal will create a leading energy and industrial solutions provider with a combined enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion.
Shares of fluid and gas handling company MRC (NYSE:MRC) jumped 16.4% in the morning session after the company agreed to be acquired by rival DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
Investors and traders are closely monitoring the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session on Friday. Let's explore the market movements and identify the stocks with significant gaps.
The combined company will serve energy, gas utility, and industrial customers through more than 350 service and distribution locations across over 20 countries.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Energy and industrial distributor DistributionNOW (NYSE:DNOW) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $599 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.22 per share was 26.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
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While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Energy and industrial distributor DistributionNOW (NYSE:DNOW) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $599 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.22 per share was 26.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Energy and industrial distributor DistributionNOW (NYSE:DNOW) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what investors should know.
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Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
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Since April 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 92.4%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, DistributionNOW has surged 162% to $15.52 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 29.5% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 34.9%.
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will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
