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An official report on July 3, 2025 reveals Representative Scott Franklin's recent purchase of Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock, valued between $27,027 and $405,000. The transaction took place on August 7, 2024, as per the July filing.
At this time, Accenture shares are trading up 0.9% at $305.0.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Scott Franklin executed 173 trades totaling over $6.02 million. The largest of these trades were in Baldwin Insurance and BRP Group stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWIN#NASDAQ">BWIN</a>): $500,001 - $1,000,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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Here is a list of Scott Franklin's most recent trades:
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To stay updated on Scott Franklin's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/scott-franklin">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Looking into the current session, Accenture Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares are trading at $300.57, after a 0.68% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 5.15%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 0.32%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>A Look at Accenture P/E Relative to Its Competitors</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. 
Accenture has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 33.85 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) announced on Tuesday that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46188712/accenture-acquires-systema-to-drive-manufacturing-automation-for-semiconductor-clients">it has acquired</a> SYSTEMA GmbH, a Dresden-based software and consulting firm that specializes in automation solutions for the semiconductor and high-tech sectors.
The deal strengthens Accenture&#8217;s digital manufacturing capabilities; the financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Dresden, SYSTEMA brings expertise in bridging legacy systems with modern automation technologies.
The acquisition aligns with Europe&#8217;s efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production, a priority amid growing global demand. SYSTEMA&#8217;s proficiency in connecting legacy systems with modern technologies will enhance Accenture&#8217;s ability to modernize industrial operations across the region.
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Christina Raab, who leads Accenture&#8217;s operations across Austria, Switzerland, and Germany, emphasized the strategic value of the deal. &#8220;The semiconductor industry underpins much of today&#8217;s technology, and SYSTEMA&#8217;s specialized knowledge enhances our ability to support this complex sector,&#8221; she said.
Sarat Maitin, who heads Accenture&#8217;s digital engineering and manufacturing practice in the region, noted that the acquisition expands Accenture&#8217;s capacity to cover the full manufacturing value chain. &#8220;We aim to be a long-term strategic partner helping European clients remain competitive,&#8221; he said.
SYSTEMA is well-versed in SAP-based manufacturing execution systems and Critical Manufacturing solutions. Beyond semiconductors, the company serves industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and chemicals.
More than 240 SYSTEMA employees will join Accenture&#8217;s Industry X division, which focuses on digital manufacturing. As of May 31, 2025, Accenture held <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">$9.64 billion</a> in cash and equivalents.
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Price Action: ACN shares closed 1.16% higher at $298.89 on Monday.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Accenture Federal Services, a unit of Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), have formed a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46164859/palantir-and-accenture-federal-services-join-forces-to-help-federal-government-agencies-reinvent-o/" rel="noreferrer noopener">strategic partnership</a> to provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities to U.S. federal agencies.
Under the agreement, Accenture Federal becomes a preferred implementation partner for Palantir&#8217;s platforms, focusing on enhancing mission-critical workflows and strengthening government operations through AI.
The collaboration will initially roll out three specialized offerings: &#8220;Enterprise-to-Edge Data Fusion,&#8221; which modernizes legacy systems to deliver real-time data to frontline operations; &#8220;Predictive Supply Chain Orchestration,&#8221; a tool to optimize and automate logistics across agencies; and &#8220;Operationalizing Financial Intelligence,&#8221; a solution designed to improve fiscal oversight by integrating budget data across systems.
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Accenture Federal will train and certify 1,000 members of its Data &amp; AI team on Palantir&#8217;s Foundry and AI Platform to support these efforts, building a delivery force capable of executing scalable, AI-enabled solutions across government functions.
Dr. Alex Karp, Palantir&#8217;s CEO, described Accenture as a &#8220;natural partner,&#8221; noting both firms share a commitment to delivering measurable impact. Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, emphasized how the partnership combines commercial innovation with federal expertise to modernize public services.
Mike Galagher, Palantir&#8217;s defense lead, framed the initiative as essential to national security, enabling smarter decisions on the battlefield.
Ron Ash, CEO of Accenture Federal Services, called the partnership a transformational step for government agencies seeking faster, more informed decision-making. &#8220;This is a game changer for our federal customers,&#8221; he said, pointing to the value of embedding AI into everyday agency operations.
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Price Action: ACN shares gained 1.15% at $298.85, and PLTR was up 4.76% at $136.96 premarket on Monday&#8217;s last check.
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Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $340 to $325.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $325

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $365 to $348.

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Guggenheim analyst Jonathan Lee maintained a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy rating</a> on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a lowered price forecast of $335 from&nbsp;$360 on Monday.
Accenture <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported third-quarter</a> earnings of $3.49 per share, topping&nbsp;the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $3.31.
The company reported sales of $17.7 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.30 billion. Sales increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency.
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Accenture narrowed its fiscal year 2025 revenue growth outlook to 6%-7% (prior 5%-7%) in local currency. The company forecasts 2025 diluted earnings of $12.77-$12.89 (prior $12.55-$12.79) per share, compared&nbsp;to the consensus of $12.75.
Ongoing business momentum allowed management to raise its fiscal 2025 revenue growth outlook, though operating margin expansion expectations ticked lower, in line with Lee&#8217;s preview.
Management highlighted a &#8220;strong pipeline&#8221; driven by enterprises looking to &#8220;leapfrog&#8221; technology investments. They also noted improvements in the pricing environment, a significant positive shift from prior quarters.
The analyst said that raising Accenture&#8217;s fiscal 2025 revenue growth outlook does little to ease investor concerns about potential softness in fiscal 2026.
The analyst expects investors to remain skeptical of Accenture&#8217;s fiscal 2026 growth despite these factors. This skepticism stems from several concerns: new bookings of $19.7 billion were down 6.5% constant currency, headcount saw a 130 basis point sequential decline, and early signs of DOGE-related headwinds are expected to impact revenue. Specifically, these headwinds are projected to be a 2% headwind on fiscal fourth-quarter revenue growth.
Accenture&#8217;s consolidated growth for fiscal 2026 will likely be impacted by a prudent decision to make fewer acquisitions this year. According to Lee, this is because potential targets aren&#8217;t meeting their economic hurdles, a &#8220;market condition&#8221; dynamic. Management is now targeting an approximately 2% inorganic contribution for future years.
The analyst said that to meet the clients&#8217; needs better, management announced a reorganization to streamline its go-to-market (GTM) structure and reduce silos across the organization, consolidating businesses under its Reinvention Services business unit.
While Lee acknowledges that Accenture will likely benefit from long-term tailwinds like widespread technological adoption and cost-cutting initiatives, he believes investor fears about estimate risk, whether cyclical or structural, are unlikely to abate in the near term.
Lee adjusted his fiscal 2025 estimates for Accenture, raising revenue to $69.38 billion (from $68.95 billion) and adjusted EPS to $12.85 (from $12.71). For fiscal 2026, he also increased revenue to $72.84 billion (from $72.37 billion) and adjusted EPS to $13.93 (from $13.91).
Price Action:&nbsp;ACN stock was trading higher by 1.28% to $289.03 at last check Monday.
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Accenture's Raised Outlook Fails To Ease Fiscal 2026 Softness Worries: Analyst

Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/acn/earnings">earnings on Friday</a>.
The company reported quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $3.31.
The company reported sales of $17.7 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.30 billion. Sales increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency.
&#8220;I am very pleased with our third quarter fiscal 2025 results, including our 30 clients with quarterly bookings greater than $100 million, broad-based growth and continued expansion of our leadership in Gen AI. Companies need resilience and results, and we are laser-focused on delivering measurable value for our clients, which is fueling our growth and making a difference for us in the market. I want to thank our more than 790,000 people for all they do every day to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity as only Accenture can.&#8221;
Accenture narrowed its fiscal year 2025 revenue growth outlook to 6%-7% (prior 5%-7%) in local currency. The company forecasts 2025 diluted earnings of $12.77-$12.89 (prior $12.55-$12.79) per share compared to the consensus of $12.75.
Accenture shares rose 1.4% to trade at $289.35 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Accenture following earnings announcement.
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<li>BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintained Accenture with a Market Perform and lowered the price target from $355 to $325.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $390 to $360.</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Jonathan Lee maintained Accenture with a Buy and cut the price target from $360 to $335.</li>
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Accenture Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings

Guggenheim analyst Jonathan Lee maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $360 to $335.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $335

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $390 to $360.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $360

BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $355 to $325.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $325

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 falling for the third straight session amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. For the week, the S&amp;P 500 fell around 0.2%, while the 30-stock Dow gained 0.02%.
Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares fell around 7% on Friday following the release of its third-quarter results.
On the economic front, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index came in unchanged at -4.0 in June, versus market estimates of -1.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with health care, materials and communication services stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday. However, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed higher by over 35 points to 42,206.82 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.22% to 5,967.84, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.51% at 19,447.41 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>), Commercial Metals Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) and KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) today.
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<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock fell 10.3% amid a selloff following the company's Q3 financial results.</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) stock declined 9.94% amid a tech sector pullback driven by rising Middle East tensions between Israel and Iran.</li>
<li>Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) stock fell 9.91% amid China's suspension of trade-in subsidies for EVs and fuel-efficient cars in key urban markets.</li>
<li>Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>) stock fell 9.64% last week amid pressure from Coinbase Global&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) announcement of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46004688" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new stablecoin payments</a> stack, which may impact Corpay's business outlook.</li>
<li>Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) stock lowered 9.56% last week amid a broader selloff in credit card stocks following Coinbase's launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46004688" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its stablecoin payments infrastructure</a>.</li>
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The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% for the sixth straight meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no near-term cuts despite <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46011739/jerome-powell-led-fed-has-left-interest-rate-unchanged-what-does-it-mean-for-savings-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-bank-account" rel="noreferrer noopener">mounting pressure from the White House.</a>
Meanwhile, global uncertainty ticked higher as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the U.S. remains open to negotiations with Iran, even as President Donald Trump weighs potential military action—<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46017426/trump-gives-iran-2-weeks-to-strike-a-deal-or-face-us-military-action" rel="noreferrer noopener">promising a decision "within the next two weeks."</a>
Amid these macro headlines, the consumer tech sector pressed on with notable developments.
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Earnings Results
Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share, topping&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $3.31</a>.
Accenture announced a&nbsp;strategic overhaul of its growth model, effective September 1, 2025, with a sharpened focus on AI.
Technology
Nvidia&nbsp;Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;venture capital arm,&nbsp;NVentures, has joined a $650 million funding round for&nbsp;TerraPower, a nuclear energy company founded by&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;co-founder&nbsp;Bill Gates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly looking to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of the&nbsp;custom chips that power&nbsp;its devices, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to senior executive&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">Johny Srouji</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) announced a&nbsp;$60 billion plan&nbsp;to expand U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing, marking what the company says is the largest investment in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45998624/texas-instruments-announces-60-billion-us-semiconductor-manufacturing-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundational chip production in the nation's history.</a>
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;cloud unit is set to launch its second data center in South Korea to capitalize <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46032308/alibaba-expands-ai-cloud-footprint-in-south-korea-with-new-data-hub-launching-in-june" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the generative AI frenzy.</a>
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly in discussions to hire&nbsp;Nat Friedman, former CEO of&nbsp;GitHub, to support <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010604/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reportedly-looking-to-hire-former-github-ceo-nat-friedman-and-investor-daniel-gross-as-part-of-aggressive-ai-expansion-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">its artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
The&nbsp;Trump Organization&nbsp;is&nbsp;entering the wireless industry&nbsp;with plans to launch a smartphone called the &#8220;T-1 Phone,&#8221; priced at $499 and promoted as being manufactured in the U.S.—a promise experts say may <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45990957/trump-mobile-plans-to-launch-499-t-1-phone-made-in-the-usa-but-expert-says-you-dont-have-the-employees-that-can-do-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">not hold up under scrutiny.</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>)&nbsp;founder&nbsp;Masayoshi Son is spearheading an alliance with&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), proposing a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona.
OpenAI chief executive&nbsp;Sam Altman says he &#8220;didn&#8217;t think Elon was going to abuse his power in the government to unfairly compete&#8221; but now believes he was wrong after Tesla&#8217;s founder allegedly tried to derail OpenAI&#8217;s $500 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46023822/sam-altman-says-he-didnt-think-elon-musk-would-abuse-government-power-tesla-ceo-hits-back-with-scam-altman-jibe" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Stargate&#8221; data-center deal.</a>
Automobiles
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly working on a 6-seater <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46020870/elon-musks-tesla-to-expand-model-y-lineup-with-new-6-seater-version-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">variant of the Model Y crossover SUV.</a>
Tesla will shut down production at the Texas Gigafactory, which manufactures the Cybertruck and the Model Y, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45989148/tesla-will-shut-down-production-at-the-texas-gigafactory-over-the-4th-of-july-weekend" rel="noreferrer noopener">over the Independence Day weekend.</a>
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has recalled more than 197,000 vehicles in the latest recall over an issue affecting the backseat occupants, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46012477/ford-recalls-over-197000-vehicles-for-backseat-issue-that-could-trap-occupants-in-emergency-situations" rel="noreferrer noopener">where they may remain locked inside the vehicle.</a>
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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling over 100 points on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.09% to 42,132.74 while the NASDAQ fell 0.72% to 19,404.99. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.37% to 5,958.76.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares jumped by 0.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, communication services stocks fell by 1.4%.
Top Headline
Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.98, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.97. Quarterly sales of $3.27 billion outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $3.26 billion.
Darden Restaurants expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS between $10.50 and $10.70, below the $10.75 consensus estimate. The company projects total sales growth of 7% to 8% for the year.
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<li>Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRRR#NASDAQ">GRRR</a>) shares shot up 36% to $25.51 following a robust first-quarter earnings report that showed significant revenue growth and a return to profitability.</li>
<li>Shares of Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BASE#NASDAQ">BASE</a>) got a boost, surging 30% to $24.69 as the company agreed to be acquired by Haveli Investments for $1.5 billion.</li>
<li>Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCY#NASDAQ">LUCY</a>) shares were also up, gaining 81% to $4.12 after the company announced a partnership with Smartech Retail Group to showcase the Reebok Powered by Lucyd collection and other brands at the new Smartech location in New York City.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares dropped 6% to $287.53 following the release of its third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Shares of Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBRX#NASDAQ">MBRX</a>) were down 47% to $0.31 as the company announced a $5.9 million public offering.</li>
<li>Smith &amp; Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWBI#NASDAQ">SWBI</a>) was down, falling 18% to $8.89 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.2% to $75.02 while gold traded down 0.7% at $3,383.20.
Silver traded down 2.6% to $35.955 on Friday, while copper fell 0.9% to $4.8110.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.41%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 1.01%. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.11%, Germany's DAX 40 surged 1.31% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.58% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei falling 0.22%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 1.26%, China's Shanghai Composite falling 0.07% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 1.29%.
Economics
The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index came in unchanged at -4.0 in June, versus market estimates of -1.
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