Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. (SWBI) surged as much as 28% at the start of US stock trading, reaching $17.56, approaching the March 21, 2024 high of $18.05, the January 5, 2022 high of $18.94, and the November 19, 2021 high of $24.26.

On Tuesday, Vistra Energy (VST.US) rose by 9%, closing at $157.94.

BAE Systems won a Lockheed Martin contract to supply electronic warfare systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. Order covers production deliveries for F-35 Lots 20-22. Deal also includes retrofit systems to modernize older aircraft in the global F-35 fleet. BAE Systems has delivered more than 1,500 F-35 electronic warfare systems to date. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BAE Systems plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202610061000PR_NEWS_USPR_____NE64821) on October 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

On October 6, cinema chain AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) shares rose 3.5% to $2.89. AMC completed a $3.97 billions refinancing, covering about 97% of its debt. The transaction extends the maturity dates of nearly all its debt to October 2031 and October 2033, and reduces its capital costs. The company repaid its existing term loans and refinanced debt maturing in 2029, thereby simplifying its capital structure. AMC’s new loan structure includes $2 billions of first-lien notes maturing in 2031, $850 millions of first-lien term loans, and $1.12 billions of second-lien loans from the Deutsche Bank’s Special Situations Group. Proceeds from the deal will be used to repay several debts maturing in 2029 and 2027, as well as to provide loans to its subsidiary Odeon Finco. AMC has reported annual net losses every year since 2018, which has compounded its heavy debt burden and financing costs. As of the last trading day’s close, AMC shares have increased 83.65% so far this year.