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Cash and cash equivalents increased 312% to $20.5M, compared to the prior year of $5M. Cemtrex chairman and CEO, Saagar Govil, commented on the results: "Fiscal Q1 2026 was a quarter of decisive action. We strengthened our balance sheet, delivered continued revenue growth driven by our Industrial segment. Operating loss for the quarter was $2.8 million, compared to $2.3 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting lower gross margin in Security and certain one-time expenses, including a write-off of obsolete demo equipment and elevated legal and transaction costs related to acquisition activity and other matters. Excluding these non-recurring items, our focus remains on improving segment contribution and lowering the run-rate cost structure."

Cemtrex's Advanced Industrial Services has been awarded a mechanical contract valued at approximately $3.9M, inclusive of approved alternates, as part of the Berks County Steam Plant Decentralization Project in Pennsylvania. The award represents a meaningful multi-year infrastructure project for AIS and adds to the company's growing portfolio of municipal and institutional mechanical work. Substantial completion for the Jail and Youth Detention facilities is scheduled for October 15, with full project completion, including the Steam Plant, expected by December 31.

Cemtrex announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of approximately 1.47M shares and / or pre funded warrants with a single institutional investor, at a purchase price of $2.722 per share, with gross proceeds to the company expected to be $4M to the company. The transaction is expected to close on or about January 9, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering, for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions.

The major averages closed marginally lower on the penultimate trading day of the year as markets contend with light year-end volumes and a pullback in heavyweight tech and AI names that stalled last week's strong rally. In Fed news, minutes from the latest FOMC meeting show that "most" on the committee have judged that further rate cuts would likely be appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected. In addition, FOMC members have generally judged that upside risks to inflation remained elevated and that downside risks to employment were elevated and had increased since the middle of 2025.Looking to commodities, gold edged higher following yesterday's sharp losses, while oil was fractionally lower ahead of the API crude numbers set for release this afternoon.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with this Midday Fly By.1. STOCK NEWS:Meta PlatformsAI startup Manus, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Meta is paying over $2B for the businessApplied Digitalits cloud computing business with Ekso BionicsOn24by Cvent for $8.10 per share in cashCiti'sboard approved a plan toAccording to, "most" on the FOMC have judged that further rate cuts would likely be appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected2. WALL STREET CALLS:ArgusBHP Groupto Buy on "firming" commodity pricesMereo BioPharmato Hold at JefferiesBenchmarkLindblad Expeditionswith a Buy on high growth visibilityStephensof Rubrik, Commvault, and AvePointwith Overweight ratings and Varonisat Equal Weight3. AROUND THE WEB:SMICintends to acquire the remaining 49% stake in unit SMNC for Y40.6B, or $5.79B, giving the company full control of the subsidiary,The U.S. government has granted Samsung Electronicsand SK Hynixan annual license to bring chip manufacturing equipment to their Chinese facilities for 2026,Power-hungry AI projects are benefiting Caterpillaras a range of customers looks to purchase the company's engines and generators,Softbankhas completed its $40B investment in OpenAI,Warner Bros. Discoveryplans to reject Paramount Skydance'sbid next week,4. MOVERS:Hycroft Miningincreases after filing aBoeinggains after being awarded afor the F-15 Israel Program and a ceiling $4.2B modification to a previously awarded Air Force contract for E-4B contractor logistic serviceEnergy Fuelsfalls after Roth Capital said shares of the companyTruth Medialower after Yorkville America launchedon the New York Stock Exchange5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Ree Automotivereported, with EPS higher year-over-yearEtoiles CapitalreportedCemtrexreported, with revenue higher year-over-yearAMTD IDEA Groupreported, with CFO Xavier Zee commenting, "We are proud to deliver another half year of strong performance"INDEXES:The Dow fell 94.87, or 0.20%, to 48,367.06, the Nasdaq lost 55.27, or 0.24%, to 23,419.08, and the S&P 500 declined 9.50, or 0.14%, to 6,896.24.