On Thursday, LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) discussed fourth-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For
Major U.S. stock indices declined on September 10, 2026, as surging oil prices above $106 per barrel pressured markets amid Middle East tensions. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all fell approximately 0.4-0.5%. AeroVironment surged 10% on strong earnings, while Apple gained 2.86% following its foldable iPhone launch. Traders priced in a 70% likelihood of a Fed rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting.
Westport Innovations reported a Q2 loss of 53 cents per share, wider than expected, with revenues declining 78.3% year-over-year due to the planned end of a Heavy-Duty OEM agreement. However, subsidiary Cespira showed strong growth with revenues jumping 125% and narrowing losses by 65%. The company faces going-concern risks with insufficient projected cash resources for the next 12 months, though it targets Cespira break-even in 2027. Estimates have trended upward since the earnings release.
Leidos Holdings is advancing its role in U.S. hypersonic weapons programs, including the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programs, as these capabilities transition from development to production. The company's expertise in guidance systems, sensors, and precision munitions positions it to benefit from rising U.S. investment in hypersonic technologies and growing geopolitical demand for advanced defense systems.