Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) News Today $69.45 -0.91 (-1.29%) Closing price 09/19/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$69.97 +0.52 (+0.75%) As of 09/19/2025 08:00 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Jefferies Financial Group Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Jefferies Financial Group Down Today?Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) shares are trading higher after multiple reports that Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) plan to boost their combined stake in Jefferies to as much as 20% and expand their global strategic alliance. Bullish technical signals—including a golden cross—and a recent 5.8% intraday jump on above-average volume have further supported the rally. Positive Sentiment: SMBC Group plans to raise its equity stake in Jefferies to up to 20% and significantly expand their global strategic alliance across equities, ECM and leveraged finance. SMBC-Jefferies Alliance Expansion Positive Sentiment: The 50-day moving average crossed above the 200-day moving average (“golden cross”), signaling strengthened technical momentum for JEF shares. Golden Cross Signal Positive Sentiment: JEF shares jumped 5.8% on above-average trading volume as analysts raised earnings and revenue estimates, suggesting room for further upside. Stock Soars 5.8% Neutral Sentiment: Tradu, in partnership with Engine AI, launched “Analyst AI,” an institutional-grade, AI-driven research tool for retail traders—heightening competition in fintech research offerings. Analyst AI Launch Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies analyst Brent Thill was named TipRanks All-Star Analyst of the Day for his Meta coverage, enhancing the firm’s research reputation. TipRanks All-Star Analyst Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies resumed coverage of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP) with a Buy rating and a $35 price objective, broadening its research footprint. Brookfield Infrastructure Coverage Posted 1+ days agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. JEF Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 Time Period SMBC raises stake in Jefferies to up to 20% with $912 million investmentSeptember 20 at 6:30 AM | finance.yahoo.comHow Jefferies’ Chris Wood tweaked his portfolio after removing RIL. Check full list of stocks September 20 at 4:10 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comSMBC to increase equity ownership of Jefferies Financial to up to 20%September 20 at 2:10 AM | msn.comJefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Raised to "Hold" at Wall Street ZenSeptember 20 at 2:27 AM | marketbeat.comSMBC raises stake in Jefferies to up to 20% with $912 million investmentSeptember 19 at 4:06 PM | msn.comTradu launches Analyst AI to empower retail traders with AI-driven institutional-grade insightsSeptember 19 at 11:30 AM | globenewswire.comJefferies And SMBC Plot Bold Push Into Global Capital MarketsSeptember 19 at 10:11 AM | benzinga.comWho Is TipRanks’ All-Star Analyst on Meta Stock?September 19 at 8:30 AM | tipranks.comJefferies Expands Alliance with SMBC, Boosts Equity StakeSeptember 19 at 7:11 AM | tipranks.comSecure Asset Management LLC Has $1.14 Million Stake in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 19 at 6:04 AM | marketbeat.comIxigo shares jump over 3% after Jefferies' Chris Wood adds stock in India long only portfolio September 19 at 5:50 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comSMBC Group and Jefferies Significantly Expand Their Global Strategic AllianceSeptember 19 at 4:30 AM | financialpost.comFSMBC Group and Jefferies Significantly Expand Their Global Strategic AllianceSeptember 19 at 4:00 AM | businesswire.comJefferies Deepens Ties With Japan's Sumitomo MitsuiSeptember 19 at 3:55 AM | wsj.comChris Wood of Jefferies sells Reliance Industries shares to buy Adani stock September 19 at 3:50 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comIndian financial sector set for 11% credit growth in FY25, says Jefferies analyst September 19 at 3:30 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comJefferies finds Adani Green Energy shares trading at 63% discount. Check target price September 19 at 3:10 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comJefferies Resumes Coverage of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) StockSeptember 19 at 2:30 AM | insidermonkey.comRamaco Resources rallies to all-time high as Jefferies touts Brook mine value potentialSeptember 18 at 12:11 PM | seekingalpha.comSumitomo Mitsui eyes larger stake in Jefferies, talks Japan JV - BloombergSeptember 18 at 11:51 AM | au.investing.comJapan's SMFG considers raising stake in Jefferies to about 20%, Bloomberg News reportsSeptember 18 at 11:51 AM | msn.comJefferies gains on report SMFG considering raising stake to about 20%September 18 at 11:51 AM | msn.comSMFG Mulls Raising Jefferies Stake to About 20% as Ties DeepenSeptember 18 at 11:51 AM | bloomberg.comFuelcell Energy: Hold Rating Amid Early-Stage Developments and Profitability ChallengesSeptember 18 at 6:31 AM | tipranks.comPremier Foods: Strategic Investments and Acquisitions Justify Buy RatingSeptember 18 at 5:51 AM | tipranks.comBuy Rating for Judges Scientific: Balancing Current Challenges with Long-Term PotentialSeptember 18 at 5:30 AM | tipranks.comStrategic Recovery Potential for Pets at Home Amidst Retail Challenges and Leadership ChangesSeptember 18 at 4:50 AM | tipranks.comGateway Investment Advisers LLC Increases Stock Position in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 18 at 4:28 AM | marketbeat.comRenishaw’s Mixed Signals: Hold Rating Amid Solid Performance and Cautious OutlookSeptember 18 at 3:31 AM | tipranks.comPositive Outlook for Bytes Technology Group Plc: Buy Rating Reaffirmed Amidst Stabilizing Performance and Promising Growth ProspectsSeptember 18 at 3:31 AM | tipranks.comUpcoming IPOs on D-St may add up to $1.5 trillion m-cap within a decade: Jefferies September 17 at 9:30 PM | economictimes.indiatimes.comChris Wood of Jefferies has a warning for investors chasing AI stocks September 17 at 5:50 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.com36,610 Shares in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF Acquired by Gradient Investments LLCSeptember 17 at 4:17 AM | marketbeat.comHDFC Bank top pick for Jefferies, target price set at Rs 1,200 September 17 at 3:31 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comJefferies Raises PT on PG&E Corporation (PCG), Keeps a BuySeptember 16, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMarket Overreaction Presents Buying Opportunity for Sage Group plc Despite Slowing ARR GrowthSeptember 16, 2025 | tipranks.comReliance Industries Engages with Investors at Jefferies India Forum 2025September 16, 2025 | tipranks.comThales: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges Amidst SAMP/T Contract Win and European Space Funding ProspectsSeptember 16, 2025 | tipranks.comInsight Wealth Strategies LLC Has $4.57 Million Holdings in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comOptimistic Buy Rating for Redcare Pharmacy Driven by Market Expansion and Strategic Digital TransformationSeptember 16, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF Shares Sold by Acadian Asset Management LLCSeptember 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies to Release its Third Quarter Financial Results on September 29, 2025September 15, 2025 | businesswire.comJefferies Reiterates Hold Rating on Petco Health and Wellness Company, Keeps PT at $4.15September 15, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comRheinmetall’s Strategic Acquisition of NVL: A Catalyst for Growth and ProfitabilitySeptember 15, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF Shares Purchased by Kera Capital Partners Inc.September 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comStrs Ohio Takes Position in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comPlato Investment Management Ltd Sells 8,975 Shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comCautious Outlook on Dassault Systemes: Sell Rating Amid Anticipated Financial ChallengesSeptember 15, 2025 | tipranks.comFocus Partners Wealth Cuts Position in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFSeptember 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies: Positioned For A Cyclical RecoverySeptember 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.com Get Jefferies Financial Group News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for JEF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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