Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) News Today $50.85 -2.16 (-4.08%) Closing price 10/10/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$47.75 -3.10 (-6.09%) As of 10/10/2025 07:52 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 Dropping Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Jefferies Financial Group Dropping Today?Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) shares have come under pressure this week amid legal entanglements, elevated bearish options activity and significant disclosed exposure to the First Brands bankruptcy. Investors are reassessing the firm’s trade-finance links and potential securities risks following a string of announcements. Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies was cut to a Hold on Align Technology after a clear-aligner survey showed softer demand trends. Align Tech cut to Hold at Jefferies after clear aligner survey Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies is fighting in court to reinstate its retention claims in the Linqto bankruptcy, underscoring ongoing legal proceedings. Jefferies Fights to Reinstate Retention in Linqto Bankruptcy Neutral Sentiment: Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher of Jefferies discussed the Fed’s divided stance and urged investors to watch economic data closely. Fed's evenly divided and investors will have to watch economy, says Jefferies' Richard Fisher Neutral Sentiment: Chris Wood shifted the Asia ex-Japan portfolio—selling India for more China exposure—citing peak-rally concerns in U.S. AI names. Jefferies’ Chris Wood sells India to buy more of China in Asia ex-Japan portfolio Negative Sentiment: JEF disclosed roughly $715 million of exposure to the bankrupt First Brands Group, triggering a sharp share sell-off. Jefferies Exposed To $715 Million In Collapsing First Brands Debt, Analyst Warns Of Fallout Negative Sentiment: Zacks reports JEF stock slid nearly 8% after revealing its linked trade-finance and CLO businesses could suffer from First Brands’ bankruptcy. JEF Stock Slides on Revealing Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands Group Negative Sentiment: Unusually high volume of 3,514 put options (up 92%) signaled rising bearish bets against JEF shares. Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Negative Sentiment: BFA Law has launched a securities-violation investigation into Jefferies and its Point Bonita Capital fund after the First Brands fallout. BFA Law is Investigating Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Point Bonita Capital for Securities Violations Posted 21h 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 October 2025 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 Time Period Should Investors Rethink Jefferies After the Recent 18.5% Drop in Share Price?October 11 at 5:18 AM | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Purchase High Volume of Jefferies Financial Group Put Options (NYSE:JEF)October 11 at 2:09 AM | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley seeks to redeem funds from Jefferies amid First Brands bankruptcyOctober 10 at 7:15 PM | finance.yahoo.comAlign Tech cut to Hold at Jefferies after clear aligner surveyOctober 10 at 2:51 PM | seekingalpha.comJEF BREAKING NEWS: BFA Law is Investigating Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Point Bonita Capital for Securities Violations after Significant Exposure to First Brands' Bankruptcy -- Investors Urged to Contact the FirmOctober 10 at 10:25 AM | businesswire.comStock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF)October 10 at 10:17 AM | marketbeat.comJefferies’ Chris Wood sells India to buy more of China in Asia ex-Japan portfolio October 10 at 5:31 AM | economictimes.indiatimes.comTop Jefferies Analyst Reaffirms Buy on Alibaba Stock (BABA), Calls It a ‘Top Pick for 2026’October 10 at 4:51 AM | tipranks.comCautious Hold Rating on Akero Therapeutics Amid Acquisition Interest and Uncertainties in Efruxifermin’s Clinical TrajectoryOctober 9 at 11:51 AM | tipranks.comJefferies Exposed To $715 Million In Collapsing First Brands Debt, Analyst Warns Of FalloutOctober 9 at 7:51 AM | benzinga.comJefferies (JEF) Extends Losses to 8th Day Amid Exposure to First Brands BankruptcyOctober 9 at 6:31 AM | insidermonkey.comJefferies (JEF) Extends Losses to 8th Day Amid Exposure to First Brands BankruptcyOctober 9 at 6:09 AM | msn.comWeiss Ratings Reaffirms "Hold (C-)" Rating for Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF)October 9 at 5:25 AM | marketbeat.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF Position Lowered by Truist Financial CorpOctober 9 at 3:15 AM | marketbeat.comJefferies Discloses Fund Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands, Shares FallOctober 9 at 2:08 AM | msn.comJefferies tallies $161M of exposure to bankrupt auto-parts maker First Brands (updated)October 9 at 2:08 AM | msn.comEnvironmental Group Limited’s 2025 Jefferies Summit PresentationOctober 8 at 10:31 PM | tipranks.comJefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Shares Gap Down - Should You Sell?October 8 at 1:11 PM | marketbeat.comPromising Developments and Strategic Partnerships Drive Buy Rating for Aldeyra TherapeuticsOctober 8 at 1:10 PM | tipranks.comJefferies Fund Has $715 Million in First Brands’ Trade DebtOctober 8 at 12:10 PM | finance.yahoo.comBuy Rating for Haleon PLC Amidst Anticipated Performance Improvements and Emerging Market GrowthOctober 8 at 11:31 AM | tipranks.comJefferies Financial Group shares slide amid exposure to bankrupt auto parts supplier First BrandsOctober 8 at 11:06 AM | proactiveinvestors.comMid-Term Growth Potential for Wise PLC Amidst Short-Term ChallengesOctober 8 at 8:51 AM | tipranks.comJefferies (JEF) Stock Slipping on Oversized Exposure to First Brands BankruptcyOctober 8 at 8:10 AM | tipranks.comJefferies Assesses Impact of First Brands BankruptcyOctober 8 at 7:50 AM | tipranks.comJefferies reveals $715mn fund exposure to First Brands invoicesOctober 8 at 7:50 AM | ft.comJefferies Provides Update on Point Bonita Capital and First Brands GroupOctober 8 at 7:03 AM | businesswire.comCautious Hold Rating on B&M European Value Retail SA Amidst Sales Decline and Strategic InitiativesOctober 7, 2025 | tipranks.comMraz Amerine & Associates Inc. Has $31.25 Million Holdings in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEFOctober 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comBuy Recommendation for Puig Brands, S.A. Despite Slower Organic Sales GrowthOctober 7, 2025 | tipranks.comHold Rating for Legence Corp.: Balancing High Growth Potential with Financial and Execution RisksOctober 7, 2025 | tipranks.comHold Rating for JDE Peet’s NV Amid Full Valuation and Deal Execution RisksOctober 7, 2025 | tipranks.comHospital overcapacity fears overblown, says Jefferies; backs Max Health October 7, 2025 | economictimes.indiatimes.comPositive Outlook and Growth Potential for Rheinmetall: Buy Rating AffirmedOctober 6, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies earned undisclosed fees on First Brands ‘side letter’ financingOctober 6, 2025 | ft.comJefferies Eyes Slice of India’s Fast-Growing Mutual Fund MarketOctober 6, 2025 | msn.comJefferies initiates coverage on JSW Cement, signals 23% upside potential October 5, 2025 | economictimes.indiatimes.comPanasonic’s Growth Potential: Buy Rating Backed by AI Datacenter Expansion and Strategic ReformsOctober 5, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Raised to Hold at BMO Capital MarketsOctober 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at BMO Capital MarketsOctober 4, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsOctober 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) Now Covered by Analysts at BMO Capital MarketsOctober 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald’s Poised for Growth: Strategic Initiatives and International Potential Drive Buy RatingOctober 3, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies flags top 4 bank stocks as RBI norms set to fuel credit uptick October 3, 2025 | economictimes.indiatimes.comJefferies Financial Group (JEF): Assessing Valuation as Fundamentals Strengthen Despite Steady Share PriceOctober 2, 2025 | finance.yahoo.com‘Don’t Overlook Gemini’s Potential,’ Says Jefferies About Alphabet StockOctober 2, 2025 | tipranks.comJefferies: Balancing Long-Term Growth Potential with Near-Term Uncertainty – BMO Capital’s Hold RatingOctober 2, 2025 | tipranks.comTemenos Buy Rating Supported by Reduced Competitive Threat from Thought MachineOctober 2, 2025 | tipranks.comWalt Disney’s (DIS) Image Is at a Multiyear Low After Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco, Says JefferiesOctober 2, 2025 | tipranks.com10 Most Undervalued Stocks to Buy and Hold for 5 YearsOctober 2, 2025 | insidermonkey.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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