The Benchmark Company Announces 4th Annual Consumer One-on-One Conference in New York City
Rhea-AI Summary
The Benchmark Company (NASDAQ: SNEX) will hold its 4th Annual Consumer One-on-One Conference on May 19, 2026 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. The in-person event connects public and private consumer companies with Benchmark and StoneX institutional investors and features remarks from Dave Smoldt and Vincent Deluard.
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News Market Reaction – SNEX
In the May 8 session, SNEX gained 0.84%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 24 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +2.3% | Announced timing of fiscal 2026 second quarter results and conference call. |
| Apr 23 | Product partnership | Positive | +0.9% | Launched new OTC dairy derivative FFMP with Expana for commodity clients. |
| Apr 22 | Market access expansion | Positive | -0.2% | Offered clients day-one access to SHFE Nickel futures via OI route. |
| Mar 31 | Acquisition | Positive | +3.5% | Acquired UK wholesale banknotes business to enhance payments capabilities. |
| Mar 30 | Payments partnership | Positive | -0.5% | Partnered with The Pathfinder Group to expand cross-border payment services. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent corporate and partnership announcements have more often been followed by modestly positive price reactions, though there are occasional divergences.
Over the past months, StoneX reported and prepared several business developments. An earnings date announcement for fiscal Q2 2026 preceded a 2.3% gain, while new OTC dairy derivatives and SHFE Nickel access reflected product expansion with mixed price responses. A wholesale banknotes acquisition coincided with a 3.46% rise, and a payments partnership saw a slight decline. Today’s consumer-focused conference fits within this pattern of ongoing client- and product-centric initiatives supporting StoneX’s broader platform.
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NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Benchmark Company, a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (“StoneX”; NASDAQ: SNEX), is pleased to announce its 4TH Annual Consumer One-on-One Conference at the New York Athletic Club in New York City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This exclusive in-person event will connect dynamic public and private companies from the consumer sector with Benchmark and StoneX’s network of institutional investors.
The conference will kick off with opening remarks from Dave Smoldt, President of StoneX’s Commodities Division, and feature keynote insights from Vincent Deluard, StoneX’s Global Macro Strategist. Deluard authors widely followed weekly research on global macroeconomic trends, capital flows, European markets, and quantitative investment themes, and advises large pension funds and institutional investors on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management across market cycles.
“We’re excited to host our upcoming Consumer Conference and bring together a select group of high-quality consumer companies and institutional investors in a dynamic, interactive and intimate setting,” said Benchmark President Richard Messina, adding “We’re very much looking forward to this year’s program and invite institutional investors seeking differentiated access, insight, and dialogue to join us.”
What:
4th Annual Consumer One-On-One Conference
Where and When:
New York Athletic Club
180 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Participating Companies include: BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM), Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN), First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG), Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT), J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF), Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS), Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (LIND), Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU), Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NAGE), OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW), Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG), Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH), The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE), The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (STKS), Westrock Coffee Company (WEST), Winland Foods (Private)
To register, please use this link or contact your Benchmark or StoneX representative.
About The Benchmark Company
The Benchmark Company, a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SNEX), is an institutionally focused, research driven, sales trading and investment banking firm. We were founded in 1988 and are headquartered in New York City. Our focus is on fostering the long-term success of our corporate clients through raising capital, providing strategic advisory services, generating insightful research and developing institutional sponsorship by leveraging the firm’s sales, trading and equity research capabilities. https://www.benchmarkcompany.com.
About StoneX Group Inc.
StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients' trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance.
A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com.
Media inquiries:
Dana S. Grosser
Global Head of Corporate Communications
media@stonex.com
(646) 984-1967
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