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Sector’s companies are reverting to type: low-tech metal benders with subnormal valuations
The industry is setting sales records before the election, but its fortunes could yet be undone in Washington
Manufacturer doubles firearms revenues amid civil unrest
Americans are stockpiling guns and ammunition but whether that tempts investors is another matter
FBI has recorded an increase in background checks
Banks, insurers and retailers are taking a tougher line on US firearms companies
Shares in parent company American Outdoor Brands jump on spin-off plan
Market fundamentals have more influence on firearm companies than mass attacks
Gun maker’s shares slide more than 6% as outlook disappoints
Investors demand evidence on its effort to avert violence with its products
Move comes as investors and companies debate how to deal with US shootings
With laws to curb ownership off the table, an expected sales boost failed to materialise
Loosening export restrictions will help, but the threat of gun control would help more
US firearm sales doubled under Obama but retailers are now offering discounts
US stocks fall for third session as investors await Fed meeting
Sell-off came alongside a modest decline in US stocks
Broader market lacks direction on day of Obama gun violence proposals
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