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AZEK Co

The AZEK Co Inc is a designer and manufacturer of beautiful, low maintenance and environmentally sustainable products focused on the fast-growing Outdoor Living market. Its portfolio of products includes decks, rail, trim, outdoor furniture among others. The company operates in two segments: Residential Segment that manufactures and distributes decking, railing, trim, moulding, pergolas and cabanas and accessories through a national network of dealers and distributors and multiple home improvement retailers; and Commercial Segment that manufactures, fabricates and distributes lockers and bathroom partitions. It generates maximum revenue from the Residential segment. The company's brand includes TimberTech; AZEK; Versatex, Ultralox, StruXure, and Intex.

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Planning to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40964924/most-people-expect-to-retire-at-67-but-56-retire-sooner-can-you-guess-the-actual-average-retirem">retire at a specific age</a> often involves careful preparation, but reality doesn't always align with expectations. A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found that 58% of retirees leave the workforce earlier than planned, frequently due to factors beyond their control.
EBRI's 2024 Spending In Retirement study, which surveyed 3,600 retirees aged 62 to 75, reveals some of the reasons for early retirement and the financial challenges that come from it.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Do People Retire Early?</h2>
For some, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41185972/is-65-too-early-to-retire-new-research-says-it-might-be-45-of-households-are-expected-to-run-out">retiring early</a> is a strategic choice. They've built their nest egg and have methodically planned for early retirement. For others, it isn't always within their control.&nbsp;
Health issues and workplace reorganization are the leading factors behind why many Americans retire early. According to the EBRI survey:&nbsp;
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<li>38% of those who retired earlier than expected cited health problems or disabilities as the main reason. </li>
<li>23% stated that company-related issues like downsizing, closures or reorganizations were the cause. </li>
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Roughly two out of five of those who retired early did so because they felt financially prepared. However, this group represents a minority compared to those whose circumstances necessitated an earlier exit.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Financial Struggles Among Early Retirees</h2>
Leaving the workforce sooner than expected can have negative financial implications. Early retirees have less time to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41918104/are-you-on-track-to-retire-rich-heres-the-nest-egg-you-need-to-be-considered-a-wealthy-retiree">save for retirement</a>, requiring them to stretch their existing savings across a longer period of time.&nbsp;
A similar study by John Hancock Financial found that early retirees are more likely to face financial stress for several reasons:&nbsp;
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<li>33% of those who retire early rely solely on Social Security for their income, compared to just 11% of those who retired when they planned.</li>
<li>Over half reported cutting back on spending and 45% downsized their living arrangements to reduce costs.</li>
<li>With longer life expectancy, Americans must plan for funding a retirement that could span multiple decades, extending longer if they retire early. </li>
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The EBRI study also revealed that many retirees are unprepared for the financial demands of retirement. Half of retirees said they did not save as much as they needed and only one-third thought they had enough.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Broader Retirement Reality</h2>
Despite the financial challenges, many retirees remain optimistic. Two-thirds of respondents in the EBRI study said they are living the retirement lifestyle they envisioned, even if getting there was difficult.
However, the findings from this study highlight an important lesson: while planning for the age you want to retire at is important, unforeseen circumstances can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Health issues, workplace changes and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40800774/gen-xs-looming-retirement-crisis-is-worse-than-they-realize-expert-compares-it-to-being-handed-a">insufficient savings</a> are all risks that retirees should prepare for to ensure a more secure financial future.
For those still working, start planning early and revisit your savings goals frequently to help mitigate challenges that may come if you must unexpectedly retire.&nbsp;
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) stock soared to unprecedented levels, closing Wednesday at $483.08 after touching a 52-week high of $491.67. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Berkshire's Stock Surges to New Heights</h2>
The stock has been on a tear, boasting a 34% gain over the past year and 19.6% in the last six months. 
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With its price trading well above key moving averages—including a 200-day SMA of $430.63—technical indicators suggest the bullish trend is intact.
However, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 68.79, the stock is teetering near overbought territory, raising questions about sustainability. Despite this, a Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) reading of 5.56 signals continued strength.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buffett's Generosity Knows No Bounds</h2>
Even as his net worth hits $150 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/warren-buffett">Warren Buffett</a> isn't slowing down his philanthropic mission. On Monday, the Oracle of Omaha pledged another $1.15 billion worth of Berkshire stock to his family's charitable foundations, continuing his 2006 commitment to give away most of his wealth.
Buffett has now donated 56.6% of his Berkshire shares, solidifying his legacy as both an investing icon and a philanthropic force. His latest move follows a colorful shareholder<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125323423/en/Berkshire-Hathaway-Inc.-News-Release"> letter</a>, where he reaffirmed his dedication to wealth redistribution.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Wealth Legacy Like No Other</h2>
Buffett, who <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/11/25/never-wished-to-create-a-dynasty-warren-buffett-donates-11-billion-in-berkshire-stock-and-updates-will/">ranks</a> as the sixth-richest person in the world, has more than doubled his fortune since 2014. Yet, he trails Elon Musk's $330 billion net worth by a significant margin. Unlike Musk's splashy ventures, Buffett's wealth engine—Berkshire Hathaway—continues its steady climb, reinforcing its position as a titan of diversified investing.
Investors are left wondering: can Berkshire maintain its momentum, or is the stock's RSI warning of a potential pullback? Either way, one thing remains clear: Buffett's empire isn't just breaking records—it's making history.
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The commercial aerospace sector is gaining altitude, driven by surging demand for passenger travel, robust freight activity, and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">resurgence in aircraft orders</a>.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak, CFA, air traffic recovery is exceeding expectations, with growth now outpacing GDP by more than double. 
The sector&#8217;s strong fundamentals, buoyed by tight supply chains and rising aftermarket revenues, are positioning key aerospace stocks for a significant takeoff.
Here&#8217;s what you need to know — and the top stocks analysts say you should have on your radar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Air Traffic Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels</h3>
&#8220;The overall commercial aerospace market is fundamentally strong,&#8221; said Poponak in a note Thursday. 
Global passenger traffic continues its remarkable climb as international air traffic jumped 9% year-over-year (yoy) in September, following an 11% yoy increase in August, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Passenger capacity rose in lockstep, up 9% and 10% yoy, respectively.
Goldman Sachs forecasts another 9% yoy gain for October based on airline reports. 
Forward airline schedules indicate that global passenger capacity will grow by 6% to 7% year-over-year through November, December, and January, reflecting sustained demand as travel appetite remains strong.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freight Market Delivers Double-Digit Growth</h3>
The recovery isn't limited to passengers. International freight traffic surged 11% yoy in September, following a 12% yoy gain in August, with freight capacity expanding by 8% yoy in both months. 
Major cargo players FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) also saw gains, with UPS reporting 11% yoy growth and FedEx posting a 3% yoy increase in global air cargo traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boeing, Airbus Rack Up Orders</h3>
Large commercial jet manufacturers are riding the wave of demand. In October alone, Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) secured 63 new orders, while Airbus SE (OTCPK: EADSY) booked 82 aircraft orders—both with zero cancellations. 
&#8220;New aircraft order campaigning activity appears to remain robust, for both growth and replacement,&#8221; Poponak wrote. 
Parked aircraft, which currently make up 11.8% of the total global fleet, remained flat month-over-month, further reflecting high utilization levels as airlines capitalize on the recovery in passenger and freight traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs' Top Stock Picks</h3>
Goldman Sachs&#8217; Poponak highlighted 11 buy-rated stocks that stand to benefit from the industry's resurgence. These include large aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers, and business jet producers.
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<td>Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>)</td>
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<td>Boeing Co.</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>Aircraft Components</td>
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<td>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>Engine Manufacturing</td>
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<td>HEICO Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>)</td>
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<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
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<td>Ducommun Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCO#NYSE">DCO</a>)</td>
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<td>CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>)</td>
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Among these, Woodward (WWD) is singled out for its placement on Goldman's &#8220;Conviction List,&#8221; while Boeing remains a flagship name for its leadership in large commercial jets.

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $139.73, after a 0.62% spike. Over the past month, Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) stock increased by 19.28%, and in the past year, by 65.85%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Comparing Live Nation Entertainment P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Live Nation Entertainment has a better P/E ratio of 156.03 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 41.7 of the Entertainment industry. Ideally, one might believe that Live Nation Entertainment Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Our search for top REITs focused on large-cap stocks from the S&amp;P 500 index with a dividend yield exceeding 5% and Wall Street analysts rating them a "Buy" or higher. This rigorous filter led us to three standout picks that combine high yield with growth potential. From healthcare facilities to retail and casinos, these REITs provide both robust income and diversified exposure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Healthpeak Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>): A Prescription For Income</h2>
Dividend Yield: 5.40% Market Cap: $15.81 billion Sector: Healthcare Facilities
Healthpeak Properties is a healthcare-focused REIT with a flair for stability and growth. Offering a 5.40% dividend yield, DOC has seen a stellar 30.67% performance over the past year and 12.32% year-to-date gains. Its price-to-free-cash-flow (P/FCF) ratio of 18.41 signals a fair valuation, making it an attractive choice for yield-seeking investors.
With the healthcare sector&#8217;s resilience, Healthpeak benefits from long-term demographic trends like aging populations, positioning itself as a dependable dividend payer in a defensive industry.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>): The Monthly Dividend Machine</h2>
Dividend Yield: 5.37% Market Cap: $51.55 billion Sector: Retail
Nicknamed "The Monthly Dividend Company," Realty Income is a household name in income investing. Offering a 5.37% yield, O maintains a strong foothold in retail real estate, with a portfolio diversified across industries and tenants. Despite modest performance year-to-date (1.57%), its P/FCF of 15.84 underscores solid fundamentals.
Realty Income's consistent payouts and reputation for reliable income make it a cornerstone for dividend-focused portfolios. Whether the market&#8217;s hot or cold, this REIT remains a fan favorite for its unwavering commitment to shareholder returns.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>): A Jackpot For Investors</h2>
Dividend Yield: 5.20% Market Cap: $34.60 billion Sector: Diversified
VICI Properties owns an enviable portfolio of casino and gaming assets, including Las Vegas landmarks. Its 5.20% dividend yield is paired with a P/FCF of 15.01, making it the most attractively valued among our picks. Over the past six months, VICI has outperformed with a 16.18% gain, outpacing broader market indices.
As the gaming industry recovers post-pandemic, VICI is well-positioned to capture growth while rewarding investors with consistent income. With its diversified exposure and high yield, this REIT is a safe bet for any portfolio.
These REITs—Healthpeak, Realty Income, and VICI Properties—combine strong dividend yields with promising growth, backed by Wall Street's confidence. 
Whether you're looking for healthcare stability, retail reliability, or a gamble on casinos, these large-cap REITs deliver income with the potential for capital appreciation. For investors, the choice is clear: when it comes to dividends, these are the real estate crown jewels.
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Leidos Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) short percent of float has risen 29.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.91 million shares sold short, which is 1.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Leidos Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732822222_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Leidos Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Leidos Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Leidos Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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(LDOS) - Analyzing Leidos Holdings's Short Interest

Roku's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NYSE">ROKU</a>) short percent of float has risen 40.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.52 million shares sold short, which is 11.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Roku Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732822217_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Roku has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Roku's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Roku's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.39%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Roku's Recent Short Interest

Israel's ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah which entered into force on Wednesday appears to be unraveling after alleged violations by the Lebanese militant group prompted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/israel">an Israeli military response</a>.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a Hezbollah-linked facility in southern Lebanon was targeted in an airstrike on Thursday after suspicious activity was identified. 
The site reportedly housed medium-range rockets, which were deemed a potential threat.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">IDF&#8217;s Response To Alleged Breaches</h3>
IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on X that several suspects, some traveling in vehicles, were spotted entering multiple areas in southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire agreement. IDF forces responded by opening fire on the group.
Adraee further stated that &#8220;terrorist activity was detected at a Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon, which contained medium-range rockets.&#8221; He confirmed that Israeli warplanes carried out a strike to neutralize the threat.
&#8220;The IDF is deployed in southern Lebanon and is actively working to prevent any violations of the ceasefire agreement,&#8221; Adraee added.
He also issued a warning to residents of southern Lebanon, emphasizing that movement south of the Litani River is strictly prohibited between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. local time.
Separately, Avital Leibovich, director of the American Jewish Committee Israel Office, highlighted that Hezbollah operatives had entered the village of Kfarkela near the Israeli border, where they are prohibited under the agreement. In response, IDF forces fired warning shots toward the group.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets React To Renewed Middle East Tensions</h3>
Commodities showed reactions following the latest headlines in Middle East. 
Oil futures rose 0.5% on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices – tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – climbing to $68.9 a barrel, marking a potential end to a three-day losing streak. 
Gold futures edged up 0.4%, continuing a strong rally. The precious metal is now eyeing its sixth consecutive positive session as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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Recursion Pharmaceuticals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NYSE">RXRX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 26.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 64.57 million shares sold short, which is 18.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Recursion Pharmaceuticals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732822212_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Recursion Pharmaceuticals has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Recursion Pharmaceuticals's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Recursion Pharmaceuticals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.99%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

RXRX

(RXRX) - Analyzing Recursion Pharmaceuticals's Short Interest

Mobileye Global's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NYSE">MBLY</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.69 million shares sold short, which is 30.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.62 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Mobileye Global Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732821320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mobileye Global has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mobileye Global's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mobileye Global's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.98%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

MBLY

Looking Into Mobileye Global's Recent Short Interest

Lucid Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NYSE">LCID</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 293.56 million shares sold short, which is 18.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.74 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lucid Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732821315_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lucid Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lucid Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lucid Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.10%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

LCID

How Is The Market Feeling About Lucid Gr?

GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.87 million shares sold short, which is 8.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GameStop Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732821310_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GameStop has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GameStop's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.68%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into GameStop's Recent Short Interest

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/news">turning heads again</a>, this time with a quirky and futuristic touch: a Cybertruck horn update, rolled out through its mobile app. 
Yes, you read that right—Tesla is flexing its software chops by letting Cybertruck owners <a href="https://x.com/cybertruck/status/1861927109746372644">swap their horn</a> sound for something distinctly cyberpunk.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Cybertruck Horn Update: A Soundtrack For The Future</h2>
Social media lit up as owners shared their delight with the new tone, <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-horn-update-mobile-phone-app/">described</a> as a blend of Transformers-like sound effects and a touch of sci-fi swagger. The updated horn not only matches the Cybertruck's brutalist, angular aesthetic but feels straight out of a dystopian blockbuster. 
And here's the kicker: the upgrade is free, permanent, and unapologetically cool.
Tesla's message to users cheekily pitched the change as perfect for anyone tired of "traditional" horns or feeling a twinge of FOMO over Cybertruck's futuristic edge. 
While traditional carmakers wrestle over hybrid engines, Tesla is perfecting the art of horn envy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Self-Driving Taxis: Tesla Gets Real</h2>
Meanwhile, in the world of Tesla's autonomous dreams, a recent job <a href="https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/tesla-seeks-teleoperators-to-remotely-drive-cars#close-modal">posting</a> reveals the company's not-so-quiet pivot: teleoperation. Tesla is hiring engineers to help human operators remotely control its self-driving cars. Think VR rigs, low-latency streaming, and humans stepping in when AI faces a curveball.
Why the shift? Tesla's grand promise of AI-driven, fully autonomous cars—boldly dubbed "Level 5 autonomy"—has hit a wall. 
While competitors like Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo and General Motors Co&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) Cruise rely on lidar and geofenced areas for their robo-taxis, Tesla's pure vision-based approach hasn't reached the finish line.
The teleoperation team hints at a pragmatic twist to Elon Musk's lofty ambitions. With Cybercabs and robotic fleets teased at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41350962/tesla-key-exec-says-we-robot-event-had-1-300-perfectly-safe-autonomous-trips-driving-over-2-000-gues">Tesla's "We, Robot" event</a>, human assistance could bridge the gap between today's reality and Musk's sci-fi future.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Tesla?</h2>
Tesla's dual strategy of showmanship and engineering is alive and well. From turning a horn update into a viral sensation to quietly building a human safety net for self-driving dreams, the company continues to innovate in its signature, headline-grabbing style. 
For investors, it's a reminder: with Tesla, the future always comes with a twist—and often, a new sound.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $281.96, after a 0.63% spike. Over the past month, Tractor Supply Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) stock increased by 6.20%, and in the past year, by 34.22%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732820414_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Tractor Supply P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Tractor Supply has a better P/E ratio of 27.26 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 18.22 of the Specialty Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that Tractor Supply Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732820414_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

TSCO

A Look Into Tractor Supply Inc's Price Over Earnings

Sherwin-Williams's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) short percent of float has risen 110.69% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.41 million shares sold short, which is 2.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sherwin-Williams Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732819520_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sherwin-Williams has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sherwin-Williams's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sherwin-Williams's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(SHW) - Analyzing Sherwin-Williams's Short Interest

Cerence's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNC#NYSE">CRNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.52 million shares sold short, which is 21.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cerence Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732819514_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cerence has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cerence's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cerence's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.59%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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AvalonBay Communities's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.82 million shares sold short, which is 2.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>AvalonBay Communities Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732819509_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AvalonBay Communities has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AvalonBay Communities's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AvalonBay Communities's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.19%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, reportedly reached a valuation of $50 billion just 16 months after its founding in July 2023. It is now worth more than what the billionaire paid for Twitter. Arguably the most well-known name in the AI space, OpenAI, last valued at $157 billion, needed over nine years to achieve the same milestone.&nbsp;
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According to Business Insider, xAI is gaining traction in the competitive AI sector and is now valued higher than other AI startups, such as Anthropic (valued at $19 billion) and Perplexity (at $2.8 billion).&nbsp;
xAI's journey has been marked by significant milestones, including raising $5 billion in its latest funding round to purchase 100,000 Nvidia chips. These chips will power the Memphis supercomputer, a facility designed to enhance the company's AI capabilities and support Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. According to WSJ and other outlets, the funding included $5 billion from Valor Equity Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Qatar Investment Authority.
The Memphis supercomputer, awaiting final approval, is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022077/elon-musks-xai-seeks-6b-at-50b-valuation-to-acquire-100k-nvidia-chips-for-memphis-data-center">key part of xAI&#8217;s strategy</a>. It was built in less time than is customary for projects of this kind and is situated on a former manufacturing site. In a recent podcast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang mentioned that xAI finished building the supercluster in 19 days, although the procedure usually takes more than a year.&nbsp;
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&#8220;Just to put in perspective, 100,000 GPUs are easily the fastest supercomputer on the planet as one cluster. A supercomputer that you would build would normally take three years to plan,&#8221; Huang said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41307824/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-praises-elon-musk-for-achieving-something-with-xai-in-19-days-that-usually-t">stressing the role of xAI's engineering</a> and infrastructure teams and crediting them with the system's rapid deployment.&nbsp;
xAI has most notably developed the AI chatbot Grok, inspired by the sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Grok is positioned as a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude. The chatbot uses xAI's proprietary large language model, Grok-2 and has been a notable part of the company's portfolio.
Elon Musk has openly said that his social media platform, X, is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39979855/elon-musks-x-shares-your-posts-on-his-social-media-platform-with-grok-for-training-heres-how-you-can"> being used to help train xAI's Grok chatbot</a>. By tapping into the conversations and posts on X, the chatbot can learn to respond more naturally and relevantly.
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In the current market session, Lennox Intl Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>) stock price is at $660.04, after a 0.93% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock increased by 9.54%, and in the past year, by 57.79%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732818630_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Lennox Intl P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 32.16 in the Building Products industry, Lennox Intl Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 31.65. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732818630_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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