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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Broadcom.
Looking at options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) we detected 19 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 31% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $161,788 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $3,676,891.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $370.0 for Broadcom during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Broadcom's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Broadcom's whale activity within a strike price range from $185.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Broadcom Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008860_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$1.7M</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$486.8K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$307.5K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$300.1K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>346</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$215.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Broadcom, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Broadcom's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,539,493, the AVGO's price is down by -0.81%, now at $228.66. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Broadcom</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $230.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Seaport Global has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $230. 
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Options

Markets

AVGO

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on AVGO Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SOFI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for SoFi Technologies. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $104,405, and 6 are calls, amounting to $187,840.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $10.0 to $15.0 for SoFi Technologies during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of SoFi Technologies stands at 19663.5, with a total volume reaching 5,807.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in SoFi Technologies, situated within the strike price corridor from $10.0 to $15.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>SoFi Technologies 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008855_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$67.7K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>23.6K</td>
<td>214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About SoFi Technologies</h3>
SoFi is a financial-services company that was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020, the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with SoFi Technologies, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of SoFi Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,670,999, with SOFI's price down by -1.93%, positioned at $12.94.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on SoFi Technologies</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $16.12.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on SoFi Technologies with a target price of $15. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JMP Securities lowers its rating to Market Outperform with a new price target of $17. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $20. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for SoFi Technologies, targeting a price of $12. 
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SOFI

Smart Money Is Betting Big In SOFI Options

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPP#NYSE">HPP</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $3.1, a high estimate of $5.00, and a low estimate of $2.00. A 11.93% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $3.52. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008848_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Hudson Pacific Properties by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Goldfarb</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blaine Heck</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$3.40</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caitlin Burrows</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2.30</td>
<td>$3.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Goldfarb</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kim</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Kamdem</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$2.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Abramowitz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2.70</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blaine Heck</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caitlin Burrows</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.40</td>
<td>$3.90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Goldfarb</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Hudson Pacific Properties. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Hudson Pacific Properties compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Hudson Pacific Properties's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Hudson Pacific Properties analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>About Hudson Pacific Properties</h2>
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust that acquires, operates, and owns office buildings and media and entertainment properties, such as sound stages, on America's West Coast. The company focuses on developed, urban markets in Northern California, Southern California, and the Pacific Northwest. In terms of total square footage, the vast majority of Hudson Pacific's real estate portfolio is composed of office properties located in the Greater Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles areas. The company operates in two reportable segments; office properties &amp; related operations; and studio properties &amp; related operations. The majority of revenue is derived from the office properties &amp; related operations segment.
<h3>Financial Insights: Hudson Pacific Properties</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: Hudson Pacific Properties's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -7.27%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Hudson Pacific Properties's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -37.64%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -3.12%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hudson Pacific Properties's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.93%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Hudson Pacific Properties's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.96. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Ratings

A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Hudson Pacific Properties Through 10 Analysts

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Republic Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Republic Services, revealing an average target of $261.5, a high estimate of $278.00, and a low estimate of $245.00. This current average reflects an increase of 7.89% from the previous average price target of $242.38. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008840_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Republic Services by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Mazzoni</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Burgmeier</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$278.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Dodge</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Konark Gupta</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Chiang</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$264.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Republic Services. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Republic Services compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Republic Services's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Republic Services's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Republic Services</h2>
Republic Services is the second-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating roughly 207 active landfills and 246 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. It also runs a sizable recycling operation in North America.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Republic Services</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Republic Services displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.81%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Republic Services's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.35%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Republic Services's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.29% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.51%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Republic Services's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.16, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What President Donald Trump announced Friday on Truth Social may mark the sharpest escalation yet in transatlantic trade tensions: a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union imports starting June 1, blaming a record U.S.-EU trade deficit and what he called &#8220;unfair and unjustified&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">barriers to American goods.</a>
Trump said the EU had been "very difficult to deal with," referencing trade deficits of over $250 billion a year and blaming Europe for high corporate penalties, value-added taxes, monetary manipulation and aggressive lawsuits against American companies. 
He indicated that unless goods are produced in the U.S., they should face tariffs of 50%, calling it "totally unacceptable" that such deficits persist.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What The US Buys From Europe</h2>
In 2024, the U.S. imported $687 billion worth of goods from the European Union, according to International Trade Centre data. 
The trade deficit reached $236 billion, the largest on record. In March 2025 alone, U.S. imports from the EU were $91.9 billion, with a single-month deficit of $47 billion, nearly double January's, which was the second largest. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 US Imports From The EU </h3>
In 2024, the top 10 U.S. imports from the European Union included: 
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<li>Pharmaceutical products – $134.7 billion</li>
<li>Machinery and mechanical appliances – $105.1 billion</li>
<li>Vehicles and parts – $72.9 billion</li>
<li>Electrical machinery – $43.6 billion</li>
<li>Commodities (not specified) – $43.5 billion</li>
<li>Optical and medical instruments – $41.2 billion</li>
<li>Organic chemicals – $36.6 billion</li>
<li>Aircraft and spacecraft – $16.9 billion</li>
<li>Mineral fuels and oils – $15.3 billion</li>
<li>Beverages and spirits – $14.2 billion </li>
</ol>
Pharmaceuticals and cars are among the most exposed sectors, with many U.S. firms depending on EU-made inputs. The rising cost of imported components could erode profit margins across industries.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watch These ETFs</h3>
U.S. ETFs exposed to either European stocks or sectors sensitive to import prices could face pressure:
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<li>SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>)</li>
<li>Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCR#NYSE">VCR</a>)</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUFN#NYSE">EUFN</a>)</li>
<li>Themes European Luxury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINE#NYSE">FINE</a>)</li>
<li>Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (CBOE: EUAD)</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Could US Services Be The Next Target?</h3>
While Trump's move covers physical goods, the broader U.S.-EU economic relationship is also affected by services. 
According to the European Commission, in 2023:
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<li>The EU imported €427 billion ($478 billion) in U.S. services</li>
<li>The U.S. imported €318 billion ($356 billion) in EU services</li>
</ul>
In a note last month, Goldman Sachs economist Filippo Taddei said the EU could target U.S. digital and pharma services through tools like the Digital Services Act, Enforcement Regulation, and the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
Last week, Goldman Sachs economist Giovanni Pierdomenico said a U.S.-EU deal might be more likely in the final stretch of negotiations.
The U.S. raised three demands: lower EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers, fairer digital regulations, and increased EU purchases of U.S. goods. The EU has responded with zero-for-zero industrial tariffs and offers to cut the trade imbalance.
Still, Pierdomenico estimated that if the U.S. imposed 20% tariffs, Eurozone GDP could drop by 0.4% to 1% by end-2026. A 50% tariff would have far more severe implications.
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Yum Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.40 million shares sold short, which is 1.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.08 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Yum Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008833_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Yum Brands 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 Yum Brands'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Yum Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.73%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2025-05-26. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect EHang Holdings to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.03.
Investors in EHang Holdings are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.14, leading to a 0.65% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at EHang Holdings's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.07</td>
<td>-0.120</td>
<td>-0.120</td>
<td>-0.09</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.07</td>
<td>0.032</td>
<td>0.002</td>
<td>-0.02</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008831_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of EHang Holdings Shares</h3>
Shares of EHang Holdings were trading at $17.34 as of May 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 7.86%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EH/earnings">To track all earnings releases for EHang Holdings visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of American Well (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMWL#NYSE">AMWL</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $8.12, a high estimate of $9.00, and a low estimate of $7.50. A decline of 26.18% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008831_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive American Well. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Tassan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Grossman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to American Well. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Well compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of American Well's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of American Well's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About American Well</h2>
American Well Corp is a telehealth company enabling digital delivery of care for its customers. Its platform, Amwell, digital care delivery solution that equips health systems, health plans, government, and innovator clients with the tools to enable new models of care for their patients and members enabling care delivery across the full healthcare continuum - from primary and urgent care in the home to high acuity specialty consults, such as telestroke and telepsychiatry, in the hospital. It provides both on-demand and scheduled consultations. Its Health Plan Programs include Virtual Primary Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Dermatology Care, and Chronic Care among others.
<h3>Financial Milestones: American Well's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, American Well showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 12.28% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: American Well's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -27.99%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Well's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -6.25% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Well's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -4.37%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: American Well's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.02, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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In the current market session, Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) stock price is at $154.71, after a 0.94% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 7.93%, and in the past year, by 28.52%. 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/2025/1748008830_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Paychex P/E Against Its 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. 
Paychex has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 54.65 of the Professional Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008830_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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Insmed's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSM#NYSE">INSM</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.78 million shares sold short, which is 8.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.09 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Insmed Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008828_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Insmed 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 Insmed'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Insmed's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.26%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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BofA Securities on Thursday noted two key recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced AI scale-up</a> interconnect protocols: Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) NVLink Fusion and the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) backed open-standard Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink). The analyst noted that both are critical scale-up techs connecting AI accelerators (GPUs, ASICs) via fast, low-latency, and shared-memory networking, enabling the scaling of accelerators into large rack-scale systems.
The analyst said UALink is the industry&#8217;s latest effort to catch up to Nvidia&#8217;s proprietary NVLink technology, the chip maker&#8217;s key advantage in creating large rack-level systems.
UALink is an open-standard initiative formed by a consortium of industry leaders including AMD, Broadcom, Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), MediaTek, Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), 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/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>). 
Its primary goal is to provide an open alternative to Nvidia&#8217;s proprietary NVLink for AI scale-up interconnects. The UALink Consortium, founded in May 2024, now includes more than 70 member companies.
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While UALink generally remains 1-2 generations behind NVLink, the analyst noted UALink as a significant step forward for the non-Nvidia ecosystem in potentially tackling the chipmaker&#8217;s dominance in AI scale-up from 2027 onward. The analyst now views Nvidia as the chip, software, and system leader.
Meanwhile, Nvidia&#8217;s NVLink Fusion partially opened up NVLink IPs to some of its ecosystem partners (excluding Broadcom and AMD), opening up ~$12 billion in networking TAM that Nvidia previously did not have access to, the analyst noted.
The analyst said AMD is a founding member of the UALink Consortium and has since contributed to creating this industry standard and its surrounding ecosystem.
With the MI400 generation targeted for the second half of 2026, AMD aims to begin designing rack-level AI systems with its ZT Systems tech. According to the analyst, UALink could provide its much-needed accelerator-to-accelerator and switching capabilities intra-rack.
Still, the analyst highlighted that the latest UALink 1.0 standard only supports up to 800GB/s bandwidth per accelerator, less than half the rate of the latest NVLink 5.0, 1.8TB/s.
Given that UALink compatible systems will likely ramp from 2027, Nvidia would ramp its NVLink 6.0-based Rubin systems, which implied that Nvidia would likely maintain its 1-2 generation advantage in AI scale-up networking, per the analyst.
Meanwhile, NVLink Fusion could expand Nvidia&#8217;s TAM in networking that is attached to custom accelerators. The analyst assumed custom silicon represents ~15% of ~$500 billion AI compute TAM, or ~$75 billion, by the calendar year 2029-30, and AI networking represents 15% of that, or ~$11 billion.
Similarly, NVLink Fusion opens up opportunities in non-Nvidia-based ARM CPU systems (such as from Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qcom#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)), or ~$1 billion of networking TAM (15% of ~$5-6bn ARM CPU TAM), as per the analyst.
The analyst added that with NVLink Fusion, every end customer (hyperscalers) will have a choice between pairing their silicon with NVLink and UALink, an incremental benefit for Nvidia.
Nvidia&#8217;s NVLink, even with the partial openness of NVLink Fusion, is poised to remain the leading AI scale-up interconnect for the foreseeable future, driven by its technological lead and established ecosystem.
However, the analyst asserted that UALink&#8217;s emergence as an open standard backed by major industry players is a crucial development. The analyst added that it provides a viable alternative that could challenge Nvidia&#8217;s long-term dominance by fostering greater innovation and competition in the AI interconnect space.
The analyst stated that the coming years, particularly 2026 and beyond, will be critical in observing how UALink&#8217;s adoption accelerates and how Nvidia further evolves its proprietary technology.
Price Action: NVDA stock is trading lower by 2.05% to $130.11 at last check Friday.
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Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.29%. Currently, Roper Technologies has a market capitalization of $61.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ROP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ROP stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,176.99 today based on a price of $569.07 for ROP at the time of writing.
<h3>Roper Technologies's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Interactive Brokers Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NYSE">IBKR</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.13 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Interactive Brokers Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Interactive Brokers Group 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 Interactive Brokers Group'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Interactive Brokers Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.53%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Simon Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
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<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Simon Property Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $179.75, accompanied by a high estimate of $200.00 and a low estimate of $159.00. Experiencing a 4.33% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $187.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748008818_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Simon Property Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Alexander Goldfarb</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<td>Anthony Paolone</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Simon Yarmak</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$168.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Simon Property Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Simon Property Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Simon Property Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Simon Property Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Simon Property Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Simon Property Group</h2>
Simon Property Group is the largest retail real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 232 properties: 134 traditional malls, 73 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $733 in sales per square foot over the trailing 12 months. The company also owns a 22% interest in Klépierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 14 countries, and joint-venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
<h3>Simon Property Group: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Simon Property Group displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 2.11%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 28.09%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Simon Property Group's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 15.14%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Simon Property Group's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.27%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Simon Property Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 9.85. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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