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Stifel initiated coverage on Cytokinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYTK#NASDAQ">CYTK</a>), noting the company&#8217;s catalyst rich one to two years.
The M&amp;A speculation ramped up in early 2024 after the company released SEQUOIA-HCM Phase 3 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36413624/cytokinetics-drug-potential-analyst-suggests-key-role-of-established-pharma-for-pot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial data of&nbsp;aficamten</a> in December 2023. However, last year,&nbsp;Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) decided to step back from pursuing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36616494/cytokinetics-heart-drug-is-a-multi-billion-dollar-opportunity-by-2032-despite-novar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;Cytokinetics deal</a>.
Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) also all popped up as potential suitors, though the stock faded from there as a deal never materialized.
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Cytokinetics has fallen out of favor with investors after a turbulent start to 2024, marked by a controversial Royalty Pharma Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) deal and no <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38992589/heart-disease-focused-cytokinetics-operations-are-on-track-despite-acquisition-unce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mergers or acquisitions</a>.
Investors poorly received the structure of the Royalty Pharma deal at the time, and it continues to be a concern for many even today.
Stifel has initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CYTK/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $80</a>. However, the outlook appears promising, with its valuation adjusted and several catalysts expected over the next 12+ months.
Stifel analyst James Condulis writes Cytokinetics&#8217; aficamten is an exceptional drug as it sets a strong competitive standard for a multi-billion-dollar obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) market.
As the rollout of Bristol Myers Squibb Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) Camzyos mavacamten continues, some concerns remain about its potential in treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).
While the initial launch is not seen as a negative sign for mavacamten&#8217;s potential, its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a barrier to fully unlocking the market.
Cytokinetics appears well-positioned to capitalize on Bristol Myers&#8217; groundwork with its second-to-market drug, aficamten, which is expected to have a best-in-class profile. There is a strong case for aficamten to secure a differentiated REMS, potentially including six-month echocardiograms (Q6M echos) as a standard.
Under conservative assumptions, aficamten could drive the U.S. oHCM market to approximately $3 billion.
Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026, Phase 3 nHCM data and early findings for HFpEF could present new opportunities. Although mergers and acquisitions are not a key focus, potential strategic interest could bring unexpected benefits.
Price Action: CYTK stock is up 3.45% at $47.40 at last check Wednesday.
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The first U.S. based exchange-traded fund turns 32 years old today and is one of the most<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs"> popular ETFs today.</a>
Here's a look at the history of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and how much an investment at launch would be worth today. What Happened: Launched with seed funding of $6.5 million, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30529288/worlds-first-etf-turns-30-heres-how-much-money-youd-have-if-you-invested-1-000-when-it-launched" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> became the first U.S. ETF </a>on Jan. 22, 1993.
The ETF was approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission several years after&nbsp;State Street Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)&nbsp;applied for the fund.
Initial interest in the ETF was poor and the fund was almost closed before investors came around to the idea of using ETFs as investment vehicles.
The success of the SPY ETF led to other financial institutions launching similar ETFs that track the S&amp;P 500 Index, one of the largest and most well-known stock market indexes.
The&nbsp;iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 Index Fund ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>)&nbsp;launched in 2000 and 2010, respectively.
Today, the three ETFs that track the S&amp;P 500 are the largest in the world according to&nbsp;<a href="https://etfdb.com/compare/market-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETFDB&nbsp;</a>with the following assets under management:
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<li>SPY:&nbsp;$623.5 million</li>
<li>VOO: $603.1 million</li>
<li>IVV: $594.2 million</li>
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After posting its worst one-year performance in more than a decade for the 2022 year, the S&amp;P 500 Index, which features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization, saw outperformance in 2023, ending the year up over 20% and riding a streak of winning weeks. The ETF followed up the rebound with a 24.9% gain in 2024.
In 2024, the S&amp;P 500 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42678368/sp-500-hits-57-all-time-highs-in-record-breaking-2024-magnificent-7-drive-30-of-nasdaqs-surge">reached new all-time highs </a>on numerous occasions, boosted by soaring valuations for technology stocks.
Here are the current top&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssga.com/us/en/institutional/etfs/funds/spdr-sp-500-etf-trust-spy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holdings&nbsp;</a>of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF at the time of writing:
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<li>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 6.7%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 6.6%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 6.2%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 4.2%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 2.6%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 2.3%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 2.3%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): 2.2%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): 1.9%</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): 1.7%</li>
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Investing $1,000 in SPY Stock:&nbsp;While the idea of ETFs was new at the time, investors who followed State Street into the idea of a new investment vehicle to track the S&amp;P 500 would have been pleasantly rewarded.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF traded at around $43.61 in its first days of trading. A $1,000 investment could have purchased 22.93 shares at the time.
The $1,000 investment would be worth $13,930.20 today based on a price of $607.51 for the SPY at the time of writing. This represents a hypothetical return of $1,293.0% over the past 32 years.
Investors who bought the SPY on Jan. 22, 1993, based on a price of $25.02 adjusted for dividends would have an even larger return. The SPY has an adjusted price of $25.02 when adjusted for dividends, which means a $1,000 investment could have purchased 39.97 shares.
The $1,000 investment would be worth $24,282.17 today. This represents a hypothetical return of 2,328.2% over the past 32 years.
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NOV's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.68 million shares sold short, which is 5.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.45 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.
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<h3>NOV Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NOV 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 NOV'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>, NOV's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.27%, 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>
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Helius Medical Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSDT#NYSE">HSDT</a>) short percent of float has risen 44.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 230 thousand shares sold short, which is 6.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 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.
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<h3>Helius Medical Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Helius Medical Tech 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 Helius Medical Tech'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>, Helius Medical Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.55%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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EMCOR Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 490 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.39 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.
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<h3>EMCOR Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577812_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EMCOR 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 EMCOR 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EMCOR Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.65%, 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>
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Savings account balances are one of those topics that rarely come up in conversation. People might talk about how much they spent on their last vacation or complain about the rising cost of groceries, but ask someone how much they have saved and you'll probably get an awkward silence.
It's no surprise – money is personal and savings can feel like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42173927/how-rich-are-you-find-out-whether-you-rank-as-upper-middle-or-lower-class-based-on-income-and-other-factors">measure of success</a> (or stress). Even close family members or friends tend to keep that number to themselves. But you&#8217;re not alone if you've ever wondered how your balance compares to others.
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The Federal Reserve's 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances revealed that the average American household has $62,410 stashed in transaction accounts, including savings, checking, money market and call deposit accounts. Sounds like a lot, right? But averages are sneaky. They're easily skewed by a few outliers, i.e: the ultra-wealthy. If Jeff Bezos walked into your local coffee shop, the "average" customer's net worth would shoot through the roof, even though most are just there <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39360372/kevin-oleary-urges-stop-wasting-money-on-5-50-coffee-ramit-sethi-calls-him-out-its-not-the-f-g-c">ordering $5.50 lattes</a>.
That's why the median savings balance – the middle number when all balances are lined up – is much more relatable. For 2022, it was $8,000. In other words, half of American households have less than $8,000 saved. That's a far cry from $62K and feels, well, a little more realistic for most people.
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Breaking It Down: Age, Income and Lifestyle
Savings balances vary wildly depending on age, income and whether or not you're splitting expenses with a partner.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By Age</h2>
Unsurprisingly, the older you are, the more savings you'll likely have – thanks to years of work, investments and, for some, a lifetime of frugality. Here's how it shakes out:
• Under 35: Average $20,540 &#x7C; Median $5,400
• 35-44: Average $41,540 &#x7C; Median $7,500
• 45-54: Average $71,130 &#x7C; Median $8,700
• 55-64: Average $72,520 &#x7C; Median $8,000
• 65-74: Average $100,250 &#x7C; Median $13,400
• 75+: Average $82,800 &#x7C; Median $10,000
While averages rise steadily, medians don't jump as much – another reminder that outliers can distort the big picture.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By Income</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41102547/is-your-income-higher-than-the-average-middle-class-household-heres-what-theyre-earning">Income plays an even bigger role</a>. It's easier to save more when you're earning more, but for those in lower brackets, the numbers are sobering:
• $0-$34,599: Median $900
• $35,600-$59,499: Median $2,550
• $59,500-$91,899: Median $7,400
• $91,900-$153,099: Median $15,760
• $153,100-$245,399: Median $33,800
• $245,400+: Median $111,600
These figures highlight why experts often recommend saving a percentage of your income rather than comparing dollar amounts with others.
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Family dynamics matter, too. Couples without children tend to top the savings charts, likely because they're spending less on diapers, tuition and braces. Here's how the averages stack up:
• Single, no kids (under 55): Average $19,320
• Single with kids: Average $16,800
• Couple, no kids: Average $103,140
• Couple with kids: Average $73,890
Where Do You Stand?
So, how do your savings compare? Start by looking at the median figure: $8,000. Are you above or below that line? Then, dig into your age group, income bracket and household setup.
But remember, it's not just about how you compare to others – it's about how your savings align with your goals. Financial advisors typically suggest saving 3-6 months of living expenses for emergencies, but the real target depends on your circumstances.
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What If You're Not There Yet?
If your balance isn't quite where you'd like it to be, don't panic. There are plenty of ways to build up your savings:
1. Set a budget. Knowing where your money goes is the first step.
2. Trim expenses. Cut back on nonessentials (like subscriptions you forgot you had).
3. Shop for better interest rates. As of January 2025, the average savings account offers a mere 0.55% APY, but online banks often offer much higher rates.
The key is to focus on progress, not perfection. Whether starting with $900 or $90,000, every dollar saved is a step closer to financial security.&nbsp;
So, next time someone asks if your savings are above average, you can smile and say, "Define average." And if you're unsure about your savings goals, consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">consulting a financial advisor</a>. They can help you create a plan that fits your unique circumstances and keeps you moving toward your desired future.
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.52%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $123.54 billion. 
Buying $100 In PANW: If an investor had bought $100 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $889.91 today based on a price of $188.26 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday before the opening bell. Here's a look at what to look <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aal#:~:text=American%20Airlines%20Charts,for%20Q4%20earnings.">for in the report. </a>
What To Watch: After posting a $149 million net loss in the third quarter, investors will be keen to see if American Airlines has returned to profitability. The company&#8217;s updated guidance suggests improved financial performance compared to earlier expectations.&nbsp;
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American Airlines raised its Q4 outlook in December and now expects earnings in the range of 55 cents to 75 cents per share, versus its prior guidance of 25 cents to 50 cents.
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report earnings of 64 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $13.4 billion.&nbsp;
Investors will also be interested in American Airlines&#8217; operational metrics, including passenger load factors, capacity and fuel costs, which can significantly impact profitability.
The company reported a passenger load factor of 86.6% and average aircraft fuel price of $2.50, including related taxes (dollars per gallon) in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41518666/american-airlines-q3-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-annual-outlook-hike-debt-reduction-more"> third quarter</a>.&nbsp;
Last week, B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora upgraded American Airlines stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAL/analyst-ratings"> price target </a>from $12 to $20 heading into its fourth-quarter earnings release.&nbsp;
AAL Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines shares are down 0.59% at $18.53 at the time of publication Wednesday. 
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Sanofi SA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) Genzyme Corporation regarding significant violations at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fda-0">its Framingham, Massachusetts, facility</a>.
After an inspection conducted between June 12 and July 9, 2024 the agency flagged major concerns about the facility&#8217;s processes for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inspection Findings</h3>
<ul>
<li>FDA investigators documented several critical issues, including a failure to adequately investigate deviations, address manufacturing inconsistencies, and use properly designed equipment.</li>
<li>Approximately 20% of bioreactor runs between January 2022 and July 2024 were rejected due to contamination or other quality failures, highlighting serious process control deficiencies.</li>
<li>Investigations into these incidents often lacked thorough root cause analyses, appropriate corrective actions, or adequate documentation.</li>
<li>For example, two lots of APIs were found to contain visible particles, but investigations failed to address all contributing factors. Additionally, high-pressure product leakage events during manufacturing were inadequately reviewed, and engineering study conclusions were ignored.</li>
<li>The FDA <a href="https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sanofi-690604-01152025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> instances where Genzyme deviated from validated manufacturing processes, increasing the risk of microbial contamination.</li>
<li>One notable deviation involved the unauthorized substitution of manufacturing components, which was later linked to contamination events.</li>
<li>The agency also criticized using unsuitable equipment, including mobile carts and devices with known design flaws that could allow microbial ingress.</li>
</ul>
The facility&#8217;s quality unit was also scrutinized for its inability to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices standards. As of June 2024, the quality unit had 84 open and overdue deviation investigations, some exceeding 180 days. FDA inspectors observed unreported deviations, such as improper aseptic practices and equipment setup issues.
The FDA also found Genzyme&#8217;s proposed corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) insufficient.
Sanofi must respond within 15 working days, outlining its corrective measures and provide the FDA with a timeline for completion.
Price Action: Sanofi stock is down 0.91% at $51.22 at last check Wednesay. 
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Sanofi Genzyme Facility Draws FDA Criticism Over Alleged Quality Lapses

Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on Orthofix Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFIX#NASDAQ">OFIX</a>), a medical device company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of technology for the surgical treatment of spinal and broader orthopedic disorders.
Canaccord Genuity analyst Caitlin Cronin writes that over two years have passed since Orthofix merged with SeaSpine. With a new management team in place since early 2024, the company has successfully integrated the two teams and portfolios.
It is now ready to move forward with its long-term plan and unified strategy. The analyst is optimistic about Orthofix Medical&#8217;s unique offerings and plans for ongoing innovation, using its entire portfolio to drive growth across its various segments.
This cohesion is helping Orthofix Medical not only aim for above-market growth but also focus on cash generation and improve profit margins.
Canaccord Genuity has initiated with a Buy rating and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OFIX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $24</a>.
The analyst Cronin adds that both 7D and ortho sub-segments are in Orthofix Medical&#8217;s highest growing markets, with the company estimating market growth of 10-12% in enabling tech and 5-6% in its ortho segment.
Overall, the company is targeting profitable growth. Additionally, Orthofix Medical&#8217;s current valuation appears attractive, trading well below the average of its small-cap and spine industry peers.
Third quarter 2024 net sales increased 7% year-over-year to $196.6 million, with 18% growth in U.S. Spine Fixation net sales driven by distribution expansion and further penetration in existing accounts, 9% growth in Bone Growth Therapies net sales and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41802749/orthofix-reports-third-quarter-2024-results-reiterates-full-year-2024-financial-guidance-and-intro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">13% growth in BGT Fracture net sales</a>.
The company expects 2024 sales of $795 million-$800 million compared to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $796.6 million</a>.
The company sees adjusted EBITDA guidance of $64 million to $69 million and expects positive free cash flow for the second half of 2024.
Price Action: OFIX stock is down 0.05% at $18.35 at last check Wednesday.
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This Analyst Says Orthopedic-Focused Orthofix Medical Is Positioned For Growth

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday as investors await Donald Trump's executive orders on crypto and his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43135463/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-probability-up-to-64-despite-trump-silence-on-crypto">announcement regarding a strategic Bitcoin reserve</a>.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$104,661.95</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3,266.86&nbsp;</td>
<td>-2%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$266.11</td>
<td>+5.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3.24</td>
<td>+1.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3614</td>
<td>-5.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002042</td>
<td>-2.8%</td>
</tr>
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Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 9.6% and daily active addresses up by 1.95%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 16,250 to 13,808 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 307.6%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 88,536 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $161.09 million.</li>
<li>Arkham Intelligence data shows Blackrock purchased $600 million of BTC, marking its third largest purchase this year.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43119637/michael-saylors-proposal-to-increase-microstratagys-share-count-approved-by-shareholders-more-bitcoin-purchases-on-the-cards">Michael Saylor&#8217;s Proposal To Increase MicroStratagy&#8217;s Share Count Approved By Shareholders — More Bitcoin Purchases On The Cards?</a></li>
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<td>Worldcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WLD</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.34</td>
<td>+12.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Raydium (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">RAY</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$8.19</td>
<td>+7.1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.02578</td>
<td>+6.4%</td>
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Trader Notes: Crypto trader Flow Horse emphasized that BlackRock itself hasn&#8217;t purchased Bitcoin; its clients did through the ETF. 
He <a href="https://x.com/TheFlowHorse/status/1882139638568976882">warned</a> that the bullish sentiment could be misleading and noted that spikes in trading volume, including multiples of an ETF&#8217;s average daily volume, often indicate short-term market tops.
Altcoin Sherpa <a href="https://x.com/AltcoinSherpa/status/1882143599141573049">expressed</a> optimism, suggesting a &#8220;Bitcoin god candle&#8221; is imminent, advising traders to focus on the upward potential. 
Technical analyst Kevin described the market as stagnant, with liquidity concentrated between $96,000 and $111,000. 
He highlighted the nearly three months of sideways trading after a brief rally, following eight months of stagnation in late 2024.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big blocks of liquidity all the way from 96K-111K. That's the current range we're. Beyond that nothing much to update. Market still pretty boring now for close to 3 months. Crazy because we traded sideways for 8 months to end 2024 then we went up for one month and now we have… <a href="https://t.co/jYTMbOCnfd">pic.twitter.com/jYTMbOCnfd</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1882143081367273650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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CrediBULL Crypto <a href="https://x.com/CredibleCrypto/status/1882146940500287573">clarified</a> that his high-timeframe BTC chart illustrates market structure rather than precise timing or price levels. 
He identified two key support zones: the current level and $88,000-$95,000.
If these fail, BTC could drop to the mid-$80,000 or even $70,000 range, but the larger bullish structure remains intact as long as the $58,000 higher low holds
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Wendy's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NYSE">WEN</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.19 million shares sold short, which is 8.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.84 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.
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<h3>Wendy's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737576926_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Wendy's 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 Wendy's'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>, Wendy's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.20%, 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.

Looking Into Wendy's's Recent Short Interest

GE Aero's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.18 million shares sold short, which is 1.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 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>GE Aero Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737576921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GE Aero 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 GE Aero'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>, GE Aero's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.09%, 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.

How Is The Market Feeling About GE Aero?

Altria Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.58 million shares sold short, which is 1.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.26 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>Altria Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737576915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Altria 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 Altria 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Altria Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.83%, 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.

(MO) - Analyzing Altria Group's Short Interest

Liberty Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.94%. Currently, Liberty Energy has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In LBRT: If an investor had bought $100 of LBRT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $265.21 today based on a price of $22.14 for LBRT at the time of writing.
<h3>Liberty Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737576910_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

LBRT

$100 Invested In Liberty Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

President Donald Trump&#8216;s revoking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43122855/trumps-plan-to-revoke-7500-ev-tax-credit-is-a-huge-negative-for-tesla-says-gary-black-downplays-impact-on-rivals">the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit</a> hasn&#8217;t discouraged mining companies from continuing to source critical materials needed for EV manufacturing.
Rio Tinto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) CEO Jakob Stausholm, for example, remains optimistic about the global demand for lithium. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Stausholm noted, &#8220;Lithium demand will probably go up another five times over the next 15 years.&#8221;
Stausholm also praised Trump&#8217;s greenlighting of the Resolution mine in Arizona. Resolution is a massive joint venture project with BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>) that could become the biggest copper mine on the continent, the companies claim. 
&#8220;I do think that we have really good chances now to progress that project," he <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/a022764b-59a6-4292-bdee-6379d0200564">told</a> the Financial Times. The $64 billion project has an estimated life span of a 60-years. It&#8217;s expected to produce over 1 billion pounds of copper per year or around 25% of the U.S. needs.
Trump&#8217;s interest in Greenland is also said to go deeper than simply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/43133508/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-for-us-security">projecting power</a> on the global stage. The Denmark-owned island is home to 25 of the 34 critical metals (per the EU&#8217;s classification). Companies like Australia-based Energy Transition Minerals have already mapped over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42884764/how-trump-could-impact-chinas-role-in-emerging-greenland-mining-frontier">one billion tons of mineral resources</a>. This includes heavy rare earth metals like terbium, neodymium, dysprosium, and uranium.
As of January, Greenland <a href="https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/10/31/greenland-faces-one-of-historys-great-resource-rushes-and-curses?utm_source=chatgpt.com">has</a> one active mine. In 2023, there were <a href="https://www.energymonitor.ai/sectors/industry/why-the-world-finds-itself-in-a-greenland-mining-rush/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">two</a>.
Another key focus of Trump's critical minerals strategy may be deep-sea mining. The Metals Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMC#NASDAQ">TMC</a>), a prospective deep-sea miner, plans to submit its first application to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in June. 
The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company seeks approval to extract polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor. These nodules contain cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements crucial for battery and electronics production.
TMC's application, with support from the Republic of Nauru, could face hurdles as ISA&#8217;s new Secretary-General, Leticia Carvalho, has touted sustainability and equity in deep-sea mining governance.
"Our mandate is both a privilege and a responsibility—to act in the interest of all humankind," Carvalho <a href="https://www.isa.org.jm/news/leticia-carvalho-assumes-role-as-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/">said</a> after assuming the leadership role earlier this month.
Despite this, TMC remains undeterred. CFO Craig Shesky <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40119611/exclusive-seabed-mining-company-execs-see-industry-developing-regardless-of-un-authority-vote">told</a> Benzinga last summer, &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing to stop [deep-sea mining] at this point. This is now inevitable.&#8221;
With Trump's administration favoring deregulation and resource independence, TMC may find a more conducive environment for advancing its ambitions.
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