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Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) Stock

Burlington Stores

Burlington Stores Inc is off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise including: women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats. Company sell a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. Company sell product in category such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby and Outerwear.

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Burlington Stores Inc

Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.78%. Currently, Burlington Stores has a market capitalization of $14.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BURL: If an investor had bought $1000 of BURL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,359.22 today based on a price of $233.80 for BURL at the time of writing.
<h3>Burlington Stores's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740180608_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Burlington Stores Stock In The Last 10 Years

Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.18%. Currently, Burlington Stores has a market capitalization of $17.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In BURL: If an investor had bought $100 of BURL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $532.82 today based on a price of $277.60 for BURL at the time of writing.
<h3>Burlington Stores's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738599309_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.

$100 Invested In Burlington Stores 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

&nbsp;Shares of retail stocks are trading lower as investors evaluate U.S. tariff risks which may negatively impact industry revenues.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Shares of retail stocks are trading lower as investors evaluate U.S. tariff risks which may negatively impact industry revenues.&nbsp;

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Burlington Stores's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.10 million shares sold short, which is 4.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.88 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>Burlington Stores Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738345512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Burlington Stores has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Burlington Stores'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>, Burlington Stores's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 12.10%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Burlington Stores's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) share price is at $289.40, after a 0.17% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 2.08%, but in the past year, spiked by 45.90%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737639012_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Burlington Stores P/E Compare to Other Companies?</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. 
Burlington Stores has a better P/E ratio of 39.74 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 28.07 of the Specialty Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that Burlington Stores Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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

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Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.71%. Currently, Burlington Stores has a market capitalization of $18.20 billion. 
Buying $100 In BURL: If an investor had bought $100 of BURL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $555.71 today based on a price of $286.75 for BURL at the time of writing.
<h3>Burlington Stores's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737558969_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.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Burlington Stores 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Jon Tower upgraded McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from Neutral to Buy and boosted the price target from $311 to $334. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $286.90 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham analyst Tom Nikic upgraded the rating for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $475 price target. Lululemon shares closed at $392.92 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Jay Sole upgraded Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $280 to $360. Burlington Stores shares closed at $285.95 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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UBS analyst Jay Sole upgrades Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $280 to $360.

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UBS Upgrades Burlington Stores to Buy, Raises Price Target to $360

Burlington Stores's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) short percent of float has risen 23.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.30 million shares sold short, which is 4.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.77 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>Burlington Stores Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736438416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Burlington Stores 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 Burlington Stores'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>, Burlington Stores's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 12.74%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Burlington Stores?

Goldman Sachs research kicked off the new year with bold stock picks and a spotlight on five investment themes poised to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42710358/veteran-investor-bets-big-on-sp-500-hitting-7000-by-end-of-2025-these-sectors-could-lead-the-charge">shape markets in 2025.</a>
What Happened: In a note shared Thursday, the analyst team led by Steven Kron shuffled its &#8220;Conviction List&#8221; — a carefully curated portfolio of top investment ideas.
Goldman Sachs added Belden Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDC#NYSE">BDC</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) to the list. These companies replaced Fox Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), Parker Hannifin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), and TPG Inc. (TPG).
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Why It Matters: Industrial tech is back in vogue. Analyst Mark Delaney sees Belden riding a cyclical industrial recovery while expanding its high-margin software solutions business. Delaney models earnings per share (EPS) above consensus estimates for both 2025 and 2026, making this a standout pick in the industrial space.
Cruises are sailing into a stronger 2025. Analyst Lizzie Dove cites accelerating Net Purchase Intent (NPI) data and cost savings from a 2023 management shuffle. Dove expects Norwegian to widen its yield-to-unit-cost spread by 2.5 percentage points, bringing its valuation closer to peer Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>).
Analyst Eric Sheridan remains bullish on Uber despite skepticism over its mobility business and the rise of autonomous vehicles. He forecasts a robust 39% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in adjusted EBITDA from 2023-2026. According to the bank, Uber is set to deliver $3.50 in GAAP EPS by 2026—a projection that sits 7% above consensus. Goldman Sachs holds a 12-month price target of $96 on Uber stock, implying a nearly 60% upside from current market levels.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Themes For 2025: AI, M&amp;A, Deglobalization, And More</h3>
The investment bank also outlined five key themes to track as we enter the new year.
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<li>Artificial Intelligence: Goldman's Kash Rangan expects AI investment to shift in 2025, moving from infrastructure spending to platforms and applications. In a recent note, Rangan highlighted the increasing integration of AI into enterprise software. Stocks with exposure to this trend include Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) and Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>).</li>
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<li>De-regulation, M&amp;A, And Capital Markets Rebound: Regulatory changes under a potential second Trump administration could accelerate M&amp;A activity, Goldman analysts say. Financial firms like Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) are positioned to benefit. Analyst Richard Ramsden recently indicated a more favorable environment for banks and financial advisors.</li>
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<li>Re-powering America: Carly Davenport flagged the surging power demands of data centers and AI compute, noting this trend is driving sustained growth in utilities capex. Her team stressed the importance of energy infrastructure to support the transportation electrification. Stocks like DBA Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) is Goldman&#8217;s top pick here.</li>
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<li>Deglobalization: The era of tariff wars is far from over. Jan Hatzius and economics team expect a 20 percentage point hike in tariffs on Chinese imports and new duties on European autos and Mexican EVs. Companies like Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) and Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) are well-positioned to adapt to supply chain disruptions caused by these policies.</li>
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<li>Resilient US Consumers: Despite macro concerns, Goldman Sachs continues to paint another strong year for U.S. consumers. Discretionary cash flow is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2024, supported by higher savings rates. Stocks to watch include Norwegian Cruise Line, Uber, Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>), and Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>).</li>
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Goldman Sachs Adds 3 Stocks To 'Conviction List,' Flags 5 Market Trends To Monitor In 2025

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey on Tuesday provided an overview of which consumer sectors were the best performers in the third-quarter and highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42675763/santa-rally-serial-winners-10-stocks-historically-poised-for-big-year-end-gains">some &#8220;stocks with potential.&#8221; </a>
Sectors: One of the sectors highlighted by Telsey Advisory Group was the Off-Price group including TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) and Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>).&nbsp; All three of these companies in the Off-Price sector raised their annual profit outlooks in the third quarter, suggesting the discount retailers see benefits from a potentially cash-strapped consumer.&nbsp;
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Another sector of the Telsey Advisory Group's coverage that saw all companies in the firm's coverage raise their annual profit outlooks was the Digital/New Economy sector.&nbsp; Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDUP#NASDAQ">TDUP</a>) and eyewear retailer Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRBY#NYSE">WRBY</a>) comprise the Telsey Group's coverage in this sector.&nbsp;
"Some Stocks With Potential": The firm also highlighted Warby Parker as one of its "stocks with potential" and sees its operating momentum continuing in 2025 driven by enhanced telemedicine capabilities, expanded insurance coverage and scaling its contact lens business.&nbsp;
Telsey Advisory named Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) as a stock with potential following its earnings and revenue beat-and-raise report for the third quarter. It also sees the store as a "holiday winner" with its strong gift assortment. 
The final "stock with potential" listed in the research note is RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) which Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform last week. The analyst also raised the price target from $485 to $500 as she anticipates the retailer's strong demand trend to continue as the housing market begins to recover and new stores in European markets are opened. 
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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>): The company was one of several quantum computing stocks that continued to see strong interest from readers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42380768/quantum-computing-stocks-roundup-d-wave-rigetti-ionq-lead-the-charge-with-explosive-growth">during the week.</a> The stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42517239/d-wave-quantum-shares-are-on-the-rise-monday-whats-going-on">traded higher</a> on the week after news from Google that its Willow quantum chip made a breakthrough in quantum computing. The breakthrough of Willow has investors looking for quantum computing companies that could benefit as more eyes are on the sector heading into 2025. Analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QBTS/analyst-ratings"> are taking notice</a> as well with Craig Hallum maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $2.50 to $9, Benchmark maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $3 to $8 and Roth MKM maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $3 to $7.
The stock was up significantly over the last five days, as shown on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart below</a>. The stock is up over 800% year-to-date in 2024.
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Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>): Similar to D-Wave, Quantum Computing is one of the handful of stocks seeing increasingly more attention from readers thanks to soaring interest in the quantum computing space. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42554980/whats-going-on-with-quantum-computing-qubt-stock">announced a prime contract </a>from NASA for imaging and data processing support that will use the company's Dirac-3 entropy quantum optimization machine. Quantum Computing said the contract could lead to additional deals if successful. The company has also announced a share offering to strengthen its financial position.
The stock was up significantly over the past week. Shares are up over 1,800% year-to-date in 2024.
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SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>): The voice AI company returns to the Stock Whisper Index for a second time in December. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42491511/soundhound-ai-shares-are-surging-friday-what-you-need-to-know">recently highlighted its </a>awards and recognition it has received in the conversational AI market. A partnership with Church's Texas Chicken for voice AI drive-thru ordering solutions has also put the company into the spotlight as it continues to help restaurants reduce wait times, streamline operations and improve costs with its AI offerings. When SoundHound <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42366750/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">last appeared in </a>the Stock Whisper Index, the company's AI Smart Ordering system was highlighted. The company&#8217;s AI-powered restaurant solutions are in use at more than 10,000 locations around the world, with the technology helping with phone, kiosk, drive-thru and headset ordering systems. The company also recently said its Amelia conversational AI agent has handled over 100,000 customer calls in 2024, helping with operational efficiency for customers. The stock has also been mentioned as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42509206/soundhound-ai-soars-over-700-short-squeeze-potential-has-traders-talking">potential short squeeze</a> with 13.6% of the float short according to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
Hear more about SoundHound from the company's CEO Mike Zagorsek in an exclusive interview <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41461461/exclusive-soundhound-ai-wants-to-voice-enable-the-world-for-effortless-conversations-between-people">with Benzinga here.</a>
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MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): The Latin American e-commerce company saw strong interest from readers without any major news from the company. The stock may have fallen on concerns of Brazilian stocks due to lower valuations for its currency. The 2024 election and questions about international relations may also have sent shares of Latin American stocks lower in recent weeks. MercadoLibre reported third-quarter financial results in November with earnings per share missing analyst estimates and revenue beating analyst estimates for an eighth straight quarter. Several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings">analysts maintained bullish </a>ratings on the stock, but lowered price targets after the recent financial results.
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Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>): The discount apparel retailer saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42193486/burlington-stores-faces-warm-weather-setback-q3-revenue-miss-raises-stakes-for-holiday-season">third-quarter financial results</a> were reported in late November. The company saw revenue up 11% year-over-year in the quarter, but the revenue figure missed analyst estimates. The company cited warmer weather as a reason for comparable sales being lower than expected. Management was optimistic that the fourth quarter would see strong growth. The majority of analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets</a> on the stock after the quarterly financial report.
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