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Akwaaba Mining Ltd is a Canadian-based exploration company. It is focused on the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of gold properties. It operates through the segment of acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration and evaluation assets in Ghana. The company holds an interest in the Akorade Project Gold Properties, located in southwest Ghana, in the southern portion of the Ashanti gold belt.

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Retirement is supposed to be the moment you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41173021/i-have-a-1-million-nest-egg-for-retirement-how-much-can-i-safely-spend-each-year-to-avoid-runnin">finally stop stressing about money</a>, right? Unfortunately, for most Americans, that's not the case. According to a study from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, eight in 10 middle-income Baby Boomers are still grappling with some form of debt. Moreover, nearly 30% of these retirees allocate over 40% of their monthly income to debt payments.
Even though more than half of Boomers plan to retire debt-free, the numbers tell a different story. A survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reveals that only 23% of retirees aged 65 to 74 achieve that goal. Among those 75 and older, the percentage is slightly better at 46%, but that still means more than half of retirees in this age group carry some form of debt.
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A Growing Trend: Debt in Retirement
The increase in debt among retirees isn't new – it's been building for decades. For instance:
• In 1989, just 58% of older households had debt. By 2016, that number had jumped to 71%.
• Households led by individuals 65 and older saw their debt rise from 41.5% in 1992 to 60% in 2016.
• The percentage of those aged 75 and up with debt has climbed from 21% in 1989 to 53% in 2022.
These numbers show a significant shift in how retirees manage their finances. While not all debt is "bad" – a manageable mortgage, for example – the prevalence of high-interest debt, such as credit cards, is a major concern.
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Why Are Retirees Still in Debt?
So, what's driving this trend? Several key factors are at play:
• Rising Costs: Healthcare, housing and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40624190/aon-predicts-9-increase-in-employer-health-care-costs-for-2025-heres-whats-fueling-the-spike">basic living expenses have skyrocketed</a>, leaving many retirees to lean on credit to make ends meet.
• Insufficient Savings: Numerous studies have shown that many retirees don't have enough savings to sustain their desired lifestyle. The National Council On Aging reports that 80% of households with older adults are either financially struggling or at risk of falling into economic insecurity.
• Extended Mortgages: Unlike previous generations, many retirees still have mortgages into their 70s and beyond, which adds significant financial strain.
What Debt Does to Retirement Dreams
Debt in retirement isn't just a financial problem – it can have a ripple effect on quality of life:
• Less Disposable Income: Debt payments eat away at monthly budgets, leaving little for travel, hobbies or emergencies.
• Higher Stress Levels: Financial insecurity can lead to anxiety, which can take a toll on mental and physical health.
• Fewer Choices: Being saddled with debt often means limited flexibility regarding lifestyle decisions, like downsizing or relocating.
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How to Tackle Debt Before (or During) Retirement
Here's the good news: You can get ahead of the curve with some planning. Here are a few strategies to consider:
1. Start Early: The earlier you start <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42923298/suze-ormans-2025-advice-dont-let-fear-drive-your-money-moves-heres-why-patience-with-social-security-is-key">chipping away at debt</a>, the better. Prioritize paying off high-interest loans like credit cards.
2. Set a Realistic Budget: Know exactly where your money goes and stick to it.
3. Consolidate Debt: Consolidating multiple high-interest loans into one payment with a lower rate could save you money.
4. Consult a Pro: A financial advisor can help you develop a strategy tailored to your unique situation.
While most people hope to retire debt-free, less than 25% of retirees achieve that goal. The key takeaway? Whether nearing retirement or still years away, prioritizing debt management is crucial.
If you're unsure where to start, consider contacting<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich"> a financial advisor</a> who can help you assess your situation and create a plan that works for you. It's never too late – or too early – to take control of your financial future.
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As the Los Angeles County Palisades Fire remains largely uncontained, a well-known real estate figure in the city speculated about Pacific Palisades&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/reit/25/01/42951473/real-estate-stock-to-watch-after-los-angeles-wildfires">real estate future</a>.
Celebrity realtor Josh Altman <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxbPnxJum7Y&amp;ab_channel=TMZ">told</a> TMZ on Thursday that he expects around half of Palisades residents to move elsewhere in the coming years. Altman says former residents &#8220;seeking normalcy&#8221; will move to Brentwood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Santa Monica was also <a href="https://smdp.com/breaking-news/evacuation-order-lifted-for-santa-monica/">evacuated</a> due to the fires.
Altman said his clients are interested in moving either south to Orange County or out of the state entirely.
The Million Dollar Listing star says real estate activity has picked up from homeowners seeking to sell their land.
&#8220;I&#8217;m negotiating almost a dozen deals right now on land in the Palisades,&#8221; Altman said. &#8220;People are already trying to sell their dirt, knowing that they&#8217;re not going to go back there, to homebuilders that will then build their house and either keep it or sell it.&#8221;
As a prominent real estate agent, Altman directly profits from real estate transactions. That includes the sale of properties in areas affected by the fire. His statements about the future of the Pacific Palisades market and the motivations of homeowners to sell could influence market perceptions and drive behavior that benefits his business.
Some Palisades residents <a href="https://abc7ny.com/post/pacific-palisades-families-lose-homes-wildfire-vow-rebuild-were-going-end-ok/15801236/">told</a> ABC News that they plan to rebuild their homes. They estimate that it&#8217;ll be a year before they&#8217;re able to move back. But Altman estimated that rebuilding efforts could take up to four or five years.
As of Friday, the Palisades fire is 31% contained. Nearly 24,000 acres were burned, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/wildfires-map/?fire=palisades">according</a> to the Los Angeles Times.
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): The mobile app technology company was one of the top-performing stocks in 2024 with shares up over 700%. The stock is following up the strong year with a surge in the early days of 2025 and momentum led by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings"> several analyst ratings</a> in January. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $360 to $366. Benchmark initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and $375 price target. JPMorgan maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $200 to $325. Jefferies maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $400 to $425. The company will report fourth-quarter financial results on Feb. 12, which could be an early indictor of how investors feel about the company's future growth. Analysts expect earnings per share to hit $1.24, up from $0.49 in last year's fourth quarter and revenue to hit $1.26 billion, up from $953.2 million in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in six straight quarters and revenue estimates in seven of the last eight quarters.
The stock was up nearly 10% over the last five days, as shown on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below.
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Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>): One of the hottest sectors in 2024 and early 2025 for investors has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42879725/nvidia-ceo-sends-quantum-stocks-lower-poll-finds-over-50-pick-rigetti-or-skip-for-2025">been quantum computing</a>. After a strong performance in 2024, Quantum Computing Inc saw shares fall on comments from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and a short report. The Capybara Research <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43052999/quantum-computing-stock-drops-over-3-during-friday-premarket-amid-fraud-allegations">alleges </a>Quantum Computing is using misleading press releases that exaggerate the company's businesses.
"Quantum Deception. QUBT Is a rampant fraud. We are short and think shareholders will be left with nothing when all is done," Capybara Research said.
Huang sent shares of stocks in the sector lower recently when he said that quantum computing applications could be 20 years away. Nvidia later announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43001201/nvidia-announces-first-ever-quantum-day-at-gtc-2025-days-after-jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away">first-ever quantum computing day</a> and a Microsoft executive<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42998134/qubt-qbts-up-12-rgti-gains-3-in-wednesday-premarket-quantum-computing-stocks-gain-momentum-after-microsoft-says-we-are-right-on-the-cusp-of-seeing-quantum-computers-solve-meaningful-problems"> shared positive commentary</a> on businesses preparing to be "quantum ready" by 2025.
In a recent Benzinga reader poll, Quantum Computing ranked second among four stocks in the sector that investors would most want to buy for 2025 with 24% of the vote. Beating Quantum Computing was Rigetti Computing Inc. with 33% of the vote.
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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): Interest in Coinbase is surging over the last week and it could be related to company announcements and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42981650/why-cryptos-election-spending-spree-signals-a-push-for-regulatory-overhaul"> the pending inauguration</a> of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20. Coinbase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43028215/coinbase-launches-bitcoin-backed-loans-for-us-users">announced new</a> Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) loans where users can borrow up to $100,000 USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) and access cash without having to sell their cryptocurrency. Coinbase and other cryptocurrency-related companies could benefit from the new White House administration with Trump indicating that he could make Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047039/trump-planning-to-declare-cryptocurrency-as-national-priority-increase-engagement-with-industry-report">a national priority</a> and create a strategic reserve. The price of Bitcoin is trading higher ahead of Trump's inauguration and Coinbase shares are up over 20% in the last five days.
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Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>): The specialty grocery retailer returns to the Stock Market Index after an appearance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41856335/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-42">back in November</a>. The company, which has over 400 stores in 23 states, will report fourth-quarter financial results likely in February. Analysts expect the company to show earnings per share and revenue growth on a year-over-year basis. The company has beaten analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in three straight quarters. Investors may be looking to the specialty retailer as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become the next leader of the Department of Health and Human Services under Trump's administration. Kennedy could push for healthier food options for consumers, which could benefit retailers specializing in healthy food options like Sprouts.
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Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): The media company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes as the company has some good news and could also be on watch as an enemy of Trump. Comcast broadcast one of the opening round games of the 2024 NFL Playoffs with the match between the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/43013529/amazon-scores-record-with-steelers-ravens-nfl-playoffs-stream-how-game-stacks-up-with-other-media-streamers">having an average</a> of 29 million viewers. Comcast will also air the second-round matchup of the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Comcast and its stock could also be drawing attention with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42798568/the-death-of-net-neutrality-winners-losers-and-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-the-interne">death of net neutrality</a>, which could benefit the company.
Comcast also caught the attention of Trump recently with the incoming president threatening the company after late-night talk show host Seth Meyers criticized him.
"Comcast should pay a BIG price," Trump said, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/trump-seth-meyers-nbc-comcast-1236256452/">Deadline</a>.
Trump blasted Comcast previously and threatened to pull their FCC license. Trump's appointee to lead the FCC is Brendan Carr, who is considering challenging networks like Comcast's NBC for featuring Kamala Harris in a "Saturday Night Live" episode and not providing equal time to Trump.
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Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.16% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.66%. Currently, Texas Instruments has a market capitalization of $174.88 billion. 
Buying $100 In TXN: If an investor had bought $100 of TXN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $923.01 today based on a price of $191.71 for TXN at the time of writing.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Performance Over Last 20 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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Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration. 
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
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<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>$105,607.81</td>
<td>+5.6%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$3,426.67</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$216.86</td>
<td>+1.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>$3.24</td>
<td>-4%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.4148</td>
<td>+7.6%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00002403</td>
<td>+7.5%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 6.4% and daily active addresses falling by 2.9%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 11,601 to 12,233 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 268%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 94,646 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $285.01 million.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43053129/bitcoin-miners-consolidate-power-12-firms-now-control-30-of-network-hash-rate">Bitcoin Miners Consolidate Power: 12 Firms Now Control 30% Of Network Hash Rate</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPX6900 (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SPX</a>)</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>+43.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKB (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">OKB</a>)</td>
<td>$57.26</td>
<td>+15.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THORChain (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rune/usd">RUNE</a>)</td>
<td>$4.04</td>
<td>+14.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: Bitcoin has reached the $105,000 mark, fueled by speculation that President-elect Donald Trump may announce a &#8220;Strategic&#8221; Bitcoin Reserve.
Economist Peter Schiff <a href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1880301563450913059">expressed</a> concerns, hoping Trump won't compromise the country&#8217;s integrity just to benefit Bitcoin donors. 
He warns that such a reserve could lead to higher inflation and a weaker economy.
Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that Bitcoin has broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern, suggesting a potential upside target of $276,400.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> has broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern, signaling a potential upside target of $276,400! <a href="https://t.co/7FMhuiEBhS">pic.twitter.com/7FMhuiEBhS</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1880274881989996750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Stoic observed that Bitcoin has reclaimed a key level from the Dec. 18 sell-off, now 5% above the HTF range value. 
He <a href="https://x.com/Stoiiic/status/1880322637882355791">believes</a> that if Bitcoin stabilizes, altcoins could have room to perform over the weekend.
Crypto trader Jelle highlighted a spot-driven rally that breached a key level, signaling strong momentum. He predicts that if Bitcoin closes the day around $104,738, the path will be clear for new all-time highs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Level breached on a spot-driven rally. Just what I like to see. Very little resistance left &#8212; close the day anywhere around these levels and new all-time highs will come very, very soon.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/kAhrPCMa9x">pic.twitter.com/kAhrPCMa9x</a>
&mdash; Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1880320231815671941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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$XRP

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Chasing New Highs But XRP Dwindling: 'Weekend Probably Gives Alts Breathing Room,' Trader Says

Walgreens Boots Alliance's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NYSE">WBA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 19.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 77.33 million shares sold short, which is 10.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.03 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>Walgreens Boots Alliance Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144920_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Walgreens Boots Alliance 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance'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>, Walgreens Boots Alliance's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.18%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(WBA) - Analyzing Walgreens Boots Alliance's Short Interest

SoundHound AI's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NYSE">SOUN</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 79.99 million shares sold short, which is 23.91% 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>SoundHound AI Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for SoundHound AI 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 SoundHound AI'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>, SoundHound AI's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.75%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

SOUN

(SOUN) - Analyzing SoundHound AI's Short Interest

Green Brick Partners's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRBK#NYSE">GRBK</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.05 million shares sold short, which is 3.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 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>Green Brick Partners Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144910_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Green Brick Partners 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 Green Brick Partners'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>, Green Brick Partners's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.54%, 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.

GRBK

How Is The Market Feeling About Green Brick Partners?

Rumors

MDGL

Watching Madrigal Pharmaceuticals; Shares Move Higher, Traders Circulate Unconfirmed Rumor of Takeover Speculation From M&A Blog

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41879587/from-16000-to-18-million-in-unrealized-gainsmillionaire-bonk-doge-trader-shares-update-if-you-cant-hold-you-wont-be-rich">Prominent crypto trader Unipcs</a> has argued that Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) flipping Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) this cycle is a real possibility, citing metrics and momentum as reasons for his thesis. 
What Happened: Unipcs contends that Solana has outperformed Ethereum in transaction volume and on-chain activity, positioning itself as a leader in blockchain adoption. 
It is rapidly becoming a hub for meme coin launches, with daily revenue and market activity starting to outpace Ethereum.
As the largest U.S.-originated blockchain, Solana is well-positioned to benefit from pro-crypto regulations expected under the new administration. 
Unipcs estimates a 50% chance of Solana flipping Ethereum during this cycle, particularly as retail activity and institutional interest grow.
With the bull market yet to peak and retail influx expected to amplify Solana's metrics, a major rally for SOL could rival XRP&#8217;s recent impressive run.&nbsp;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43033465/solana-is-a-stronger-investment-than-bitcoin-ethereum-crypto-asset-management-firm-states">Solana Is A Stronger Investment Than Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto Asset Management Firm States</a>
Why It Matters: Unipcs <a href="https://x.com/theunipcs/status/1880288626585596313">explained</a> in a post on X on Friday that the best way to capitalize on Solana's growth is through Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>), its leading and recognized meme coin. 
Bonk, already listed on major platforms like Coinbase, Binance and Robinhood, is gaining traction through ecosystem products, staking incentives and token burns. 
When compared to Ethereum's leading meme coins like Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) and Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>), Bonk is significantly undervalued, according to Unipcs. 
SHIB with a $14.3 billion valuation is 6x larger, PEPE with $8.4 billion in market capitalization is 3.5x larger. 
Considering Solana's dominance this cycle, BONK is positioned as its best high beta meme coin play, the trader posited.
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SOL Has A 50% Of Flipping Ethereum, Bonk To Become The Shiba Inu Of Solana, Trader Posits

In the latest quarter, 7 analysts provided ratings for CVRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</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">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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 $18.0, a high estimate of $22.00, and a low estimate of $14.00. This current average reflects an increase of 18.89% from the previous average price target of $15.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144061_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of CVRx's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>Alexander Nowak</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Plovanic</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Nowak</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frank Takkinen</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Plovanic</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt O'Brien</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Osborn</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</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 CVRx. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of CVRx compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of CVRx's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into CVRx'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/CVRX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on CVRx analyst ratings.</a>
If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">you can start by tracking it here</a>.
<h2>Delving into CVRx's Background</h2>
CVRx Inc is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing minimally invasive neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Its proprietary platform technology, Barostim, is designed to leverage the power of the brain to address the imbalance of the Autonomic Nervous System, which causes heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. Barostim provides Baroreflex Activation Therapy which in turn triggers an autonomic response to the heart. The majority of revenue is derived from the USA market.
<h3>Breaking Down CVRx's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: CVRx displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 27.23%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: CVRx's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -97.95%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CVRx's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -21.75%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): CVRx's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -11.71%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: CVRx's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.77, 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>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Ratings

CVRX

Where CVRx Stands With Analysts

Across the recent three months, 25 analysts have shared their insights on Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving 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">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">14</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">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</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 $96.96, a high estimate of $140.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 27.09% increase from the previous average price target of $76.29.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144042_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Twilio 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>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian White</td>
<td>Monness, Crespi, Hardt</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Latimore</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ittai Kidron</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J. Derrick Wood</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ittai Kidron</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Twilio. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Twilio compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Twilio's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Twilio'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>Discovering Twilio: A Closer Look</h2>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Financial Insights: Twilio</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Twilio's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 9.67% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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 Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Twilio's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.86%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Twilio's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.11% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Twilio's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -0.09%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.14.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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TWLO

What Analysts Are Saying About Twilio Stock

In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on Fastly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLY#NYSE">FSLY</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
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">1</td>
<td align="right">9</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">1</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">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">6</td>
<td align="right">0</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 $8.95, a high estimate of $12.00, and a low estimate of $7.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 31.04% increase from the previous average price target of $6.83.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144035_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Fastly. 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>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Horan</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Van Rhee</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rudy Kessinger</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fastly. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Fastly compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Fastly's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Fastly'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>Get to Know Fastly Better</h2>
Fastly operates a content delivery network, which is necessary for entities to provide faster and more reliable online content. Fastly's strategy differs from traditional CDNs, which focus on locating servers in as many locations as possible to store copies of files that consumers most use. Fastly is in far fewer sites than traditional CDNs, but it houses servers in the most network-dense data centers. Instead of simply storing static content, it allows its customers to program on its platform, enabling edge computing and better service of the more dynamic content that was traditionally not well served by CDNs. Fastly gears its service to the largest, most sophisticated enterprises rather than small companies and generated nearly three fourths of its revenue in the United States in 2023.
<h3>Financial Insights: Fastly</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 Growth: Fastly displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.35%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's 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 Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fastly's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -27.71%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fastly's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -3.9% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.57%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Fastly's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.43, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</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.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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FSLY

The Analyst Verdict: Fastly In The Eyes Of 10 Experts

In the current market session, Lennox Intl Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>) stock price is at $641.01, after a 0.29% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 3.38%, and in the past year, by 42.87%. 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/2025/1737144033_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Lennox Intl P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 29.48 in the Building Products industry, Lennox Intl Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 30.54. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Lennox Intl Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144033_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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.

Intraday Update

Markets

A Look Into Lennox Intl Inc's Price Over Earnings

During the last three months, 32 analysts shared their evaluations of Okta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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.
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">17</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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Okta, revealing an average target of $102.41, a high estimate of $140.00, and a low estimate of $81.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $99.41, the current average has increased by 3.02%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737144024_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Okta among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Heath</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rudy Kessinger</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kingsley Crane</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriela Borges</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Difucci</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Casey Ryan</td>
<td>WestPark Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cikos</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriela Borges</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Okta. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Okta compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Okta's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Okta's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKTA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Okta analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Okta Better</h2>
Okta is a cloud-native security company that focuses on identity and access management. The San Francisco-based firm went public in 2017 and focuses on two key client stakeholder groups: workforces and customers. Okta's workforce offerings enable a company's employees to securely access its cloud-based and on-premises resources. The firm's customer offerings allow its clients' customers to securely access the client's applications.
<h3>Okta's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Okta's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 13.87% as of 31 October, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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 Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Okta's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 2.41%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Okta's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.26%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.18%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.15.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</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.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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