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Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWAV#NASDAQ">GWAV</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday following the company's announcement that it acquired real estate for seven of its core metal recycling facilities, a move expected to enhance its financial and strategic position. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWAV">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: The acquisition was completed through a purchase from the company&#8217;s CEO Danny Meeks. The strategic initiative is expected to eliminate $1.7 million in annual rent expenses, substantially improve Greenwave&#8217;s cash flow and reduce operating costs, providing the company with more financial flexibility.
The acquired facilities are spread across critical locations in Virginia including Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. The sites are strategically important due to their proximity to major infrastructure, including the largest U.S. Naval Base in Norfolk and the Port of Virginia in Portsmouth.
Additionally, the facilities benefit from grandfathered operational licenses that create high barriers to entry in the tightly regulated metal recycling industry, further strengthening Greenwave's competitive advantage.
Greenwave operates 13 metal recycling facilities across Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, supplying steel mills and industrial companies with ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company&#8217;s operations play a vital role in the recycling supply chain, contributing raw materials for critical infrastructure and national security projects, including U.S. warships. 
GWAV Price Action: Greenwave Technology Solutions shares were up 47% at 53 cents at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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FromSoftware's award-winning Elden Ring is a franchise fans won't need to say goodbye to just yet, but don't expect a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">direct sequel.</a>
In a recent <a href="https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/1644616.html">interview</a> with Japanese outlet Game Watch, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the studio&#8217;s acclaimed creator, confirmed that Elden Ring 2 is not part of the company&#8217;s plans.
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Speaking after Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree earned top honors at this year's PlayStation Awards, Miyazaki clarified the studio's direction. 
&#8220;At this point, we are not considering developments such as &#8220;Elden Ring 2&#8221;, he said. &#8220;However, this does not mean that we are denying the development of the IP &#8216;Elden Ring&#8217;.&#8221; 
He added: &#8220;As for &#8216;what will we do then?&#8217;, FromSoftware is running multiple projects as usual. Among them, there are various variations of projects, so I hope you will look forward to them.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Speculation: What's Next For FromSoftware?</h3>
Beyond Elden Ring, FromSoftware appears to be juggling a slate of unannounced projects. Earlier this year, now-deleted job listings sparked speculation of a potential new Armored Core installment, with mentions of robot characters fueling the theory. Given the studio's legacy in mecha-themed titles, such a pivot would align with its history of alternating between genres.
Moreover, the studio's parent company Kadokawa has acknowledged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/11/42098643/kadokawa-ceo-confirms-sonys-buyout-interest-no-decision-has-been-made">acquisition interest</a> from Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>).
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At the recent <a href="https://benzinga.swoogo.com/digital-assets/6342807">Benzinga Future of Digital Assets</a> event, industry leaders tackled how stablecoins are reshaping finance, spurring adoption among institutional investors, and addressing operational hurdles in digital markets. The panel, moderated by BlackRock's Kyle Braden, featured Jennifer O'Rourke of DTCC Digital Assets, Chuck Mounts of S&amp;P Global Ratings, and David Alderman of Franklin Templeton, who provided valuable perspectives.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Stablecoins: A Bridge To Institutional Participation</h4>
Mounts described stablecoins as a critical link between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. 
"Stablecoins are&#8230; positioned to be the accelerant to the mass adoption for tradfi firms and crypto financial capabilities in the marketplace," he explained. Mounts shared how S&amp;P Global's stablecoin stability assessment tool is helping institutions evaluate the risk of stablecoins losing their peg to fiat currencies, adding a layer of confidence for new entrants to the market.
Mounts emphasized the need for stablecoins to underpin the tokenization of real-world assets, citing the potential for increased liquidity and operational efficiency. "Policy formation is the single most important non-technology catalyst," he added, predicting that stablecoin legislation could be the first crypto-related law passed by the new Congress.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Overcoming Liquidity And Settlement Challenges</h4>
O'Rourke highlighted the practical challenges tied to stablecoin adoption, particularly regarding liquidity pools and settlement speed. She explained that tokenized assets offer fast and programmable transactions, but the supporting payment systems often lag. 
"If you're going to buy a tokenized asset&#8230; you need to be able to pay for it as quickly as you want to receive it," O'Rourke stated. Addressing this disparity, she argued, is essential for widespread adoption.
O'Rourke also touched on the fragmented nature of liquidity in digital markets, where isolated pools make seamless transactions difficult. She stressed the importance of standardizing processes to connect these pools, paving the way for a more cohesive digital marketplace.
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Alderman of Franklin Templeton pointed to recent shifts in U.S. regulation as promising for stablecoins and digital assets. "I think a lot of crypto companies that were thinking about leaving the U.S. will stay, just because now it's a more pro-crypto stance," he said. 
Alderman added that regulatory clarity would encourage companies to invest in new technologies and infrastructure, further supporting the adoption of stablecoins.
Mounts agreed, describing the potential for stablecoin legislation to reduce uncertainty and enable financial institutions to participate more actively in the market. He also noted that stablecoins could play a role in dollarizing foreign economies, citing their use in markets like Argentina as an example.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Building A Path Forward</h4>
As the discussion wrapped up, panelists agreed that while stablecoins present challenges, their potential to transform finance is undeniable. The ongoing work to address operational hurdles and regulatory ambiguity will lay the groundwork for broader adoption, making stablecoins a cornerstone of future financial systems.
From their use in tokenizing real-world assets to their potential impact on global markets, stablecoins are proving to be a driving force in bringing digital assets into the institutional fold.
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Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#TSXV">DB</a>) (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBCCF#OTCQB">DBCCF</a>) announced Tuesday that it has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange for its previously announced acquisition of a Canadian licensed producer of cannabis, AgMedica Bioscience Inc.
The acquisition, arranged through an agreement with Callisto Capital Corp. on October 28, 2024, was made in exchange for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41600492/decibel-acquires-agmedica-announces-private-placement-and-third-quarter-guidance">$6.3 million unsecured convertible debenture</a>. As a result of receiving the acceptance, Decibel has completed the conversion of the convertible debenture, pursuant to which it has issued 114.55 million common shares to Callisto.
The conversion of the convertible debenture was conditional upon receipt of final TSXV acceptance for the acquisition of AgMedica pursuant to Exchange Policy 5.3. This policy would have required approval from disinterested shareholders if Callisto became a major controller of the company. However, because the company has finished its recent private funding, Callisto will not control the company after the bond is converted. Therefore, approval from disinterested shareholders is not needed for the conversion.
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On Nov. 25, the Calgary, Alberta-based cannabis company confirmed completion of the second and final closing of non-brokered private placement of its common shares at $0.06 per share. At the second closing of the offering, it issued 19.65 million shares for gross proceeds of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/24/11/42164794/decibel-cannabis-raises-1-18m-secures-capital-for-agmedica-bioscience-integration">roughly $1.18 million.</a>
Previously, Decibel projected that AgMedica could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41600492/decibel-acquires-agmedica-announces-private-placement-and-third-quarter-guidance">contribute $30 million of net revenue</a> and $4 million of EBITDA in 2025, totaling an anticipated $130 million of net revenue and $25 million of adjusted EBITDA in 2025 on a pro-forma basis.
The transaction is expected to materially expand Decibel&#8217;s international footprint with EU GMP certification that enables export of flower and a variety of extract products, with proven sales to seven different countries including Australia, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom.
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Decibel shares closed Monday's market session 6.62% higher at $0.0499 per share.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Gustavo Miele initiates coverage on Afya (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFYA#NASDAQ">AFYA</a>) with a Sell rating and announces Price Target of $16.

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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Joseph Pantginis reiterates aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATYR#NASDAQ">ATYR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $35 price target.

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Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) shares tanked in early trading on Tuesday, even after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42277443/zscaler-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-new-ai-opportunities-shares-slide">upbeat fiscal first-quarter results</a>.
The company reported its results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<li>Scotiabank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5f3e8361f1366100014edfce/patrick-colville">analyst Patrick Colville</a> reaffirmed a Sector Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $195 to $205.</li>
<li>JMP Securities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6298be750c34880001d668d9/trevor-walsh">analyst Trevor Walsh</a> maintained a Market Outperform rating, while lowering the price target from $270 to $240.</li>
<li>BMO Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585beadcb5a482000151d18b/keith-bachman">analyst Keith Bachman</a> reiterated an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $197 to $222.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5937f6b185b07a0001ac364f/ittai-kidron">analyst Ittai Kidron</a> reiterated an Outperform Buy rating, while lifting the price target from $230 to $250.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5880b6f377f9dd00011b0ab2/matthew-hedberg">analyst Matthew Hedberg</a> an Outperform rating and a price target of $230.</li>
<li>Stifel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6022b60ca6fe6f0001873d54/adam-borg">analyst Adam Borg</a> reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $235.</li>
<li>Needham <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/601a8839a6fe6f00010c6966/mike-cikos">analyst Mike Cikos</a> initiated coverage of Zscaler with a Buy rating and price target of $240.</li>
<li>Guggenheim Securities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587f78d077f9dd000126ef0f/john-difucci">analyst John DiFucci</a> maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.</li>
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Scotiabank: Zscaler's billings rose 13% year-on-year in the fiscal first quarter. The fiscal 2025 guidance was &#8220;no doubt an underwhelming start to the year," Colville said. CFO Remo Canessa's retirement "will add more uncertainty on Zscaler's commitment to its F25 billings target," he added.
The company's profitability in the first quarter was healthy, suggesting "plenty of room to beat and raise through the remainder of the fiscal year," the analyst stated. "While Zscaler is undoubtedly a tough story to love right now, we continue to wholeheartedly believe in our medium-term thesis, that Zscaler is a leader in SASE, a market which is far from saturated," he further wrote.
JMP Securities: Zscaler's quarterly results were healthy "across all guided metrics," Walsh said. Non-GAAP earnings of 77 cents per share came in higher than consensus of 63 cents, while revenues of $628.0 million were ahead of consensus of $606.1 million, he added.
The company's full-year revenue guidance reflects 21% growth, versus 26% year-on-year growth reported for the fiscal first quarter. Canessa&#8217;s retiring after eight years with the company overshadows the quarterly results, Walsh added.
BMO Capital Markets: Zscaler delivered a modest billings beat for the quarter. The company also raised its full-year guide by the amount of the billings beat. Billings growth of 13% year-on-year marks a deceleration from the previous quarter's 27% growth, with a decline in new and upsell billings.
The company reported RPO of $4.41 billion, with 26% year-on-year growth, Bachman said. The retirement of Canessa, 67, seems "appropriate and understandable.&#8221;
Oppenheimer: Zscaler's results were "solid" and better than expected, driven by "growing customer demand for emerging products and large-customer activity," Kidron said. "Mgmt. also highlighted improved sales productivity and lower attrition, supporting improved pipeline generation and customer engagement.&#8221;
The analyst expressed optimism around Zscaler making a strong recovery in the back half of fiscal 2025 and momentum building in fiscal 2026, "as the sales motion matures and emerging products drive expansion." 
Investors could still adopt a "wait-and-see approach." Guidance for the rest of the year remains unchanged. But the CFO transition causes "added uncertainty," he further wrote.
RBC Capital Markets: Zscaler delivered a beat "across the board" that flowed through to the raised guidance, Hedberg said. The results were highlighted by 26% revenue growth 13% billings growth, he added.
The midpoint of the full-year revenue guidance suggests 21.5% growth, while that of billings points to 19.6% growth.
Stifel: Zscaler's quarterly results reflected ongoing demand for the company's "broadening zero-trust portfolio,' Borg said. Elevated expectations exerted pressure on the stock, he added.
Shares traded lower on the news of Canessa&#8217;s retirement. "We think shares likely trade sideways until investors get more confidence in the F2H25 ramp/new CFO," Borg further wrote.
Needham: Zscaler outperformed expectations in the quarter. Upside to billings is being driven by "20%-plus yr-yr growth in Unscheduled Billings (composed of New, Upsell, &amp; Renewal Billings)," Cikos said in the initiation note.
Management raised the full-year guidance only by the first-quarter beat, which is "in keeping with Zscaler&#8217;s typical prudence in guidance-setting," the analyst stated. This suggests that the company is likely to outperform over the remainder of the year, he added.
"We believe continued improvement in attrition, alongside go-to-market efforts can help Zscaler deliver further outperformance through FY25, particularly as new products gain traction," Cikos further wrote.
Guggenheim Securities: There was "significant moderation in business momentum," with billings growth decelerating to 13%, "which was halved from the 27% in the previous quarter," DiFucci said.
The company could achieve 19% billings growth in the first half of the year, provided new and renewal contracts of the last two years "are automatically billed (assuming 3-year deals)," the analyst stated. This could be followed by 25% growth in the second half, he added.
Price Action: Shares of Zscaler had declined by 4.10% to $199.96 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/04/31623072/nba-drops-cannabis-testing-for-players-can-the-nfl-be-far-behind">not been testing players for marijuana use</a> since April 2023. Some questioned the move, while others praised it, including rapper, cannabis entrepreneur and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/04/31861662/snoop-dogg-praises-nba-cannabis-testing-policy-change-i-thought-of-the-medical-side-of-it">advocate</a> Snoop Dogg.
Former NBA player Jason Williams, who played from 1998 to 2011, said even if marijuana had been legal during his playing days, he wouldn&#8217;t have used it before games.
Williams admitted he experimented with cannabis during his years in court. However, he didn't believe it made him a better player. Marijuana enhanced his creativity and imagination on the court, Williams said.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t think anyone should probably smoke before a game, Williams <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/jason-williams-would-never-do-pre-game-marijuana-smoking#comments">told</a> Basketball Network. "For some people, it might help them, and I&#8217;m sure it does, but for me, smoking before a game wouldn&#8217;t be a good idea.&#8221;
Comparing marijuana to alcohol, Williams, who is nicknamed &#8220;White Chocolate,&#8221; argued alcohol is &#8220;way worse for an athlete.&#8221; He said marijuana use was less harmful compared to the risks associated with alcohol.
&#8220;After a game or whatnot, you go home and smoke one. It ain&#8217;t like you&#8217;re going to go out to the club, drinking a beer, speeding, or doing DUI things like that,&#8221; Williams said. &#8220;If anybody thinks that marijuana is a performance-enhancing drug, they&#8217;ve never smoked it.&#8221;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NBA Players Venturing Into Cannabis</h3>
Some NBA players have even ventured into the marijuana industry, launching and operating their own cannabis businesses.
NBA&nbsp;Hall of Famer&nbsp;and sports legend-turned-cannabis entrepreneur <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/isiah-thomas">Isiah Thomas</a> has made his dreams come to life.
The ex-Detroit Piston is CEO and chairman of One World Products Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWPC#OTC">OWPC</a>), the largest Black-controlled, licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia. One of his missions is to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/03/31383033/isiah-thomas-from-nba-champ-to-business-mogul-hemp-cars-cbd-drinks-champagne-producer">produce hemp cars.</a>
According to last year's&nbsp;agreement with Stellantis, one of the largest automakers worldwide and owner of Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and other portfolio brands, OWP agreed to develop and supply hemp-based bioplastic components for cars&#8217; interiors and exteriors.
Meanwhile, two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom has teamed up with CBD dispensary Higher Life CBD in 2022 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/11/29599049/2x-nba-champion-lamar-odom-becomes-co-owner-of-a-black-owned-cbd-dispensary">becoming a co-owner of the company.</a>
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Faraday Future's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NYSE">FFIE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 58.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.40 million shares sold short, which is 16.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.32 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>Faraday Future Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733246122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Faraday Future 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 Faraday Future'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>, Faraday Future's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.18%, 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>
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Glaukos's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.81 million shares sold short, which is 8.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.95 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>Glaukos Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733246117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Glaukos 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 Glaukos'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>, Glaukos's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.73%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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When Kobe Harris mixed his first batch of lip balm on his bedroom floor in 2019, the thought of dropping out of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40759485/harris-push-for-free-college-vs-trumps-focus-on-workforce-training-which-is-right-for-america">college </a>wasn't part of the plan. But after racking up $15,000 in sales in a single day, Harris knew he was onto something big.
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The founder of Kobee's, a Las Vegas-based personal care brand, recently shared his journey on ABC's "Shark Tank," revealing how he turned a $200 investment into a booming business.&nbsp;
His product line – lip balms, lotions, lip scrubs, cuticle butter and hand salves – stands out for its simplicity: just four ingredients (beeswax, coconut oil, sunflower oil and mango butter) and eco-friendly, compostable packaging. The company website says prices range from $5 to $42.
The idea was born from a college research project on sustainability and bees while Harris was studying at Loyola University Chicago. "I asked my mom for $200 to buy ingredients on Amazon and started experimenting on my bedroom floor," Harris told Shark Tank's judges. He juggled this early experimentation with a summer job as a lifeguard.
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By fall, Harris's small operation had gained traction and online classes allowed him to devote more time to his brand. "I told my dad I was still in school, but really, I was in the basement making lip balms," Harris joked.
Fast-forward to 2024 and Kobee's is projected to close the year with nearly $4 million in sales and about $750,000 in profit at the time of the show's recording. The products are sold primarily through Amazon and the company's website, which has a loyal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42116068/most-tesla-semi-customers-have-waited-seven-years-already-will-they-really-have-to-wait-a-full-decade">customer </a>base.
The company's eco-conscious approach is resonating with consumers: According to industry data from Maximize Market Research, the global lip balm market, valued at $892.46 million in 2023, is projected to reach $1.39 billion by 2030. The surge is fueled by growing demand for natural and organic personal care products.
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Harris's pitch on Shark Tank sought $300,000 for a 6% stake in his company, aiming to leverage the investors' expertise in scaling distribution.&nbsp;
Most of the judges, however, bowed out. Lori Grenier called the natural lip balm market oversaturated while Daymond John and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/41008222/mark-cuban-wants-to-crack-down-on-chinese-knockoffs-says-vice-president-kamala-harris-is-on-board-wi">Mark Cuban</a> said it wasn't the right fit for their portfolios. Guest panelist Kendra Scott admitted she didn't see how she could help.
The lone offer came from Kevin O'Leary, who proposed $300,000 for 20% equity, citing his network of retail connections. Harris countered with 10% and after a brief negotiation, O'Leary dropped to 15%. Harris stood firm, declining the offer.
"I needed to trust my gut," Harris said later, echoing advice from his mother, a seasoned entrepreneur. "I know my business better than anybody."
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Coca-Cola's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 33.66 million shares sold short, which is 0.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.19 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>Coca-Cola Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733246111_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Coca-Cola 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 Coca-Cola'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>, Coca-Cola's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.93%, 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 Coca-Cola?

The &#8220;American exceptionalism&#8221; trade is making a roaring comeback, fueled by the potential resurgence of &#8220;America First&#8221; policies under the upcoming Trump administration, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">according to Bank of America</a>.
Bank of America analyst Ohsung Kwon highlighted Tuesday the sharp rise in the three-month correlation between the S&amp;P 500 and the U.S. dollar, which has surged to its highest level since 2017.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Correlation Between U.S. Stocks, Dollar Hits Highest Since 2017</h1>
Since the election, U.S. equities have outperformed international stocks by three percentage points, while the U.S. dollar has appreciated 2.9%, signaling renewed investor confidence in America's economic resilience.
The correlation between international equities and the dollar has declined, creating a spread that reached its second-highest level in history, only behind the spike following Trump's 2016 election victory, the analyst said. 
"The recent strength in the U.S. dollar suggests the U.S. economic outlook is improving relative to other countries, which is also driving U.S. equities higher versus the rest of the world," said Kwon.
Between the 2016 election and the end of 2017, the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), gained 25%, outperforming international stocks, tracked by the iShares MSCI ACWI EX U.S. ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACWX#NYSE">ACWX</a>), by 7.6 percentage points.
The post-election rally this year — while more modest — still sees the S&amp;P 500 ahead by three percentage points.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: U.S. Stocks Sharply Outperform Rest Of The World In 2024</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="501" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22-1024x501.png" alt="" class="wp-image-674808" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22-1024x501.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22-300x147.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22-768x376.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22-1536x752.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03110419/image-22.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
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The next test for the &#8220;American exceptionalism&#8221; trade could come Friday, with the release of the November employment report. 
Bank of America economist Stephen Juneau said the report will likely be noisy, reflecting temporary factors like the end of the Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) strike and hurricane-related recovery.
BofA expects nonfarm payrolls to jump by 240,000, bolstered by these one-off effects. To get a clearer sense of the labor market's health, Juneau suggested looking at the two-month average of payroll gains.
Adding to the strong labor market narrative, October job openings surprised to the upside. According to the official report released on Tuesday, job openings increased by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October, surpassing market expectations of 7.48 million.
The market reaction to the jobs report may be muted, with S&amp;P options pricing in just an 86-basis-point implied move — the smallest expected reaction since July.
Analysts attribute this to a combination of waning macro volatility. &#8220;Likely a combination of high data volatility, extreme forecasting challenges, and the Fed&#8217;s &#8216;data-dependent&#8217; posture,&#8221; Juneau wrote, adding that the SPY&#8217;s flat reaction to last month&#8217;s surprising inflation data &#8220;was not encouraging&#8221;
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