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Japan Post Bank is the successor of the postal-savings system dating to the Meiji era. It was partially privatized in 2015, when the government sold to the public an 11% stake in parent company Japan Post Holdings, which in turn sold 11% stakes in Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance to the public. Japan Post Bank is now 64% owned by Japan Post Holdings, which is majority owned by the government. The law requires Japan Post Holdings to divest itself of Japan Post Bank eventually. Japan Post Bank has 235 direct branches and also accepts deposits and sells investment products at more than 24,000 post offices across the country through a sales-agency agreement with Japan Post (an unlisted subsidiary of Japan Post Holdings).

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Loop Capital analyst Mark Schappel maintains Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $250 to $265.

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Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Manhattan Associates, Raises Price Target to $265

The parent company of well-known non-fungible token collection Pudgy Penguins has raised $11 million from investors including Founders Fund to help launch a consumer-focused blockchain for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">mass adoption of cryptocurrency.</a>
What Happened: Since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/04/26449887/pudgy-penguins-founders-sell-control-how-new-leadership-is-boosting-the-floor-price">being acquired by</a> Luca Netz for 750 Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) in 2022, Pudgy Penguins has emerged as a leading NFT collection, with its consumer products now available in major retailers worldwide.
The company has launched plushies, keychains, blind bags and more inside the likes of Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) and on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
Now the attention of Igloo Inc, the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, turns to establishing Cube Labs and developing Abstract.
Igloo <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/igloo-inc-raises-11m-from-founders-fund-to-contribute-to-new-consumer-focused-blockchain-abstract-302204197.html">announced </a>Tuesday that it raised $11 million in a funding round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Additional investors included Fenbushi Capital, 1kx, Everest Ventures Group and Selini Capital.
The new funding round will help accelerate the development of Abstract, a blockchain designed to power consumer apps and drive the mass adoption of crypto.
"Abstract will open up a new world of possibilities for crypto-native developers and global brands – in turn creating the dominant crypto consumer platform," Abstract co-investor and Cube Labs CEO Michael Lee said. "We are at the beginning of a new era where blockchain technology will reinvent the idea of digital ownership and seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, enhancing how we live, work, connect, and play."
The announcement said Abstract is built to lead the consumer crypto revolution and bring billions of people onchain for the first time. Abstract's technology is said to make the process of developing decentralized apps cheaper and easier.
Abstract was co-invented by blockchain entrepreneurs Michael Lee, Luca Netz and Lorenzo Melendez and engineered by web3 developers Cygaar, 0xbeans, and stinkypablo.
"My work has always centered around creating a web3 ecosystem that enables new ways for brands to interact directly with their consumer base," Igloo Inc CEO Luca Netz said. "Our vision is to change the dynamic of how users interact with blockchain technology and easily merge both the real and digital worlds. We are excited to drive the consumer crypto revolution forward."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/11/35787692/exclusive-pudgy-penguins-the-next-chapter-in-the-ultimate-web3-comeback-story">EXCLUSIVE: Pudgy Penguins — The Next Chapter In The Ultimate Web3 Comeback Story</a>
Why It's Important: While the NFT sector has faced pressure over the last year, Pudgy Penguins has remained one of the most talked about names in crypto and has crossed over into the mainstream.
The company's consumer products and GIFs created from the Penguins NFTs, which have been viewed over 25 billion times, have put the brand in front of millions of people that don't realize the crypto-native founding of the company.
Several Founders Fund partners hit on this notion with comments in the press release and on social media.
"Instead of paying massive amounts to acquire users, they acquire them organically through the Pudgy brand," Founders Fund partner Joey Krug said.
Krug, who sports a Pudgy Penguin as his profile picture on X, joined Founders Fund in 2023.
"Abstract is built for everyone – not just cryptonatives – and we're extremely happy to be supporting them on this journey."
In a <a href="https://x.com/joeykrug/status/1815820982793441722">thread </a>on X, Krug said Pudgy Penguins has a negative customer acquisition cost (CAC).
"The reason is whenever someone buys a Pudgy Penguin in stores like Walmart and Target, Igloo Inc actually makes money on those sales, and it's basically a way to not only not pay for users, but actually acquire users profitably."
Krug said the company's products are also a fun way to onboard people to crypto with their first interaction.
The Founders Fund partner called Netz "one of the best marketers on the planet."
"Doing our first main investment in a project in the NFT space, but I believe over the next year Luca will continue to take this more and more mainstream such that it no longer feels that way."
Founders Fund associate Bridget Harris <a href="https://x.com/bridge__harris/status/1815807254857408668">shared </a>on X that Pudgy Penguins has the best distribution edge she's seen in the crypto space.
"They've created the most lovable brand in crypto by far – one that appeals to everyone, not just cryptonatives," Harris said.
Harris said the consumer crypto revolution to bring the masses onchain is similar to Netscape's mission to bring the world online. She said Pudgy, Igloo and Abstract aim to bring the masses onchain.
The investment in Igloo Inc now sits alongside past and current <a href="https://foundersfund.com/portfolio/">investments </a>made by Founders Fund that include SpaceX, Palantir, Stripe, Neuralink, OpenAI, The Boring Company and Polymarket.
Pudgy Penguins characters were used in an <a href="https://x.com/vaneck_us/status/1815736230832750704">advertisement </a>from VanEck to promote its recently launched VanEck Ethereum ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHV#BATS">ETHV</a>).
The Pudgy Penguins NFTs currently have a floor <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/pudgypenguins">price </a>of 11.19 Ethereum, or around $38,730.16.
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Photo by Pratya Jankong courtesy Benzinga.

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Benchmark analyst Cody Acree reiterates Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $230 price target.

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Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintains Seagate Tech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $105 to $135.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Seagate Tech Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $135

Roth MKM analyst Jason Wittes maintains Mind Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNMD#NASDAQ">MNMD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $36 price target.

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Luxury carmaker Ferrari is stepping on the gas when it comes to cryptocurrency, announcing plans to extend its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/07/39753235/following-coinbase-and-stripe-deal-fiat-to-crypto-payments-players-see-big-future">crypto payment scheme</a> to European dealerships by the end of July.
What Happened: The Italian automaker is catering to its tech-savvy clientele by offering Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) as payment options for its high-end vehicles. 
This follows a successful launch in the United States last year, according to Reuters.
Interestingly, Ferrari isn&#8217;t the first blue-chip company to embrace crypto – but it is certainly one of the most high-profile.
&#8220;We&#8217;re shifting gears to meet the evolving needs of our discerning clientele,&#8221; said a Ferrari spokesperson. &#8220;The enthusiastic response in the U.S. has paved the way for this European expansion.&#8221;
The program, set to roll out by the end of the month, will allow affluent car enthusiasts to purchase their dream vehicles using select cryptocurrencies. 
Ferrari plans to further accelerate this initiative, aiming to implement the payment option across its global network by the close of 2024, wherever crypto transactions are legally permitted.
While many blue-chip companies have kept their distance from the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, Ferrari&#8217;s decision to embrace digital assets sets it apart in the luxury market. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39929556/ethereum-etfs-shine-on-day-1-with-107m-net-inflows-but-what-about-the-bitcoin-etfs">Ethereum ETFs Shine On Day 1 With $107M Net Inflows — But What About The Bitcoin ETFs?</a>
Why It Matters: The move comes as a response to growing demand from its wealthy customer base, who increasingly view cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method for high-value transactions.
&#8220;Our clients are at the forefront of financial innovation,&#8221; the spokesperson added. &#8220;We&#8217;re simply aligning our services with their preferences.&#8221;
To navigate the complexities of crypto transactions, Ferrari had previously partnered with cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay for its U.S. operations. 
This collaboration allowed for transactions in Bitcoin, Ether and USDC, while protecting dealers from market fluctuations by immediately converting crypto payments into traditional currency.
However, the company has yet to disclose details about potential partnerships or specific cryptocurrencies accepted for its European expansion. 
The success of this program could potentially influence other luxury brands to follow suit, despite ongoing concerns about cryptocurrency&#8217;s environmental impact and regulatory uncertainties.
This development highlights the growing intersection between traditional luxury markets and the world of digital assets, a topic that&#8217;s sure to be a key point of discussion at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19.
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Marijuana rescheduling could have significant implications for truckers, commercial drivers, pilots and other federally regulated transit workers in safety-sensitive positions. That's according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which warned on Tuesday that the proposed DEA move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III could "imperil federally required drug testing," for such workers.
Why?
The NTSB <a href="https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20240723.aspx">said</a> the move would ban federally required testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees for cannabis use as laboratories certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for such testing are not authorized to test for Schedule III controlled substances.
The agency pushed the DEA to "ensure that any final rule to reschedule marijuana does not compromise marijuana testing under DOT [Dept. of Transportation] and HHS procedures applicable to safety-sensitive transportation employees," including airline pilots, airline maintenance workers, bus and truck drivers, locomotive engineers, subway train operators, ship captains, pipeline operators, personnel transporting hazardous materials and air traffic controllers, to name a few.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/01/30336589/wa-bill-to-protect-workers-off-the-clock-marijuana-use-personal-weed-cultivation-in-mo-more-reg-upda">WA Bill To Protect Workers&#8217; Off-The-Clock Marijuana Use, Personal Weed Cultivation In MO &amp; More Reg Updates</a>
Furthermore, the NTSB emphasized the marijuana rescheduling process needs to take into account that marijuana testing needs to be a part of re-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing to avoid a safety "blind spot."
"Removal of marijuana testing from DOT and HHS drug testing panels for safety-sensitive transportation employees would remove a layer of safety oversight that employers have been managing for decades, and it would prevent DOT and HHS drug testing from acting as a deterrent to marijuana use by those employees," the NTSB said. "Additionally, the NTSB would no longer have DOT and federal workplace marijuana test results as evidence in our investigations."
Meanwhile, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39555376/truck-drivers-will-still-be-tested-for-marijuana-regardless-of-cannabis-rescheduling-says-transp">said</a> that President Joe Biden&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38880719/biden-announces-monumental-marijuana-rescheduling-doj-to-take-next-steps">proposal to reschedule marijuana</a> from Schedule I to Schedule III would not change drug testing policies for commercial trucker drivers.
Before that, the American Trucking Associations warned the Biden administration&#8217;s anticipated move to recategorize marijuana will likely lead to more truck crashes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38886452/ata-red-flags-dojs-proposed-marijuana-policy-change">unless safeguards are put in place.</a>
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To learn more about cannabis regulation, come, join us at the 19th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, coming to Chicago this Oct. 8-9. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets now</a> before prices surge by following <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this link</a>.

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Marijuana Rescheduling Could Create A Safety 'Blind Spot' In Drug Testing For Airline Pilots And Truck Drivers, Says Gov Agency

Maxim Group analyst Michael Diana downgrades AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) from Buy to Hold.

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International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) will release its fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results, after the closing bell on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ibm/earnings">Wednesday, July 24</a>.
Analysts expect the Armonk, New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share, up from $2.18 per share in the year-ago period. IBM is expected to post revenue of $15.62 billion, compared to $15.57 billion a year ago, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On July 17, IBM disclosed securing a five-year contract with $26 million in initial funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
IBM shares slipped 0.03% to close at $184.10 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Exane BNP Paribas analyst Stefan Slowinski initiated coverage on the stock with an Underperform rating and a price target of $145 on May 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $186 to $179 on April 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Brian Essex maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $190 to $185 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $210 to $190 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $210 to $190 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
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IBM Gears Up For Q2 Print; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Oppenheimer analyst Tyler Batory maintains PulteGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $143 to $151.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on PulteGroup, Raises Price Target to $151

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is partnering with Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>) to leverage<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/n39929572/microsoft-and-lumen-technologies-partner-to-power-the-future-of-ai-and-enable-digital-transformati" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Microsoft Cloud for Lumen&#8217;s digital transformation</a>.
What Happened: The Redmond, Washington-based tech giant selected Lumen to enhance network capacity and support increased demand at its AI-driven datacenters.
Lumen&#8217;s Private Connectivity Fabric provides dedicated fiber access and advanced digital services, enhancing connectivity and capacity for Microsoft&#8217;s datacenters to meet growing data demands.
Lumen is transforming its operations by adopting Microsoft&#8217;s cloud and AI technologies to cut costs, eliminate legacy systems, enhance offerings, and develop new solutions.
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Why It Matters: Migrating to Microsoft Azure and using Microsoft Entra should enhance Lumen&#8217;s customer experience. The company also expects an increase in cash flow by over $20 million in the next year.
Erin Chapple, Microsoft corporate vice president of Azure Core Product and Design, said Lumen has the network infrastructure and &#8220;digital capabilities&#8221; needed to help support Azure&#8217;s mission.
Lumen expects to release second quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 results on Aug. 6, 2024</a>.
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Revenue ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWJ#NYSE">RWJ</a>) and IShares Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBO#NYSE">IRBO</a>)
Price Action: LUMN shares are up 5.36% at $1.5700 at the last check Wednesday.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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New Gold Inc. ("New Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#TSX">NGD</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#NYSE">NGD</a>)&nbsp;deeply regrets that early this morning, July 24th, 2024, an employee operating a piece of equipment in the open pit was fatally injured at the Rainy River Mine in northwestern Ontario.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees is our top priority. The Company is working closely with local authorities and an investigation is underway. Operations have been voluntarily suspended. The thoughts of management are with the family, friends and colleagues who have been impacted by this tragic incident.

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New Gold Reports On July 24th, 2024, An Employee Operating A Piece Of Equipment In The Open Pit Was Fatally Injured At The Rainy River Mine In Northwestern Ontario

Leerink Partners maintains HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $367 to $396.

Leerink Partners Maintains Outperform on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $396

On Tuesday after market close, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reported its second quarter results, missing earnings expectations. Upon the disappointing results, Tesla shares fell more than 8% during premarket trading on Wednesday, pulling down the shares of its rivals, Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rivn#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lcid#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), BYD Company Limited (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/byddy#OTC">BYDDY</a>), Nio Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nio#NYSE">NIO</a>) and XPeng Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xpev#NYSE">XPEV</a>).
<h3>Second Quarter Highlights</h3>
For the quarter that ended on June 30th, Tesla reported its&nbsp;automotive revenue dropped 7% YoY to $19.9 billion, marking its&nbsp;second straight quarter of YoY sales declines&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;first-ever consecutive quarters of declining sales volume.&nbsp;
Tesla responded to slowing demand and rising competition, especially in China, by slashing pricess through discounts and offered incenctives. These initatives took a toll on the adjusted earnings margin that also declined. Overall revenue grew 2% YoY to $25.5 billion as energy generation and storage revenue doubled from 2023&rsquo;s comparable quarter and nearly doubled from first quarter&rsquo;s figure, coming in at $3.014 billion.&nbsp;June quarter&rsquo;s adjusted income plummeted as much as 43% YoY to $1.8 billion or 52 cents a share.&nbsp;
Although Tesla&nbsp;remains the top EV seller in the U.S. by a long mile, but is losing market share to a growing number of rivals due in part to its aging portfolio of sedans and SUVs. Tesla claims its troubled Cybertruck was the best-seling electric pickup in the U.S. during the reported quarter.&nbsp;
But during the earnings call, Musk confirmed Tesla will be bringing its affordable EV to life during the first half of 2025. Musk emphasized robotaxis during the earnings calls, stating he would be shocked if Tesla doesn&rsquo;t make the first robotaxi ride next year but also acknowledging his track record of overly optimistic predictions. Tesla&rsquo;s flamboyant CEO envisions a future of Tesla owners being able to authorize their EV to&nbsp;&nbsp;be used as part of a self-riding ride-hailing service.&nbsp;Details on fully-automated robotaxis will not be released in August as previously planned but on October 10th. Tesla still needs to overcome&nbsp;regulatory and technical issues&nbsp;before offering robotoxis without drivers, but Musk stated that&nbsp;the extra time provided with the event&rsquo;s delay would also allow the EV maker to showcase &quot;a few other things&rdquo;, without going into more details about what they would be. Tesla also put a hold on its $5 billion Mexico auto facility plans and will decide whether to proceed after the November presidential election. Musk is a firm supporter of Donald Trump and he believes that Trump&rsquo;s presidency would be devastating to Tesla&rsquo;s rivals.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investing advice.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau maintains Moody's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $454 to $492.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Moody's, Raises Price Target to $492

Stryker's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.11 million shares sold short, which is 1.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 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>Stryker Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721834121_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Stryker 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 Stryker'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>, Stryker's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.91%, 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.

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Peering Into Stryker's Recent Short Interest

Novavax's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NYSE">NVAX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 25.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.53 million shares sold short, which is 25.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.78 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>Novavax Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721834115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Novavax 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 Novavax'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>, Novavax's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.12%, 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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