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XRP Token (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) from Ripple has been one of the top gainers in the cryptocurrency sector and could be benefiting from the 2024 election won<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41778425/bitcoins-all-time-high-a-groundbreaking-milestone-and-strong-post-election-rally-coming-ex"> by Donald Trump.</a>
Ripple Labs executives have also met with Trump, prompting optimism for its future. Here's a look back at another president connected to Ripple and how much investors could have made buying the token at the time.
What Happened: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42865935/trump-meets-top-ripple-executives-ceo-says-strong-start-to-2025-as-technicals-favor-xrp-bulls">posted a photo</a> of himself and Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty with Trump on social media platform X.
"Great dinner last night with Donald Trump &amp; Stuart Alderoty. Strong start to 2025!" Garlinghouse tweeted with the photo.
XRP, like many cryptocurrencies, has soared since Trump's win. While XRP has not returned to all-time highs set back in early 2018, the cryptocurrency is up over 300% in the last year.
Garlinghouse<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808375/ripple-ceo-celebrates-trumps-impact-on-crypto-industry-says-34th-of-companys-new-hires-us-based"> also recently disclosed</a> 75% of Ripple's job openings are based in the U.S., a strong contrast to where the company's hiring practices were over the past four years. The CEO also said that more U.S. deals had been signed in the last six weeks of 2024 than in the previous six months of the year.
Ripple executives sound optimistic about the new White House administration and are letting investors and holders know that Trump could be good for the company and its token, with Garlinghouse labeling the "Trump bull market" as helping turn the cryptocurrency market around.
"Say what you want, but the ‘Trump effect' is already making crypto great again — through his campaign, and in the administration's day 1 priorities."
While Trump becoming president could be good for cryptocurrencies and also help end Ripple's legal battles with the SEC, he's not the first former president to show support for Ripple.
It may be hard to imagine given the climate for cryptocurrency at the time, but in 2018, Ripple was able to book former President Bill Clinton as a keynote at its Swell Conference. Ripple <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180731005717/en/President-Bill-Clinton-Keynotes-Ripple%E2%80%99s-Swell-Conference-2018">announced </a>the speaker booking in July 2018 and Clinton's speech was given on Oct. 1, 2018.
Clinton talked about numerous topics during his keynote interview with a former advisor, while also highlighting the potential of blockchain, saying there were "staggering" possibilities for the technology, as <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/a-former-u-s-president-walks-into-a-blockchain-conference/">reported </a>by TechCrunch. 
"This whole blockchain deal has the potential it does only because it is applicable across national borders (and) income groups," Clinton said.
Clinton warned that the cryptocurrency industry should not get ahead of itself or financial and social inequalities could be magnified.
"The more the benefits materialize, the more you have to be careful about it."
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Investing $1,000 in XRP: Clinton's speech may have served as more of a validation for XRP and Ripple than anything, as the former president devoted a minimal amount of his keynote to talking about blockchain.
Still, getting a former president to come to a cryptocurrency conference in 2018 was a big deal and could have been a time for investors to recognize how early things were in terms of validation and public adoption.
XRP traded at a high of $0.6023 on Oct. 1, 2018, when Clinton gave his speech.
A $1,000 investment at the time could have purchased 1,660.30 XRP. Today, the $1,000 investment would be worth $3,785.48, based on a price of $2.28 at the time of writing. This represents a return of 278.5% since Clinton's speech.
For comparison, the same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 stock index, would have returned less over the same time period.
The $1,000 investment in the SPY could have purchased 3.79 shares at the time, which would be worth $2,234.17 at the time of writing, up 123.7%.
While there is no guarantee that XRP will continue going up in 2025, a new White House administration considered to be pro-crypto could continue the momentum and build upon what one former president once said about the "staggering" possibilities of the blockchain.
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Wall Street is gearing up for its most generous bonus season since the COVID-19 pandemic, with top traders and investment bankers poised to see double-digit increases as banks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">reap robust trading revenues.</a>
According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-09/wall-street-bonuses-to-jump-by-double-digits-at-biggest-banks?srnd=homepage-canada&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">report</a> shared Thursday, major investment banks like Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) are planning to raise year-end bonuses by over 10% for many of their trading desks.
At JPMorgan, bonuses for investment bankers are expected to climb as much as 15%, while Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) may outpace its peers with even larger increases on select trading teams, according to people familiar with the matter.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving The Bonus Boom?</h1>
This year's hikes mark a sharp reversal from the restrained payouts seen over the past two years when inflation outpaced modest bonus adjustments.
Banks have capitalized on surging trading activity and deal flow in 2024, positioning the sector for one of its best years in history.
Data from New York-based pay consultancy Johnson Associates, cited by the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4efe2abb-a55a-4c56-a5b4-90b95e06b344">Financial Times</a> in November, forecasts a 2024 pay jump across most banking sectors. 
Increases could reach up to 35% in areas such as trading and investment banking, though real estate and retail banking are set to lag.
In 2024, every major asset class — with the notable exception of bonds — has delivered positive returns.
Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) topped the ranking surging by 26.7%, followed by stocks — represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — which rallied 23%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Decade of Record Bonuses</h1>
Wall Street has seen bonus payouts soar over the past decade. 
The average annual bonus hit $240,400 in 2021, more than doubling from $111,400 in 2011, according to APNews. 
This year, strong trading revenues are likely to provide the financial muscle for another sweet round of raises.
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Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.83%. Currently, Wheaton Precious Metals has a market capitalization of $26.23 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WPM: If an investor had bought $1000 of WPM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,105.24 today based on a price of $57.81 for WPM at the time of writing.
<h3>Wheaton Precious Metals's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Maps of the U.S. and surrounding territories could look a whole lot different in the coming years if President-elect Donald Trump is serious about trying to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and trying to obtain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42857403/trump-sends-don-jr-on-mission-to-get-the-deal-done-and-make-greenland-part-of-our-nation">Greenland and Canada. </a>
Canada isn't ready to become an American state anytime soon and one official has his own suggestion to change the map.
What Happened: Back in December, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that if Canada was unhappy with tariffs, the country <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">could become the 51st state.</a>
Fast forward to 2025 and Trump has continued to push for plans to make Canada the 51st state of the U.S. and even said he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/01/42860583/trump-floats-canada-as-51st-us-state-says-hes-ready-to-use-economic-force-to-achieve-it">would be willing</a> to use "economic force" to do so in a recent speech.
Canadian officials haven't taken kindly to the comments, whether they are jokes or not.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested that instead of America getting Canada, the country to the north could offer to purchase two American states, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/us-news/state-of-eh-canadian-pol-doug-ford-counters-trump-and-offers-to-buy-two-american-states/">reported </a>by the New York Post.
"To the president, I'll make him a counteroffer. How about if we buy Alaska? And we'll throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time? You know, it's not realistic," Ford said.
Ford said he believes Trump is joking, but he takes the notion of Canada becoming a state seriously.
"He may be joking, but under my watch, that will never, ever happen."
Trudeau, who recently announced he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42823979/canadas-pm-justin-trudeau-steps-down-amid-internal-conflict-and-tension-over-trump-tariffs">is stepping down </a>as Canada's leader, also took exception to Trump's latest comments.
"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States. Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other's biggest trading and security partner," Trudeau <a href="https://x.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1876712025725796712">tweeted</a>.
Trudeau's tweet generated a response from billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk.
"Girl, you're not the governor of Canada anymore, so doesn't matter what you say," Musk tweeted.
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Why It's Important: This isn't the first time Ford has spoken out about comments Trump has made since he won the 2024 presidential election.
Ford threatened to hurt Americans with energy and beer if Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian exports go through.
"It would cut off the lights to a million and a half Americans. If they come at us, we have to stand up for Canadians, we have to stand up for Ontarians," Ford said.
While America imports items in the energy, beer and automotive sectors, Trump has said the country doesn't need its trading partner to the north.
"We don't need anything they have. So why are we losing $200 billion a year to protect Canada," Trump recently said.
While the changing of states or territories is unlikely to happen, the threat of tariffs on Canada by Trump could start a trade war with one of America's largest partners. The situation continues to develop ahead of Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
EWC Price Action: The iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>), which is one of the largest Canadian stock ETFs, has fallen 5% over the last month. The top industries <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239615/ishares-msci-canada-etf">held </a>in the ETF are financials (37.3%), energy (18.0%), industrials (11.5%), information technology (10.8%) and materials (10.4%).
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Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.62%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $53.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In JCI: If an investor had bought $100 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $583.89 today based on a price of $80.04 for JCI at the time of writing.
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Betting markets see December&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls coming in much higher than Wall Street economists expect, creating a stark divide between traders betting on strong labor data and forecasts predicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42881085/is-labor-market-cooling-or-raising-fed-concerns-what-to-watch-in-fridays-jobs-report">a slowdown in hiring.</a>
In a note shared Thursday, Goldman Sachs economist Ronnie Walker estimated that nonfarm payrolls grew by just 125,000 in December, significantly below the consensus forecasts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the official jobs report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Betting Markets Signal Optimism</h1>
Data from CFTC-regulated betting platform Kalshi paints a far rosier picture of the December jobs market.
Implied odds derived from wagers suggest nonfarm payrolls could climb by 187,000 in December 2024. 
As of Thursday afternoon, traders betting on a jobs number above 150,000 had a 70% implied chance of winning, with an even 40% chance assigned to a print over 200,000. 
On the flip side, bets against payroll growth exceeding 150,000 offered a payout of $3 for every $1 wagered, while betting on a particularly weak figure — below 100,000 — provided an 11-to-1 payout.
This divergence highlights the potential for traders to profit handsomely if the labor report skews toward a weak payroll number. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Predicts A Slower Jobs Market</h1>
While betting markets exude confidence in the labor market, Wall Street economists are taking a more cautious stance. 
Trading Economics places the consensus estimate at 160,000 jobs, a marked slowdown from November&#8217;s robust gain of 227,000.
Goldman Sachs&#8217; projection of 125,000 jobs would represent a reduction from the three-month average of 174,000. 
Goldman also expects the unemployment rate to edge up to 4.3%, slightly above the consensus of 4.2%.
Walker attributed his conservative forecast to several factors, including &#8220;middling household employment growth,&#8221; &#8220;more challenging job-finding prospects&#8221; and &#8220;a rebound in the labor force participation rate.&#8221;
Goldman also anticipates average hourly earnings to rise just 0.3% month-over-month, leaving annual wage growth at 4.0%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Seasonal Distortions At Play</h1>
Seasonal trends tied to the timing of Thanksgiving and Black Friday may play a significant role in December's payroll data. 
Walker highlighted that the late holiday shopping season this year likely weakened November&#8217;s retail hiring, with some of that hiring activity spilling into December.
Yet, Goldman expects these gains to be more than offset by slower job growth in other sectors. 
&#8220;We expect deceleration in job growth in non-retail sectors, particularly professional services and construction,&#8221; Walker said, adding that seasonal distortions could reduce payroll growth by as much as 50,000 jobs.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Wager On Market Surprise</h1>
The chasm between betting odds and Wall Street forecasts suggests that traders are banking on the U.S. economy's resilience amid mounting headwinds.
For investors, a stronger-than-expected payroll report could reignite concerns about inflation, putting further upward pressure on Treasury yields and forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain a hawkish stance on interest rates. 
Conversely, a disappointing print could signal a slowdown in economic momentum, potentially easing pressure on the central bank.
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In this article, we'll delve into one of the most renowned and popular entry setups in trading: the Opening Range Breakout (ORB). This strategy was introduced in the 1990s by American trader Toby Crabel, and today, we&#8217;ll see how it applies to Europe&#8217;s leading stock index future, the DAX.
So, what exactly is the ORB? Crabel's concept is rooted in the belief that the initial phase of trading often provides the most critical insights into the market's direction for the rest of the day. Specifically, breaking above or below key price levels, like the high or low of the first hour, frequently signals a continuation of that trend until the market closes.
Let's break down the strategy: Our test will focus on the &#8220;classic&#8221; DAX session from 8:00 to 22:00 (exchange time). While the market session has expanded in recent years, this historical session still offers the most accurate backtesting conditions. Additionally, it's the most liquid session, making it ideal for a breakout strategy like the ORB, which targets significant price level breakouts. For optimal entry level precision, we'll use 15-minute bars.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-cc0ff7a8-7e02-43e8-a72d-0d8ebd706dea">ORB Trading Rules and System Code for the DAX</h2>
After the first hour of trading, which defines our Opening Range, the session&#8217;s highs, lows, and entry points are calculated on the first available bar. This point, referred to as &#8220;checktime,&#8221; is set at 9:15 (since the first hour ends at 9:00, and with 15-minute bars, the first subsequent bar is timestamped 9:15).
Once the entry levels are calculated, the system is free to operate throughout the day until 15 minutes before the session ends (21:45). We&#8217;ve established a broad trading window (9:15-21:45) to initiate trades, which is fine-tuned using the inputs &#8220;MyStartTrade&#8221; and &#8220;MyEndTrade.&#8221;
For more details: The LONG entry level is calculated by adding the session range (high – low) to the opening of the 9:15 bar, multiplied by a factor initially set to 1 (MyMultL). Thus, a position is initiated when the price breaks above this level, known as MYLELevel:
MYLELevel= open + range &#x2A; MyMultL
Conversely, the SHORT entry level is determined by subtracting the session range (high – low) from the opening price, also multiplied by a factor initially set to 1 (MYMultS). A position is initiated when the price breaks below this level, known as MYSELevel:
MYSELevel=open – range &#x2A; MyMultS
The MultiCharts PowerLanguage code is as follows:
var: IsStartOfSession(true);&nbsp;
var: MyLELevel(0), MySELevel(0);
input: checktime(915);
Input: MyStartTrade(0915),MyEndTrade(2145);
Input: MyMultL(1), MyMultS(1);
Input: MyStop(5000);
if IsStartOfSession then begin
MyLELevel=0;
MySELevel=0;
end;
if time=checktime then begin
MyLELevel = open+(highd(0)-lowd(0))&#x2A;MyMultL;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MySELevel= open-(highd(0)-lowd(0))&#x2A;MyMultS;
end;
if time&gt;MyStartTrade and time&lt;MyEndTrade then begin
buy next bar at MyLELevel stop;
sellshort next bar at MySELevel stop;
end;&nbsp;
If MyStop &gt;&nbsp;0&nbsp;then setstoploss(MyStop);
setstopcontract;
setexitonclose;
Trades initiated are closed at the end of the day (22:00), unless the stop loss is triggered.
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Figure 1 – Example of calculating MYLELevel and MYSELevel
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX</h2>
Figures 2 and 3 display the trading system&#8217;s results without applying additional filters, covering the period from January 1, 2010, to October 31, 2023.
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Figure 2 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX
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Figure 3 – Strategy Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX
It&#8217;s evident that the strategy, as currently applied, isn&#8217;t very effective, particularly on the short side, while the long side shows some potential for profitability. Remember, we applied this setup in a very rudimentary fashion, without any additional filters to refine trade selection.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-5fde2747-90df-48ed-8b24-8db98c716a07">Optimizing the ORB Trading System on the DAX</h2>
Let's advance our study: Initially, we allowed the trading system to place orders across a broad timeframe (9:15-21:45), covering most of the session.
Now, let&#8217;s explore whether restricting it to specific hours of the day might enhance profitability.
We will optimize our &#8220;MyStartTrade&#8221; and &#8220;MyEndTrade&#8221; inputs.
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Figure 4 – Optimization of MyStartTrade and MyEndTrade
The results suggest that entering positions after 10:00 AM but before the afternoon significantly improves key metrics. Given the net profit and average trade results, the 10:00-16:00 window is optimal as it yields better drawdown outcomes.
Figures 5 and 6 present the Equity Curve and the Strategy Performance Report with a net profit exceeding 218,000 euros, yet two key areas remain for improvement: the drawdown is still too high, and the average trade (66.89 euros) isn&#8217;t sufficient for live trading due to real-time trading costs (slippage and commissions).
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Figure 5 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after time window optimization
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Figure 6 – Strategy Performance Report of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after time window optimization
What other directions can we consider at this stage? How can we boost the average trade to make it acceptable? One option might be to adjust the multipliers (MyMultL and MyMultS) initially set to 1. Let&#8217;s run an optimization, setting a range from 0.3 to 2 with 0.1 increments for these inputs, and analyze the results.
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Figure 7 – Optimization of MyMultL for the ORB Trading System on the DAX
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Figure 8 – Optimization of MyMultS for the ORB Trading System on the DAX
For MyMultL (Figure 7), we select the parameter 0.4 as it notably improves net profit (from 218,000 to approximately 360,000 euros) and average trade (from 66.89 to 85 euros). Additionally, it&#8217;s within a stable range between values 0.3 and 0.5, which are also comparable in results.
For MyMultS (Figure 8), we choose the parameter 0.9 as it slightly enhances net profit and is similarly stable between 0.8 and 1.
It&#8217;s worth noting that for short trades, higher values for MyMultS are needed compared to MyMultL (0.9 vs. 0.4), suggesting more aggressive market movements are necessary in that direction to achieve gains, likely due to the general bullish bias of stock indices favoring long positions over shorts.
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Figure 9 – Detailed Equity Curve of the ORB Trading System on the DAX after optimizing MyMultL and MyMultS
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Figure 10 – Strategy Performance Report after optimizing MyMultL and MyMultS
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-7c6f10a8-04d1-4a47-b085-d3c53c108431">Conclusions on the ORB Trading System for the DAX</h2>
As we wrap up this article, it&#8217;s fair to conclude that the Opening Range Breakout on the DAX future remains a valid pattern worthy of consideration today.
Is this the final version of the strategy? Definitely not. The strategy still needs further development to be ready for live trading. As highlighted, the average trade should ideally be at least 170-180 euros for the DAX to ensure profitability and cover real trading costs. Additionally, a solution to reduce the maximum drawdown to more manageable levels is needed. Various tools can achieve this, from adding filters to leveraging pattern libraries we use at the Unger Academy&#xAE; and more sophisticated risk management. Nonetheless, it&#8217;s a solid starting point. Now it's up to you, readers, to work on it.
Until next time, happy trading!
Andrea Unger

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Aflac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.66%. Currently, Aflac has a market capitalization of $57.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFL: If an investor had bought $100 of AFL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $357.14 today based on a price of $103.57 for AFL at the time of writing.
<h3>Aflac's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736456452_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Aflac Stock In The Last 10 Years

During the last three months, 37 analysts shared their evaluations of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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">11</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</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">2</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">8</td>
<td align="right">15</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">1</td>
<td align="right">7</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 $96.41, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.67% from the previous average price target of $88.72. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736456417_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Walmart. 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>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Thomas</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$82.00</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 Walmart. 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 Walmart compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Walmart's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Walmart's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Walmart analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Walmart</h2>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Walmart</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Walmart's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.46%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walmart's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.7%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walmart's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.31% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walmart's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.77%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.7, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
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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Beyond The Numbers: 37 Analysts Discuss Walmart Stock

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, could buy anything he wants, including professional sports teams. A new report, citing his father, suggests Musk is considering purchasing a soccer team, potentially turning his back on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/23/02/30824270/elon-musks-favorite-soccer-team-and-msgs-owned-nbanhl-teams-could-be-up-for-sale-two-public-sports">his childhood favorite.</a>
What Happened: New comments from Musk's father Errol Musk have the billionaire connected with interest in buying English Premier League team Liverpool, a rival to Musk's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30909752/wait-is-elon-musk-considering-a-manchester-united-bid-after-all">favorite childhood club</a> team Manchester United (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANU#NYSE">MANU</a>).
"Oh yes, but that doesn't mean he's buying it," Errol Musk <a href="https://x.com/TimesRadio/status/1876644526720471230">said </a>in an interview with Times Radio. "He would like to, yes, obviously, anybody would want to. So would I."
The elder Musk declined to comment further, saying that the team would "raise the price," given news of the interest.
Errol Musk said the family has relatives in Liverpool and it is the birthplace of the billionaire's grandmother.
Fenway Sports Group, who owns Liverpool, has addressed the rumors with a comment on the matter.
"No truth to these rumors," a FSG spokesperson <a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-liverpool-father-ea5a8611e03d01f8ad619b655269379d">told </a>the Associated Press.
FSG bought Liverpool in 2010 for around $380 million and has turned the team into one of the best in the English Premier League and all of Europe. The team won its first English league title in 30 years in 2020 and won the Champions League in 2019.
Liverpool is currently first in the English Premier League standings with 46 points, ranking ahead of Arsenal with 40 points. Musk's childhood favorite team Manchester United ranks 13th with 23 points. Liverpool also leads the Champions League with six wins in six matches.
FSG sold a minority stake to Dynasty Equity, an investment firm, in 2023. The company said at the time that it would pursue investment partners if it was the right fit for Liverpool and the "financial resiliency and future growth" of the club. FSG also sold an 11% stake in the club to RedBird Capital Partners for $640 million in 2021.
Fenway Sports Group also owns the Boston Red Sox (MLB), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) a NASCAR racing team and other sports assets.
NBA star and billionaire LeBron James is a small owner of FSG, with a reported stake of more than 1% in the company. The stake came from converting<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/12/24392312/lebron-james-now-owns-part-of-the-pittsburgh-penguins"> his old 2% stake </a>in Liverpool acquired in 2011 for a stake in the larger company.
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Why It's Important: While FSG has said that Liverpool is not for sale, the famous phrase "money talks" could come into play.
Musk is the world's richest man, worth an estimated $426 billion by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/42771258/worlds-top-10-richest-people-gained-more-wealth-in-2024-than-costco-and-nikes-combined-valuation-how-elon-musk-warren-buffett-and-others-fared">added $203 billion</a> to his wealth in 2024 thanks to soaring valuations for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. The billionaire has so much money now that he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team based on reported team valuations, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42620853/elon-musk-is-so-rich-he-could-buy-every-mlb-nba-nfl-nhl-team-and-still-have-cash-left-over">Benzinga previously reported.</a>
Musk joked about buying Manchester United in 2022, sending shares of the partially public EPL team higher.
"Also, I'm buying Manchester United, ur welcome," Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1559691922725281800">tweeted </a>at the time.
Musk later clarified that he wasn't serious and wouldn't buy any sports teams, calling the rumor a "long-running joke on Twitter."
"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid."
While people's favorite teams can change, and sometimes athletes have to play against teams they idolized as kids, one of the big questions is whether Musk would buy a team that is one of the biggest rivals of his favorite childhood teams.
Manchester United and Liverpool are around 35 miles apart, and their matches are often labeled as "Northwest Derby."
Sportico <a href="https://www.sportico.com/feature/worlds-most-valuable-soccer-teams-football-club-1234721285/">valuations </a>list Manchester United as the most valuable soccer team in the world at $6.2 billion. Liverpool ranks fourth and second among EPL teams at $6.06 billion.
Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42195657/will-elon-musk-buy-msnbc-recent-news-parallels-twitter-acquisition-but-polymarket-shows-low-odds-of-a-deal"> joked about buying</a> media outlet MSNBC recently. The billionaire buying Liverpool would likely boost interest in the team and EPL, which could help out Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), which has the U.S. media rights to EPL matches, and could also boost Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>), which has the rights to Champions League matches in the U.S.
Owning a soccer team like Liverpool could add to Musk's wealth over time, as it has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/08/40607642/jeff-bezos-could-have-competition-if-he-wants-the-nfls-seattle-seahawks-private-equity-investments">for other billionaires.</a> The ownership could also see Musk looking to revive the idea of a Super League, combining the top teams across European soccer leagues, to increase revenue opportunities for the best teams, an idea that upset fans when proposed in 2021.
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Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower amid looming tensions of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts</a> and a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42890745/us-government-granted-permission-to-liquidate-65-billion-in-bitcoin-seized-from-silk-road-case-report">massive BTC sell-off</a> from the U.S. government.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>24-Hour Gains +/-</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td> $91,400</td>
<td>-2.7%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td> $3,172</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td> $182.4</td>
<td>-6.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.28</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3181</td>
<td>-6.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td> $0.00002088</td>
<td>-1%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 7.6% and daily active addresses remaining relatively flat. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 10,613 to 11,991 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are up by 5.5%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 116,166 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $347.45 million.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42895703/bitcoin-etfs-turn-one-90-gains-volatility-trump-era-hopes-for-2025">Bitcoin ETFs&#8217; First Year Delivers Massive Returns As 2025 Brings Questions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42894427/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-see-742-million-in-outflows-supply-shock-unlikely-in-2025-report-shows">Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See $742 Million In Outflows, Supply Shock Unlikely In 2025, Report Shows</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42890745/us-government-silk-road-bitcoin-holdings-drop-to-0-amid-report-doj-approved-to-sell-6-5-billion-worth-of-crypto">US Government&#8217;s Silk Road Bitcoin Holdings Drop To 0 After DOJ Reportedly Approves Sale Of Crypto Worth $6.5 Billion (Updated)</a></li>
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Top Losers:
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<td>SPX6900 (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SPX</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.05</td>
<td>-22.9%</td>
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<td>Ai16z (CRYPTO: AI16Z)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.36</td>
<td>-21.3%</td>
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<td>Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$19.3</td>
<td>-17.4%</td>
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Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices dropping for the third consecutive day of the week, CryptoQuant Founder and CEO Ki Young Ju <a href="https://x.com/ki_young_ju/status/1877414305756282984">noted</a> that Bitcoin will stay in a bull cycle as long as capital flows in.
Another crypto trader, Rekt Capital, highlighted that Bitcoin has dropped to the lower end of its $91,000-$101,165 range. 
To prevent further decline and extend the current corrective phase, it needs to maintain support at the $91,000 range low.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin has dwindled to pretty much the very bottom of its $91000-$101165 range Needs to hold the $91k Range Low as support (blue) to avoid further downside and actually deepening this multi-week corrective period<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bn24aJuxtd">https://t.co/Bn24aJuxtd</a> <a href="https://t.co/doIFyA6qYU">pic.twitter.com/doIFyA6qYU</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1877415125872722347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Daan Crypto Trades expects a slow start for Bitcoin, with a proper move possibly taking until the end of January. 
He is watching a triangle/pennant pattern to identify a potential breakout from the current consolidation.
While the outlook for Q1 remains generally positive, the beginning of the year is often choppy. 
Referring to last year&#8217;s price action, the trader notes that after topping in early January 2024, Bitcoin bottomed by the 23rd and surged in February and March, indicating how quickly sentiment and price can shift.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Don&#39;t be surprised if it takes until the end of January to get a proper move going again. I&#39;m watching this triangle/pennant to determine a possible breakout from this consolidation. My belief is still that Q1 will generally end up being green. But a choppy end and start… <a href="https://t.co/YVntr0x8c2">pic.twitter.com/YVntr0x8c2</a>
&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1877390767607656512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.04%. Currently, Jones Lang LaSalle has a market capitalization of $11.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In JLL: If an investor had bought $100 of JLL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $677.43 today based on a price of $247.94 for JLL at the time of writing.
<h3>Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.44%. Currently, Commercial Metals has a market capitalization of $5.41 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of CMC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,116.10 today based on a price of $47.57 for CMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Commercial Metals's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736454634_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Commercial Metals Stock In The Last 5 Years

When you're approaching retirement, your net worth becomes a scoreboard. It reflects decades of hard work—saving, investing, paying off debts—and gives you a sense of where you stand. Are you sitting comfortably in the middle class, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/39069576/are-you-rich-heres-the-net-worth-you-need-to-be-poor-middle-class-and-wealthy">firmly in the "rich" category</a> or struggling to make ends meet?
Net worth, the total value of your assets (like your home, retirement savings and investments) minus your debts (mortgages, loans, credit cards), offers a clearer picture of your financial health than income alone. Income can vary yearly, but your net worth reveals how well you've built and preserved your wealth over time.
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According to finance author Geoff Schmidt, who analyzed data from the Federal Reserve's latest Survey of Consumer Finances, retiree wealth can be grouped into key percentiles. Here's how he breaks it down in a 2023 YouTube video:
At the lower end of the scale, retirees in the bottom 20th percentile have a net worth of $10,000 or less. These individuals likely don't own property and rely heavily on Social Security or small pensions. It's a challenging position, as even covering basic expenses or handling unexpected costs can be a struggle.
The middle class&#8217;s 50th percentile has a net worth of about $281,000. This usually includes home equity, retirement savings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42516732/the-average-401k-balance-soars-to-a-record-breaking-high-is-your-nest-egg-keeping-pace">a 401(k)</a>. It's a solid foundation, but retirees in this range still need to budget carefully to ensure their money lasts.
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Climbing higher, the 70th to 90th percentiles (upper-middle-class retirees) have net worths ranging from $201,800 to $608,900. These retirees enjoy more financial flexibility, often with diversified assets that provide a comfortable cushion for unexpected expenses or a more relaxed lifestyle.
Then, there are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39143700/are-you-richer-than-your-peers-the-net-worth-needed-to-be-in-the-top-10-of-your-age">the 90th percentile and above</a>—the rich retirees—start with a net worth of $1.9 million. At this level, retirees can afford luxuries like extensive travel, philanthropic efforts and legacy planning.
For the very wealthy, in the 95th percentile and beyond, net worth reaches $3.2 million or more. These retirees may own multiple properties, significant investments or even private businesses. And the rarest of the rare—the 99th percentile—boasts a staggering $16.7 million net worth. At this level, money is no longer a concern; it's a gateway to a lifestyle of total financial freedom.
However, wealth isn't just about the numbers. Context matters. For example, $1.9 million might go a long way in a small town but feel stretched in a high-cost urban area. Similarly, being debt-free can make a smaller net worth feel like a fortune, while heavy debt can weigh down even a significant nest egg.
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For perspective, the Federal Reserve's broader data shows net worth benchmarks across all age groups:
• Poverty Class: $6,030
• Lower-Middle Class: $43,760
• Middle Class: $104,700
• Upper-Middle Class: $201,800
• Wealthy: $608,900
Most people's net worth peaks between the ages of 65 and 74, thanks to paid-off mortgages, maxed-out retirement savings and decades of compounding interest.
Wherever you land on the spectrum, your net worth isn't just a ranking; it's a tool to help you assess your financial health and plan for the future. Thoughtful planning can make all the difference in retirement, whether just getting by or living large.
If you're unsure how to make the most of your retirement savings or protect and grow your wealth, consider<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich"> consulting a financial advisor.</a> They can help you develop a strategy tailored to your needs so you can spend less time worrying about money and more time enjoying this next chapter of life.
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<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURR">Currenc Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares closed up 118.71% at $3.92</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed up 45.83% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUAPF">Global Compliance</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUAPF#OTC">FUAPF</a>) shares closed up 26.67% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RSSFF">Affinor Growers</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSSFF#OTC">RSSFF</a>) shares closed up 17.68% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMMJ">Body and Mind</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMMJ#OTC">BMMJ</a>) shares closed up 14.29% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MXC">Mexco Energy</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXC#AMEX">MXC</a>) shares closed up 8.53% at $13.18</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ITHUF">iAnthus Capital Hldgs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) shares closed up 7.83% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWBHF">Charlottes Web Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWBHF#OTC">CWBHF</a>) shares closed up 4.26% at $0.13</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVSI">CV Sciences</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVSI#OTC">CVSI</a>) shares closed up 3.85% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed up 3.74% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURLF">Curaleaf Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>) shares closed up 3.09% at $1.48</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBDY">Target Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBDY#OTC">CBDY</a>) shares closed down 22.22% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed down 10.07% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARA">Cara Therapeutics</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARA#NASDAQ">CARA</a>) shares closed down 9.84% at $4.75</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Glb Inv</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed down 9.53% at $0.26</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OILFF">Nextleaf Solutions</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILFF#OTC">OILFF</a>) shares closed down 8.59% at $0.05</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWVCF">EnWave</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWVCF#OTC">NWVCF</a>) shares closed down 6.60% at $0.14</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOL">Emeren Group</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOL#NYSE">SOL</a>) shares closed down 6.57% at $2.10</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CGC">Canopy Gwth</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) shares closed down 6.28% at $2.66</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLOZF">Cannabix Technologies</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLOZF#OTC">BLOZF</a>) shares closed down 6.26% at $0.20</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TLRY">Tilray Brands</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) shares closed down 5.52% at $1.37</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KAYS">Kaya Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAYS#OTC">KAYS</a>) shares closed down 4.69% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFF">Village Farms Intl</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>) shares closed down 4.64% at $0.80</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRLBF">Cresco Labs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>) shares closed down 4.23% at $0.97</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GRWG">GrowGeneration</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRWG#NASDAQ">GRWG</a>) shares closed down 4.02% at $1.67</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBWTF">Auxly Cannabis Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) shares closed down 3.94% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNDL">SNDL</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDL#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) shares closed down 3.59% at $1.88</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCNNF">Trulieve Cannabis</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>) shares closed down 3.42% at $5.07</li>
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs delivered over 100% gains in 2024. That&#8217;s four times the returns of the S&amp;P 500 index. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>), meanwhile, lagged at 65%, proving the tech elite can't always <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">keep up with crypto</a>.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), a reliable proxy for the S&amp;P 500, posted a respectable 24.4% gain over the past year. 
It has faltered recently, dropping 2.51% over the last month.
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With the stock price below its eight-, 20- and 50-day simple moving averages, SPY's technical outlook remains strongly bearish.
That said, a glimmer of hope lies in its 200-day SMA (simple moving average), which signals a bullish undertone at $555.48 compared to SPY's current $589.49 price. Short-term pain may precede long-term gains, as buying pressure hints at future bullish movement.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin ETFs Shine Despite Headwinds</h2>
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), a proxy of Bitcoin performance, crushed benchmarks with a 100.3% return in 2024.
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Despite a slight 2.54% dip last month, IBIT's long-term technicals remain robust, trading well above its 200-day SMA at $40.17. However, recent selling pressure and a price of $53.34 below its eight and 20-day SMAs indicate a short-term bearish trend.
With Bitcoin ETFs delivering unmatched growth, even slight headwinds haven't dampened their shine.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MAGS: Tech Titans In Neutral</h2>
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>), a barometer for the magnificent seven tech giants, climbed 64.89% last year, a commendable performance but still lagging Bitcoin ETFs.
The MAGS ETF offers equal-weight exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks:
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<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).</li>
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MAGS has mostly stalled in recent months, with a 0.24% gain over the past month and signs of short-term selling pressure.
Its price of $55.04 sits below its eight and 20-day SMAs but above the 50 and 200-day SMAs, reflecting a mix of caution and resilience. As tech struggles to regain momentum, investors may seek opportunities elsewhere.
Crypto steals the spotlight as SPY and MAGS navigate choppy waters. Can Bitcoin ETFs keep their lead in 2025?
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There has been more supply, or shares for sale, than there has been demand, or shares to buy, for ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ON/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">push</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ON/news">ing the price lower.</a>
There is a good chance that a new downtrend is forming. This is why our team of technical analysts has made it our Stock of the Day.
Sometimes, analysts overcomplicate technical analysis. They seem to forget that if understood and applied correctly, it is the analysis of supply and demand in a market.
If demand and supply are equal, or if there&#8217;s more demand than supply, traders and investors who wish to sell can do so without any issues. But if there is more supply than there is demand, sellers will need to offer their shares out at a discount to get the interest of those who may wish to buy.
This will force the stock into a downtrend.
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Price levels that have more demand than supply are called support levels. Downtrends pause or end when they reach support levels.
As you can see on the chart, the $61 level has been support for ON Semiconductor. Downtrends ended at this level in October 2023 and April 2024.
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Sometimes stocks rally after they reach support. This happens when some of the buyers who created the support become concerned. They are worried that other traders and investors who wish to buy will increase the prices they are willing to pay for shares.
These concerned buyers know that the sellers will go to whoever is willing to pay the highest price. As a result, they increase the prices they are willing to pay. Other concerned buyers see this and do the same thing.
This could result in a bidding war or snowball effect that pushes the price higher. This is what happened the last two times ON reached $61.
However, this support level appears to have been broken, with shares closing below it.
This could mean the people who created the support with their buy orders have left the market. They have either canceled or finished their orders.
Sellers may be forced once again to push the price lower to get the attention of buyers. This could cause a new downtrend in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ON">ON Semiconductor</a>.
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Kratos Defense &amp; Security's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NYSE">KTOS</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.54 million shares sold short, which is 2.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.99 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>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kratos Defense &amp; Security 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 Kratos Defense &amp; Security'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>, Kratos Defense &amp; Security's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.25%, 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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Alliant Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNT#NYSE">LNT</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.74 million shares sold short, which is 3.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.07 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>Alliant Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736453715_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alliant Energy 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 Alliant Energy'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>, Alliant Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.06%, 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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