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KULR Technology Launches Bitcoin Treasury With $21M Purchase Of 217.18 BTC At An Average Price Of $96,556.53, Allocating Up To 90% Of Surplus Cash To Bitcoin Investments; Selects Coinbase Prime For Custody, USDC, And Self-Custodial Wallet Services To Support Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMC/earnings">opening bell on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Irving, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 82 cents per share, down from $1.63 per share in the year-ago period. Commercial Metals is expected to report quarterly revenue of $1.88 billion, compared to $2 billion a year ago, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Dec. 12, UBS analyst Curt Woodworth downgraded Commercial Metals from Buy to Sell and lowered the price target from $62 to $56.
With the recent buzz around Commercial Metals, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Commercial Metals offers an annual dividend yield of 1.43%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of 18 cents per share (72 cents a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $420,817 or around 8,333 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $84,184 or around 1,667 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($0.72 in this case). So, $6,000 / $0.72 = 8,333 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $0.72 = 1,667 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
CMC Price Action: Shares of Commercial Metals gained 1.5% to close at $50.50 on Tuesday.
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Concerns are rising over the safety of smartwatch bands after a new study identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in these popular accessories.
What Happened: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science &amp; Technology Letters has discovered that smart watch bands may contain harmful substances. These bands, often made from synthetic rubber known as fluoroelastomers, can include perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a type of &#8220;forever chemical,&#8221; Salon <a href="https://www.salon.com/2024/12/24/forever-chemicals-could-be-entering-your-body-from-smart-watch-bands-study-finds/">reported</a> on Thursday,
PFHxA is part of a group of industrial compounds called&nbsp;per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),&nbsp;which are resistant to degradation. These chemicals have been associated with serious health issues, including cancer and infertility. Despite the risks, PFAS are commonly found in various consumer products such as non-stick cookware and water-resistant fabrics.
The study, led by&nbsp;Graham F. Peaslee&nbsp;from&nbsp;the University of Notre Dame,&nbsp;analyzed 22 watch bands from different brands and price ranges. Surprisingly, PFHxA was the most frequently detected compound. Peaslee noted that the public might not&nbsp;recognize fluoroelastomers as a type&nbsp;of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.
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Although the study did not involve human testing, the researchers warned that high PFAS levels in these bands could lead to significant skin absorption, especially during activities involving sweat and open pores.
Why It Matters: The revelation of toxic chemicals in smart watch bands comes at a time when the global wrist-worn device market is experiencing significant growth. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42570544/apple-watch-is-getting-a-run-for-its-money-as-chinese-tech-giants-led-by-huawei-lead-20-growth-in-global-wrist-worn-device-market">Chinese tech giants </a>are challenging the dominance of established players like&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). The global market saw shipments reach 139 million units in the first three quarters of 2024, with China leading the charge.
Additionally,&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is intensifying its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39716525/samsung-takes-on-apple-with-new-galaxy-ring-and-watch-ultra">competition with Apple</a> by launching new wearables, including the Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra. As the market expands, the potential health risks associated with PFAS in smart watch bands could become a significant concern for consumers and manufacturers alike.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) could ride the artificial intelligence boom, with its crown jewel iPhone expected to witness a "multi-year" upgrade cycle, according to an analyst.
What Happened: Tech bull and Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes that Apple's iPhone sales could witness a boost thanks to AI.
"Raising price target on Apple to $325 as a golden era of growth for Cupertino is now on the horizon into 2025," said Ives in a post on X.
Apple stock closed at $258.20 on Tuesday, up 1.2% for the day. Year-to-date, Apple shares have gained 39%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. Ives&#8217; $325 price target implies a 26% upside.
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While Apple has been a little late to the AI game, having been beaten by its rivals Alphabet Inc.'s Google, and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">the Cupertino-based company unveiled</a> the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features with the iPhone 16 series in September.
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Ives expects Apple to benefit significantly from the consumer AI revolution, positioning it for substantial growth through 2025.
"We believe Apple is heading into a multi-year AI driven iPhone upgrade cycle still being underestimated by the Street."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Raising price target on Apple to $325 as a golden era of growth for Cupertino is now on the horizon into 2025. We believe Apple is heading into a multi-year AI driven iPhone upgrade cycle still being underestimated by the Street. The consumer AI Revolution goes thru &#x1f34e; &#x1f525;&#x1f402;&#x1f34e;&#x1f34f;
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1872250576370913362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The recent price target hike aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42664887/apples-near-term-success-will-be-driven-by-strong-holiday-season-iphone-16-says-dan-ives-analyst-sees-stock-hitting-300-cupertino-hitting-4-trillion-marketcap">Ives' previous predictions</a>, which foresees Apple reaching a $4 trillion market capitalization by early 2025. This projection is driven by strong iPhone sales and AI innovations.
Recent supply chain checks in Asia indicate robust iPhone 16 upgrade trends, particularly during the holiday season. Ives believes that the success of the iPhone 16 will serve as a launchpad for a renaissance of growth in Cupertino over the next 12 to 18 months.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42477035/dan-ives-predicts-apple-to-ship-record-240-million-iphones-in-2025-sparking-multi-year-supercycle-as-ai-integration-drives-growth">Ives predicts</a> that Apple will ship a record 240 million iPhones in 2025, setting a new annual record as AI features in the iPhone 16 spark a &#8220;multi-year supercycle.&#8221; This projection underscores the significance of AI integration in consumer devices, with Apple Inc. leading the charge.
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.
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Tech Bull Predicts 26% Upside For Apple Stock, Sees 'Golden Era Of Growth' For Cupertino Due To Multi-Year AI-Driven iPhone Upgrade Cycle

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Check-Cap Approves $6M Loan To Nobul AI From Segregated Account At 5% Annual Interest To Support Acquisition Targets And Growth Initiatives, With Repayment Linked To Business Combination Outcome

COEP

Coeptis Therapeutics Acquires NexGenAI Affiliates Network Platform And Launches Coeptis Technologies To Drive AI Innovation In Biotech And Technology, Expanding Growth Potential With Advanced Marketing And Automation Tools

TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCRX#NASDAQ">TCRX</a>) shares are trading higher in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42681377/tscan-therapeutics-announces-30-million-registered-direct-offering-at-a-37-premium" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Thursday.</a>
The firm announced a significant financing deal, entering into a securities purchase agreement with Lynx1 Capital Management LP and an investment fund advised by Lynx1.
Under the agreement, TScan will sell approximately $30 million in pre-funded warrants, which are exercisable for up to 7.50 million shares of its voting common stock.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, TCRX stock has lost over 51% in the past year.&nbsp;
Each warrant will be priced at $4.00, with an exercise price of $0.0001 per share.
This deal represents a 37% premium over TScan&#8217;s last closing price and a 34% premium compared to its 10-day volume-weighted average closing price. The financing is expected to close by December 27, 2024, pending customary closing conditions.
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Gavin MacBeath, Ph.D., CEO of TScan Therapeutics, expressed appreciation for Lynx1&#8217;s continued support, highlighting the investment as a testament to their commitment to TScan&#8217;s mission of delivering life-changing TCR-T cell therapies for cancer patients.
Jason A. Amello, CFO of TScan, added that the additional $30 million in gross proceeds will extend the company&#8217;s cash runway, now expected to fund operations into the first quarter of 2027, up from the previous expectation of the fourth quarter of 2026.
This funding comes after TScan filed a registration statement with the SEC in November 2022, which was declared effective in May 2023.
Price Action: TCRX shares are trading higher by 16.8% to $3.40 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Despite bearish price action, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) has seen a significant uptick in whale activity, fueling speculation of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/dogecoin-doge-price-prediction">an impending bullish phase</a> among traders.
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<td>Market Cap</td>
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<td>7-Day Trend</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.3167&nbsp;</td>
<td>$46.7 Billion</td>
<td>-4.2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-12.6%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00002171</td>
<td>$12.8 Billion</td>
<td>-5.4%</td>
<td>-9.7%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00001738  </td>
<td>$7.3 billion</td>
<td>-6.9%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-9.3%&nbsp;</td>
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Trader Notes: Javon Marks <a href="https://x.com/JavonTM1/status/1871995033685311804">highlighted</a> historical patterns, suggesting Dogecoin could rise beyond the 1.618 Fibonacci Extension level, as it has in previous cycles. If this scenario repeats, DOGE could surge by 570%, reaching $2.28 or higher.
Crowtrades remains confident, declaring &#8220;$1 is a promise.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Dogecoin to $1 ain&#39;t a meme, it&#39;s a promise.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> <a href="https://t.co/gpgMnwQEwZ">https://t.co/gpgMnwQEwZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/vy2JAwG8Bu">pic.twitter.com/vy2JAwG8Bu</a>
&mdash; CROW (@TheCrowtrades) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCrowtrades/status/1871824957715681664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Trader Tardigrade, another trader, <a href="https://x.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1871823205708738568">observed</a> consolidation patterns similar to those preceding Dogecoin's January 2021 pump. He predicts that January 2025 could mark another explosive breakout.
Statistics: Coinglass data shows Dogecoin's short liquidations of $845,000 are the lowest since Oct. 25.
Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1871651560540762452">noted</a> in a post on X on Wednesday that whales purchased 270 million DOGE over the past four days. This raises curiosity among traders if significant whale movement implies an upcoming bull run for the meme coin.
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">84.69</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">134.20</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>295</td>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">97.88</td>
<td align="right">-1.29</td>
<td align="right">-1.31</td>
<td>526</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.09</td>
<td align="right">-0.35</td>
<td align="right">-0.45</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">76.18</td>
<td align="right">-0.30</td>
<td align="right">-0.40</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">138.83</td>
<td align="right">-0.49</td>
<td align="right">-0.36</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">239.68</td>
<td align="right">-0.85</td>
<td align="right">-0.36</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">48.86</td>
<td align="right">-0.13</td>
<td align="right">-0.27</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">234.36</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>180</td>
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Toyota shares are trading higher following a recent report suggesting the company is seeking a 20% return-on-equity target. The stock may also be reacting to the Nissan-Honda merger agreement.

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Assembly Biosciences Reports Interim Phase 1b Results From Trial Evaluating ABI-4334 In Chronic Hepatitis B; Says ABI-4334 Was Well Tolerated And Showed Mean Reduction Of 2.9 log IU/mL In Plasma HBV DNA Over 28 Days Of Treatment

Delivering 5x Power Efficiency Boost For AI And Blockchain, Showcasing Innovation In High-Performance Energy-Efficient Solutions

Nano Labs Unveils FPU3.0 ASIC Architecture With 3D DRAM Stacking

The reverse stock split will become effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 30, 2024, and the Company's common stock will commence trading on the Nasdaq on a post-split basis at the opening of the market on December 30, 2024, pending confirmation by the Depository Trust Company and the Nasdaq.&nbsp;
The Company expects that the reverse stock split, which was approved by the Company's stockholders on November 27, 2024, will increase the price per share of the Company's common stock, and is part of the Company's strategy to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement of the Nasdaq.
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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42657620/amd-and-micron-top-analyst-picks-for-ai-and-next-gen-tech-growth">shares</a> have underperformed Nasdaq 100 despite gaining AI market share this year. Should you buy or sell the stock as its technical analysis indicates a downtrend? Here&#8217;s what analysts are saying about the stock. 
What Happened: The technical analysis of daily moving averages indicates a bearish trend.
The stock ended at $126.29 apiece on Tuesday. This was above its eight-day simple moving average of $123.48. However, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data, its current stock price was lower than the 20-day moving average of $130.77, 50-day moving average of $140.38 and its 200-day moving average of $154.50.
This implies that the stock is in a downtrend. On the other hand, the relative strength index of 40.31 suggests the stock&#8217;s movement is neutral and it is not yet in an overbought or an oversold zone.
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Why It Matters: AMD&#8217;s 2024 was mixed. New GPUs drove strong data center growth, gaining share against Nvidia&#8217;s H100 due to availability and pricing advantages. However, gaming and embedded segments decelerated, impacting overall growth.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>, AMD has a consensus &#8216;buy&#8217; with a price target of $195.07 based on the ratings of 30 analysts.
The highest price target out of all the analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings">tracked </a>by Benzinga is $265 issued by Melius Research with a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on March 8. According to the analysts at Melius, AMD is mirroring Nvidia Corporation&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) past success. This is despite a recent price target increase, expected by market observers. While AMD&#8217;s growth is significant, it&#8217;s not seen as threatening Nvidia&#8217;s dominance. Nvidia&#8217;s broader ecosystem and market expansion benefit AMD by creating a larger market for high-performance AI chips.
AMD is one of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42657620/amd-and-micron-top-analyst-picks-for-ai-and-next-gen-tech-growth">Rosenblatt</a>'s top picks for the first half of 2025 on momentum in CPU and GPU share gains into 2025 and a broader non-AI recovery exiting 2025. The difference entering 2025 is that the Street acknowledges this dynamic, which has legs for double-digit market share in GPU compute and AI inference at the edge, being a secular opportunity on Xilinx incumbency and chiplet prowess.
The lowest target price was a downgrade from &#8216;buy&#8217; to &#8216;neutral&#8217; from BofA Securities. It was adjusted to $155 from $180 per share on Dec. 9. It predicts AMD will hold a small 4% of the $200 billion AI accelerator market in 2025, significantly trailing Nvidia&#8217;s dominant 80%+ share. This, coupled with potential PC processor market weakness in the first half of 2025, raises concerns for AMD&#8217;s future performance.
The average price target of $164.33 between Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and Mizuho implies a 30.81% upside for Nvidia.
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Price Action: Shares of AMD were down 0.24% at $125.99 per share in premarket on Thursday. The stock was down 8.87% this year underperforming the Nasdaq 100, which rose by 31.76% this year.
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Welltower's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.09 million shares sold short, which is 2.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.9 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>Welltower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735218024_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Welltower 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 Welltower'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>, Welltower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.65%, 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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