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The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to identify the companies using disruptive technologies in each of ten thematic areas: Healthcare Innovation, Internet of Things, Clean Energy and Smart Grid, Cloud Computing, Data and Analytics, FinTech, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, 3D Printing, and Mobile Payments. The fund is non-diversified.

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Trump Says Officials From U.S., Russia To Meet In Munich On Friday, Ukraine Also Invited

New trademarks filed by Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) could indicate what the company has planned for a 20-person vehicle it showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41284847/tesla-reveals-two-seater-cybercab-that-drives-itself">off in October.</a>
What Happened: Benzinga previously reported that Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41342914/cybercab-or-robotaxi-robovan-or-robobus-tesla-trademark-filings-might-reveal-elon-musks-preferred-na">filed a trademark </a>for Robobus for the large vehicle that was being referenced as Robovan.
New trademark <a href="https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=99032883&amp;caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&amp;caseType=DEFAULT&amp;searchType=statusSearch">filings </a>unveiled by <a href="https://carmoses.com/tesla-robus-the-future-of-autonomous-transportation/">CarMoses </a>show Tesla is also considering the phrase "Robus" for the vehicle.
With both Robus and Robous trademarked by Tesla now, it seems more likely that the electric vehicle company will use some form of combining the words robot and bus to create the new name for the vehicle.
The trademarks cover several potential use cases, including electric buses and ridesharing services, as reported by <a href="https://insideevs.com/news/750473/tesla-robus-trademark-robotaxi-robovan/">InsideEVs</a>. The trademarks mention peer-to-peer vehicle sharing, time-based ridesharing services and temporary use of vehicles according to the report.
Benzinga reached out to Tesla for comment and did not hear back.
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Why It's Important: Robotaxis are a big part of Tesla&#8217;s future growth plans. The company highlighted its robotaxis, also known as Cybercars, during the October 2024 event.
The unveiling of the Robovan, or whatever name it will go by, was more of a surprise for guests at the event.
Robus could be a trademark that covers all of the company robotaxi vehicles including the robotaxi/cybercar and the robovan/robobus.
The launch of the Robus ridesharing service could put more pressure on Uber and Lyft if Tesla is able to get its self-driving vehicles tested on roads and approved for use.
Trademarks filed don't guarantee they will be granted or that the company will use the names. In this case, the trademark filings could point to items that could be years away from being launched by Tesla, if at all.
TSLA Price Action: Tesla stock is up 4.3% to $350.85 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock is down 7.4% year-to-date in 2025 and up over 90% in the last year.
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Tesla Registers 'Robus,' 'Robobus,' Hinting At Ride-Share, Transit Vision

Uber Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.88%. Currently, Uber Technologies has a market capitalization of $169.26 billion. 
Buying $1000 In UBER: If an investor had bought $1000 of UBER stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,000.50 today based on a price of $80.38 for UBER at the time of writing.
<h3>Uber Technologies's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

In the current session, the stock is trading at $109.68, after a 0.36% increase. Over the past month, Brown &amp; Brown Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) stock increased by 4.43%, and in the past year, by 33.80%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Brown &amp; Brown P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 54.29 in the Insurance industry, Brown &amp; Brown Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 31.59. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Syra Health shares are trading higher after the company announced it was awarded a six-month $135,000 healthcare training contract

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday, continuing to trade in a tight range.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$95,842.60</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2,648.21</td>
<td>-1%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$193.46</td>
<td>+0.07%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.46</td>
<td>+0.8%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.2571&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00001617</td>
<td>-3.4%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.9% and daily active addresses higher by 8.5%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 10,487 to 9,846 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 134.4%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 107,479 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $202.63 million.</li>
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Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43702814/bitcoin-mining-equipment-seized-at-us-ports-nationwide-report">Bitcoin Mining Equipment Seized At US Ports Nationwide: Report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43707177/matterfi-wallet-technology-to-integrate-with-trrue-blockchain-ecosystem">MatterFi Wallet Technology To Integrate With Trrue Blockchain Ecosystem</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43683304/nasdaq-listed-crypto-exchange-coincheck-reports-loss-of-98-million-in-q3-shares-tumble-7">Nasdaq-Listed Crypto Exchange Coincheck Reports Loss Of $98 Million In Q3, Shares Tumble 7%</a></li>
<li><a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43674050/us-releases-russian-bitcoin-exchange-co-founder-alexander-vinnik-in-prisoner-deal-with-moscow">US Releases Russian Bitcoin Exchange Co-Founder Alexander Vinnik In Prisoner Deal With Moscow</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<td>TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$16.57</td>
<td>+9.3%</td>
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<td>Kaspa (CRYPTO: KAS)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.1048</td>
<td>+8.5%</td>
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<td>Jito (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">JTO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3.04</td>
<td>+6.7%</td>
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Trader Notes: Ali Martinez believes Bitcoin's true direction won&#8217;t be clear until it breaks out of its current range. 
The market is in a holding pattern, and price movements will reveal the next move once the breakout occurs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We won&#39;t know the real direction of the trend until <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> breaks out of this range! <a href="https://t.co/t82RWjMz6i">pic.twitter.com/t82RWjMz6i</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1890111950820200939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Daan Crypto Trades <a href="https://x.com/DaanCrypto/status/1890083766112076080">pointed</a> out that Bitcoin is in the red for February, marking only the third time in history if this trend continues through the month. 
He also mentioned that March tends to be volatile, with both significant gains and steep declines, suggesting that large price swings are expected.
CryptoCon <a href="https://x.com/CryptoCon_/status/1890120187988328530">noted</a> that the current Bitcoin cycle has been more methodical and healthier compared to past cycles, avoiding the extreme volatility seen in earlier runs. 
He believes that a mix of fear and boredom could be beneficial for a sustained bull market. So far, there have only been two short periods of &#8220;Extreme Greed,&#8221; leaving ample room for further growth.
Axel Adel Jr highlighted that Bitcoin's 1-week realized volatility has dropped to 8.7%. If conditions don't improve, the next move could see a drop to $92,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f6a8;The 1-week realized volatility has dropped to 8.7%. Weak liquidity is a warning sign. The price is near the 111DMA. If conditions do not improve, the next move could be a drop to $92K, below the 111DMA. <a href="https://t.co/uPntn19Ob7">pic.twitter.com/uPntn19Ob7</a>
&mdash; Axel &#x1f48e;&#x1f64c; Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/AxelAdlerJr/status/1890123340897239537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Codere Online shares are trading higher after the company announced it received a listing extension from the Nasdaq

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The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bls.gov/cpi/">January CPI</a> report was hot, much hotter than expected, and raised the risk of FOMC tightness. Not just higher-for-longer near current levels but a reduced chance for even a single 25 basis rate cut in 2025 and a growing possibility hike will be back on the table. This increases the odds of a Fed-induced recession, but opportunities for investors persist. Inflation is a hot problem but, so far, has yet to impact economic activity or the uptrend in stocks.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/market-data/">Economic activity</a> remains solid, with Q1 GDP forecast to run near 3.0% in Q1. What this means for investors is continued stock market growth and a high likelihood that the uptrend in the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSEARCA/SPY/">S&amp;P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY)</a> will continue. The market pulled back following the CPI release and may deepen the move before the rebound begins, but a rebound is the most likely outcome; the CPI-induced dip is a buying opportunity.&nbsp;
<h2>Labor Market Health, Earnings Growth, and Capital Returns Support S&amp;P 500 Uptrend</h2>
Labor market strength is one reason the CPI report is less of a selling event than some would think. The January labor data included significant annual revisions but <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/what-pmi-data-says-about-the-nfp-report-3-hidden-opportunities/">aligned with the trends</a>. The trends include steady job creation, employment growth accelerating at year&#39;s end, low unemployment, and rising wages. Wages grew at a 4%+ pace, a critical factor for inflation and the consumer outlook, underpinning inflation yet sustaining consumer health. According to the CPI, inflation is up 3.0% and 3.3% at the headline and core levels, leaving the &quot;average consumer&quot; stronger than a year ago despite the higher prices.&nbsp;
S&amp;P 500 earnings growth is also a factor in why the index can rally higher. The decreased chances for lower rates will impact the outlook, but growth is expected, nonetheless. As it is, the consensus figures assume steady growth in Q12025 relative to 2024 and sequential acceleration throughout the year. The difference is that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/sectors/">all sectors</a> will produce growth, compared to only nine in 2024, with six growing by more than 10% and leaders including technology, healthcare, and industrials. In 2026, those trends are expected to continue and produce another year of mid-teens earnings growth.&nbsp;
Earnings are critical on their own but more so because of the impact on capital returns. The S&amp;P 500 companies will increase dividends and buybacks on average by high-single and low-double-digit amounts in 2025 and sustain the trend in 2026. That means a dwindling share count compounded by business growth, dividend distribution, and balance sheet improvements, which are a strong tailwind for shareholder value.&nbsp;
<h2>The Risk is Inflation; It is Accelerating</h2>
The risk is inflation. The January data is hot and shows acceleration contrary to the expected contraction. Inflation can continue to accelerate in this scenario because the Fed&#39;s policy may be too lenient, and Trump&#39;s policies are expected to be inflationary. On the one hand,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/do-new-tariffs-signal-rising-inflation-a-technical-breakdown/">tariffs may impact prices</a>, while on the other, easing business headwinds are expected to drive expansion and labor investment.
The market reacted to the news as expected, with the S&amp;P 500 declining immediately after the release. However, traders seized the early morning sell-off as an opportunity, showing their support at the 30-day EMA. If this level continues to be supported, the market could quickly rebound and move up to set new highs. If not, the S&amp;P 500 could move to the 5,960 to 5,790 level, where support is firmer. In that scenario, the market could remain range-bound until later in the year.&nbsp;
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Thousands of Americans living abroad woke up to something they weren&#8217;t expecting this month – their Social Security benefits had been suspended. The reason? They didn't submit a required document called the Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses this form, sent out annually or biannually, to verify that recipients outside the U.S. are still eligible for payments.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Is Affected?</h2>
The SSA has confirmed that suspensions impact those receiving Social Security benefits while living outside the U.S. <a href="https://bb.usembassy.gov/social-security-update/">Notices</a> have already gone out to beneficiaries in Mexico, Barbados, Costa Rica, Haiti and other countries.
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Not every American living abroad has to worry, though. You do not need to submit the form if you are under 90 years old, currently receiving benefits, and your Social Security Number ends in 50-99. You will receive one between June and July 2025. Additionally, if your official address on record is in the United States, you can ignore this notice.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Reinstate Your Benefits</h2>
If your February payment didn't arrive, your benefits have likely been suspended. Payments for this month started going out on Jan. 31, with the last ones issued by Feb. 28. You need to take action immediately to get your payments reinstated.
Submit the required Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (SSA-7162 if receiving payments directly, SSA-7161 if you have a representative payee) or contact the Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) for your country. Once your form is received and processed, your benefits should be reinstated within seven business days.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This Suspension Is Not Related to DOGE or Elon Musk</h2>
While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42217382/bernie-sanders-demands-scrap-the-cap-on-social-security-taxes-its-absurd-a-billionaire-pays-same-amount-as-middle-class-earners">Social Security funding</a> has been a hot topic in Washington, these recent suspensions are unrelated to the controversy surrounding Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk and DOGE have faced backlash after a judge <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43578729/court-halts-musks-doge-squad-from-gaining-access-to-treasury-payment-systems-a-risk-of-irreparable-harm">temporarily blocked them</a> from accessing the Treasury Department's payment system, which handles Social Security payments, tax refunds and federal salaries. This move came after concerns that DOGE had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43549516/elon-musk-led-doges-marko-elez-who-had-treasury-payment-access-resigns-over-racist-social-media-posts">accessed sensitive information</a>, such as Social Security numbers and bank account details. Treasury officials later clarified that DOGE had only "read-only" access, but Democrats have raised alarms about possible government overreach.
Despite the political storm in Washington, the current suspension of Social Security benefits for Americans abroad is entirely unrelated to DOGE, Musk or any policy changes under President Donald Trump. This is a routine SSA process to verify eligibility, and anyone who submits their required form will have their payments reinstated.
See Also: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/arrived-private-credit-fund">7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it</a>?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What To Do Next</h2>
If you live abroad and rely on Social Security benefits, check whether you have received the Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire. If not, contact your Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) immediately to avoid further delays.
The SSA has been sending out these forms for decades, but this unexpected hold on payments has been a frustrating wake-up call for many affected beneficiaries. Fortunately, the solution is straightforward – send in the form, follow up with the FBU and your benefits should resume within a week.
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'Your Benefits Have Been Suspended' – Some Americans Abroad Suddenly Lose Access To Their Social Security Benefits

Southern's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.88 million shares sold short, which is 1.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.08 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>Southern Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739478624_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Southern 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 Southern'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>, Southern's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.21%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Southern's Recent Short Interest

Mirion Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIR#NYSE">MIR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.94 million shares sold short, which is 1.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.63 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>Mirion Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739478618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mirion Technologies 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 Mirion Technologies'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>, Mirion Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.42%, 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.

Looking Into Mirion Technologies's Recent Short Interest

American Tower's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.70 million shares sold short, which is 1.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.59 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>American Tower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739478613_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Tower 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 American Tower'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>, American Tower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.49%, 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.

How Is The Market Feeling About American Tower?

Gold's historic rally may be far from over. Bank of America hinted the precious metal could climb to $3,500 per ounce, driven by investment demand and central bank buying amid growing global economic and policy uncertainties.
In a note shared Wednesday, Bank of America commodity strategist Francisco Blanch said gold's rally has been largely fueled by "exceptional purchases by the official sector" as central banks seek to hedge against geopolitical and fiscal risks. 
Spot gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – is currently trading at $2,920 per ounce as of Feb. 13, 2025, up 11.3% year-to-date. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Gold Reach $3,500?</h3>
For gold to average $3,000 per ounce in 2025, investment demand needs to rise by just 1%, according to Bank of America's analysis. 
Yet, reaching $3,500 would require a more significant 10% jump. While this might seem like a steep climb, Blanch indicated that it's "not impossible."
One major factor supporting this outlook is China's recent decision to allow insurance funds to invest in gold through various financial instruments. 
China's Financial Supervision Administration has launched a pilot program that could unlock as much as $25 billion to $28 billion in gold purchases, equivalent to about 300 metric tons, or 6.5% of the annual global market.
Chinese insurers, managing an estimated $4.4 trillion in total assets, are now permitted to allocate up to 1% of their portfolios to gold. With declining returns on traditional investments and a growing appetite for safe-haven assets, Bank of America's analysts believe insurers will likely use their full allowance within a year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Central Banks And Geopolitical Uncertainty</h3>
Global central banks have been aggressively accumulating gold, largely as a hedge against geopolitical and economic instability. 
&#8220;We agree that&nbsp;the gold market is pricing in&nbsp;increased&nbsp;policy tensions,&#8221; Blanch said.
The World Gold Council reported that total gold demand hit a record 4,974 metric tons in 2024, with central bank purchases exceeding 1,000 metric tons for the third consecutive year.
Gold investment also surged in 2024, with demand rising 25%—the highest annual growth rate since 2020. Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which had seen heavy outflows in previous years, stabilized as investors turned to the metal amid market uncertainties.
"Total gold demand (including OTC investment) rose 1% year-over-year in Q4 to reach a new quarterly high and contribute to a record annual total," the World Gold Council said in its latest report.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Impact Of US Policy: Could The Dollar Actually Weaken? </h3>
One of the key uncertainties supporting gold demand is the direction of U.S. economic policy under President Donald Trump.
Trump administration is considering fresh tariffs on key trading partners, a move that could initially strengthen the U.S. dollar, according to Bank of America. Yet, policymakers are also discussing efforts to weaken the currency in an attempt to rebalance the elevated U.S. trade deficit, which could eventually support gold prices.
Bank of America's note highlighted that "the call for a weaker USD is also discussed along with a push to rebalance external accounts." A weaker dollar typically makes gold more attractive to international investors.
If investment demand continues its upward trajectory, gold's run may be far from over. Whether it reaches $3,500 will depend on just how much more investors and institutions flock to the metal in the months ahead.
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The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) is making a move into Minnesota's cannabis industry with the launch of Prairie Island's Cannabis Company, a vertically integrated cultivation site designed to support economic growth while preserving the land. Operated under Island Peži, the tribe's adult-use cannabis brand, the initiative underscores PIIC's commitment to self-sufficiency and sustainable agricultural practices.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Major Step Toward Economic Sovereignty</h2>
The Prairie Island Cannabis Campus, spanning 13 acres, is a comprehensive facility dedicated to cultivation, extraction, processing and distribution. With a scalable design, the campus is set to produce over 10,000 pounds of cannabis and cannabis extracts annually. The harvest will initially supply the Island Peži dispensary, with future plans to expand distribution to the broader Minnesota market.
"Prairie Island Cannabis Campus is a significant step toward economic sovereignty and self-determination for our tribe," said Grant Johnson, president of the Prairie Island Indian Community. "The cultivation site has provided new opportunities for sustainable economic growth and has created numerous job opportunities within our community. We are proud to take this step while respecting our traditions and ensuring responsible stewardship of our land."
The first harvest includes more than 20 unique strains of cannabis flower, blending both classic and innovative genetics.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sustainability At The Core</h2>
The project has been developed through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, ensuring that cutting-edge cultivation and processing methods align with the tribe's environmental priorities. By integrating regenerative agriculture techniques, the Prairie Island Cannabis Campus prioritizes soil restoration, water conservation and responsible land management.
Island Peži's commitment to sustainability reflects a broader goal of fostering a healthy ecosystem for future generations while supporting economic resilience. These practices align with the Prairie Island Indian Community's long-standing cultural values, ensuring that cannabis production remains environmentally ethical and beneficial to the region.
The newly formed Prairie Island Cannabis Regulatory Commission will regulate business activity within the tribe's jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) shares are moving higher after the company reportedly announced that Meta has become its first customer for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43676475/softbank-backed-arm-holdings-155-post-ipo-surge-bolstered-by-ai-growth-and-smartphone-integration">new in-house chip project. </a>
What To Know: According to<a href="https://archive.is/5xhqP#selection-1737.0-2522.0"> Financial Times</a>, this marks a major shift in Arm's business model, as it moves from licensing chip designs to producing its own processors, putting it in potential competition with major clients like Qualcomm and Nvidia.
Arm plans to launch its first in-house chip by this summer, targeting large data centers. Production will be outsourced, likely to TSMC. The project aligns with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son's broader AI infrastructure vision, including the $500 billion Stargate initiative with OpenAI and other partners. Arm is also reportedly close to acquiring Ampere, a chip designer backed by Oracle, for around $6.5 billion, which would further strengthen its move into chip production.
The company has more than doubled in value since its 2023 Nasdaq listing, benefiting from surging AI-driven demand. Meta's decision to use Arm-based server chips signals a shift away from traditional suppliers like Intel and AMD. 
ARM Price Action: Arm Holdings shares were up 4.56% at $162.58 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga pro.</a>
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Investors love dividend stocks, and it's easy to see why. They provide a reliable income stream while offering the potential for capital appreciation. Some investors focus on total returns, while others prioritize passive income, or even a mix of both. For those looking for a hassle-free approach, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">dividend-focused ETFs</a> are an excellent choice.
ETFs yielding dividends simplify the process by offering instant diversification, typically at a lower cost than actively managed funds. They are easy to buy and sell, and many are managed by well-known asset managers. If you're looking to test some dividend-generating stocks but can&#8217;t decide which one to invest in, here are five high-yield ETFs that are gaining investor interest—some of them ranking among the most searched names on Benzinga.
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<li>The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTY#NYSE">ULTY</a>) is designed to maximize yield by implementing an options-based income strategy. This ETF invests in a diversified set of options contracts, aiming to generate high monthly income while managing risk exposure. It's an attractive pick for income-focused investors looking for steady payouts. The Distribution Rate, which represents the projected annual return based on the latest declared distribution, including option income and dividends, is 85.01%. The net expense ratio is 1.14%.</li>
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Dividend ETFs provide an easy and cost-effective way to generate passive income while diversifying across multiple stocks or assets. The YieldMax family of ETFs, in particular, has captured significant attention due to their innovative options-based income strategies. With the growing popularity of dividend ETFs, these high-yield options are definitely worth keeping an eye on.
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