La vendita allo scoperto per iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF

The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Bloomberg Barclays US High Yield Fallen Angel 3% Capped Index (the Underlying Index), which is designed to reflect the performance of U.S. dollar denominated, high yield. the Fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the Underlying Index that BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index. The Fund will invest no more than 10% of its assets in futures, options and swaps contracts that BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index as well as in fixed income securities other than the types included in the Underlying Index

Blackrock Cash Funds: Treasury, Sl Agency Shares

In the current session, Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) is trading at $415.50, after a 0.04% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 7.86%, and in the past year, by 19.82%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745010019_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Synopsys P/E Compare to Other Companies?</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 381.69 in the Software industry, Synopsys Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 49.96. 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. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745010019_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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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AerCap Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.81%. Currently, AerCap Holdings has a market capitalization of $18.48 billion. 
Buying $100 In AER: If an investor had bought $100 of AER stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $704.41 today based on a price of $97.38 for AER at the time of writing.
<h3>AerCap Holdings's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745010014_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning AerCap Holdings Stock In The Last 15 Years

GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.54% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.43%. Currently, GameStop has a market capitalization of $12.19 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GME: If an investor had bought $1000 of GME stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $8,794.75 today based on a price of $27.27 for GME at the time of writing.
<h3>GameStop's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745009116_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Ask 10 people what it takes to be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44131089/kevin-oleary-says-making-1-million-is-almost-impossible-but-getting-to-5-million-is-surprisingly-easier">financially set for life</a>, and most will throw out numbers with lots of commas: $5 million, $10 million, maybe more if they're feeling pessimistic about inflation and avocado prices. But Kevin O'Leary, entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" mainstay, says the real magic number isn't in the millions. It's $500,000.
In a <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/TcpVd9VmE7M?si=oahf9HaAfL1BgPEU">2023 YouTube short</a>, O'Leary tackled the question head-on: How much do you need to live a comfortable or wealthy life? His answer? That depends on your lifestyle. But for many people, he says, half a million bucks in the bank can do the trick.
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"It's all about lifestyle," he says in the clip. "You can live off half a million bucks in the bank and do nothing else to make money."
Sounds too good to be true? It depends on what you do with that money and more importantly, what you don't do with it.
O'Leary explains if you're investing wisely, you could reasonably earn around 5% annually in fixed income with "very little risk." That's $25,000 a year without touching your principal — enough to cover modest living expenses, especially if you own your home and live in a low-cost area. Want to push that income a little higher? According to O'Leary, you could aim for 8.5% to 9% returns by mixing in equities, if you're willing to "ride the volatility."
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That added risk comes with potential reward but also potential stress. The market doesn't always cooperate, and while equities historically trend upward, there's no guarantee they'll behave when you need them to. If the idea of watching your <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44316684/warren-buffett-said-bad-news-is-an-investors-best-friend-and-if-youre-not-ready-for-stocks-to-drop-50-you-shouldnt-be-investing">portfolio dip during a downturn</a> sends your blood pressure soaring, you might want to stick with the slower but steadier option.
But O'Leary isn't just handing out ideas — he's got strong feelings about what not to do.
"Do not invest in your brother's restaurant or a bowling alley or a bar," he warns. "Or all that other crap. You'll lose your money on that."
Point taken.
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Still, his $500,000 plan isn't for everyone. Even at a 6% return, that's $30,000 a year — not exactly luxury living, especially with rising medical costs, rent, and a grocery bill that seems to laugh at budgets.&nbsp;
Even with higher returns near 9%, you'd be working with about $45,000 a year — enough to get by, but probably not enough to quit your job unless your house is paid off, you have no debt, and you live a lean, frugal lifestyle. O'Leary did say it all comes down to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">your standard of living</a>, but for most people, living comfortably on that setup would require a serious commitment to keeping expenses low.
O'Leary's advice is simple, direct, and depending on your lifestyle…surprisingly doable. But his real point might be this: the path to financial freedom isn't always paved with millions. Sometimes, it's about knowing what you want, avoiding bad investments, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759618/charlie-munger-said-the-hardest-part-of-getting-rich-is-the-first-100000-but-from-there-it-snowballs-and-you-can-ease-off-the-gas">letting compound interest do the heavy lifting</a>.
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argenx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 18.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 32.94%. Currently, argenx has a market capitalization of $36.40 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ARGX: If an investor had bought $1000 of ARGX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,066.85 today based on a price of $596.20 for ARGX at the time of writing.
<h3>argenx's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745008224_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ARGX

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning argenx Stock In The Last 5 Years

<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGIFF">1933 Industries</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGIFF#OTC">TGIFF</a>) shares closed up 36.99% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ELLXF">Elixinol Wellness</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELLXF#OTC">ELLXF</a>) shares closed up 23.33% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRMD">MariMed</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) shares closed up 20.10% at $0.10</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 16.33% at $0.98</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 12.50% at $0.00</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 up 8.74% at $0.67</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GTBIF">Green Thumb Indus</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>) shares closed up 7.69% at $5.60</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CXXIF">C21 Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXIF#OTC">CXXIF</a>) shares closed up 4.92% at $0.16</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMG">Scotts Miracle Gro</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMG#NYSE">SMG</a>) shares closed up 4.74% at $52.17</li>
<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 4.66% at $1.54</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 up 4.43% at $0.06</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 up 4.24% at $1.26</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 up 3.85% at $0.91</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 up 3.70% at $1.40</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed up 3.45% at $0.00</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 up 3.39% at $1.19</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 up 3.39% at $0.04</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 up 3.38% at $0.46</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACB">Aurora Cannabis</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) shares closed up 3.21% at $4.44</li>
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<h3>LOSERS:</h3>
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<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 73.33% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBRRF">Blueberries Medical</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBRRF#OTC">BBRRF</a>) shares closed down 46.39% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGRO">Urban-gro</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) shares closed down 10.63% at $0.57</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 down 7.19% at $0.02</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 6.17% at $0.17</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 down 4.91% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">FLUENT</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed down 4.68% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLSH">CLS Holdings USA</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSH#OTC">CLSH</a>) shares closed down 4.67% at $0.03</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 4.60% at $0.45</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 3.75% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRBP">Corbus Pharmaceuticals</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares closed down 3.72% at $6.03</li>
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Option Care Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPCH#NASDAQ">OPCH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.35%. Currently, Option Care Health has a market capitalization of $5.29 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OPCH: If an investor had bought $1000 of OPCH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,601.14 today based on a price of $32.02 for OPCH at the time of writing.
<h3>Option Care Health's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745007314_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Option Care Health Stock In The Last 5 Years

Author&nbsp;Robert Kiyosaki&nbsp;cautioned about the potential for significant job losses in the near future. He urged individuals to pivot towards entrepreneurship and bolster their financial education.
What Happened: In a post on X, Kiyosaki voiced his apprehensions about the evolving job market on April 16. He highlighted the millions of jobs lost in the past two years and projected that the trend will continue, affecting millions more.
Seizing this moment, Kiyosaki advised individuals to shift their attention from job security to entrepreneurship. He proposed that&nbsp;joining a network marketing company&nbsp;could be a cost-effective way to develop entrepreneurial skills. 
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Despite potential challenges, such as high rejection rates and unstable income, Kiyosaki views this as a feasible option for those at risk of unemployment.
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Kiyosaki has been a consistent voice warning about economic downturns and the devaluation of the U.S. dollar. 
He is a staunch supporter&nbsp;of assets like Bitcoin, gold,&nbsp;and silver and continues to stress the significance of financial education and taking proactive measures towards financial&nbsp;independence in an unpredictable economy.
Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s warning comes at a time when the global economy is still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. His advice to focus on entrepreneurship and financial education is particularly relevant as traditional job markets continue to evolve and become more uncertain. 
His endorsement of network marketing companies as a means to gain entrepreneurial skills could potentially influence many to consider this path. 
Furthermore, his advocacy for&nbsp;assets like bitcoin, gold, and&nbsp;silver underscores the growing interest in alternative investment avenues amidst economic instability.
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Looking into the current session, MasTec Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) shares are trading at $117.37, after a 0.03% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 6.18%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 38.92%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745006438_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing MasTec P/E Against Its Peers</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. 
MasTec has a better P/E ratio of 57.0 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 35.39 of the Construction &amp; Engineering industry. Ideally, one might believe that MasTec Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745006438_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

P/E Ratio Insights for MasTec

Wells Fargo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.71 million shares sold short, which is 0.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.15 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Wells Fargo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.11%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.36 million shares sold short, which is 9.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.46 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745006426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech 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 Carpenter Tech'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.54%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Carpenter Tech?

MongoDB's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NYSE">MDB</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.68 million shares sold short, which is 4.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.04 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MongoDB Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745006421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MongoDB 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 MongoDB'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MongoDB's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.79%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About MongoDB?

GoDaddy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.65% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.68%. Currently, GoDaddy has a market capitalization of $24.28 billion. 
Buying $100 In GDDY: If an investor had bought $100 of GDDY stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $255.78 today based on a price of $171.78 for GDDY at the time of writing.
<h3>GoDaddy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745006414_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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President Donald Trump expressed his hesitation to escalate tariffs on China, citing potential trade stagnation. He also hinted at China&#8217;s attempts to negotiate a deal.
What Happened: Trump voiced his concerns about escalating tariffs on China, suggesting it could hinder trade between the two nations. He also mentioned that Beijing has made several attempts to initiate talks.
Trump avoided direct answers when questioned about his personal contact with Chinese leader&nbsp;Xi Jinping. He emphasized his good relationship with Xi and suggested that any outreach from China would have Xi&#8217;s knowledge and approval, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-17/trump-says-he-is-reluctant-to-keep-raising-tariffs-on-china?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reports </a>Bloomberg. 
The ongoing economic clash between the US and China has seen both countries imposing hefty import duties on each other. Trump has increased&nbsp;levies to a combined 145%&nbsp;on Chinese goods, with China retaliating&nbsp;with duties of 125% on&nbsp;US goods.
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Despite the high tariff levels, Trump indicated a potential willingness to lower them. He also&nbsp;expressed confidence about a deal&nbsp;that would include trade concessions&nbsp;and a deal for the&nbsp;sale of TikTok&#8217;s US assets.
Trump suggested that the discussion of tariffs could be a part of the negotiation if China approves ByteDance Ltd.&#8217;s divestment of TikTok&#8217;s US operations.
Why It Matters: The trade war between the US and China has been a significant factor in global economic dynamics. The high tariffs imposed by both countries have affected global trade patterns and have the potential to stagnate trade between the two nations. 
Trump&#8217;s reluctance to further escalate tariffs and his hint at a potential trade deal could signal a shift in US-China trade relations. This development could have significant implications for global trade and economic stability.
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Trump Expresses Reluctance To Escalate China Tariffs, Hints At Trade Deal

Did you know that $2.7 trillion in commercial debt is maturing in the next 30 months? This event can have <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@grantcardone/video/7492144240714108203?lang=en">significant ramifications</a> on the global economy, and Grant Cardone doesn't mince words when he says what can happen.
"The problem is so big, it can drag down 300 banks," the real estate investor and author of "The 10X Rule" stated.
Is the claim overblown hyperbole, or is it justified for investors to be worried about the looming debt? These are some of the details to consider.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Office Space Is Losing Demand</h2>
While Cardone also mentioned apartment buildings, he put most of the focus on office space when describing the looming $2.7 trillion debt. Commercial real estate isn't doing as well because people got comfortable with remote work during the pandemic. Many companies now offer hybrid work or fully remote work, and that reduces the demand for office space.
Fewer tenants and less demand translate into lower rents and vacant units. That's not good for landlords, and it can lead to loan defaults. An asset class that is losing value will only get worse if foreclosures become more common. Cardone mentions that regional banks can feel the most pressure since commercial real estate makes up a large portion of their books.
He believes that more than 300 banks can go out of business. Cardone also mentioned that government pension funds can also go bust once commercial real estate prices crash.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Leverage Is A Double-Edged Sword</h2>
The looming commercial real estate crisis highlights the risk of leverage. While you can generate passive cash flow and have your tenants cover your mortgage, conditions can change quickly and leave investors in vulnerable positions.
Lately, Cardone has been using cash to finance his deals. He's said that he's waiting for interest rates to get lower before borrowing against his properties. While buying a rental property with 3% down may sound attractive to a real estate investor who wants to quickly scale their portfolio, there are significant risks with this approach.
Over-leverage combined with a declining demand for commercial real estate can put a lot of pressure on financial institutions. Office space in big cities like Boston and San Francisco is also facing downward pressure that can affect how those cities generate tax revenue.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Headwinds Can Make It Worse</h2>
While some locations have more insulation than others, the outlook doesn't suggest a V-shaped recovery for commercial real estate. Cardone mentioned that some commercial real estate properties are selling for 10 cents on the dollar. While that may only apply to a small portion of real estate properties, a Redditor compiled a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/1fuiwi5/more_bloodbath_in_the_san_francisco_office_space/">list of recent San Francisco commercial property sales</a> that are hard to ignore.&nbsp;
The first example is pretty close to Cardone's claim of commercial properties selling for 10 cents on the dollar. Most of the properties on the list have lost 50% to 80% of their value within a decade.
Vacancy rates may continue to drop as remote and hybrid work become normalized. Apartments may also face some heat due to deportations increasing the housing supply and low fertility rates continuing to fuel the trend of new retirees outnumbering new workers.&nbsp;
Although long-term headwinds remain, Trump's tariffs can benefit the industry by forcing the Fed to lower interest rates. Near-zero interest rates would make it easier for investors to refinance their commercial real estate loans. This approach would kick the can further down the road, but Cardone's warning about a $2.7 trillion commercial real estate collapse holds a lot of merit.
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Planet Fitness's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.65 million shares sold short, which is 7.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.58 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Planet Fitness Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745002866_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Planet Fitness 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 Planet Fitness'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Planet Fitness's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 15.01%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Wall Street wrapped up a shortened trading week ahead of the Easter holiday in the red, weighed down by fresh export restrictions on chips to China that sent tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">and semiconductor stocks tumbling.</a>
On Tuesday, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) revealed it was notified by the Trump administration on April 9 that its H20 AI chip would now require an export license to be sold in China. The company warned that these tighter controls could slash its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44846329/nvidias-china-sales-face-setback-as-h20-chip-restrictions-catch-key-buyers-off-guard-reuters">earnings by $5.5 billion.</a>
Nvidia shares dropped 8.5% this week, erasing nearly half of the previous week&#8217;s gains. The broader semiconductor sector – as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) – followed suit, sliding 3% and logging its seventh weekly decline <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44860240/unitedhealth-slashes-2025-outlook-on-medicare-funding-reductions-stock-crashes">out of the past eight.</a>
First-quarter earnings season delivered a mixed bag. While banks and streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) showed solid performance, UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shocked investors by slashing its full-year guidance far below Wall Street expectations.
UnitedHealth shares plummeted 22.4% on Thursday, marking their worst one-day drop since 1998.
In trade news, Canada announced a six-month suspension of countermeasure tariffs on select U.S. goods essential for domestic manufacturing and food packaging. This move is expected to ease cross-border supply chain pressures, particularly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44816653/canada-eases-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-as-trade-tensions-thaw-under-softer-trump-stance-stocks-react"> benefiting Michigan-based automakers.</a>
On the macro front, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged inflation and growth risks stemming from trade tariffs, reiterating the Fed&#8217;s cautious stance and signaling that rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">won&#8217;t come prematurely.</a>
This cautious tone triggered an angry response from President Donald Trump, who blasted Powell as "always too late" on rate cuts and hinted at prematurely removing him from office, despite Powell's term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44862662/trump-pressures-fed-as-ecb-delivers-7th-straight-rate-cut">running through May 2026.</a>
Meanwhile, the European Central Bank executed its sixth consecutive rate cut, further fueling Trump's public frustration with the Fed. During an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump doubled down, declaring that Powell &#8220;will be out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">if the President asks.&#8221;</a>
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Honeywell Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NYSE">HON</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.90 million shares sold short, which is 1.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.79 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Honeywell Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745002861_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Honeywell Intl 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 Honeywell Intl'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Honeywell Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.43%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Honeywell Intl?

Adtalem Glb Education's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATGE#NYSE">ATGE</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.18 million shares sold short, which is 4.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Adtalem Glb Education Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745002856_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Adtalem Glb Education 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 Adtalem Glb Education'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Adtalem Glb Education's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.09%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Is Adtalem Glb Education Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In the current market session, Paylocity Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) share price is at $183.98, after a 0.13% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 4.13%, but in the past year, went up by 15.31%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating Paylocity Holding P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 53.5 in the Professional Services industry, Paylocity Holding Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 47.24. 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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