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Cryptocurrency markets are closing Friday strong, with Bitcoin&#8217;s performance paving the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/altcoins">way for altcoin gains.</a>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<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;$97,590</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3,600</td>
<td>+1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$242.66</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.4355</td>
<td>+9.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00002621</td>
<td>+4.0%</td>
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</tbody>
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Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22.6% and daily active addresses falling by 8%. Exchanges netflows are up by 188%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 86,529 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $242 million, with $150 million being liquidated short positions.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42250465/dogecoin-price-up-65-what-is-going-on">Dogecoin Price Up 6.5%: What Is Going On?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/11/42246620/xrp-price-soars-20-in-24-hours-why-is-xrp-up">XRP Price Soars 20% In 24 Hours: Why Is XRP Up?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42247693/dogecoin-etf-coming-in-2025-i-think-someones-going-to-try-says-etf-analyst">Dogecoin ETF Coming In 2025? &#8216;I Think Someone&#8217;s Going To Try,&#8217; Says ETF Analyst</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42244078/vladimir-putin-signs-bitcoin-mining-crypto-taxation-law">Vladimir Putin Signs Bitcoin Mining, Crypto Taxation Law</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42245202/peter-schiff-bitcoin-reserve-is-the-worst-monetary-mistake-us-could-make">Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Reserve Is The &#8216;Worst Monetary Mistake&#8217; US Could Make</a></li>
</ul>
Top Gainers:
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Algorand (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/algo/usd">ALGO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.4318</td>
<td>+42.3%</td>
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<td>Hedera (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hbar/usd">HBAR</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.17</td>
<td>+18.9%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.74</td>
<td>+17.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Trader Notes: Daniel Cheung, co-founder of Syncracy Capital, <a href="https://x.com/HighCoinviction/status/1862596640793612426">speculates</a> that altcoins will &#8220;rip 50% in a day&#8221; once Bitcoin breaks $100,000.
Trader Bluntz highlights a bullish chart pattern for Dogecoin playing out, <a href="https://x.com/Bluntz_Capital/status/1862587386036985898">saying</a>, &#8220;things are about to get fun again.&#8221;
Popular crypto analyst Michaёl van de Poppe sees this as the &#8220;institutional and governmental cycle,&#8221; flagging discussions around Bitcoin as a strategic reserve in the U.S. and Brazil, while Russia recognizes Bitcoin as property.
&#8220;It&#8217;s actually an insane period,&#8221; the analyst concludes. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It&#39;s actually an insane period. &#8211; Trump looking to add <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> as strategic reserve. &#8211; A bill proposing the same in Brazil. &#8211; Russia recognising <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> as property. It&#39;s the institutional &amp; governmental cycle. This goes way higher than we all wish for.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1862587340528537993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Citigroup analyst Yigal Nochomovitz maintains Applied Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLT#NASDAQ">APLT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $13 to $8.

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JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintains Privia Health Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRVA#NASDAQ">PRVA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $27 to $28.

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JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $34 to $42.

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The Q3 earnings report for Globus Maritime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBS#NASDAQ">GLBS</a>) was released on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 04:00 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Globus Maritime beat estimated earnings by 70.0%, reporting an EPS of $-0.03 versus an estimate of $-0.1.
Revenue was up $1.27 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.12 in the previous quarter, leading to a 2.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Globus Maritime's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>-0.02</td>
<td>-0.10</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>-0.01</td>
<td>0.02</td>
<td>0.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>7.80M</td>
<td>8.00M</td>
<td>5.80M</td>
<td>12.30M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>9.52M</td>
<td>7.71M</td>
<td>7.11M</td>
<td>7.68M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Globus Maritime <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLBS/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lion Group Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGHL#NASDAQ">LGHL</a>) shares increased by 22.5% to $0.21 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>X Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYF#NYSE">XYF</a>) shares increased by 14.32% to $8.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $393.5 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Patriot Ntl Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNBK#NASDAQ">PNBK</a>) stock rose 9.99% to $1.98. The company's market cap stands at $7.8 million. </li>
<li>XChange Tec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHG#NASDAQ">XHG</a>) shares rose 9.74% to $1.69. The company's market cap stands at $190.3 million. </li>
<li>Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHLB#NYSE">BHLB</a>) shares rose 6.79% to $33.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KINS#NASDAQ">KINS</a>) shares rose 6.58% to $17.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $209.9 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Inter &amp; Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTR#NASDAQ">INTR</a>) stock decreased by 16.7% to $4.4 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 billion. </li>
<li>Hilltop Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTH#NYSE">HTH</a>) stock fell 15.67% to $26.82. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) stock decreased by 9.37% to $13.55. The company's market cap stands at $7.2 billion. </li>
<li>Bank Bradesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBDO#NYSE">BBDO</a>) stock fell 8.42% to $1.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.6 billion. </li>
<li>StoneCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>) shares fell 8.36% to $9.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.9 billion. </li>
<li>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) stock declined by 8.2% to $53.01. The company's market cap stands at $5.6 billion. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/</a></li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Super Hi International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDL#NASDAQ">HDL</a>) stock increased by 15.1% to $19.48 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Leslies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LESL#NASDAQ">LESL</a>) shares rose 8.86% to $2.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $499.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSX#NASDAQ">FRSX</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.19% to $0.66. The company's market cap stands at $10.1 million. </li>
<li>Jianzhi Education Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZ#NASDAQ">JZ</a>) stock increased by 8.15% to $1.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $31.2 million. </li>
<li>Lottery.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRY#NASDAQ">LTRY</a>) stock increased by 7.98% to $0.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Birks Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#AMEX">BGI</a>) stock increased by 7.86% to $1.7. The company's market cap stands at $32.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dogness (Intl) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOGZ#NASDAQ">DOGZ</a>) stock fell 14.4% to $44.4 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $565.2 million. </li>
<li>EpicQuest Education Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEIQ#NASDAQ">EEIQ</a>) stock declined by 10.37% to $0.92. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Ambow Education Holding (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBO#AMEX">AMBO</a>) stock fell 10.16% to $1.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares declined by 9.86% to $3.11. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Mynd.ai (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYND#AMEX">MYND</a>) stock declined by 6.75% to $2.15. The company's market cap stands at $98.1 million. </li>
<li>Vroom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRM#NASDAQ">VRM</a>) stock fell 6.04% to $4.98. The company's market cap stands at $9.0 million. 
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</ul>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cabaletta Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CABA#NASDAQ">CABA</a>) shares rose 26.9% to $3.82 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $186.6 million. </li>
<li>Biomerica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRA#NASDAQ">BMRA</a>) stock increased by 19.74% to $0.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.4 million. </li>
<li>Passage Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PASG#NASDAQ">PASG</a>) stock rose 17.01% to $0.78. The company's market cap stands at $48.1 million. </li>
<li>SILO Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILO#NASDAQ">SILO</a>) stock rose 14.44% to $1.03. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHE#NASDAQ">ATHE</a>) stock increased by 12.84% to $1.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>IO Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOBT#NASDAQ">IOBT</a>) shares rose 11.76% to $0.95. The company's market cap stands at $62.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Applied Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLT#NASDAQ">APLT</a>) stock fell 74.5% to $2.19 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $254.8 million. </li>
<li>Journey Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DERM#NASDAQ">DERM</a>) stock declined by 13.52% to $4.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.2 million. </li>
<li>Grifols (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFS#NASDAQ">GRFS</a>) shares declined by 12.64% to $7.05. The company's market cap stands at $4.7 billion. </li>
<li>Nutriband (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRB#NASDAQ">NTRB</a>) stock fell 12.38% to $4.25. The company's market cap stands at $47.1 million. </li>
<li>TC BioPharm (Holdings) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBP#NASDAQ">TCBP</a>) stock declined by 10.37% to $0.54. </li>
<li>Accuray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARAY#NASDAQ">ARAY</a>) shares declined by 9.96% to $1.9. The company's market cap stands at $191.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unusual Machines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMAC#AMEX">UMAC</a>) stock rose 44.8% to $14.32 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $118.8 million. </li>
<li>Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) stock rose 31.53% to $1.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $88.1 million. </li>
<li>NextTrip (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRP#NASDAQ">NTRP</a>) stock moved upwards by 20.0% to $3.6. The company's market cap stands at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>The9 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCTY#NASDAQ">NCTY</a>) shares increased by 8.44% to $14.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $129.7 million. </li>
<li>Couchbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BASE#NASDAQ">BASE</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.21% to $22.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.87% to $10.0. The company's market cap stands at $754.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>T Stamp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDAI#NASDAQ">IDAI</a>) shares declined by 23.8% to $0.64 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $14.8 million. </li>
<li>Karooooo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARO#NASDAQ">KARO</a>) stock declined by 11.86% to $39.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>ZenaTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) shares declined by 11.36% to $6.95. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $122.7 million. </li>
<li>Infobird Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFBD#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) shares fell 9.1% to $2.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 million. </li>
<li>Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNA#NASDAQ">LUNA</a>) stock fell 8.99% to $1.62. The company's market cap stands at $56.2 million. </li>
<li>Oblong (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBLG#NASDAQ">OBLG</a>) stock decreased by 7.41% to $3.25. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 million. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/</a></li>
</ul>
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Ares Capital's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NYSE">ARCC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.59 million shares sold short, which is 2.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.14 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>Ares Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913119_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ares Capital 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 Ares Capital'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>, Ares Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.34%, 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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(ARCC) - Analyzing Ares Capital's Short Interest

United Parcel Service's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.39 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 4.38 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>United Parcel Service Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Parcel Service 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 United Parcel Service'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>, United Parcel Service's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.22%, 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.

(UPS) - Analyzing United Parcel Service's Short Interest

Service Corp Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCI#NYSE">SCI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.71 million shares sold short, which is 6.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.66 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>Service Corp Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732913109_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Service Corp 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 Service Corp 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Service Corp Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.26%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Service Corp Intl's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Chipotle Mexican Grill. Our analysis of options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 75% of traders were bullish, while 12% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $73,306, and 6 were calls, valued at $549,253.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $52.0 to $65.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Chipotle Mexican Grill's whale trades within a strike price range from $52.0 to $65.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912264_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$288.4K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>429</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Chipotle Mexican Grill, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,818,457, with CMG's price down by -0.84%, positioned at $61.53.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $67.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $65.
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In CMG Options

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 8 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) summing a total amount of $246,685.
At the same time, our algo caught 4 for a total amount of 193,380.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $65.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Freeport-McMoRan stands at 746.43, with a total volume reaching 3,859.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Freeport-McMoRan, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $65.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912259_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>463</td>
<td align="right">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2023, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. About 75% of 2023 revenue was from copper, with a further 15% from gold and about 10% from molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at end December 2023. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2028, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Freeport-McMoRan, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,511,840, with FCX's price up by 1.27%, positioned at $44.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Freeport-McMoRan

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $360,704, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $851,386.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $155.0 and $430.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Caterpillar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Caterpillar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $430.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912254_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$200.8K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
<td align="right">596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$183.1K</td>
<td align="right">197</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td align="right">623</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$46.65</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$109.9K</td>
<td align="right">373</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td align="right">378</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,961,635, the price of CAT is up by 0.61%, reaching $406.16.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 66 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $348.75.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $365. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Sell rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $295. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Underperform rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $435. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With CAT

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37740851/give-everything-to-us-now-gen-zs-main-career-goal-is-to-make-lots-of-money-so-they-can-be-richer">Gen Z workers</a> are entering the workforce with high hopes and ambitions, but the transition isn't going as planned for many.&nbsp;
A September survey published by Intelligent.com found that 60% of employers have already let go of Gen Z hires just months after they started. The reasons are piling up: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41555075/millennials-and-gen-z-rely-on-parents-for-financial-support-survey-finds-its-costing-them-their-">lack of motivation</a>, poor communication skills and unprofessional behavior are at the top of the list. Employers have also flagged issues like tardiness, inappropriate workplace attire and unrealistic expectations for quick promotions.
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Recruiters and hiring managers aren't just frustrated; they're rethinking whether it's worth hiring recent graduates. One in six employers say they're hesitant to bring on new grads and some companies outright avoid them in next year's hiring cycle.
According to a New York Post article, the disconnect doesn't seem limited to the U.S. Recruitment expert Roxanne Calder observes similar trends in Australia, though not as severe as in America. She notes that employers are frustrated because younger hires often fail to meet the expectations tied to their starting salaries – many of which hover around $80,000 for entry-level roles. Companies are looking for employees who can "fire" on all cylinders immediately, but Calder says many Gen Z workers lack the technical and interpersonal skills to meet these demands.
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In her experience, one of the biggest challenges is how Gen Z handles feedback. "They find it really difficult," she told news.com.au, as the New York Post reported.&nbsp;
Sometimes, Calder converses with young workers and then sends them an email asking if they have anything to add because she finds they struggle so much with face-to-face communication. This hesitancy to engage directly with managers and process constructive criticism creates a significant gap between employer expectations and employee readiness.
Feedback has also become a sticking point; Calder notes that Gen Z workers often struggle to take constructive criticism, which can create friction with managers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/06/39181971/gen-z-job-applicant-rejects-90-minute-task-ceo-faces-backlash">Adding fuel to the fire</a>, TikTok is full of Gen Z employees sharing their stories about being fired. Some blame rigid or outdated workplace cultures, while others admit they weren't prepared for the reality of their roles. Calder says, "They want the dream career, but when the reality hits, it's hard to reconcile the two."
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But the finger-pointing can't rest solely on Gen Z. HR consultant Bryan Driscoll argues that the education system shoulders some responsibility. In a Newsweek article, Driscoll drew on personal experience, stating, "As someone who went through years of education, including law school, I can tell you this: colleges are not preparing students for real-world work."
Companies, too, could step up by offering better onboarding and mentorship programs to set young hires up for success. Driscoll warns, "If companies keep treating them as disposable assets, we're going to end up with a workforce that's both overworked and unprepared."
Bridging the gap will ultimately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">require effort on both sides</a>. Employers need to invest in the next generation and Gen Z workers need to adapt to the demands of the professional world. Until then, the revolving door of new hires and rapid terminations will likely keep spinning.
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<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed up 63.33% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGWFF">Maple Leaf Green World</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGWFF#OTC">MGWFF</a>) shares closed up 39.35% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed up 32.00% at $0.07</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNPOF">RIV Capital</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNPOF#OTC">CNPOF</a>) shares closed up 19.77% at $0.09</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">Cansortium</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed up 18.92% at $0.11</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed up 11.32% at $0.03</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 up 7.04% at $0.04</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 5.49% at $0.15</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ITHUF">iAnthus Capital Hldgs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) shares closed up 4.35% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARA">Cara Therapeutics</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARA#NASDAQ">CARA</a>) shares closed up 3.26% at $0.30</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 up 3.12% at $0.14</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOL">Emeren Group</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOL#NYSE">SOL</a>) shares closed up 3.09% at $1.90</li>
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<h3>LOSERS:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALEAF">Aleafia Health</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALEAF#OTC">ALEAF</a>) shares closed down 99.00% at $1e-06</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 down 51.19% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNBX">CNBX Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNBX#OTC">CNBX</a>) shares closed down 13.79% at $0.01</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 9.30% at $0.01</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 down 7.95% at $1.79</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 5.62% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XXII">22nd Century Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>) shares closed down 5.21% 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 down 4.60% at $1.93</li>
<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 down 3.64% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLOZF">Cannabix Technologies</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLOZF#OTC">BLOZF</a>) shares closed down 3.23% at $0.28</li>
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Mercedes Ponce de León, founder of <a href="https://elplanteo.com/expocannabis-uruguay-2024/">ExpoCannabis Uruguay</a>, announced that &#8220;On Friday, December 6, at ExpoCannabis Uruguay, at 1 p.m., we will make history with the launch of the first pre-sale of legal psychoactive cannabis seeds in Uruguay.&#8221; This milestone cements Uruguay's position as a global cannabis industry leader.
The news, shared exclusively during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ouJLpCZvIA">El Planteo Live #23</a>, opens new doors for consumers and local businesses. Ponce de León explained that this initiative, spearheaded by Antera Garden Supplies in collaboration with seed bank Ripper Seeds, will offer legal psychoactive varieties. She added, "This is a revolutionary change in Uruguay&#8217;s cannabis history."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Uruguay: A Pioneer Facing New Challenges</h1>
Since legalizing cannabis production, commercialization and consumption in 2013, Uruguay has led the way in the region. The country has gained recognition for exporting medical cannabis flowers and industrial hemp, with companies striving for a global presence.
However, challenges persist, particularly in navigating international regulations and securing financing.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ExpoCannabis: Driving Industry Transformation</h1>
ExpoCannabis Uruguay has been a key event for the cannabis industry since its inception. More than just a networking opportunity, the event acts as a springboard for regulatory and commercial breakthroughs.
Ponce de León highlighted the importance of this year's edition, where the pre-sale of seeds takes center stage, promising to reshape the landscape for local consumers and growers. She noted, "ExpoCannabis has always been a platform for innovation, and this year will be no different."
The event's significance lies in its ability to generate impact both nationally and internationally. It attracts investors, experts and companies who view Uruguay as a model to emulate.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Future Of Cannabis In Uruguay</h1>
Despite its accomplishments, Uruguay faces growing competition from countries such as Colombia and Mexico, which are advancing in cannabis production and exportation. To maintain its leadership, Uruguay must continue innovating, diversifying its markets and addressing regulatory challenges with clear strategies.
The pre-sale of legal seeds marks just the beginning. As Ponce de León summarized, "This is the start of a new chapter for Uruguay's cannabis sector."
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on JD.com. Our analysis of options history for JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) revealed 26 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 34% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 16 were puts, with a value of $713,824, and 10 were calls, valued at $4,563,272.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $50.0 for JD.com during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JD.com's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of JD.com's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>JD.com 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732911341_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.52</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$877.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$875.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$875.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.55</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$875.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$452.5K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About JD.com</h3>
JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform with its 2022 China GMV being similar to Pinduoduo (GMV not reported), on our estimate, but still lower than Alibaba. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with JD.com, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of JD.com</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,017,846, the price of JD is up 0.65% at $37.43. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 96 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On JD.com</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $49.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $51. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $47. 
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SmileDirectClub (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sdccq-stock-quote/">SDCCQ</a>) ceased operating on December 8 after it <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/smiledirectclub-ceases-operations-after-restructuring-effort-fails">could not restructure</a> through bankruptcy proceedings. The once high-flying provider of dental aligners was one of many at-risk companies entering the final quarter of 2023.&nbsp;



Do you remember all the articles pitting SmileDirect against industry leader Align Technology (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/algn-stock-quote/">ALGN</a>)? I sure do.&nbsp;



As recently as 2020, many investors and media pundits felt the former was a better buy than the latter. The Motley Fool&rsquo;s Keith Speights <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-reasons-to-buy-smiledirectclub-instead-of-align-technology-2020-02-09">suggested</a> in February 2020 three reasons SDC was a better buy than ALGN. However, looking closely, you&rsquo;ll see that Speights owned Align stock then. I&rsquo;m guessing the article was meant tongue-in-cheek.



My InvestorPlace colleague Josh Enomoto was more forthcoming in May 2020 about the risks involved in SDC stock. He <a href="https://investorplace.com/2020/05/smiledirectclub-is-a-luxury-that-few-care-about-in-a-recession-sdc-stock/">suggested,</a> &ldquo;The economy simply doesn&rsquo;t favor SDC stock.&rdquo;&nbsp;



And now it doesn&rsquo;t exist.&nbsp;



Who are other companies that could file for bankruptcy in 2024? Here are three at-risk companies to get you started.&nbsp;



<h2>Sabre (SABR)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sabr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="The logo for Sabre Corporation (SABR) is displayed on a smartphone screen."><div>Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com</div></div>


The companies that made my list had three things going against them: 1) high total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), 2) a low return on assets and 3) an Altman Z-Score below 1.81 &mdash; a sign the company could file for bankruptcy over the next 24 months.&nbsp;



According to Morningstar, one of the largest travel booking companies by volume has a total debt of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/sabr/financials">$4.82 billion,</a> 582x its EBITDA of $8.28 million, a return on assets of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/sabr/valuation">-12.52%</a> and an Altman Z-Score of <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/term/zscore/SABR/Altman-Z-Score/Sabre">-0.43.</a>



In 2015, Sabre (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sabr-stock-quote/">SABR</a>) stock traded around $30, 7x higher than where it currently trades.



Through the first nine months of 2023, Sabre generated a non-GAAP loss of $135.4 million, down from a $254.4 million loss a year earlier, on <a href="https://investors.sabre.com/static-files/7da29e94-ff1e-48d8-87bf-b206636c8823">$2.2 billion</a> in revenue.&nbsp;



The bulls will point to the fact its adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.9%, 750 basis points higher than a year ago, a sign the business is coming around.&nbsp;



But is it?



Its interest expense in the third quarter was $119.4 million, 55% higher than Q3 2022. On an annualized basis, that&rsquo;s <a href="https://investors.sabre.com/static-files/6b90ecaf-3aaf-49e7-abd6-097e9f2f2f09">$478 million,</a> 62% higher than its interest expense in 2022.



That&rsquo;s a huge mountain to overcome.&nbsp;



<h2>Seagate Technology (STX)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/stx-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A Seagate Technology (STX) sign hanging above an office in Silicon Valley, California."><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div>


Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/stx-stock-quote/">STX</a>) has a total debt of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/stx/financials">$5.67 billion,</a> 52x its EBITDA of $110.0 million, a return on assets of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/stx/valuation">-9.39%</a> and an Altman Z-Score of <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/term/zscore/STX/Altman-Z-Score/STX">0.25.</a>&nbsp;



You wouldn&rsquo;t know that its financials were less than stellar, given its stock is up nearly 63% year to date. However, that is the case for the data storage company.&nbsp;



Of the <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/stx/analystestimates">24 analysts</a> that cover its stock, just 8 rate it Overweight or Buy, with 14 Holds and 2 Underweight or outright Sell, with a <a href="https://money.cnn.com/quote/forecast/forecast.html?symb=stx">$70</a> target price, well below where it&rsquo;s currently trading.



On a GAAP basis, Seagate lost $529 million in fiscal 2023 (June year-end). On a non-GAAP basis, it earned <a href="https://s24.q4cdn.com/101481333/files/doc_financials/2023/q4/STX-Q4-23-Press-Release.pdf">$40 million</a> on $7.38 billion in revenue. Its interest expense in 2023 was $313 million, up from $249 million a year earlier.&nbsp;



In Q1 2024, it lost <a href="https://s24.q4cdn.com/101481333/files/doc_financials/2024/q1/STX-FQ1-24-Press-Release.pdf">$184 million</a> (GAAP) and $46 million (non-GAAP). Its interest expense was $84 million, 18% higher than a year earlier. While the interest expense hasn&rsquo;t done the company in yet, it&rsquo;s got <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001137789/642e531d-584a-4a64-8683-9e2adab1064f.pdf">$1.75 billion</a> in debt with interest rates of 8.25% or higher that were issued in late 2022 and 2023.&nbsp;



If you own STX stock, you better hope interest rates decrease significantly in 2024, or its stock is sunk.



<h2>Century Aluminum (CENX)</h2>


<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/aluminum-stocks-3-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="stacks of rectangular aluminum metal stock"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/SimoneN</div></div>


Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cenx-stock-quote/">CENX</a>) is the smallest of the three, with a market capitalization of just over $1 billion. Its shares are up nearly 27% in 2023.&nbsp;



It has a total debt of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/cenx/financials">$512.0 million,</a> with a trailing 12-month EBITDA of -123.5 million, a return on assets of <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/cenx/valuation">-10.80%</a> and an Altman Z-Score of <a href="http://www.globeinvestor.com/">-0.30.</a> That is one score you don&rsquo;t want to be negative.&nbsp;



The Chicago-based aluminum producer reported better-than-expected Q3 2023 results in November. On the top line, its revenue was <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/century-aluminums-cenx-q3-earnings-181400279.html">$545.2 million,</a> 14% lower than a year earlier but $3 million higher than the consensus estimate. On the bottom line, it lost 13 cents a share, 6 cents lower than analyst expectations and <a href="https://centuryaluminum.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2022/Century-Aluminum-Company-Reports-Third-Quarter-2022-Results/">21 cents</a> less than its Q3 2022 loss.&nbsp;




&ldquo;Century remains focused on disciplined cost and operational execution and remains well positioned when market conditions improve,&rdquo; CEO Jesse Gary stated in its Q3 2023 press release.&nbsp;




The company&rsquo;s interest expenses in the nine months ended September 30 were $26.6 million, <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000949157/e7d1533a-fe3e-46e9-914f-7d4ed9e47a01.pdf">27.3%</a> higher than $20.9 million in the same period of your earlier. On an annualized basis, that works out to $35.5 million, <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000949157/eb3e9a7b-7086-4fad-83cd-60f6420005ed.pdf">21%</a> higher than in 2022.



If you look at the company&rsquo;s debt, except for 2.75% convertible notes due May 1, 2028 ($84 million), most is at interest rates between 7.5% and 9.25%. That&rsquo;s too high for a business that often loses more money than makes it.&nbsp;



On the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he&rsquo;s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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