AES에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 AES의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

AES (NYSE:AES) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio as of year-end 2023 totals over 35 gigawatts, including renewable energy (53%), gas (27%), coal (18%), and oil (2%). AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to more than 2.5 million customers.

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시장에 혼란과 불확실성이 있을 때 많은 투자자들이 배당 수익률이 높은 주식으로 눈을 돌린다. 이러한 주식은 일반적으로 높은 잉여 현금 흐름을 가지고 있으며 주주들에게 높은 배당금을 지급하여 보상한다.

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The most oversold stocks in the utilities sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 10, Constellation Energy announced an agreement to acquire electricity generation company Calpine Corp. in a cash and stock deal valued at $16.4 billion. The transaction also entails the assumption of Calpine's debt, bringing the total net purchase price to approximately $26.6 billion.. The company' stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CEG">52-week low of $109.44</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>CEG Price Action: Shares of Constellation Energy fell 8.5% to close at $279.24 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest CEG news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AES Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 6, AES announced a 2% increase in quarterly dividend. The company's stock fell around 12% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES">has a 52-week low</a> of $11.57.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.9</li>
<li>AES Price Action: Shares of AES fell 2.8% to close at $11.69 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">AES stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">American Water Works Company Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 7, Wells Fargo analyst Jonathan Reeder upgraded American Water Works from Underweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $133 to $129. The company's stock fell around 6% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AWK">low of $113.34</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22.7</li>
<li>AWK Price Action: Shares of American Water Works fell 0.1% to close at $121.01 on Monday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in AWK shares</a>. </li>
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying more Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).
On Jan. 2, JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone downgraded Uber from Market Outperform to Market Perform and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER/analyst-ratings">maintained the price target of $95</a>.
The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is a buy, Cramer said. &#8220;I think it's time to pick up that utility.&#8221;
On Dec. 6, AES increased its quarterly dividend from 17.25 cents to 17.595 cents per share.
Cramer said he doesn't like PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>).
On Dec. 13, JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $19 to $27.
When asked about Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), Cramer said, &#8220;It's been very, very tough to own this great steel maker.&#8221;
On Dec. 16, the company provided fourth-quarter guidance, expecting EPS of 55 cents to 65 cents, versus the consensus of 86 cents.
Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) is &#8220;really inexpensive,&#8221; the &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said.
On Dec. 20, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Aidan Hall downgraded Lazard from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered the price target from $65 to $57.
Cramer recommended to hold on to Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).
On Dec. 20, the FDA approved the company's Zepbound, a weight loss drug designed to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
&#8220;I think the stock at 15 times earnings is fine,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>). &#8220;The problem is its healthcare, and people do not like the healthcare stocks.&#8221;
On Dec. 17, Morgan Stanley analyst Ricky Goldwasser maintained Labcorp with an Overweight and raised the price target from $260 to $270.
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<li>Uber shares gained 4.7% to settle at $63.17 on Thursday.</li>
<li>AES shares rose 1.4% to close at $13.05 during the session.</li>
<li>Penn Entertainment shares fell 2.9% to settle at $19.24.</li>
<li>Lazard shares fell 1.4% to settle at $50.74 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Eli Lilly shares gained 0.8% to $778.07 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Nucor shares fell 1.9% to settle at $114.48 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Labcorp shares fell 0.5% to close at $228.19.</li>
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AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has risen 36.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 30.42 million shares sold short, which is 6.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735566317_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES 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 AES'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>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.04%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. AES, Agree Realty and Hormel Foods have rewarded shareholders for decades and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3-5%.
The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is a diversified power generation and utility company operating in 15 countries.
The company has increased its dividends every year for the last 10 years. According to its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 6, its board of directors raised the quarterly dividend by 2% to $0.17595 per share, which is equal to $0.7038 annually. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 5.19%.
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The company's annual revenue (as of Sept. 30) stood at $12.3 billion. According to AES' most recent earnings announcement on Oct. 31, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $3.29 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.46 billion and an EPS of $0.71, compared to the consensus of $0.64.
Agree Realty
Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) operates as a fully integrated real estate investment trust mainly focused on the ownership, acquisition, development and management of retail properties net leased to industry-leading tenants. The company mainly focuses on acquiring, developing and managing retail real estate. Some of its properties in the portfolio include Walmart, 7-Eleven, Wawa, Gerber Collision and others.
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The company has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 11 years. As per the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 10, it increased the monthly dividend to $0.253 per share, which is equal to $3.036 annually. Currently, the company&#8217;s dividend yield is 4.07%.
Agree Realty&#8217;s annual revenue (as of Sept. 30) stood at $600.5 million. According to the company's most recent earnings announcement on Oct. 22, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $154.33 million, beating the consensus of $152.40 million and adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) of $1.03, in line with expectations.
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Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) develops, processes and distributes various meat, nut and other products to retail, food service, deli and commercial customers.
The company has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 59 years. According to its most recent dividend announcement on Nov. 25, it increased the quarterly dividend by 3% to $0.29 per share, equaling an annualized figure of $1.16. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.52%.
Hormel Foods&#8217; annual revenue (as of Oct. 31) stood at $11.9 billion. According to its most recent earnings release on Dec. 4, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $3.14 billion and an EPS of $0.42, both in line with expectations.
AES, Agree Realty and Hormel Foods are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Looking For Yields: AES, Agree Realty And Hormel Foods Are Consistent Moneymakers

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays slashed the price target for The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from $23 to $17. Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating. AES shares closed at $13.41 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised the price target for RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from $310 to $435. Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintained an Equal-Weight rating. RH shares closed at $381.38 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt boosted the price target for Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) from $75 to $94. Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintained a Neutral rating. Ciena shares closed at $84.52 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CIEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) price target from $82 to $80. Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Nike shares settled at $77.96 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Tigress Financial raised Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) price target from $86 to $115. Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained a Buy rating. Walmart shares closed at $93.88 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan cut D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) price target from $188 to $156. JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight. D.R. Horton shares closed at $151.21 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel cut Editas Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDIT#NASDAQ">EDIT</a>) price target from $11 to $3. Stifel analyst Dae Gon Ha downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Editas Medicine shares closed at $1.89 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank boosted the price target for Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) from $190 to $240. Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Seymore maintained a Buy rating. Broadcom shares settled at $180.66 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan slashed Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTH#NYSE">MTH</a>) price target from $220 to $197. JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral. Meritage Homes shares closed at $177.45 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays raised Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) price target from $97 to $116. Barclays analyst Brandt Montour upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Marriott Vacations shares closed at $94.85 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $23 to $17.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on AES, Lowers Price Target to $17

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Stifel analyst Jonathan Block initiated coverage on ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $250. ResMed shares closed at $242.51 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin initiated coverage on AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $3,700. AutoZone shares closed at $3,340.48 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Patty Kanada initiated coverage on e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $165. e.l.f. Beauty shares closed at $131.51 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>HSBC analyst Lilyanna Yang initiated coverage on The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $17. AES shares closed at $13.52 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Bret Jordan initiated coverage on Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $500. Group 1 Automotive shares closed at $425.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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HSBC analyst Lilyanna Yang initiates coverage on AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $17.

HSBC Initiates Coverage On AES with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $17

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.94%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $35 on Sept. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $25 to $36 on July 31. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 25, Clearway Energy entered into binding agreement to acquire Operational Tuolumne Wind Project from Turlock Irrigation District.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.07%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $22 to $23 on Oct. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 6, AES announced a 2% increase in quarterly dividend.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.75%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Paul Zimbardo initiated coverage on the stock with an Underperform rating and a price target of $52 on Dec. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Eric Beaumont maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $69 to $72 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 4, Eversource Energy posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

The Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) approved an increase of 2% in the Company's quarterly common stock dividend, from $0.1725 per share to $0.17595 per share, beginning in the first quarter of 2025.&nbsp;

AES Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.1725 To $0.17595 Per Share

The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) ("AES") announced today its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes (the "Notes") in a registered public offering.
AES intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering to repay existing indebtedness, including borrowings under the revolving facility of its senior credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC and Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers of the proposed offering.

Offerings

The AES Corporation Announces Its Intention To Offer Fixed-To-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes In A Registered Public Offering

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.31%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $24 to $16 on Nov. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $22 to $23 on Oct. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 31, AES reported mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWE#NASDAQ">NWE</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.75%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $56 to $60 on Oct. 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Jonathan Reeder maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $58 to $61 on Oct. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 29, NorthWestern posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.47%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $54 to $58 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Paul Zimbardo initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold rating and a price target of $58 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 13, Dominion Energy announced redemption of Series B Preferred Stock.</li>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/esg">ESG investing space</a> had its ups and downs in 2024. Sustainable assets saw a 7% increase in AUM to $3.2 billion.
While the year has been challenging for ESG equity funds, particularly with underperformance in the first half, JPMorgan analysts are looking to 2025 with optimism. 
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<li>The AES Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) – $2.45% 01/15/31 Green Bond (Z-spread 168bp): AES is another key player in the renewable energy space, benefiting from a large backlog of utility-scale projects. The company is positioned to capitalize on renewable PTCs, ITCs, and tax equity financing. With data center offtakers less sensitive to price hikes and interest rates, AES is well-positioned to navigate potential policy changes and remain a solid investment for ESG-focused bondholders.</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) – $5.75% 03/15/54 Green Bond (Z-spread 190bp): As a leader in nuclear energy, Constellation Energy is supported by strong power fundamentals and firm nuclear sentiment across both sides of the legislature. With continued demand for reliable power and a growing market for data centers, Constellation is poised to benefit from its nuclear and renewable energy mix. This bond stands out as an attractive option for ESG investors looking for stable returns in the energy sector.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ESG Bonds Set To Shine In 2025</h2>
JPMorgan's ESG bond picks for 2025 focus on companies in the renewable energy and utilities sectors. These bonds are positioned to benefit from strong macroeconomic support and evolving policies favoring clean energy.
With growing demand for green energy and stable regulatory environments, bonds from NextEra, AES, and Constellation Energy are likely to be top picks for ESG-focused investors looking for solid returns in the coming year.
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NextEra, AES, Constellation: JPMorgan's Top ESG Bond Picks For 2025

Live On CNBC, Sarat Sethi Announces Bought More Of The AES Corp

Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintains AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $24 to $16.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on AES, Lowers Price Target to $16

The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to record levels on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
In Congress, Republicans clinched a majority in the Senate, while the House race remains close. As of Wednesday morning&#8217;s tabulations, Republicans held 198 seats versus 180 for Democrats.
The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), climbed 2% to 5,900 points, while the Dow soared over 3% to 43,500 points. The blue-chip index, monitored through the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), marked its biggest single-day gain since November 2022.
The financials and industrials sectors were the top performers, up 5.2% and 3%, respectively.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 witnessed smaller gains, up 1.8%, while small-cap stocks skyrocketed, with the Russell 2000 index spiking over 5%. 
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; plummeted 22%, indicating waning investor concerns amid post-election optimism.
Investors are responding positively to the prospect of more lenient tax policies under the upcoming Trump administration, though inflation risks and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy highlighted by economists seem to be largely overlooked by the market for now.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Implications Of A Trump Presidency, Goldman Sachs Weighs In</h3>
&#8220;If Republicans secure a narrow House majority, this would likely enable a full extension of the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire in 2025, potentially with some reinstated business investment incentives,&#8221; wrote Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs&#8217; chief economist.
A Republican-controlled Congress may also drive increased federal spending, particularly on defense, Goldman Sachs indicated.
"We would expect Trump to impose additional tariffs averaging 20% on imports from China," Hatzius added, highlighting that this policy could provide a &#8220;one-time boost to core PCE inflation&#8221; and &#8220;a modest drag on GDP.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs projects that the incoming Trump administration would likely pursue a more relaxed approach to regulation, especially in energy, financial services, and labor. 
However, while antitrust oversight may soften somewhat, scrutiny of the tech sector is expected to persist.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Sectors After Trump Secures Election Victory</h3>
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<th>Sector</th>
<th>ETF</th>
<th>1-day Change (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>5.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>2.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Technology</td>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
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<td>Materials</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
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<td>Communications</td>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
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<td>Health Care</td>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>1.08%</td>
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<td>Consumer Staples</td>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
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<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>-1.23%</td>
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<td>Real Estate</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.29%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers, Losers Within The S&amp;P 500 Following Trump&#8217;s Win</h3>
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<td>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>187.37</td>
<td>23.39%</td>
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<td>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>193.69</td>
<td>16.64%</td>
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<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>65.93</td>
<td>16.03%</td>
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<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>288.40</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
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<td>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>)</td>
<td>164.96</td>
<td>14.07%</td>
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<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>69.97</td>
<td>13.55%</td>
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<td>Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>214.16</td>
<td>13.51%</td>
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<td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>62.76</td>
<td>13.40%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>72.43</td>
<td>13.05%</td>
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<td>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>)</td>
<td>149.73</td>
<td>10.38%</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Chg %</th>
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<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>21.01</td>
<td>-24.15%</td>
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<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>74.05</td>
<td>-17.67%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>181.42</td>
<td>-15.97%</td>
</tr>
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<td>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</td>
<td>161.70</td>
<td>-6.68%</td>
</tr>
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<td>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</td>
<td>14.50</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>166.31</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>199.41</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>87.26</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>)</td>
<td>201.33</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>63.15</td>
<td>-5.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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S&P 500, Dow Hit Record Highs After Trump Win; Fear Index Drops 20%

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 400 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41760212/exact-sciences-stock-plummets-after-worse-than-expected-q3-results-fy24-guidance-below-estimates">guidance below estimates</a>.
Exact Sciences reported quarterly GAAP losses of 21 cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate for losses of 20 cents. Quarterly sales of $709 million missed the consensus estimate of $717.66 million.
Exact Sciences shares dipped 27% to $52.20 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) fell 24.3% to $20.97 in pre-market trading after the company lowered its financial outlook. The company expects to report first-quarter revenue of $5.9 billion to $6 billion, down from its previous guidance range of $6 billion to $7 billion. The company anticipates adjusted earnings of 75 cents to 76 cents per share, versus its previous guidance of 67 cents to 83 cents per share.</li>
<li>Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) fell 20.8% to $1.86 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) fell 20.1% to $5.64 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>PACS Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACS#NYSE">PACS</a>) shares fell 18.8% to $24.00 in pre-market trading after the company announced postponement of third-quarter results and disclosure on civil investigative demands from the federal government.</li>
<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) fell 18.6% to $13.76 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Evotec SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) declined 16.8% to $3.81 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly results.</li>
<li>Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>) shares fell 16.8% to $15.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares fell 14.7% to $184.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) declined 9.9% to $13.97 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) shares fell 7.4% to $28.05 in pre-market trading as the company said profits fell around 20% in the first half of the fiscal year.</li>
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Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril maintains AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $24 to $21.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Ceva (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEVA#NYSE">CEVA</a>) is &#8220;way too high, and I think you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CEVA">should take something off the table.&#8221;</a>
Ceva will announce results for the third quarter on Nov. 7, 2024, before the opening bell.
&#8220;I love space stuff, and that's why I keep recommending Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>),&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>). If there's going to be something in space, it is going to be done by Elon Musk."
Intuitive Machines will release its financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, Nov. 14, before the market opens.
When asked about Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), &#8220;I want so badly for the company to do well, but I can't recommend the stock.&#8221;
The company is reportedly set to pause production of its F-150 Lightning from mid-November until the year&#8217;s end, citing weaker-than-anticipated demand for the electric pickup, Automotive News reported.
&#8220;They are in the oil service business, and oil is not a growth commodity. So, I'm going to say you can't own the stock here, as much as I really like them,&#8221; the &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said when asked about SLB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>).
The company, last week, disclosed that its OneSubsea joint venture won a contract from BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) for a subsea boosting system as part of the greenfield development of the Kaskida project in the deepwater U.S.
Cramer recommended taking something off the table, when asked about Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>).
Vistra will replace The AES Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) in the Dow Jones Utility Average, effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, Nov. 8.
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<li>CEVA shares fell 0.2% to settle at $23.64 on Monday.</li>
<li>Intuitive Machines shares fell 6.5% to close at $7.58 on Monday.</li>
<li>Ford shares gained 1.4% to settle at $10.36 during the session.</li>
<li>SLB gained 1.4% to settle at $40.32 on Monday.</li>
<li>Vistra shares fell 3.2% to close at $115.74.</li>
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AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 17.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.33 million shares sold short, which is 4.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730739624_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES 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 AES'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>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.46%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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