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억만장자 댄 S. 롭(Dan S. Loeb)은 서드 포인트(Third Point)의 창립자로, 기존의 상황에 도전하고 글로벌 기업들의 변화를 이끄는 대담한 행동주의 전략으로 유명하다. 2024년 4분기, 유명한 헤지펀드 매니저인 롭은 여러 회사들에 대한 지분을 크게 늘렸다. 분기별 13F 신고서에 따르면, 여기에는 인터컨티넨털 익스체인지(NYSE:ICE)와 CRH(NYSE:CRH)에 대한 서드 포인트의 보유량을 두 배 이상 늘린 것이 포함되어 있다.

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Needham analyst John Todaro maintained CompoSecure Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPO#NASDAQ">CMPO</a>) with a Buy and lowered the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMPO/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$16&nbsp;to&nbsp;$15</a>.
On Wednesday, CompoSecure reported <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.composecure.com/financial-information/quarterly-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $101 million versus Todaro&#8217;s $103 million and street&#8217;s $102 million. Quarterly EBITDA was $34 million compared to Todaro&#8217;s $32 million and street&#8217;s $31 million.
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The quarterly adjusted EPS was $0.20 compared to Todaro&#8217;s $0.18 estimate and the street&#8217;s $0.18.
CompoSecure reported a modest fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA beat, driven by lower than expected cash SG&amp;A (ex-~$10 million of one-time earnout &amp; spin-off costs), while gross profit was in line as softer topline was offset by higher margins.
Todaro gained more comfort around the Resolute spin, with management&#8217;s reassured focus on CompoSecure, but M&amp;A remains a patient process.
The analyst liked the revenue clarity on Arculus, which turned profitable in the fourth quarter (+$3.5 million adjusted EBITDA contribution).
He lowered his fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $145 million ($157 million previously), which matches guidance for mid-single-digit percentage topline and adjusted EBITDA growth (includes ~$12 million headwind management fees paid to Resolute Holdings at 2.5% of last 12 months adjusted EBITDA less SBC), which starts in the first quarter of 2025.
Todaro projected first-quarter revenue of $101 million and EPS of $0.15.
Price Action: CMPO stock is down 2% at $11.75 at the last check on Thursday.
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CompoSecure Beats EBITDA Estimates But Analyst Cuts Price Forecast Amid Resolute Spin-Off And Growth Outlook

The shares of Valero Energy Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) and Marathon Petroleum Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) have been crushed over the past month. Both have dropped nearly 20%. This is due to the sell-off in oil.
But they may be about to reverse and rally. This is why they are our Stocks of the Day.
Technical analysis is misunderstood by many analysts and traders. They try to identify patterns on charts without understanding the price action that causes them to form. But if technical analysis is viewed through the prism of psychology, it becomes much easier to understand.
As an example, double top and triple top patterns indicate a possible reversal. In a double top, a stock makes two peaks before reversing and heading lower. In a triple top, there are three peaks.
A peak can form at a price that was previously a peak because there are people who bought it who regretted doing so when the price dropped after. When the price returns to the peak price, they sell so they can exit their positions without losing money.
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If there are a large number of sellers, it will create resistance at the level once more.
The opposite of a double top is a double bottom. This is a reversal pattern that suggests the stock heads higher.
A stock can find a bottom at a price that was a bottom before. As you can see, it may be about to happen with both Valero and Marathon.
There can be support at a former support level because of regretful sellers. They decided their decision to sell while the stock was at support was a mistake when the price went higher. Many want to buy their shares back assuming they can pay the same price they were sold at.
As a result, when the price drops back to sell price, buy orders are placed. If there are enough orders, it creates support.
Sometimes stocks rally off of support. This is a common occurrence and may happen here.
Buyers may become aggressive and start to outbid each other because they don't want to miss out. This could result in a snowball effect that forces Valero and Marathon stocks higher.
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Stocks Of The Day: Are Double Bottom Patterns Bullish For Valero, Marathon?

Pinnacle West Capital's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNW#NYSE">PNW</a>) short percent of float has risen 28.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.80 million shares sold short, which is 4.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Pinnacle West Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741286739_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pinnacle West Capital 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 Pinnacle West 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Pinnacle West Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.20%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Pinnacle West Capital?

Richtech Robotics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NYSE">RR</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.72 million shares sold short, which is 17.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Richtech Robotics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741286734_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Richtech Robotics 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 Richtech Robotics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Richtech Robotics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.38%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Richtech Robotics?

Cleveland-Cliffs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.16% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 49.06 million shares sold short, which is 12.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cleveland-Cliffs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741286729_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cleveland-Cliffs 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 Cleveland-Cliffs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cleveland-Cliffs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.64%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Cleveland-Cliffs's Recent Short Interest

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
In fact, shares of companies with the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/03/44158413/peter-schiff-warns-of-us-recession-risk-as-japanese-bond-yields-hit-15-year-high-and-german-bond-sell-off-triggers-market-shock" rel="noreferrer noopener">a rise in Treasury yields</a>. Investors may be evaluating ongoing global tension related to tariffs and conflict.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, IONQ stock has gained over 111% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Tidal ETF Trust II Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCUS#NYSE">FCUS</a>).
IonQ is set to participate in expanded quantum programming at SXSW, where executives will engage in discussions highlighting the real-world impact of quantum computing and networking.
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The company aims to showcase how these technologies are no longer distant possibilities but are actively delivering value to enterprises today.
Rima Alameddine, IonQ&#8217;s Chief Revenue Officer, expressed excitement about joining industry leaders to explore how quantum is transforming businesses and unlocking new possibilities.
&#8220;Quantum is here, and IonQ is proud to help our customers unlock its full potential today,&#8221; she said.
In addition, IonQ recently announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with high-speed, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44143433/whats-going-on-with-ionq-stock-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">mixed-species quantum logic gates</a>.
This advancement is essential for scalable and high-fidelity quantum networking and distributed quantum computing. The company collaborated with the Australian National University to co-author a paper outlining a novel method to significantly improve the speed of two-qubit operations between different atomic species.
Price Action: IONQ shares are trading lower by 7.64% to $20.90 at last check Thursday.
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What's Going On With IonQ Stock Today?

Today, Venture Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) announced plans for a brownfield expansion at its Plaquemines LNG facility south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Joining Venture Global for the announcement was Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and other federal, state and local officials and stakeholders. The planned Plaquemines expansion will consist of 24 trains and would represent an approximately $18 billion additional investment in the State of Louisiana, bringing Venture Global's total investment in our current and planned US projects to over $75 billion.
Plaquemines LNG, approved during President Trump's first term, is the newest LNG export facility to come online in the United States and is expected to produce approximately 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Today, Venture Global is announcing that it will expand that capacity by over 18 MTPA, bringing the expected total production capacity to over 45 MTPA at Plaquemines.
"Our planned expansion of Plaquemines will make it the largest LNG export facility built in North America, supplying LNG to our allies while making a substantial impact on the U.S. balance of trade," said Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel. "We believe this flexible incremental capacity will position us to respond rapidly to market growth signals. In a capital-intensive commodity industry, capital will always flow to the most competitive projects, and we believe that an expansion of Plaquemines is one of the most economically efficient opportunities available to quickly meet growing LNG demand. We are grateful for the Trump Administration's commitment to building out our nation's critical energy infrastructure. We believe this will be the best regulatory environment in decades."

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Venture Global Announced $18B Investment For Plaquemines LNG Expansion In Louisiana, Total US Projects Exceed $75B

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/earnings">closing bell on Thursday, March 6.</a>
Analysts expect the Spring, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 50 cents per share, up from 48 cents per share in the year-ago period. Hewlett Packard Enterprise projects quarterly revenue of $7.81 billion, compared to $6.75 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Feb. 13, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that it has shipped its first NVIDIA Blackwell family-based solution, the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares fell 3.5% to trade at $18.23 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $18 to $24 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $24 to $27 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Sheerin maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $22 to $25 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $23 to $28 on Dec. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold upgraded the stock from Outperform to Strong Buy and increased the price target from $23 to $29 on Nov. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
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Considering buying HPE stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42935393/millions-of-public-employees-to-see-boosted-social-security-payments-after-biden-signed-social-security-fairness-act-into-law">Social Security Fairness Act</a> was signed into law by then-President Joe Biden on Jan. 5. This act repeals two provisions–the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset–that have reduced Social Security benefits for millions of Americans for decades. Now, those public workers will be able to receive their full benefits.&nbsp;
However, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43568849/social-security-delays-retroactive-payments-for-public-workers-heres-what-you-need-to-know">initial timeline</a> for this left retirees in limbo, as it appeared that it could take a year or longer to receive the retroactive payments they were promised.&nbsp;
Now, it appears that timeline is being fast-tracked, according to <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-02-25-a">the Social Security Administration</a>.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Will Benefit?</h2>
The WEP and GPO have long reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for retirees who receive pensions from jobs where they did not pay Social Security taxes. This primarily affects public servants such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters, as well as some federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System. With the repeal of these provisions, over 3.2 million individuals will see changes to their Social Security payments.
According to SSA Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek, the agency is moving quickly to ensure retirees receive their due benefits. "Social Security's aggressive schedule to start issuing retroactive payments in February and increase monthly benefit payments beginning in April supports President Trump's priority to implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible," Dudek stated.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Timeline for Retroactive Payments and Benefit Increases</h2>
For those affected, the SSA will issue one-time retroactive payments for benefits lost since January 2024. These payments are expected to be deposited into recipients&#8217; bank accounts by the end of March. Monthly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/44057450/scott-galloway-urges-means-testing-for-social-security-i-make-16m-a-year-i-shouldnt-get-a-check">Social Security payments</a> will also increase starting in April, though the specific amount will vary based on each individual's circumstances.
While the SSA is using automation to expedite most cases, some complex cases will require manual processing and may take additional time. Beneficiaries will receive official notices explaining any changes to their benefits or retroactive payments, though many will see deposits before receiving notification by mail.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Congressional Support and Concerns</h2>
The Social Security Fairness Act received strong bipartisan support. Rep. Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), a key advocate for the legislation, emphasized its importance in ensuring fair treatment for public servants. "Our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and countless other public servants in Louisiana and around the country must receive their hard-earned benefits," Carter said. "Public servants dedicate their lives to our communities, and it's only right that they receive the full retirement compensation they deserve as quickly as possible."
Despite the progress, Carter has expressed concerns about the SSA's ability to handle the surge in payments, citing reports of office closures and staff reductions under the current administration. He said he is concerned that the "Musk-Trump administration" <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/44063062/thousands-face-longer-waits-as-social-security-offices-close-see-the-affected-locations">shutting down offices</a> and reducing SSA staff could delay payments for retirees and pledged to push back against any efforts that might slow down benefit distribution.
"We are doing everything in our power to protect hardworking American taxpayers," Carter said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Retirees Need to Know</h2>
For those expecting retroactive payments or benefit increases, SSA advises patience. They have said that beneficiaries should wait until after receiving their April payment before inquiring about their new benefit amounts. Additionally, since payments will be processed incrementally through March, retirees are encouraged to hold off on contacting SSA until April if they have not yet received their retroactive payment.
To stay updated on these changes, retirees can visit the Social Security Fairness Act <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html">webpage</a> and subscribe to notifications about new developments.
With these long-awaited adjustments, millions of retirees will finally receive the full <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42850946/planning-your-retirement-new-changes-to-social-security-in-2025-could-affect-you">Social Security benefits</a> they earned throughout their careers, helping to improve financial security in retirement.
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AT&amp;T's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 98.12 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.86 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AT&amp;T Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741285842_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AT&amp;T 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 AT&amp;T's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AT&amp;T's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What Does the Market Think About AT&T?

Jones Lang LaSalle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 23.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 474 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Jones Lang LaSalle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741285837_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Jones Lang LaSalle 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 Jones Lang LaSalle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Jones Lang LaSalle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.88%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Jones Lang LaSalle?

Southwest Airlines's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 32.25 million shares sold short, which is 6.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Southwest Airlines Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741285831_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Southwest Airlines 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 Southwest Airlines's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Southwest Airlines's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Southwest Airlines?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip stocks</a>, including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), and Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), are trading lower Thursday in sympathy with AI infrastructure stock Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
On Wednesday, Marvell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44152781/marvell-technology-stock-drops-after-q4-results-q1-guidance-roughly-in-line-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fourth-quarter</a> adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share, beating the 59 cents consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue was $1.82 billion, up 27%, beating the&nbsp;$1.79 billion analyst consensus estimate.
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Strong growth in its data center end market drove the growth. Marvell expects first-quarter revenue of $1.78 billion-$1.96 billion, versus the $1.87 billion estimate.
The company expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44160046/marvell-surpasses-ai-chip-sales-target-aims-higher-for-2026-but-stock-plunges-due-to-muted-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">overall revenue from</a> the auto and industrial end market to decline sequentially in the high single digits on a percentage basis.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44165513/taiwan-semiconductor-ceo-taiwan-president-to-discuss-100-billion-us-expansion-not-afraid-of-losing-us-subsidies" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI chip stock</a> selloff also reflects concerns over the possible scrapping of the U.S. chip subsidies for contract chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor to build their semiconductor chip fabs in the country. President Donald Trump recently indicated his desire to scrap the U.S. CHIPS Act.
Next week, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;will meet leaders of some of the leading tech companies, including HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>),&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), and&nbsp;Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), which are vulnerable to Trump's potential stricter tariff policies in the computer hardware industry, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-06/trump-is-set-to-meet-with-technology-leaders-early-next-week?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Tariffs can make manufacturing hubs like China more expensive and potentially disrupt supply chains. Therefore, technology companies sought transparency regarding restrictions on exporting advanced technology to artificial intelligence data centers.
Meanwhile, Taiwan President&nbsp;Lai Ching-te&nbsp;and Taiwan Semi CEO&nbsp;C.C. Wei&nbsp;held a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44165513/taiwan-semiconductor-ceo-taiwan-president-to-discuss-100-billion-us-expansion-not-afraid-of-losing-us-subsidies" rel="noreferrer noopener">press briefing on Thursday</a> and said it was "not afraid" of losing Washington's subsidies for its massive U.S. investments.
Earlier this week, the Taiwanese contract chipmaker announced plans to invest another $100 billion in its U.S. facilities in addition to its existing investment of $65 billion. Any additional U.S. investment made by TSMC would require Taiwan's government's approval. Taiwan maintained that the country would continue to be the key advanced semiconductor headquarters.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 4.4%, TSM -3.38%, QCOM -1.55%, AVGO -5.20% at the last check on Thursday.
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A senior JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NASDAQ">JPM</a>) strategist voiced doubts about the feasibility of establishing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44141114/trumps-xrp-cardano-inclusion-in-crypto-reserve-proposal-could-be-result-of-businessman-instincts-mexcs-tracy-jin-says">U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve</a>, pegging its chances of approval at below 50% and raising concerns about including tokens such as XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>).
Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, who oversees global market strategy at the bank, <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/344999/jpmorgan-xrp-sol-ada-us-crypto-reserve?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss">shared </a>this perspective with The Block, noting that legislative support remains uncertain.
President Donald Trump's recent suggestion to incorporate these digital assets alongside Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) triggered a short-lived market upswing, but skepticism soon emerged over the plan's practicality.
In a detailed analysis released midweek, JPMorgan highlighted the initial excitement in crypto markets following Trump's proposal, which extended beyond major currencies to include less prominent ones. 
Panigirtzoglou pointed out potential pitfalls, explaining that adding smaller cryptocurrencies could heighten instability and risk, making their inclusion challenging. 
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He stressed that the focus would likely stay on Bitcoin and Ethereum due to their established profiles, a stance reflected in the report's findings.
The document also referenced prior setbacks at the state level, where efforts to create Bitcoin reserves in states such as Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming faltered, with officials citing unpredictable price swings as a major hurdle.
Internationally, central banks have shown similar reservations, with Switzerland and Poland dismissing Bitcoin for reserve purposes and Singapore opting against cryptocurrencies in its investment portfolio.
The report further noted criticism from the European Central Bank, underscoring a global wariness among financial authorities about adopting digital currencies as official holdings.
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Telsey Advisory analyst Dana Telsey reiterated an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANF/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outperform rating</a> on the shares of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) but lowered the price target from $190.00 to $125.00, citing greater macro uncertainty.
ANF ended FY24 with strong results, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44142510/abercrombie-q4-earnings-beat-overshadowed-by-cautious-q1-outlook-stock-plunges" rel="noreferrer noopener">surpassing both top and bottom-line expectations</a>, despite a slight dip in gross margin in the fourth quarter.
The company has shown consistent growth across both A&amp;F and Hollister brands. While concerns about margin and consumer confidence persist, ANF's strong holiday performance, upcoming share repurchase program, and low valuation support the current outlook, said the analyst.
Management expects FY25 net sales growth of 3% &#8211; 5%, driven by regional and brand expansion, with a 70-basis-point FX headwind. Operating margin is forecasted between 14% &#8211; 15%, with the first half impacted by higher freight costs and inventory selling, and the second half benefiting from lower freight costs.
The ANF outlook accounts for the impact of newly announced tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, which are expected to reduce operating margin by approximately $5 million for the year.
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ANF sources products from 17 countries and has a flexible supply chain capable of quickly adapting to demand changes and trends, the analyst noted.
The company plans to continue its growth with a fourth consecutive year of net store openings, adding 100 new locations in FY25.
The company ended FY24 with 789 stores, including 278 Abercrombie and 511 Hollister outlets, and a 2% increase in square footage.
In FY24, ANF delivered 125 new experiences, closed 41, and saw improved store productivity, achieving a fleet four-wall operating margin of approximately 30%. FY25 will focus on 60 new openings, 20 closures, and 40 remodels.
Inventories increased by 22.5% year-over-year versus the 9.1% topline growth for the period. This follows a 16.4% inventory rise in the prior quarter.
The inventory growth was driven by a 6% increase in units to support projected first-quarter FY25 sales growth of 4% &#8211; 6%, along with higher freight expenses, more seasonal carryover, and shifts in product mix, particularly in dresses and licensed merchandise.
After the modest fourth-quarter earnings beat and factoring in first-quarter and FY25 guidance, the analyst projects FY25 consolidated comp growth of 2%, down from the previous estimate of 3.5%. The EPS estimate is at $11.35, slightly up from $11.30.
Price Action: ANF shares are trading lower by 3.59% at $84.10 at last check Thursday.
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White House &#8216;Crypto Czar&#8217; David Sacks says the U.S. government missed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44149246/crypto-czar-david-sacks-confirms-selling-all-bitcoin-ethereum-solana-holdings-denies-large-indirect">massive financial opportunity</a> by selling all Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) instead of holding it.
What Happened: In an X post on Thursday, Sacks <a href="https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/1897640660338925938">noted</a> that over the past decade the U.S. federal government liquidated approximately 195,000 Bitcoin, generating $366 million in proceeds at the time of sale. 
Due to Bitcoin&#8217;s substantial price appreciation, those holdings would now be valued at over $17 billion if they had been retained.
The post attracted the attention of some big names in crypto industry, with investor Mike Alfred <a href="https://x.com/mikealfred/status/1897647928056889819">slamming</a> the decision, questioning, "How can the government be so stupid?&#8221; 
Anthony Scaramucci responded with a meme <a href="https://x.com/Scaramucci/status/1897643111951597819">saying</a>, "Oh My God, It's Happening!", while Anthony Pompliano is <a href="https://x.com/APompliano/status/1897654907819151862">curious</a> how much the 195,000 BTC could be worth in another decade.
Riot Platforms VP Pierre Rochard <a href="https://x.com/BitcoinPierre/status/1897644502526947407">noted</a> that five years ago, he had urged the government to hold its Bitcoin, but his advice was ignored and this led to a missed opportunity for American taxpayers.
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Why It Matters: Data from BiTBO <a href="https://treasuries.bitbo.io/usa/">shows</a> the U.S. government owns 207,189 BTC. 
This accounts for around 0.987% of total BTC supply. 
The Bitcoin was seized from law enforcement seizures, with the largest sources being 94,643 BTC from the Bitfinex hack, seized from Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, 69,370 BTC from the Silk Road marketplace seizure and 9,800 BTC seized from James Zhong related to Silk Road among many others.
Arkham Intelligence data shows the U.S. government owns other assets like Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) worth $126 million and USDT (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) worth $122 million.
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JP Morgan analyst Anupam Rama issued a note on Thursday maintaining a positive outlook on Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNSA#NASDAQ">KNSA</a>), citing Arcalyst&#8217;s strong commercial performance and the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech"> company's focused pipeline. </a>
JP Morgan maintains the Overweight rating with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KNSA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $40</a>.
Rama values Kiniksa shares in the low-$30s on Arcalyst alone and estimates a range in the high-$30s to low-$40s when including probability-adjusted KPL-387. The analyst believes the strategic focus on recurrent pericarditis (RP) provides clear opportunities for growth.
&#8220;As a result, we think KNSA shares are attractive from a valuation perspective, driven by both the commercial prospects of Arcalyst as well as the undervalued pipeline,&#8221; the analyst adds.
In February, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals released a development update that said it would focus on cardiovascular indications.
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<li>The company discontinued abiprubart development in Sjögren&#8217;s Disease. The company will explore strategic alternatives for the asset.</li>
<li>Kiniksa also announced that it has exercised its right to terminate its exclusive license agreement for mavrilimumab with AstraZeneca Plc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) MedImmune.</li>
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Kiniksa is developing KPL-387 for recurrent pericarditis (RP) with a target profile of monthly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43937097/kiniksa-pharmaceuticals-announces-development-of-kpl-387-in-recurrent-pericarditis-and-updates-cor" rel="noreferrer noopener">subcutaneous (SC) dosing</a>.
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<li>Recurrent pericarditis is&nbsp;a condition where the pericardium becomes inflamed again after a period of symptom-free time.&nbsp;The pericardium is a sac that surrounds the heart.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kiniksa is conducting a single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose Phase 1 trial of KPL-387 in healthy volunteers.</li>
<li>Kiniksa has interacted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and expects to initiate a Phase 2/3 trial of KPL-387 in recurrent pericarditis in mid-2025. Phase 2 data are expected in the second half of 2026.</li>
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Arcalyst net product revenue was $122.5 million and $417.0 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, respectively. The company expects 2025 Arcalyst revenues of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43937111/kiniksa-pharmaceuticals-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results-and-recent-por" rel="noreferrer noopener">$560 million-$580 million</a>.
Price Action: KNSA stock is down 1.6% at $21.04 at last check Thursday.
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<img alt="Wooden blocks spelling TARIFFS are placed on a map of North America, specifically over the United States and Mexico. High quality photo — Photo" class="article-image-one" src="https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/articles/med_20250304152646_tariffs-wont-stop-these-3-stocks-from-rising.jpg" style="height:800px; width:1200px" />
As if investors didn&#39;t have enough to worry about, the Trump tariffs have gone into effect. As other nations begin to retaliate, this could be the initial battle in a prolonged trade war. Stocks are sinking across the board consequently, and that includes some of the top names from 2024, which don&#39;t look as magnificent in 2025.
Tariffs put pressure on corporate earnings and consumer spending, which is leading to cries of recession. However, what makes this particular tariff program so unsettling is its seemingly random, unpredictable nature. Are the tariffs being used to drive down interest rates? Are they being used to drive onshore manufacturing? Or are they, as President Trump says, about leverage to achieve policy objectives?
It makes for an uncertain time, and markets hate uncertainty.
It&#39;s only natural to be concerned, but this isn&#39;t the time to panic. Having discipline and a diversified outlook can help you find stocks that are likely to move higher even as the effects of tariffs start to take effect. Here are three names to consider.
<h2>Fortinet: A Defensive Play on the AI Trade</h2>
Cybersecurity stocks are one area for investors to look for stocks that are likely to grow in an uncertain tariff environment. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/FTNT/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ftnt#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) is one of the top names to consider. The company is primarily focused on the hardware firewall niche through a unified platform.
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Analysts are forecasting a significant upgrade cycle in 2026 and 2027. This should be a significant catalyst for a company that already has one of the best operating margins in the sector.
FTNT stock is also one of the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/videos/analysts-predict-big-gains-for-these-3-cybersecurity-leaders/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">most upgraded stocks</a>. As of March 4, 2025, the Fortinet analyst forecasts on MarketBeat had a consensus price target of $103.72, which is about 3% lower than its current price. However, in the last 30 days, analysts have raised their price targets to levels that would give the stock an upside of around 20%.
Investors are wondering if the AI trade has peaked. The emergence of China&#39;s DeepSeek is weighing on some stocks focused on AI infrastructure. However, cybersecurity is less exposed to tariff risks, which will keep analysts focused on the increasing demand for cybersecurity caused by AI&#39;s growth.
<h2>Texas Roadhouse: This Restaurant Stock Just Flashed a Buy Signal</h2>
Restaurant stocks can be sensitive to tariffs for many reasons, including the cost of ingredients, supply chain snafus, and waning consumer demand.
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However, this sector can be an example of a stock picker&#39;s market, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/TXRH/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txrh#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>) is one of the best names to consider as discretionary dollars become tight.
Texas Roadhouse is simply one of the most well-run restaurant chains in the United States. And in the fourth quarter of 2024, it continued to post high single-digit year-over-year (YoY) growth in same-store sales. Plus, the company is still planning to open more restaurants in 2025.
And one of the reasons to buy TXRH stock now can be found in the company&#39;s stock chart. Late in February, the stock hit a low around $169 which formed an almost perfect double-bottom pattern. This can be a bullish signal and sure enough in the seven trading days ending March 4, the stock is up about 10%.
<h2>Lowe&#39;s: A Stable Stock for Long-Term Investors</h2>
Investing in <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/sectors/retail-wholesale/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">retail stocks</a> has been tricky in the past two years. Consumers have mostly absorbed inflation and rising interest rates. And now tariffs are driving up prices again.
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<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/LOW/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lowe&#39;s Companies Inc. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/low#NYSE">LOW</a>) is exposed to the retail sector via the housing and home improvement market, and it&#39;s been feeling the impact of a weak market on its top and bottom lines.
One of the best reasons to own Lowe&#39;s stock is its dividend. The company is a dividend king that has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years, and it&#39;s been increasing that dividend at an average annualized growth rate of around 14.8% in the last three years.
LOW stock has been essentially flat over the last twelve months. But if you zoom out on the company&#39;s chart, you can see a bullish pattern where the stock may retreat over 10% but then come back to make new highs. That would be consistent with analyst sentiment, which has a consensus price target of $280.45 for LOW stock.
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With International Women&#39;s Day just two days away, it&#39;s time to acknowledge the power of women in the business world. Research shows that companies with more women in senior positions tend to be more profitable, socially responsible and better at delivering high-quality customer experiences. According to <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-matters-even-more-the-case-for-holistic-impact" target="_blank">McKinsey &amp; Company</a>, firms with 30% or more women on their executive teams are 27% more likely to outperform on profitability.
Companies with diverse leadership teams experience greater innovation, better decision-making and higher employee satisfaction. Even their earnings and dividends tend to be more stable over time. Yet, despite these advantages, women still hold a small fraction of top leadership roles. In 2024, only 52 businesses on the Fortune 500 list were run by women, making up just 10.4% of the total. That said, the women who do lead some of the world&#39;s largest companies are making a major impact.
Investing in these companies means backing leaders who prioritize innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. Female CEOs bring diverse perspectives that can drive strong strategies, solid financial results and long-term growth.
This Women&#39;s Day, we highlight five companies with female CEOs who are driving strong business performance and innovation&mdash;Citigroup C, Lumen Technologies LUMN, PG&amp;E PCG, General Motors GM and Expedia Group EXPE.
<h2>Citigroup &mdash; CEO Jane Fraser</h2>
Fraser became Citigroup&#39;s CEO in 2021, making history as the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank. She took charge at a pivotal time when the company was battling complexity. She focused on streamlining operations and boosting competitiveness. Fraser quickly launched a transformation to simplify Citigroup, cutting excess leadership layers and restructuring key divisions, including U.S. personal banking and European operations. Her strategy focused on creating a leaner, more agile institution by eliminating bureaucracy and improving efficiency.
Under her leadership, the bank is becoming more focused and operationally efficient. She also prioritized digital transformation, strengthening Citigroup&#39;s technological capabilities to serve customers better. While challenges remain, Fraser&#39;s efforts have set the stage for long-term growth, ensuring the bank maintains a strong position in the industry.
Citigroup currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.53 per share, implying a 26.5% year-over-year increase. You can see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list/?adid=ZP_quote_ribbon_1list&amp;icid=quote-detailed_estimates-zp_internal-zacks_premium-top_ribbon-1_rank">the complete list of today&#39;s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here</a>.
<h2>Lumen &mdash; CEO Kate Johnson</h2>
Johnson took over as CEO of Lumen in late 2022, bringing experience in digital transformation from her role as president of Microsoft U.S. Under her direction, Lumen launched its Custom Networks division in 2022, offering tailored A.I. infrastructure solutions.
Last August, Lumen announced that it had secured $5 billion in AI contracts within 100 days, including a key partnership with Microsoft. It was a milestone under Johnson&#39;s leadership. She later steered the company toward an additional $3.5 billion in PCF deals, mainly dark fiber sales, with most cash payments expected within the first four years. At least $3 billion is projected to be received in 2025. These deals strengthened Lumen&#39;s liquidity and helped pay down debt. In 2024, the company generated $1.1 billion in free operating cash flow, a sharp turnaround from a $940 million deficit in 2023.
Johnson is also fostering a culture of adaptability, embracing uncertainties and learning from mistakes. As she puts it, &quot;This was a company that needed to be transformed fundamentally&mdash;and also needed a giant hug. I thought maybe I could lead it in a uniquely feminine way.&quot; Lumen currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
<h2>PG&amp;E &mdash; CEO Patti Poppe</h2>
When Patti Poppe became CEO of PG&amp;E in 2021, she took on a company recovering from two bankruptcies, battling wildfires and struggling to meet California&#39;s energy needs. She took charge, focusing on rebuilding trust, improving safety and modernizing the grid. Under her leadership, PG&amp;E adopted &quot;lean&quot; programs, training 10,000 workers in cost-cutting measures. In 2023, these efforts saved $68 million in undergrounding electrical lines. In 2024, PG&amp;E saved $650 million across 250 projects through technology upgrades, process improvements and contract renegotiations.
Poppe also secured federal funding to support PG&amp;E&#39;s clean energy transition. The company is using AI to detect wildfires early and collaborating with external experts on solutions. PG&amp;E added 14,000 new customers in 2024 and expects more as data centers and EV charging stations grow, helping to lower costs over time.
PCG currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.49/share, suggesting a 10% year-over-year increase.
<h2>General Motors &mdash; CEO Mary Barra</h2>
Barra made history in 2014 as the first female CEO of a major global automaker, taking the helm at GM. Under her leadership, General Motors has aggressively pursued electrification, investing billions in electric vehicles and battery technology. In 2024, GM doubled its U.S. EV market share to 12%. Barra has also prioritized profitability, cost-cutting, and efficiency. GM met its $2 billion net fixed cost reduction target and posted a record $14.9 billion profit in 2024&mdash;up 21% from 2023&mdash;on $187 billion in revenues, a 9% increase.
In China, GM&#39;s restructuring efforts, including rightsizing, new product launches and cost reductions, are beginning to pay off. Barra aims to return its China operations to profitability this year. GM&#39;s strong balance sheet and investor-friendly strategies reinforce its position in the industry.
General Motors currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at $11.46 a share, indicating an 8.11% year-over-year increase.
<h2>Expedia &mdash; CEO Ariane Gorin</h2>
Gorin became Expedia&#39;s CEO in 2024 after spending more than a decade in the company, leading digital transformation and expanding its B2B arm into a multibillion-dollar segment. She also played a key role in the 2021 sale of Egencia to American Express Global Business Travel. When she became the CEO, she aimed to revive Vrbo and Hotels.com while expanding Expedia&#39;s strengths in B2B, advertising and cost discipline.
She remains focused on international growth and on strengthening Expedia&#39;s B2C business. For 2025, Gorin set three priorities: delivering more value to travelers, investing in key growth opportunities and improving efficiency to expand margins. Under her leadership, Expedia is doubling down on AI-driven travel solutions and a revamped loyalty program. With strong travel demand, Gorin&#39;s strategy positions Expedia for its next phase of growth.
EXPE currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings is pegged at $14.91 a share, implying a 23% year-over-year increase.
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억만장자 댄 S. 롭(Dan S. Loeb)은 서드 포인트(Third Point)의 창립자로, 기존의 상황에 도전하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/12/42619157/5-top-performing-stocks-in-dan-loebs-portfolio-cinemark-corpay-amazon-lead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">글로벌 기업들의 변화를 이끄는</a> 대담한 행동주의 전략으로 유명하다.
2024년 4분기, 유명한 헤지펀드 매니저인 롭은 여러 회사들에 대한 지분을 크게 늘렸다. <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624005927/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">분기별 13F 신고서</a>에 따르면, 여기에는 인터컨티넨털 익스체인지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>)와 CRH(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>)에 대한 서드 포인트의 보유량을 두 배 이상 늘린 것이 포함되어 있다.
ICE: 인터컨티넨탈 익스체인지(ICE)는 뉴욕 증권 거래소를 포함한 거래소와 다양한 자산 클래스에서 투자, 자본 조달 및 리스크 관리를 가능하게 하는 청산소를 운영한다.
읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41073619/ices-resilient-business-model-and-technological-advancements-drive-an-outperform-ra" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICE의 강력한 사업 모델과 기술 발전이 아웃퍼폼 등급을 주도하는 이유</a>
롭은 3분기 동안 평균 148.77달러의 가격으로 1.08백만 주를 추가 매수하여 총 보유 주수를 2.08백만 주로 늘렸다. 이는 2분기 대비 주식 수가 108.5% 증가한 것이며, 전체 포트폴리오 가치는 334.93백만 달러에 달한다.
서드 포인트는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41997557/third-point-hedge-fund-buys-tesla-dumps-micron" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">11월에 13F 신고서를 통해</a> 자신의 지분을 공개했다. 이 주식은 지난 한 달 동안 약 5.7% 하락했다.
한편, 자본 시장 부문은 SPDR S&amp;P Capital Markets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KCE#NYSE">KCE</a>)로 측정했을 때 지난 한 달 동안 약 4.29% 하락했다.
3분기 동안 이 회사의 조정된 EPS는 1.55달러로 컨센서스 기대치와 일치했으며, 매출은 23.49억 달러로 약간 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41649430/intercontinental-exchange-reports-strong-third-quarter-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상치인 23.54억 달러에 미달</a>했다.
또한 읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41001146/big-changes-at-building-products-company-crh-ceo-albert-manifold-set-to-retire-cfo-jim-mintern-g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">건축 자재 회사 CRH의 큰 변화: CEO 앨버트 매니폴드 은퇴 예정, CFO 짐 민턴이 2025년 리드 예정</a>
CRH: 이 회사는 건축 자재 솔루션을 제공하며 북미와 유럽 모두에서 선도적인 위치를 차지하고 있다.
롭은 3분기 동안 평균 83.86달러의 가격으로 1.40백만 주를 추가 매수하여 총 보유 주수를 2.05백만 주로 늘렸다. 이는 주식 수가 215.38% 증가한 것이며, 총 가치가 190.12백만 달러에 달한다.
CRH 주식은 약 7.8% 하락했으며, 이는 First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRR#NASDAQ">AIRR</a>)가 지난 한 달 동안 7.9% 하락한 것과 비교된다.
이 회사의 3분기 실적은 애널리스트 컨센서스를 하회했으며, 조정된 EPS는 1.97달러로 컨센서스인 2.09달러에 미달하였고, 매출은 10.515억 달러로, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41797347" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">시장 예상치</a>인 10.56억 달러에 미달했다.

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