Looking Into Altria Group's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Altria Group's (NYSE:MO) short percent of float has risen 8.33% since its last report, with 16.15 million shares sold short, which is 0.91% of all regular shares available for trading. This increase in short interest can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. However, compared to its peers, Altria Group's short interest as a percentage of float is less, with an average of 2.85%.
July 11, 2023 | 8:15 pm
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Altria Group's short interest has increased, indicating a bearish market sentiment. However, its short interest is less than its peers' average, which could be a positive sign.
An increase in short interest usually indicates a bearish market sentiment, as traders are expecting the stock price to fall. However, Altria Group's short interest is less than its peers' average, which could mean that the market sentiment towards Altria Group is not as bearish as it is towards its peers. This could potentially have a neutral to positive impact on Altria Group's stock price in the short term.
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