Peering Into Merck & Co's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Merck & Co's (NYSE:MRK) short percent of float has risen 7.58% since its last report, with 17.92 million shares sold short, which is 0.71% 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, Merck & Co's short interest as a percentage of float is less, with an average of 3.50%.
August 04, 2023 | 2:16 pm
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Merck & Co'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 sentiment towards the stock. However, Merck & Co's short interest is less than its peers' average, which could mean that the market sentiment towards it is not as bearish as it is towards its peers. This could potentially have a neutral impact on its stock price in the short term.
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