How Is The Market Feeling About Mastercard?
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has seen a 3.64% rise in short interest since the last report, with 4.69 million shares sold short, representing 0.57% of available shares. It would take about 1.54 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, Mastercard has less short interest compared to its peer group average of 6.28%. This data suggests investors should be cautious, but not necessarily expect a near-term decline in stock price.
November 24, 2023 | 3:45 pm
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Mastercard's short interest has increased, which could indicate bearish sentiment among traders. However, its short interest is still below the peer group average, suggesting less negative sentiment compared to its peers.
The rise in short interest may cause concern among investors, potentially exerting downward pressure on Mastercard's stock price. However, since the short interest is below the peer average and the article suggests this doesn't necessarily predict a near-term decline, the impact is likely to be neutral in the short term. The score reflects this balanced view.
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RELEVANCE 80