Looking Into Duke Energy's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) has seen a 4.21% increase in short interest since its last report, with 7.64 million shares sold short, representing 0.99% of its float. It would take about 2.5 days to cover these short positions based on average trading volume. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it's not a definitive predictor of a stock's direction. Duke Energy's short interest is below its peer group average of 2.39%.
December 19, 2023 | 7:02 pm
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Duke Energy's short interest has increased, which may indicate bearish sentiment among investors. However, the level is still below the peer group average, suggesting less bearish sentiment compared to peers.
While the increase in short interest for Duke Energy could be seen as a negative signal, the fact that it is below the peer group average tempers the bearish outlook. The short interest alone is not a reliable predictor of immediate stock price movement, hence the neutral score.
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