Peering Into Mondelez International's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Mondelez International's (NYSE:MDLZ) short interest has increased by 9.8%, with 15.21 million shares sold short, representing 1.12% of its float. It would take about 3.02 days to cover these short positions. This rise in short interest can indicate a bearish market sentiment towards MDLZ, although it has less short interest compared to its peers' average of 4.59%. Short interest is a critical indicator of market sentiment, and an increase can sometimes be bullish.

February 09, 2024 | 8:15 pm
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Mondelez International's short interest has risen by 9.8%, indicating a bearish sentiment. However, its short interest is below the peer average, suggesting a relatively stronger position.
The increase in short interest suggests that investors are becoming more bearish on MDLZ, potentially leading to downward pressure on the stock price in the short term. However, the fact that MDLZ's short interest is below its peer average could mitigate some of the negative impact, as it indicates a relatively stronger position compared to its competitors.
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