How Is The Market Feeling About Ross Stores?
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Ross Stores (NYSE:ROST) has seen a 5.61% increase in short percent of float, now at 3.72 million shares or 1.13% of all shares available for trading. This indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, though it's lower than the peer group average of 17.96%. The article suggests that an increase in short interest doesn't necessarily predict a stock price fall.

May 10, 2024 | 7:15 pm
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The increase in short interest for Ross Stores indicates a bearish market sentiment, but it's still below the peer average, suggesting a mixed outlook.
The rise in short interest suggests that investors are bearish on Ross Stores, but the fact that it's below the peer average could mitigate negative impacts. The short interest level also indicates that any positive news could lead to a short squeeze, potentially driving the stock price up in the short term.
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