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META

Meta Platforms's (NYSE:META) short percent of float has risen 16.1% since its last report, with 30.31 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 1.51 days to cover their short positions on average. The company's short interest is less than its peer group average of 6.08%.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:45 pm

ADSK

Autodesk's (NYSE:ADSK) short percent of float has fallen 8.26% since its last report, indicating a more bullish sentiment towards the stock. The company has 2.36 million shares sold short, which is 1.11% of all regular shares available for trading. Compared to its peers, Autodesk has less short interest as a percentage of float, with an average of 3.31%.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:45 pm

EA

Electronic Arts's (NYSE:EA) short percent of float has risen 3.1% since its last report, with 3.61 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% 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, Electronic Arts has less short interest as a percentage of float, which is 3.31% on average.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:45 pm

META

Citi has released a note indicating that Meta Platforms' Reels ad loads have increased to 19% quarter-to-date (QTD) from 17% in Q2. This is attributed to newer ad units, greater advertiser demand, and an improving online advertising environment.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:44 pm

VTR

BMO Capital analyst John Kim has maintained an 'Outperform' rating on Ventas (NYSE:VTR) but lowered the price target from $52 to $51.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:42 pm

DRI

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik has maintained a 'Market Perform' rating on Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) but lowered the price target from $160 to $155.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:40 pm

BIP

BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintains an 'Outperform' rating on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) but lowers the price target from $43 to $42.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:38 pm

AY

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker has maintained a 'Market Perform' rating on Atlantica Sustainable (NASDAQ:AY) but lowered the price target from $27 to $25.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:37 pm

AGRX

Maxim Group analyst Naz Rahman has upgraded Agile Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AGRX) from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $5.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:32 pm

TGT

Target's (NYSE:TGT) short percent of float has fallen 10.6% since its last report, with 8.92 million shares sold short, which is 1.94% of all regular shares available for trading. This decrease in short interest could signal a more bullish market sentiment towards Target. Compared to its peers, Target has less short interest as a percentage of float, with an average of 3.61%.

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September 22, 2023 | 1:30 pm