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ETN

Eaton Corp's (NYSE:ETN) short percent of float has fallen 14.29% since its last report, with 4.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.02% of all regular shares available for trading. This decrease in short interest could indicate a more bullish market sentiment towards Eaton Corp. Compared to its peers, Eaton Corp has less short interest as a percentage of float, with an average of 11.10% for its peer group.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:15 pm

EL

Estee Lauder Cos's (NYSE:EL) short percent of float has risen 25.64% since its last report, with 3.40 million shares sold short, which is 1.47% of all regular shares available for trading. This increase in short interest can indicate a bearish market sentiment towards the stock. However, compared to its peers, Estee Lauder has less short interest as a percentage of float, with an average of 6.84%.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:15 pm

JCI

Johnson Controls Intl's (NYSE:JCI) short percent of float has risen 9.52% since its last report, with 6.26 million shares sold short, which is 0.92% 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, Johnson Controls Intl's short interest as a percentage of float is less, with an average of 3.81%.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:15 pm

AE

B. Riley Securities has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Adams Resources & Energy (AMEX:AE) but lowered the price target from $55 to $50.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:15 pm

HQI

EF Hutton analyst Michael Albanese has reiterated his 'Buy' rating on HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), but lowered the price target from $29 to $27.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:14 pm

KAR

Barrington Research analyst Gary Prestopino has reiterated his 'Outperform' rating on Openlane (NYSE:KAR), maintaining a price target of $25.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:13 pm

ACRV

HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Emily Bodnar has reiterated a 'Buy' rating on Acrivon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRV), but lowered the price target from $21 to $20.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:13 pm

MPW

Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) has been downgraded by several analysts following weaker-than-expected Q2 FY23 results. The company reported Funds from operations (FFO) of $0.48, missing estimates of $0.70, and revenue of $337.39 million, also missing the consensus of $351.38 million. Analysts have expressed concerns over management, disclosure transparency, operator health, leverage, and dividend sustainability. MPW shares are currently trading lower by 2.70% at $7.91.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:12 pm

SRT

Barrington Research analyst Christopher Howe has reiterated an Outperform rating on StarTek (NYSE:SRT) and maintained a price target of $5.5.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:12 pm

IOBT

HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Emily Bodnar has reiterated a 'Buy' rating on IO Biotech (NASDAQ:IOBT), but lowered the price target from $11 to $8.

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August 11, 2023 | 5:12 pm