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A spokesperson for Cboe has stated that the exchange is awaiting SEC approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs. The SEC has yet to approve any spot Bitcoin ETFs, which would allow for direct investment in Bitcoin rather than derivatives.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 8:19 pm

EXC

Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) has seen a 13.04% decrease in short interest since its last report, with 9.92 million shares sold short, representing 1.0% of its float. The average time to cover these short positions is 1.0 days. A decrease in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment among investors. Exelon's short interest is below its peer group average of 2.44%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 10, 2024 | 7:45 pm

HODL

Cboe has announced the new listing of VanEck Bitcoin Trust, which will trade under the ticker symbol 'HODL' with CUSIP 92189K105. The first date of trading is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 7:37 pm

WPP

Shares of WPP Plc (NYSE:WPP) are up as the company considers selling its 40% stake in Kantar to boost cash and address its declining stock value. The potential deal could value Kantar at $3-4 billion, despite its $4 billion debt. Bain Capital may also sell Kantar Media, valued at around £1 billion. Discussions are in early stages, and WPP may retain its stake if no suitable options are found. WPP's stock rose 1.17% to $48.39.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

January 10, 2024 | 7:36 pm

FBTC

Cboe has announced a new issue notification for the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, which will trade under the ticker symbol 'FBTC' with CUSIP 315948109. The first date of trading is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 7:35 pm

HUM

Over the past 15 years, Humana (NYSE:HUM) has delivered an average annual return of 19.47%, outperforming the market by 7.24% on an annualized basis. A $100 investment in HUM stock 15 years ago would be worth $1,407.32 today. Humana's market capitalization currently stands at $56.43 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm

EXR

Extra Space Storage (NYSE:EXR) has seen an 8.46% increase in short interest since its last report, with 4.87 million shares sold short, representing 2.82% of its float. It would take about 3.26 days to cover these short positions based on average trading volume. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Compared to its peers, EXR has a lower short interest as a percentage of float, with the peer group average at 4.80%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm

DIA

ISRG

META

PANW

QQQ

SPY

Wall Street sees modest gains with major indices in the green. The SEC's pending decision on Bitcoin ETFs keeps the market attentive, while Bitcoin's price stabilizes after a false tweet incident. Ethereum rises, anticipating potential ETF approval. Treasury yields are steady, the dollar is slightly down, and gold declines. Investors await the December inflation report. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), SPDR Dow Jones (DIA), and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) all see gains. Sector-wise, XLC and XLY are up, while XLE is down. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stocks surge after positive reports, and Meta Platforms (META) hits a new high after a price target increase.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

January 10, 2024 | 7:18 pm

ARKB

Cboe has announced the new issue notification for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, which will begin trading on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The ETF will trade under the ticker symbol 'ARKB' and has been assigned CUSIP 040919102.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 7:17 pm

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

Bitcoin futures experienced volatility amid traders circulating seemingly false headlines about a Bitcoin ETF trading on CBOE. No actual ETF was mentioned, and the rumors appear to be unfounded.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 7:13 pm