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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has experienced a 6.79% increase in short interest since its last report, with 148.04 million shares sold short, representing 4.09% of its float. It would take about 3.16 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Ford's short interest is below its peer group average of 13.01%.

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December 22, 2023 | 5:00 pm

BKNG

Booking Holdings (NYSE:BKNG) has seen a 3.61% increase in short interest since the last report, with 698 thousand shares sold short, representing 2.01% of available shares. It would take about 3.48 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it doesn't necessarily predict a price drop. Booking Holdings has less short interest compared to its peer group average of 7.88%.

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December 22, 2023 | 5:00 pm

BLK

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has seen a 49.38% increase in short interest since its last report, with 1.78 million shares sold short, representing 1.21% of its float. It would take 2.72 days to cover these short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, BlackRock has less short interest compared to its peers' average of 3.11%. This data does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop but suggests traders are shorting more shares.

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December 22, 2023 | 5:00 pm

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Nancy Pelosi and her husband have purchased 50 call options of Nvidia (NVDA) with a strike price of $120, amounting to $1-5 million, expiring on Dec. 20, 2024. This follows their previous sale of Nvidia shares at a loss, missing out on $8.19 million in potential profits as NVDA shares soared. The timing of their trades has raised concerns about insider information. Nvidia's stock has been performing exceptionally well, joining the $1-trillion market cap club. The Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (NANC) tracks stock trading activity of Democrats in Congress.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 22, 2023 | 4:45 pm

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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) experienced record fund inflows as investors anticipate the Santa Claus rally, with $20.8 billion entering on Dec. 18 and $10.2 billion on Dec. 19. Technology and Communication Services sectors led the market gains, with notable performances from Nvidia (NVDA), AMD (AMD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), and Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL). In contrast, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) saw significant outflows on the same days.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

December 22, 2023 | 4:36 pm

NAAS

NaaS Technology's stock is trading lower after the company announced an amendment to its Amended and Restated New 2022 Share Incentive Plan, increasing the number of Class A ordinary shares available.

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December 22, 2023 | 4:14 pm

VTLE

Vital Energy (NYSE:VTLE) has received 7 analyst ratings in the last three months, with a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $64.14, with a high of $86.00 and a low of $48.00, marking a 19.82% decrease from the previous average. Analysts from firms including Truist Securities, B of A Securities, Keybanc, Stifel, Citigroup, and Piper Sandler have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Vital Energy, an independent energy company operating in the Permian Basin, has seen a -6.16% decline in revenue growth and has financial metrics below industry benchmarks, including net margin, ROE, and ROA. The company also has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

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December 22, 2023 | 4:01 pm

SIBN

SI-BONE Inc (NASDAQ:SIBN), a medical device company, has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months. Six analysts have provided evaluations, with a shift towards a more bullish sentiment in the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target is $26.00, with a high of $30.00 and a low of $25.00, representing an 11.11% decrease from previous targets. Analysts from Truist Securities, Needham, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Morgan Stanley have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting their views on the company's market conditions and performance. SI-BONE has shown a revenue growth rate of 28.68% as of September 30, 2023, but struggles with a net margin of -29.46% and below-average ROE and ROA.

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December 22, 2023 | 4:00 pm

GILD

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) shares increased by 1.03% to $79.75, with a 5.79% spike over the past month but a 6.19% fall over the past year. The company's P/E ratio of 16.9 is lower than the Biotechnology industry average of 57.63, suggesting it might be undervalued or have weaker growth prospects compared to its peers.

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December 22, 2023 | 4:00 pm

AMZN

The article provides an analysis of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) in comparison to its competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. It highlights Amazon's high valuation metrics such as P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios, which are above the industry average. Amazon's ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit are strong, indicating profitability and efficient operations. However, its revenue growth is lower than the industry average. The company's lower debt-to-equity ratio suggests a strong financial position relative to its top 4 peers.

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December 22, 2023 | 4:00 pm