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HUM

Humana's (NYSE:HUM) short percent of float has risen 4.21% since its last report, with 2.75 million shares sold short, which is 2.23% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 2.79 days to cover their short positions on average. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish. However, Humana's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.07%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 04, 2023 | 2:15 pm

AAVEUSD

BTCUSD

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Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $27,500, while Ethereum (ETH) traded below $1,700. XRP was the top gainer over the past 24 hours, while Aave was the biggest loser. The global crypto market cap fell to $1.09 trillion, a 24-hour decline of 0.02%. Other notable gainers include Polygon, Avalanche, Internet Computer, and Lido DAO. Losers include Bitcoin SV, GMX, eCash, and Arbitrum.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

October 04, 2023 | 2:10 pm

AYI

BROG

CDT

FREY

LVOX

RPM

Several US stocks recorded gains in Wednesday's trading session. Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CDT) surged 39.7% to $6.72. LiveVox Holdings, Inc. (LVOX) climbed 8.1% to $3.61 after NICE announced it will acquire the company. FREYR Battery (FREY) gained 7.5% to $4.9250 after an operational progress update. Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) rose 6.6% to $178.48 following better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Brooge Energy Limited (BROG) gained 6.6% to $5.85 after GULFNAV submitted a proposal to acquire all of its businesses and assets. RPM International Inc. (RPM) rose 6.3% to $98.65 after reporting better-than-expected Q1 financial results and issuing guidance.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

October 04, 2023 | 2:09 pm

RELX

Goldman Sachs has upgraded RELX stock from Neutral to Buy, leading to a rise in the company's share prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad

October 04, 2023 | 2:04 pm

SPY

The USA Durables Excluding Defense (MoM) for August remained unchanged at -0.7% compared to the prior month.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

October 04, 2023 | 2:02 pm

SPY

Factory orders for August increased by 1.2%, significantly higher than the estimated 0.2% and a substantial improvement from the previous month's decline of 2.1%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 2:01 pm

SPY

The ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices for September remained steady at 58.9, the same as the prior month.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 04, 2023 | 2:01 pm

CMG

Over the past 3 months, 25 analysts have published their opinion on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock. The majority of these analysts are bullish or somewhat bullish on the stock. The average price target is $2238.2, implying an upside from the current price of $1837.0. The average price target has increased by 2.99% over the past month.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 04, 2023 | 2:01 pm

AEHR

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) is set to release its latest quarterly earnings report on October 5, 2023. Analysts estimate an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16. The company's past performance shows a trend of beating EPS estimates, which has often led to an increase in share price. The stock is currently trading at $43.18 and has seen a 218.94% increase over the last 52-week period.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 04, 2023 | 2:01 pm

FLR

Analysts have provided various ratings for Fluor (NYSE:FLR) within the last quarter, with an average price target of $41.75, implying an upside from the current price of $36.1. The average price target has increased by 17.61% over the past month.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 04, 2023 | 2:01 pm