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Philip Morris Intl's (NYSE:PM) short percent of float has risen 21.21% since its last report, with 6.24 million shares sold short, which is 0.4% 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, Philip Morris has less short interest as a percentage of float, which is 1.73% on average.

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July 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm

MPWR

Monolithic Power Systems's (NYSE:MPWR) short percent of float has fallen 8.61% since its last report, with 2.07 million shares sold short, which is 5.84% of all regular shares available for trading. This decrease in short interest could signal a more bullish market sentiment towards the stock. However, compared to its peers, Monolithic Power Systems has a higher short interest as a percentage of float (4.60%).

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July 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm

WCN

Over the past 3 months, 5 analysts have published their opinion on Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) stock. The analysts have an average price target of $158.8 versus the current price of Waste Connections at $140.3, implying upside. This current average represents a 0.44% decrease from the previous average price target of $159.50.

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July 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm

JBLU

Traders are circulating an Activist Insight post suggesting that an activist investor is considering investing in JetBlue Airways.

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July 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm

CVNA

An option alert has been issued for Carvana (CVNA) for January 19 $100 calls. The alert indicates 200 calls at the ask price of $6.5, compared to an open interest of 16679. The reference price is $51.6.

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July 19, 2023 | 1:58 pm

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US stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points. Goldman Sachs reported weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings with a 60% Y/Y plunge in EPS. SMX shares rose 39% after receiving a notice of allowance for its US patent application. Panbela Therapeutics shares rose 37% after divesting certain assets for $9.5 million. Carvana shares rose 28% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 sales. Sono Group shares dropped 33% after receiving a notice of delisting from Nasdaq. Amarin Corporation shares were down 22% after initiating an organizational restructuring program. Aqua Metals shares fell 22% after pricing a $17.4 million public offering.

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July 19, 2023 | 1:58 pm

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FOX News Digital has posted year-over-year growth for the second quarter of 2023, leading news brands in multiplatform minutes and views. The brand also saw a 19% increase in average unique visitors for the quarter. FOX News remained the most engaged brand on social media, with 90.4 million total social interactions. FOXBusiness.com surpassed CNN Business and Forbes.com in multiplatform views, with 454 million views. The business network also delivered 840 million multiplatform minutes and averaged 23.4 million multiplatform unique visitors during the second quarter.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 19, 2023 | 1:57 pm

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American Airlines Group Inc's pilot union has reportedly informed the company that its new contract deal is in jeopardy due to United Airlines Holdings Inc's superior deal. American pilots will vote next week on a new four-year contract that includes a 42% pay raise and other benefits. However, the union claims that United's deal will result in at least a 2% pay gap between United and American pilots.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

July 19, 2023 | 1:57 pm

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M Science has released a note suggesting that Affirm Holdings' business with Amazon and Shopify is gaining momentum.

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July 19, 2023 | 1:54 pm

BKR

Baker Hughes Co (NASDAQ:BKR) reported Q2 FY23 revenue of $6.32 billion, a 25.1% increase YoY, beating the consensus of $6.26 billion. Orders grew by 28% YoY to $7.5 billion, driven by an increase in IET and OFSE segments. Adjusted EPS was $0.39, beating the consensus of $0.33. The company expects Q3 FY23 revenue of $6.4 billion-$6.5 billion and FY23 revenue of $24.8 billion-$26 billion. BKR shares are trading higher by 0.97% at $35.38.

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July 19, 2023 | 1:53 pm