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BLBD

Blue Bird's short interest has increased by 7.56%, with 8.54% of its float sold short, higher than its peers' average of 5.56%. This indicates a bearish sentiment, but increasing short interest can sometimes be bullish.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm

BLK

BlackRock's short interest has increased by 22.12%, with 1.86 million shares sold short, representing 1.27% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 3.50%. The rise in short interest may indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm

ECL

Ecolab's short interest has increased by 5.71%, with 1.82 million shares sold short, representing 0.74% of its float. This is lower than the peer group average of 3.51%. The rise in short interest suggests a bearish sentiment, but it doesn't necessarily predict a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm

OKTA

Okta Inc. faced a significant data breach in early 2022, which was not disclosed promptly, leading to a shareholder lawsuit. The company has agreed to pay $60 million to settle the lawsuit. The breach and subsequent handling led to a decline in stock price and investor trust.

Portfolio Pulse from Stan Vick

September 16, 2024 | 5:28 pm

BMRN

BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are experiencing a decline due to strong clinical data from Ascendis Pharma's competing dwarfism drug.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 16, 2024 | 5:26 pm

APO

BHC

BLCO

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO) is considering a sale to address separation issues from its parent, Bausch Health Companies (BHC), which faces significant debt. The potential sale aims to alleviate creditor concerns and could increase BLCO's stock value. BHC's financial stability is challenged by its debt and the impending loss of patent protection for its lead drug, Xifaxan.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 16, 2024 | 5:22 pm

SWKS

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) has seen significant options trading activity, with 15 unusual trades identified. The sentiment is mixed, with 46% bullish and 26% bearish. The price target for SWKS is between $75.0 and $101.0. The stock is currently down 2.88% at $99.52, with RSI indicators suggesting it may be oversold.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 16, 2024 | 5:15 pm

ORCL

Oracle shares are experiencing an uptick following Jefferies' decision to increase its price target for the stock from $170 to $190.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 16, 2024 | 5:15 pm

NFLX

Whales are showing a bearish stance on Netflix (NFLX) with 43% of options trades being bearish. The stock is currently trading at $694.38, with analysts setting a price target between $750 and $900. Netflix's business model focuses on streaming services, and it recently introduced ad-supported plans.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 16, 2024 | 5:15 pm

INCY

Incyte shares are experiencing an upward trend following increased price targets from B of A Securities and Guggenheim.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 16, 2024 | 5:13 pm