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UNM

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) has seen a 14.75% increase in short interest, with 3.93 million shares sold short, representing 2.8% of its float. This is slightly below the peer group average of 2.85%. The rise in short interest could indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't necessarily predict a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 19, 2024 | 7:30 pm

GE

GE Aero (NYSE:GE) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an annualized return of 33.88%. A $1000 investment in GE 5 years ago would now be worth $4,186.03, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 19, 2024 | 7:30 pm

SPY

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, reversing a tax cut implemented during the Trump administration. This proposal could impact corporate earnings and stock prices, particularly for large companies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 19, 2024 | 7:28 pm

NCNA

NuCana shares experienced significant volatility, with trading resuming and then being halted again. The stock saw a dramatic increase of 116.29%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 19, 2024 | 7:25 pm

KSCP

Knightscope shares rose following the announcement of two new contracts for its emergency communication devices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 19, 2024 | 7:23 pm

DAVE

INOD

SOUN

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 Index, including Dave Inc, SoundHound AI Inc, and Innodata Inc, are experiencing significant gains in 2024. Dave Inc has seen a 320% YTD increase, SoundHound AI a 139% rise, and Innodata a 119% surge, driven by fintech, AI, and data services expansions.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

August 19, 2024 | 7:16 pm

NCNA

NuCana's stock experienced a significant surge, with shares halted to the upside and a remarkable increase of 70.86%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 19, 2024 | 7:15 pm

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical (NYSE:ISRG) has seen a 21.31% decrease in its short percent of float, now at 0.96%. This suggests a more bullish sentiment compared to its peers, which have an average short interest of 4.61%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 19, 2024 | 7:15 pm

HIMS

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) has seen a 3.89% decrease in its short percent of float, now at 10.12%. This is higher than its peers' average of 9.36%. The decrease in short interest may indicate a shift in market sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 19, 2024 | 7:15 pm

HWM

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) has seen a 31.32% decrease in its short percent of float, now at 1.93%. This is lower than its peers' average of 2.95%. The reduced short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment towards the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 19, 2024 | 7:15 pm