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Kroger's (NYSE:KR) short interest has decreased by 4.31% since the last report, with 22.43 million shares sold short, representing 3.55% of available shares. The average time to cover these short positions is 3.24 days. A decrease in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment towards the stock, although it does not necessarily predict a price rise. Kroger's short interest is below its peer group average of 5.45%.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

AHH

Armada Hoffler Properties (NYSE:AHH) has announced a quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share, with Monday being the last day for investors to buy the stock and be eligible for this dividend. The stock will go ex-dividend on Tuesday and is expected to open 19.5 cents lower to reflect the payout. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 04, 2024.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

BIIB

Biogen (NYSE:BIIB) has experienced a 7.8% increase in short interest since its last report, with 2.83 million shares sold short, representing 2.21% of its float. It would take about 3.12 days to cover these short positions based on average trading volume. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price decline. Biogen's short interest is below its peer group average of 4.74%.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

ZBH

Zimmer Biomet Holdings (NYSE:ZBH) has announced that shareholders as of Monday's session will be eligible for a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date being Tuesday. The stock is expected to open 24 cents lower on the ex-dividend date to reflect the payout. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 31, 2024.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

VLO

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has seen a decrease in short interest, with the short percent of float dropping 5.98% since the last report. The company has 10.28 million shares sold short, which is 3.46% of available shares for trading. The average time to cover these short positions is 3.79 days. Short interest is a measure of market sentiment, and a decrease may indicate a more bullish outlook. Valero's short interest is below its peer group average of 8.44%. The article suggests that traders should note the reduced number of shares being shorted but does not imply an immediate rise in stock price.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

WLY

John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) announced a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Tuesday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Monday are eligible for the dividend, to be paid on January 11, 2024. The stock is expected to open 35 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

ALRS

Alerus Financial Corp (NASDAQ:ALRS) announced a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share, with Monday being the last day for investors to be eligible for the dividend. The stock will go ex-dividend on Tuesday, meaning it will trade lower by the dividend amount. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 12, 2024.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:45 pm

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VIST

WTI

The article provides an overview of notable value stocks in the energy sector, focusing on their price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and recent financial performance. Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), Vista Energy (VIST), W&T Offshore (WTI), Vermilion Energy (VET), and Enerplus (ERF) are highlighted as undervalued stocks based on their low P/E multiples. The article also details changes in earnings per share (EPS) and dividend yields for these companies, indicating their recent financial health and performance.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:40 pm

TBLA

B. Riley Securities analyst Daniel Day has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Taboola.com (NASDAQ:TBLA) and increased the price target from $5 to $6.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:38 pm

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HOOK

HOOKIPA Pharma's stock price has risen following the announcement of a $21.25 million equity investment from Gilead Sciences.

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December 21, 2023 | 2:38 pm