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JNJ

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has seen a 12.73% increase in short interest since the last report, with 15 million shares sold short, representing 0.62% of available shares. It would take about 2.25 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. JNJ has less short interest compared to its peer group average of 4.35%.

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December 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm

EXR

Extra Space Storage (NYSE:EXR) has seen a 22.39% decrease in short interest since its last report, with 4.50 million shares sold short, representing 2.6% of its float. The current short interest is below the peer group average of 4.49%. While a decline in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term rise in the stock price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm

AMZN

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has delivered an average annual return of 22.64% over the past 10 years, outperforming the market by 12.76% on an annualized basis. A $1000 investment in AMZN stock a decade ago would be worth $7,800.29 today. Amazon's market capitalization stands at $1.58 trillion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm

FCX

Over the past 5 years, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has significantly outperformed the market, with an average annual return of 32.26%. A $100 investment in FCX five years ago would be worth $397.19 today. The company currently has a market cap of $60.66 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm

TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) has seen a 7.69% decrease in short interest since the last report, with 12.31 million shares sold short, representing 0.24% of available shares. The average time to cover these short positions is 1.66 days. A decrease in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment towards the stock. Compared to its peers, TSM has a lower short interest as a percentage of float (0.24% vs. 3.75%).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm

PYPL

PayPal Holdings (NYSE:PYPL) has seen a 9.89% increase in short interest since its last report, with 21.59 million shares sold short, representing 2.0% of its float. The short interest is below the peer group average of 6.05%. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:15 pm

INTC

Intel Corporation (NYSE:INTC) has experienced a 5.92% increase in short interest since its last report, with 75.61 million shares sold short, representing 1.79% of its float. The average time to cover these short positions is 1.88 days. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price decline. Intel's short interest is below its peer group average of 3.68%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:15 pm

TAK

Takeda Pharmaceutical's (NYSE:TAK) short interest has increased by 11.54% since the last report, with 8.98 million shares sold short, representing 0.29% of available shares. It would take about 5.96 days to cover these short positions based on current trading volume. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Takeda has a lower short interest compared to its peer group average of 4.37%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:15 pm

BTCUSD

Bitfinex Alpha's report predicts a positive outlook for Bitcoin and the crypto market in 2024, with an expected increase in global crypto owners to 850-950 million and a market capitalization of $3.2 trillion. The report cites a current growth rate of 2.8% per month, which may rise to 3.8%-4.4%, and notes significant trading volume increases and a surge in new Bitcoin addresses following G20 crypto regulation standardization.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

December 25, 2023 | 5:00 pm

HLT

Over the past 10 years, Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) has produced an average annual return of 14.63%, outperforming the market. A $1000 investment in HLT a decade ago would be worth $3,918.62 today. Hilton's market cap is currently $46.55 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 5:00 pm