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GDS Holdings

GDS Holdings started as an IT service provider in 2001 then moved to the data center business with its first self-developed data center opening in 2010. The company now develops and operates data centers in China and also builds, operates and transfers data centers for other clients. It offers colocation and managed services and mainly targets hyperscale cloud service customers who take large areas of its data centers or even whole data centers under long-term contracts. Its data centers are located predominantly in and around the Tier 1 cities in China and it has also started an expanding into Southeast Asia via the now 38% owned DayOne. GDS listed on the Nasdaq in 2016 and completed a secondary listing in Hong Kong in 2020.

Erayak Power Solution Group Inc.. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYA#NASDAQ">RAYA</a>) ("Erayak" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer, designer, and exporter of high-quality products in the power supply industry, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 30,612,246 of the Company's Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Shares") (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $0.098 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is identical to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.0001 per share.
The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of this offering are expected to be approximately $3 million. The transaction is expected to close on or about July 28, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Craft Capital Management is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.&nbsp;

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Erayak Power Solution Announces $3M Registered Direct Offering Of 30.6M Shares (or Pre-Funded Warrants) At $0.098/Share

Having spent most of 2025 in the shadow of their big-cap counterparts, U.S. small-cap stocks might finally be ready to re-enter the limelight. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/small-cap/25/07/46586647/small-cap-stocks-2025-outlook-tax-rally">combination of friendly policy shifts</a>, overlooked fundamentals, and bullish technical signals is encouraging investors to take a closer look at this long-overlooked asset class, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs are the vehicle of choice</a> for riding the revival. 
From the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) to deep-value and innovation-themed plays such as the Acquirers Deep Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEEP#NYSE">DEEP</a>) and Invesco Nasdaq Future Gen 200 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQS#NASDAQ">QQQS</a>), small-cap ETFs experienced a modest uptick in recent weeks. But is this merely a blip, or the start of something greater?
IWM ETF's momentum continues.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IWM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Track it now here.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Perks And Tech Charts Revive Small Caps</h2>
Small caps are gaining increasing investor interest as a combination of strong valuations, favorable tax policy, and improved technicals is starting to alter the narrative. According to on LPL Financial&#8217;s Jeff Buchbinder, the Russell 2000&#8217;s depressed price-to-book ratio of 2.03 compared to the Russell 1000&#8217;s 5.35 points to a stark valuation divide, and the just-signed into law &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; provides tempting tax breaks for smaller companies—such as upfront R&amp;D deductions and 100% bonus depreciation—that would dramatically enhance profitability.
Technically, the Russell 2000 has risen by nearly 30% since its April troughs, indicating a bullish reversal, although it remains in a long-term relative downtrend. Earnings are also catching up, with small caps leading large caps in year-over-year profit growth, although they still lag on beat ratios. Add to that favorable credit conditions and a recovering U.S. dollar, which benefits domestic small caps, and the environment may be ripe for these underdogs to punch above their weight.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs In Focus: How to Ride the Small-Cap Wave</h2>
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<li>IWM is still the standard, with investors having wide exposure to the Russell 2000.</li>
<li>CALF concentrates on high free cash flow, a key shock absorber in a high-interest-rate environment.</li>
<li>DEEP is every contrarian&#8217;s dream, full of cheap small/micro-cap names.</li>
<li>QQQS goes all-in on the innovation theme, which is great if you believe that software R&amp;D expensing will ignite a fire under tech stocks.</li>
<li>SGDJ provides a hard-asset shelter, particularly if inflation returns or gold prices rise again.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line: Don&#8217;t Sleep On The Small Stuff</h2>
Small caps are still lagging behind on the year, with the Russell 2000 up only 0.76% YTD compared to the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 8.8% advancement. But the momentum might be shifting. With tax reform, earnings momentum, and technical trends all in sync, ETFs might be the agile ticket to wager on America&#8217;s grittiest stocks.
In a market increasingly dominated by mega-cap narratives, small caps offer something rare: underappreciated potential, and the ETFs to match.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained a Buy rating</a> on Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a $234 price target on Friday, citing strong Q2 2025 results.
Sheridan highlighted solid momentum in Alphabet's core businesses—Search, YouTube, and Cloud—and noted the company's aggressive AI push. He said the results addressed investor concerns around rising capital expenditures and long-term competitiveness in AI.
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<li>Search &amp; Other revenue rose 11.7% year-over-year, beating Goldman Sachs and FactSet estimates. Paid clicks grew 4%, accelerating sequentially and easing concerns over core ad performance. Management cited growth in both commercial and general queries, with AI features like Overviews and AI Mode driving higher engagement. AI Mode alone surpassed 100 million monthly active users in the U.S. and India.</li>
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<li>YouTube ad revenue climbed 13%, while the broader Subscriptions, Platforms &amp; Devices segment rose 20%. Executives highlighted Shorts—now averaging 200 billion daily views—and the global expansion of Premium Lite as key growth drivers. Sheridan said these trends underscore YouTube's growing diversification beyond traditional ads.</li>
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<li>Cloud revenue surged 31.7% year-over-year, with operating margins expanding from 11.3% to 20.7%. The business continued to benefit from enterprise adoption of generative AI through Google Workspace and general-purpose compute workloads. While management acknowledged ongoing capacity constraints, they expressed confidence in scaling infrastructure to meet demand.</li>
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One area of concern was Alphabet's updated capital expenditure forecast, which was raised to $85 billion for 2025—up 13% from prior guidance. Two-thirds will be allocated to servers, and the rest to data centers, reflecting the company's significant investment in AI infrastructure. Sheridan noted this raised questions about long-term capital intensity and returns but said management remains optimistic about the payoff.
Sheridan highlighted the increasing usage of Gemini, AI agents, and multimodal search as examples of Alphabet&#8217;s evolving AI strategy. The company remains confident in transforming Search through a multi-surface AI approach, leveraging its massive user base, rapid iteration cycles, and infrastructure scale—seen as key differentiators in a crowded AI race.
Despite negative sentiment around Alphabet's AI transition, Sheridan said its integration of AI across products, technical infrastructure, and user reach position it well for the future. He also pointed to the Cloud business's momentum and a recent capacity-sharing agreement with OpenAI as further validation.
Two near-term events could shape the company&#8217;s trajectory: the expected ruling in the U.S. search antitrust case by late August and the August 20 Pixel launch event, which may reveal deeper AI integration in hardware.
Sheridan raised his forecasts following the strong quarter. He now expects Q3 FY2025 revenue of $99.69 billion, GAAP EBITDA of $38.47 billion, and GAAP EPS of $2.24. Full-year 2025 estimates were increased to $393.87 billion in revenue, $150.97 billion in EBITDA, and $9.75 in EPS. Alphabet still has about $70 billion remaining in its share repurchase program.
While noting some caution around CapEx growth and declining network revenue, Sheridan reaffirmed his Buy rating, citing Alphabet's scale, innovation, and infrastructure investments as key advantages in the AI-driven computing era.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is up 0.59% at $193.29 at last check on Friday.
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Joseph Chalom, former head of digital assets strategy at BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), has been named <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46500927/sharplink-sbet-shares-plunge-after-filing-to-sell-an-additional-5-billion-in-stock">co-CEO of SharpLink</a> Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), the world's second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), effective July 24.
Announced on July 25, the move underscores SharpLink's ambition to lead in Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset innovation.
Chalom will serve alongside current CEO Rob Phythian, who will transition to president over the next quarter while remaining on the company's board.
SharpLink, a Minneapolis-based online gaming company with 360,807 ETH valued at approximately $1.34 billion as of July 20, 2025, is a prominent advocate for Ethereum adoption. 
Chalom's expertise, honed through launching BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>) with over $10 billion in assets, positions him to drive SharpLink's vision of bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology. 
Joseph Lubin, SharpLink's chairman and Ethereum co-founder, <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9500420/sharplink-welcomes-blackrock-digital-assets-pioneer-joseph-chalom-as-newly-appointed-co-ceo">called</a> Chalom's appointment a "resounding validation" of the company's ETH treasury strategy.
Chalom stated, "SharpLink's commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem reflects a bold vision that resonates with my passion for digital assets and scaling innovative financial technologies. I'm thrilled to lead SharpLink into its next phase, harnessing Ethereum's unique value proposition."
Chalom's transition mirrors a wave of high-profile executive moves within the crypto, blockchain, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining sectors, as leaders with specialized expertise navigate the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
In May 2025, Chris Giancarlo, former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), joined blockchain firm Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) as a senior advisor. 
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Giancarlo, known as "Crypto Dad" for his advocacy of digital assets during his CFTC tenure, was recruited to guide Ripple's regulatory strategy amid its ongoing legal battles with the SEC. 
His move highlighted Ripple's push to strengthen its position in the global payments ecosystem using its XRP ledger.
Similarly, in February 2025, Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, a crypto-focused financial institution, transitioned to a strategic advisory role at Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank. 
Long's shift aimed to bolster Anchorage's institutional custody services as it expanded into tokenized securities. 
Her expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks for digital assets made her a key asset for Anchorage's growth.
In the Bitcoin mining sector, Fred Thiel, former CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), moved to Core Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORE#NASDAQ">CORE</a>) as chairman in March 2025. 
Thiel's leadership at Marathon, which saw the company become one of the largest Bitcoin miners in North America, positioned him to guide Core Scientific's post-bankruptcy expansion. 
The transition reflected the growing consolidation in the mining industry as firms scale operations to meet rising institutional demand for Bitcoin.
These shifts underscore the demand for leaders with deep crypto and blockchain expertise, as companies compete to innovate in DeFi, tokenized assets, and digital infrastructure. 
Chalom's move to SharpLink aligns with this trend, leveraging his experience in forging BlackRock's partnerships with Nasdaq, Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and Circle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) to advance SharpLink's Ethereum-centric strategy.
SharpLink's Strategic Vision and Market OutlookSharpLink's appointment of Chalom coincides with its meteoric rise, with its stock surging over 330% in the past six months, driven by its Ethereum holdings. 
The company recently raised $413 million through its at-the-market (ATM) facility and amended its ATM Sales Agreement to increase the maximum offering from $1 billion to $6 billion. 
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BlackRock's Head Of Digital Asset Strategy To Join Ethereum Treasury Company SharpLink

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46589835/southwest-airlines-reports-worse-than-expected-q2-but-sees-constructive-backdrop-for-back-half-of-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">relatively flat on Friday</a>.
On Wednesday, the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, which missed the Street consensus estimate of 51 cents per share.
Quarterly revenue also came in below expectations at $7.24 billion, missing the&nbsp;$7.3 billion analyst estimate.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O&#8217;Brien reiterated the Sell rating on the stock, raising the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/luv/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $23 to $24.</a>
Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares fell around 11% on Thursday, underperforming peer airlines in coverage, which were down about 5% on average.
O&#8217;Brien observes that the sharp stock decline mainly to two factors: first, a weaker-than-expected outlook for the September quarter, with Goldman Sachs&#8217; loss per share estimate widening to 12 cents compared to the Street&#8217;s forecast of positive 13 cents; and second, a full-year EBIT forecast that implies an unusually steep ramp in fourth-quarter unit revenue, or Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM).
Management noted on the earnings call that to achieve the full-year EBIT target, fourth-quarter RASM would need to rise by roughly 6 percentage points year-over-year, translating to a 13% sequential increase, which would be the highest in the past 15 years outside of the pandemic rebound in 2020 and 2021.
Historically, fourth-quarter RASM has increased an average of only 2% sequentially over the last 15 years, with the 7% gain last year already marking an above-average performance amid improving supply, post-election demand, and stronger revenue initiatives.
Despite the near-term challenges, O&#8217;Brien raises his full-year 2025 EPS estimate to 80 cents from 75 cents, reflecting stronger revenue and buyback forecasts, though partially offset by higher unit costs and fuel prices.
With a reduced share count outlook, he also raises the price target to $24 from $23, though this still implies 28% downside from current levels; his Sell rating remains unchanged.
Price Action: LUV shares are trading lower by 0.27% to $33.1 at last check Friday.
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Ensign Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENSG#NASDAQ">ENSG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.09%. Currently, Ensign Group has a market capitalization of $8.56 billion. 
Buying $100 In ENSG: If an investor had bought $100 of ENSG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,769.50 today based on a price of $148.93 for ENSG at the time of writing.
<h3>Ensign Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Complete Pathologic Response in patient with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Partial Response in Stage 4 metastatic Merkel cell patient
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2025) - Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIO#NASDAQ">PHIO</a>) is a clinical-stage siRNA biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics using its proprietary INTASYL&#xAE; gene silencing technology to eliminate cancer.
Phio announced today that pathologic results are available for four of the five patients treated in the fourth cohort. A complete pathologic response (100% tumor clearance) has been reported for one patient with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). One patient with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma was reported as a partial response (&gt; 50% clearance). Two patients with cSCC were reported as having a pathologic non-response (&lt;50% tumor clearance). Pathologic results for the remaining patient with cSCC are still pending.
Phio's ongoing Phase 1b dose escalation clinical trial (NCT 06014086) is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of neoadjuvant use of intratumoral PH-762 in Stages 1, 2 and 4 cSCC, Stage 4 melanoma, and Stage 4 Merkel cell carcinoma. To date, a total of 15 patients with cutaneous carcinomas have been treated across the four cohorts. There were no dose-limiting toxicities or clinically relevant treatment-emergent adverse effects in the patients receiving intratumoral PH-762 in this trial. Moreover, PH-762 has been well tolerated in all enrolled patients in each escalating dose cohort. No patients exhibited clinical progression of disease.
The cumulative pathologic response in 13 patients with cSCC include five complete response (100% clearance), one patient with a near complete response (&gt;90% clearance) and one with a partial response (&gt;50% clearance) and six patients with a pathologic non-response (&lt; 50% clearance).
The one Merkel cell carcinoma patient with stage 4 metastatic disease had a partial response (&gt;50% clearance). The melanoma patient was a non-responder (&lt;50% clearance).
Phio is now enrolling what is expected to be the 5th and final cohort in the Phase 1b study.

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Phio Pharmaceuticals Reports Complete Tumor Clearance In cSCC Patient And Partial Response In Stage 4 Merkel Cell Carcinoma In Ongoing PH-762 Phase 1b Trial

Amid increasingly clear global regulatory frameworks for&nbsp;stablecoins, the asset class is moving beyond its experimental phase and entering a period of institutionalized growth. Mega Matrix Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPU#NYSE">MPU</a>) recently announced the completion of a $16 million private placement and officially launched its strategic expansion into the stablecoin sector. This marks a critical step in the Company&#39;s transformation into a structured participant in the evolving global digital financial infrastructure.
The private placement attracted a number of crypto-focused funds and industry professionals, reflecting strong market recognition of and confidence in Mega Matrix&#39;s strategic direction. According to the Company, the proceeds will be primarily used to build a stablecoin asset allocation system and on-chain yield mechanisms, with a focus on developing &quot;corporate treasury strategies&quot; leveraging stablecoins and governance tokens.
In fact, the corporate treasury strategy is becoming a key asset allocation method among technology and crypto companies. One group, represented by MicroStrategy, has adopted Bitcoin as its core reserve asset, maintaining long-term holdings and actively increasing exposure&mdash;a strategy mirrored by companies like Marathon Digital. Another group is turning to Ethereum as a treasury asset, with notable examples including SharpLink Gaming&nbsp;and Bit Digital. These companies leverage Ethereum&#39;s composability and ecosystem synergies to construct new liquidity infrastructure.
Compared with other digital assets, stablecoins offer low volatility, on-chain yield potential, and stronger regulatory compatibility&mdash;making them rapidly emerge as the next generation of &quot;treasury assets.&quot; Their global liquidity and auditability make them well-suited for diverse capital management scenarios and increasingly attractive to institutional participants.

Mega Matrix Launches Strategic Expansion Into Stablecoins With $16M Raise Through Private Placement

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Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) shares are trading lower fell Friday morning as investors digest a disappointing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses">earnings report</a> from its closest peer, Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>). 
What To Know: The results painted a picture of an industry grappling with intense competition and slowing growth, casting a shadow over Comcast&#8217;s own upcoming financial release.
Charter's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46626616/charter-announces-second-quarter-2025-results">report</a> contained several red flags for the cable sector. Most notably, the company lost another 117,000 internet subscribers in the second quarter. 
While this was an improvement over last year&#8217;s loss, it confirms that the threat from fiber and 5G fixed wireless access continues to erode the cable industry&#8217;s crucial broadband business. Investors are concerned Comcast is facing the same competitive pressures.
Furthermore, Charter missed analyst expectations for profitability, with earnings per share of $9.18 falling short of the $9.80 consensus estimate. A year-over-year decline in free cash flow from $1.3 billion to $1.1 billion, coupled with continued video subscriber losses, amplified concerns.
Because Comcast and Charter dominate the U.S. cable market and face similar headwinds, Charter&#8217;s performance is often seen as a bellwether for the industry. The weak results are leading investors to sell off Comcast stock in anticipation of similar challenges.
Traders and investors will be watching for Comcast&#8217;s second-quarter financial results, confirmed for Thursday, July 31 after the market close. According to data from <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, CMCSA is expected to report EPS of $1.17 on revenues of $29.8 billion.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to Benzinga Edge stock rankings, Comcast presents a mixed profile. The company scores very well on Growth, with a rating of 75.85, and also shows strong fundamentals with a Quality score of 65.43. These figures point to a fundamentally healthy company with a solid growth trajectory. 
However, these strengths are sharply contrasted by a weak Momentum score of 29.41, reflecting the stock&#8217;s recent negative price performance. Its Value score of 44.16 is moderate, suggesting that while not excessively expensive, the stock may not be considered a deep bargain at its current valuation.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, CMCSA shares are trading lower by 5.3% to $33.49 Friday morning. The stock has a 52-week high of $45.31 and a 52-week low of $31.44.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy CMCSA Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Comcast &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Comcast, which is trading at $33.49 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 2.99 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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