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LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Lumen Technologies

With 450,000 route miles of fiber, Lumen Technologies is one of the United States' largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. Its merger with Level 3 in 2017 and divestiture of much of its incumbent local exchange carrier, or ILEC, business in 2022 have shifted the company's operations away from its legacy consumer business and toward enterprises (now about 75% of revenue). Lumen offers businesses a full menu of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, and end-user phone and internet service. On the consumer side, Lumen has announced the sale of its consumer fiber network, but will maintain and harvest its legacy consumer copper network.

American Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.07%. Currently, American Financial Group has a market capitalization of $10.64 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $208.70 today based on a price of $127.43 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Financial Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751667312_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning American Financial Group Stock In The Last 5 Years

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 20.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.86%. Currently, Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $37.01 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MPWR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MPWR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $15,410.12 today based on a price of $758.66 for MPWR at the time of writing.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751666424_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Monolithic Power Systems Stock In The Last 10 Years

In the current session, the stock is trading at $175.01, after a 1.48% spike. Over the past month, Fiserv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) stock increased by 5.30%, and in the past year, by 16.27%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751666417_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Fiserv P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 35.47 in the Financial Services industry, Fiserv Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 30.52. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751666417_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Fiserv

Cenovus Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVE#NYSE">CVE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.88%. Currently, Cenovus Energy has a market capitalization of $25.40 billion. 
Buying $100 In CVE: If an investor had bought $100 of CVE stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $303.21 today based on a price of $14.00 for CVE at the time of writing.
<h3>Cenovus Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751665511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Cenovus Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.64%. Currently, Moodys has a market capitalization of $90.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MCO: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,673.45 today based on a price of $505.06 for MCO at the time of writing.
<h3>Moodys's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751663728_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

GFL Environmental (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFL#NYSE">GFL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.42%. Currently, GFL Environmental has a market capitalization of $17.71 billion. 
Buying $100 In GFL: If an investor had bought $100 of GFL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $255.75 today based on a price of $48.29 for GFL at the time of writing.
<h3>GFL Environmental's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751662815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

In the current market session, Sherwin-Williams Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) share price is at $354.00, after a 0.42% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.97%, but in the past year, increased by 17.90%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751662815_0_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Sherwin-Williams P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 169.21 in the Chemicals industry, Sherwin-Williams Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 33.32. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751662815_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

P/E Ratio Insights for Sherwin-Williams

Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.21%. Currently, Carvana has a market capitalization of $46.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In CVNA: If an investor had bought $100 of CVNA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $259.10 today based on a price of $348.00 for CVNA at the time of writing.
<h3>Carvana's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751661917_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

CVNA

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Liberty Media (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONK#NASDAQ">FWONK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.15%. Currently, Liberty Media has a market capitalization of $25.69 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FWONK: If an investor had bought $1000 of FWONK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,110.90 today based on a price of $103.00 for FWONK at the time of writing.
<h3>Liberty Media's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751661012_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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$1000 Invested In Liberty Media 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed up 60.00% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLGVF">Belgravia Hartford Cap</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLGVF#OTC">BLGVF</a>) shares closed up 22.01% at $0.25</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBWTF">Auxly Cannabis Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) shares closed up 14.50% at $0.09</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURR">Currenc Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares closed up 14.27% at $1.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TLRY">Tilray Brands</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) shares closed up 10.20% at $0.54</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ITHUF">iAnthus Capital Hldgs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) shares closed up 8.70% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CGC">Canopy Growth</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) shares closed up 8.38% at $1.28</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWVCF">EnWave</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWVCF#OTC">NWVCF</a>) shares closed up 7.10% at $0.29</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UGRO">Urban-gro</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) shares closed up 3.86% at $0.31</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OILFF">Nextleaf Solutions</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILFF#OTC">OILFF</a>) shares closed up 3.58% at $0.05</li>
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<h3>LOSERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNBX">CNBX Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNBX#OTC">CNBX</a>) shares closed down 25.00% at $0.0009</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed down 13.04% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBRRF">Blueberries Medical</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBRRF#OTC">BBRRF</a>) shares closed down 10.00% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed down 8.29% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">FLUENT</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed down 7.12% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZDPY">Zoned Properties</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDPY#OTC">ZDPY</a>) shares closed down 6.40% at $0.54</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIV">Rivernorth Opps Fund</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIV#NYSE">RIV</a>) shares closed down 4.46% at $12.35</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YCBD">cbdMD</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) shares closed down 4.23% at $0.86</li>
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Performance Food Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.36%. Currently, Performance Food Gr has a market capitalization of $13.87 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PFGC: If an investor had bought $1000 of PFGC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,291.48 today based on a price of $88.87 for PFGC at the time of writing.
<h3>Performance Food Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751660113_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Performance Food Gr Stock In The Last 5 Years

A Reddit user claims they were offered what they call a dream job—a role created specifically for them, thanks to a rare skill set. But one small lie about their salary is now threatening the entire opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $3K Lie And A Pay Stub Request</h2>
According to the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/careeradvice/comments/1lnfem1/a_potential_employer_offered_me_my_dream_job_but/">post</a> in Reddit&#8217;s r/careeradvice subreddit, the prospective employer offered $60,000 and asked for a recent pay stub to verify their current salary. The problem? The applicant told them they make $65,000. In reality, they earn $62,000.
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The request for a pay stub struck many commenters as inappropriate, if not suspicious. &#8220;It's a red flag for them to even ask how much you currently make,&#8221; one person wrote. &#8220;I would say you're not comfortable providing a paystub, but they are welcome to verify your employment through a standard background check.&#8221;
Another user added, &#8220;That's wack, I&#8217;m glad it&#8217;s illegal where I live.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Dream Job&#8217; Or Red Flag?</h2>
While some were sympathetic to the applicant&#8217;s dilemma, many pointed out that the job offer didn't seem like much of a dream after all.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t know if you know what a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45565105/becoming-a-flight-attendant-was-supposed-to-be-a-dream-job-instead-it-wrecked-their-finances-its-been-financially-devastating">dream job</a> is, or maybe you have sh&#x2A;tty dreams but a salary decrease and you&#8217;re losing benefits, PTO, and a week off on Xmas? How is this a dream job?&#8221; one person asked. On the other hand, the original poster said their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45445458/i-got-a-new-job-with-my-dream-salary-but-now-i-miss-my-old-job-suze-orman-offers-some-advice">current job isn&#8217;t a good fit</a> for them and &#8220;isn&#8217;t going well.&#8221;
Still, others questioned the value of the so-called rare skill set. &#8220;People with very rare skills don&#8217;t command salaries in the mid-60s,&#8221; a commenter said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should They Fake It?</h2>
The thread also sparked a fierce debate about ethics. Some people encouraged OP to forge a pay stub. &#8220;Sometimes in life you take the easiest path,&#8221; one user said. &#8220;Capitalism is a big f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;n game.&#8221;
But most strongly advised against it. &#8220;Falsifying a pay stub is illegal as it is considered fraud with intent to gain monetarily,&#8221; one commenter warned. &#8220;It's a recipe for getting fired when they find out.&#8221;
Instead, people suggested the person lean into the truth and negotiate based on total compensation, not just salary. They should explain that they won't share a stub, but that the $65,000 number reflects total compensation, including health insurance, PTO, and bonuses.
&#8220;This isn't some aha gotcha moment,&#8221; another person reassured. &#8220;$3,000 is a rounding error. Most people round when talking about salary.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Lesson In Negotiation</h2>
Another popular comment summed it up like this: &#8220;Your salary requirements for the new job should be based on the actual role and responsibilities for this type of position, your overall job experience, AND what the average salary is in your industry for this role.&#8221;
If the company insists on a pay stub, most commenters agree it&#8217;s not worth it. They should say: &#8216;$65K is the salary I would need to take this job. Thank you for your consideration.&#8217; And that's the end of the discussion.&#8221;
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They Got A Rare Offer—A Role Created Just For Them. But One Lie About Pay Could Cost Them Everything. Should They Use 'Shady Methods?'

Cullen/Frost Bankers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFR#NYSE">CFR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.78% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.76 million shares sold short, which is 3.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cullen/Frost Bankers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659233_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cullen/Frost Bankers has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cullen/Frost Bankers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cullen/Frost Bankers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.33%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Short Ideas

Looking Into Cullen/Frost Bankers's Recent Short Interest

HCA Healthcare's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.64 million shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>HCA Healthcare Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for HCA Healthcare has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing HCA Healthcare's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, HCA Healthcare's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.29%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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eBay's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NYSE">EBAY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.65 million shares sold short, which is 5.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>eBay Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for eBay has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing eBay's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, eBay's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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In the current market session, Golub Capital BDC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>) price is at $14.77, after a 0.68% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 2.31%, and in the past year, by 7.28%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659215_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Golub Capital BDC P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Golub Capital BDC has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 18.03 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659215_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.54%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $437.07 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COST: If an investor had bought $1000 of COST stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $21,626.21 today based on a price of $985.45 for COST at the time of writing.
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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.
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Wall Street powered through the shortened holiday week, with both the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 climbing to fresh record highs, as upbeat economic data and major policy shifts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">helped fuel investor confidence.</a>
Optimism got an extra boost after President Donald Trump announced a surprise trade deal with Vietnam. The agreement includes a 20% tariff on all Vietnamese imports and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. In return, U.S. companies will get full access to Vietnam's domestic market, a key win for American exporters. 
Markets responded positively, with investors viewing it as a signal that Trump is favoring targeted trade enforcement over sweeping tariffs.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Congress Passes Trump&#8217;s OBBBA, Economic Data Outperform</h3>
The U.S. Senate passed the bill on July 1, 2025, in a narrow 51–50 vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
The House of Representatives followed on July 3, approving the final version of the bill in a 218–214 vote.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump will sign the bill into law on July 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET—a symbolic moment timed with Independence Day.
Labor market data surpassed expectations: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000 in June, exceeding the projection of 110,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, defying forecasts for a rise to 4.3% and hitting its lowest level since January. A big surprise came from government hiring, which added 73,000 jobs — the largest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46244105/june-jobs-report-nonfarm-payroll-adp-data"> jump since March 2023.</a>
On the industrial side, new orders for U.S. manufactured goods jumped 8.2% in May to $642 billion. This was the largest monthly surge since 2014 and the third-largest on record, as firms moved quickly to capitalize on the temporary suspension of "Liberation Day" tariffs.
This economic resilience complicates the Federal Reserve's outlook for near-term rate cuts. Chair Jerome Powell said the door remains open for a potential rate cut at the July 30 meeting, though he emphasized the importance of incoming data. Yet, after the robust jobs report, market-based odds for a cut fell sharply to just 7%.
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For one teen living abroad, aging out of childhood came with an unexpected setback — the loss of Social Security survivor benefits, despite still being enrolled in high school. The student, currently residing in the Philippines, shared their experience on Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SocialSecurity/comments/1lo1jfp/ssa_benefits_cut_off_at_18_still_in_high_school/">r/SocialSecurity</a>, detailing a months-long struggle to reinstate benefits and receive back pay after turning 18 in October.
The teen had been receiving Social Security benefits as a dependent of their American father, who qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance. Under <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10137.pdf">Social Security rules</a>, these benefits can continue past age 18 if the student is still enrolled full-time in high school — but only if they complete and submit <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-1372.pdf">Form SSA-1372</a>, a school attendance certification form.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Form Submitted — But Lost in the Shuffle</h2>
"I've followed the rules, submitted everything (twice!), called for help, and done everything I was supposed to—but I&#8217;m still being left in the dark," the student wrote.&nbsp;
They say they followed the steps precisely: their school completed its section of the SSA-1372 form on September 5, and the student mailed it shortly after. After some delivery concerns, they resent it using a more secure courier service later that month.
Despite this, a termination notice from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45601283/social-security-checks-could-shrink-for-450000-retirees-as-government-resumes-seizing-benefits-over-student-loan-defaults">Social Security Administration</a> arrived just before the student's 18th birthday. A second attempt to submit the form was made in October. Still, by June this year — more than eight months later — no benefits had resumed and no back payments had been received.
"We also tried calling the SSA toll-free number multiple times, but every agent seems to say something different," the student wrote. "One agent told us they could see a note and that the documents were being processed. But when we called again and spoke to someone else, they claimed they didn't see any record of receiving my forms at all."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Miscommunication and Misdelivery</h2>
A key issue may be where the form was sent. The student followed mailing instructions that pointed to a Veterans Affairs office in Manila. Some commenters on Reddit urged the student to send the form to the U.S. Embassy in Manila, rather than the VA office.&nbsp;
This confusion isn't unusual, according to commenters in the thread. One noted that if the case ends up at the Program Service Center — the office that handles student benefits — it can take months due to a growing backlog.&nbsp;
&#8220;It's not uncommon if it takes up to a year," the commenter said. "But once they get to your case, you'll get a lump sum payment for the 6 months you were a full time high school student at an accredited school."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Living Abroad Adds Another Layer of Complexity</h2>
Receiving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/06/46158210/hes-67-still-working-and-just-sold-his-house-his-bank-advisor-says-claiming-social-security-now-or-lose-money-later-is-that-true">Social Security benefits</a> while living overseas is possible — but it comes with additional rules. U.S. citizens are generally eligible to receive payments abroad, and the Philippines is one of the countries where payments can be sent. However, for non-citizen dependents or survivors, eligibility may depend on meeting specific requirements — such as having lived in the U.S. for at least five years.
In this case, the student believes their high school meets all the necessary SSA requirements. Their principal even confirmed that a similar situation had occurred before — and the previous student was eventually paid in full.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still Waiting, Still Hoping</h2>
The teen graduated from high school in May and should have remained eligible for benefits until then. Despite multiple submissions, confirmation attempts, and a missed callback appointment from SSA, they are still waiting for resolution.
Their story highlights the frustration many beneficiaries face when navigating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43710578/your-benefits-have-been-suspended-some-americans-abroad-suddenly-lose-access-to-their-social-security-benefits">SSA system from abroad</a> — especially when timelines matter and communication is inconsistent.
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A stronger-than-expected labor report just crushed any hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower rates this month—despite speculation from Wall Street and direct demands <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">from President Donald Trump.</a>
In June, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. Those numbers make it hard for the Fed to justify an imminent rate cut, as inflation remains above the 2% target. 
That's a problem for Trump, who's been repeatedly calling out Fed Chair Jerome Powell for delivering large rate cuts. 
But the Fed appears unfazed—at least for now.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economists Just Don&#8217;t See Near-Term Fed Rate Cuts</h3>
Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave said the data was "solid," adding that, "average job growth is above breakeven, and the u-rate is down. This should let the Fed stay in wait-and-see mode."
He did flag a few concerns—like weaker private-sector job growth at just 74,000 and flat aggregate private income—but not enough to change the outlook. 
Bhave reiterated his base case that "the Fed won't cut this year," especially if the economy holds up and inflation trends higher, possibly to 3% in the coming months.
That puts markets in a bind.
Over the past few weeks, traders had priced in what some economists called a "Goldilocks" path—a scenario where inflation stays tame enough to allow cuts even with decent job growth. But Bhave pushed back on that idea, saying, "We always thought this scenario was the least likely."
If he&#8217;s right, either stocks or short-term bond yields, or both, are probably mispriced.
"Given the strong jobs numbers along with the extension of tax cuts and potentially higher tariff levels…the Fed is much less likely to cut rates this month than many were talking about earlier this week," said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management. 
Zaccarelli believes a cut could still happen—just not right away. "The Fed is likely to wait until later in this quarter or even until the fourth quarter." 

Other economists echoed that timeline. Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank, said, "The Fed has a maximum employment mandate, not a job growth or GDP growth mandate. If the unemployment rate is holding steady…the job market won't give the Fed a reason to cut."
Adams sees a rate cut as possible in October or December, "but more likely to be driven by cooler-than-expected inflation than by an increase in unemployment."
Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, said the Fed still has reason to wait. "While there were some elements of softness beneath the better-than-expected headlines, the June employment report was strong enough to allow the Federal Reserve to keep policy on hold," she said.
She doesn't expect action until the inflationary impact of tariffs fades. "We expect the inflationary impact of tariffs to have peaked by the fourth quarter, allowing the Fed to start cutting rates in December."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Still Betting On Cuts</h3>
Despite the Fed's cautious tone, markets are still leaning toward at least two rate cuts this year. Fed futures currently imply 55 basis points of cuts by December 2025, according to CME Group Fed Watch. 
CFTC-regulated betting exchange Kalshi shows there's a 37% chance of two 25-basis-point cuts by December. As of Friday, Kalshi traders were pricing the following probabilities for Fed cuts by December 2025:
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<li>1 cut (25 bps): 22%</li>
<li>2 cuts (50 bps): 36%</li>
<li>3 cuts (75 bps): 17%</li>
<li>4 cuts (100 bps): 5%</li>
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That means the market sees a 58% chance of at least two cuts by year-end, and a 22% probability of three or more, despite the strength of the labor market and the potential second-half inflationary risks from tariffs. 
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