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OneConnect Financial Technology Co Ltd is a provider of technology platforms. Its platform provides cloud-native technology solutions that integrate financial services with market technology. The company offers technology applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions in China. Its technology solutions cover multiple verticals in the financial services industry, including banking, insurance and asset management, across the full scope of their businesses from sales and marketing and risk management to customer services and operations, as well as technology infrastructures such as data management and cloud services. The firm operates in two segments namely Technology Solutions which is the key revenue driver and Virtual Bank Business.

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Nucor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.85 million shares sold short, which is 3.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.81 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/">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>Nucor 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 Nucor 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 Nucor'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nucor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.63%, 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/">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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UDR's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.53 million shares sold short, which is 1.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.17 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>UDR 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 UDR 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 UDR'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, UDR's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.01%, 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/">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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Mueller Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLI#NYSE">MLI</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.89 million shares sold short, which is 4.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.69 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Mueller Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736430311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mueller Industries 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 Mueller Industries'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mueller Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.94%, which means the company has more 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/">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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After President-elect Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/01/42860583/trump-floats-canada-as-51st-us-state-says-hes-ready-to-use-economic-force-to-achieve-it">proposed</a> the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the "Gulf of America," noting that "It has a beautiful ring," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded with her own territorial renaming suggestion.
Pointing to a large map of North America from 1607 that labeled the continent "Mexican America," Sheinbaum cheerfully suggested going back to the name.
"Why don't we call it Mexican America?" she told reporters Wednesday in Mexico City. "It sounds pretty, no?"
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f5e3;&#xFE0F; La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum, sin esperar a ser cuestionada por la prensa, ha propuesto nombrar nuevamente esa geografía conjunta como ‘América mexicana': "¿Por qué no le llamamos ‘América mexicana'? Se oye bonito, ¿no?&quot; <a href="https://t.co/N7Uwgor5L3">https://t.co/N7Uwgor5L3</a>
&mdash; EL PAÍS México (@elpaismexico) <a href="https://twitter.com/elpaismexico/status/1877057954144276989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Sheinbaum, however, did not take kindly to Trump's remark that Mexico is "essentially run by the cartels."
"They misinformed him," she said. "In Mexico, the people rule." 
Sheinbaum told reporters she nevertheless felt certain that Mexico was going to have good relations with Trump.
"And we are going to collaborate and understand each other with the government of President Trump. I am sure of it&#8230;defending our sovereignty as a free, independent, and sovereign country."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not The First Go Round For Trump Vs. Sheinbaum</h2>
Trump butted heads with Sheinbaum, a Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist, practically since she was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39140057/mexicos-first-female-president-faces-persistent-challenges-drug-cartels-border-issues-repairing-">elected by a landslide</a> in October 2024. Their initial conflict began when Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42178994/trump-says-he-will-impose-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-on-first-day-of-office-and-extra-tariffs-on-china-until-they-pay-attention">announced in late November</a> that he was intending to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican imports. Sheinbaum responded that Mexico would do the same if the tariffs went into effect.
Addressing the U.S.'s fentanyl crisis during that same period, Trump essentially laid the blame on Mexico. Again, Sheinbaum begged to differ.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42225423/mexico-president-claudia-sheinbaum-to-trump-neither-threats-nor-tariffs-will-solve-your-fentanyl-crisis">Neither threats nor tariffs</a> will solve the migration or the drug abuse phenomenon in the US," she <a href="https://x.com/Claudiashein/status/1861558804652999130" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> at the time. She called for collaborative solutions to mitigate the escalating drug crisis.
Trump has also indicated he would deport all undocumented individuals to Mexico regardless of where they originally came from. Sheinbaum initially pushed back on that plan though she <a href="https://www.univision.com/noticias/inmigracion/mexico-abre-la-posibilidad-de-recibir-a-migrantes-no-mexicanos-que-deporte-donald-trump">told Univision</a> recently that Mexico will accept deportees but with conditions, which include the right to limit people of certain nationalities. She added that Mexico may also request compensation.
Meanwhile, other countries that have found themselves the target of Trump's territorial machinations are not as good-humored as Sheinbaum. The President-elect's refusal to rule out using military force to retake <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/01/42860583/trump-floats-canada-as-51st-us-state-says-hes-ready-to-use-economic-force-to-achieve-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Panama Canal</a> and to get his hands firmly on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42857403/trump-sends-don-jr-on-mission-to-get-the-deal-done-and-make-greenland-part-of-our-nation">Greenland</a> has upset leaders as well as residents in both places. Then, of course, there's Canada but surely the president-elect was jesting when he suggested it be named the 51st state.
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Just a few days ago, markets were encouraged by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42789867/chinese-stocks-end-2024-in-green-after-a-3-year-retreat-franklin-ftse-china-etf-ishares-msci-china-etf-and-more-i">rebound in Chinese stocks</a> in 2024, after a three-year losing streak. However, a cloud of uncertainty looms over Chinese stocks and ETFs with exposure to them.
The Biden administration's call to blacklist two more Chinese tech giants—Tencent Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)—has sent shockwaves through global markets, as investors anticipate its impact on the already precarious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">U.S.-China economic ties</a>.
Tencent, the world's largest gaming publisher, and CATL saw their shares plunge on Jan. 6.
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Notable ETFs feeling the heat of being on high alert include iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>), which allocates the biggest chunk of its holdings (15.40%) to Tencent. The net asset value inched down 1% on Jan. 7.
SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): Known for its diversified holdings, this fund also allocates 11.42%, its largest for a single security, to Tencent. Other major Chinese firms like Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Meituan also hold key spots in the portfolio.
Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>), which dedicates 100% of its assets to Chinese technology stocks, is particularly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Moreover, Tencent takes up 10.76% of the total assets.
Additionally, ETFs with heavy exposure to Tesla stock, like the Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TESL#NYSE">TESL</a>) has also come in the line of fire, as CATL is a key battery supplier to the EV maker.
The move to add Tencent and CATL to a growing roster of &#8220;Chinese military companies&#8221; was part of the U.S.'s counteractive effort to China's military and industrial ambitions. While the designation doesn&#8217;t impose immediate sanctions, it discourages U.S. firms from doing business with these entities, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/us-blacklist-of-china-s-tech-giants-risks-even-faster-decoupling?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">notes </a>Bloomberg, a sentiment that trickles down into investor psyche as well.
The blacklist now includes 134 Chinese companies, four of which happen to be China's top 20 by market capitalization, collectively valued at nearly $1 trillion.
ETF investors are now closely watching developments as funds with direct or indirect exposure to Chinese companies may face increased volatility.
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) is seeing a disparity between bearish short-term price action and bullish social media sentiment driven rising social activity and increased accumulation by large holders.
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<td>$0.3267</td>
<td>$48.9 billion</td>
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<td>$12.5 billion</td>
<td>-4.4%</td>
<td>-7.7%</td>
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Trader Notes: Trader Tardigrade compared Dogecoin's current price pattern to its previous market cycle, highlighting the formation of a parallel channel suggesting a bullish outlook. 
He set price targets of $2 for the 2025 cycle and $8 for 2028, advising long-term holding for substantial gains.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> is REPLICATING its previous cycle &#x1f525; The same parallel lines (Channel) has been identified. This is no coincidence. $2 is a reasonable target for the 2025 cycle, and $8 for the 2028 cycle &#x1f680; Hodl your <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24Doge&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$Doge</a> &#x1f48e; <a href="https://t.co/ii0FzyL3BB">pic.twitter.com/ii0FzyL3BB</a>
&mdash; Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1877271707599384587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In another <a href="https://x.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1876900909638365218">tweet</a> on Jan. 8, he said this is not the time to short or sell DOGE, as it is retesting the apex of the Ascending Triangle.
Rose Premium Signals <a href="https://x.com/VipRoseTr/status/1877072503358529986">echoed</a> the sentiment, noting a strong bullish structure in Dogecoin's macro charts. 
Accumulation near key support zones aligns with long-term Fibonacci levels, supporting a potential 3x rally this cycle to approximately $0.56943.
Statistics: Coinglass data shows $18.8 million in Dogecoin liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $12.3 million in long positions. 
According to Bitinfocharts, addresses holding 1 billion to 10 billion DOGE have increased from 13 to 17 in recent weeks. 
Between Dec. 1, 2024, and Jan. 9, these addresses grew their holdings from 28.4 billion DOGE to 45.6 billion DOGE.
CryptoDep <a href="https://x.com/Crypto_Dep/status/1877290612996677809">data</a> places Dogecoin at the top of the meme token leaderboard, with 28.500 posts, 6.9 million interactions and 2.9% social dominance.
Community News: Dogecoin founder Billy Markus, pseudonymously known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, highlighted DOGE's surprising appearance in Senator Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) speech. 
She referenced DOGE in her address on the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, emphasizing its symbolic importance and <a href="https://x.com/BillyM2k/status/1877269900294558051">stating</a>, "Doge is inevitable."
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The stock market is closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter whose state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42725647/markets-will-close-for-president-jimmy-carters-state-funeral-what-you-need-to-know">at 10 a.m. ET.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), and the Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) have suspended trading in equities and options on Thursday and will resume regular trading hours on Friday.&nbsp;
Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, praised Carter's humble roots and life of public service <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42717748/will-markets-be-closed-for-former-president-jimmy-carters-funeral-heres-what-investors-should-know">in a statement</a> announcing the closure of the markets.
&#8220;During his noteworthy post-presidential life, President Carter left an enduring legacy of humanitarianism. The NYSE will respectfully honor President Carter&#8217;s lifetime of service to our nation by closing our markets on the National Day of Mourning,&#8221; Martin said.&nbsp;
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Tal Cohen, president of Nasdaq, also released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42723458/nasdaq-announces-the-closure-of-its-u-s-markets-in-honor-of-a-national-day-of-mourning-for-former-">a statement </a>announcing the closure of all Nasdaq markets.&nbsp;
&#8220;President Carter was an exemplary leader, one who tirelessly continued his efforts to improve the human condition even after his tenure in public office was complete. His contributions will be felt by those around the world for years to come. On behalf of Nasdaq, we extend our deepest condolences to the Carter Family,&#8221; Cohen said.&nbsp;
Cohen <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/09/nx-s1-5251459/u-s-stock-markets-close-mourning-former-president-jimmy-carter">told</a> NPR the financial industry came together to honor Carter's legacy of service.&nbsp;
&#8220;It was a large undertaking,&#8221; Cohen said. &#8220;But we thought it was worth the effort.&#8221;
Thursday's market closures continue a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865 of closing markets in order to honor deceased presidents. The most recent closure was in 2018 following the death of former President George H.W. Bush.&nbsp;
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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) reaffirmed its retail dominance, reporting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">impressive 9.8% growth</a> in December U.S. core sales. 
This result exceeded Wall Street&#8217;s 5.2% estimate and topped JPMorgan&#8217;s optimistic 6.7% forecast.
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers credited Costco's results to "market share gains, a shorter season, and a bit better consumer" working in tandem.
E-commerce surged 35.7% year-over-year, partly thanks to Black Friday sales booked in December due to a holiday calendar shift.
Meanwhile, international operations weren't far behind, with core comps climbing 10.3% in Canada and 9.8% across other regions. "No other major retailer has succeeded in every country it entered," Horvers noted, underscoring Costco's unmatched global consistency.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High-Income Costco Customers</h2>
While the shorter holiday season helped December's numbers, JPMorgan's Horvers pointed to a broader trend: improving consumer spending among higher-income shoppers. 
"We believe this indicates improvement in the consumer spending backdrop, particularly the upper-middle class and higher-income consumer," he said, highlighting Costco's ability to attract these coveted segments.
Costco's diverse product offerings also played a major role. Fresh foods like meat and produce were up high single digits, while non-food categories—led by jewelry, toys, and gift cards—jumped to the high teens.
Ancillary services like pharmacy and optical rebounded, benefiting from a holiday lift, and even electronics like TVs saw sequential improvement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 &amp; Beyond: $1,065 In Sight</h2>
Looking ahead, Horvers remains optimistic, maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock, though he adjusted the price target slightly to $1,065. 
Costco's unique ability to grow "across its box and geographies," coupled with its emerging advertising revenue stream, makes it a standout in retail. "The COST fundamental story challenges all of the best companies," Horvers emphasized.
For investors, Costco's momentum appears unstoppable. In a world where growth is hard to come by, Horvers said it best: "Aside from AMZN, no scaled retailer is growing at this pace." 
The retail king is poised to stay on its throne, and for shareholders, the journey to $1,065 looks well within reach.
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As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs approach their first anniversary of trading on U.S. exchanges, the journey so far has been as volatile as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">the crypto market</a> itself. 
From their explosive debut in January 2024 to recent market fluctuations, these funds have kept investors guessing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin ETFs&#8217; Turbocharged Debut</h2>
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBTC#NYSE">GBTC</a>) and iShares Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NYSE">IBIT</a>) were among the first Bitcoin ETFs to hit U.S. exchanges on Jan. 11, 2024. On their inaugural day, tens of millions of shares changed hands, with combined trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36614184/bitcoin-etfs-roar-onto-wall-street-on-day-1-but-questions-linger-about-new-money">volumes soaring into the billions</a>.
Despite the buzz, the funds showcased Bitcoin's infamous volatility. GBTC closed up a modest 0.5%, while IBIT fell over 4% after an early rally on debut day.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Year Later: Mixed Signals</h2>
Fast forward to today, and both ETFs have posted jaw-dropping annual returns—GBTC up 90.97% and IBIT up 100.30%—yet their short-term movements tell a different story.
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<li>Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC): Trading at $74.48, GBTC is below its eight-day simple moving average, signaling short-term bearishness. However, long-term indicators like its 20-day, 50-day and 200-day SMAs, all suggest bullish momentum driving the ETF.</li>
<li>iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): At $53.34, IBIT mirrors GBTC's pattern— with its short-term signal being bearish, but a bullish outlook on longer-term averages.</li>
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The funds' trends are "moderately bearish," with slight selling pressure, reflecting broader uncertainty in the crypto market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin's Rocky Road</h2>
The performance of these ETFs isn't happening in a vacuum. Bitcoin itself has seen a recent pullback after its strong 2024 rally, with Unity Wallet COO James Toledano offering key insights:
"Bitcoin's sudden decline likely reflects a combination of macroeconomic and market-specific pressures. Concerns over slower-than-anticipated Fed rate cuts and robust U.S. economic data are weighing on speculative assets," Toledano said in an emailed statement.
He also pointed to profit-taking following Bitcoin's 2024 surge, largely fueled by optimism surrounding Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance.
"Now everyone is holding their breath for Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20. The expectation is that crypto will surge again—this is very much the downturn before the storm," Toledano added.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Road Ahead</h2>
As Bitcoin ETFs enter their second year, investor focus will likely shift to policy changes and market dynamics under Trump's administration. With Bitcoin's volatility showing no signs of fading, these ETFs remain a high-stakes bet for risk-tolerant traders.
From day one fireworks to today's mixed signals, Bitcoin ETFs have proven one thing: they're not for the faint of heart. 
Will 2025 bring more bullish momentum, or is this just the calm before the next crypto storm? Investors will find out soon enough.
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United States Antimony's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAMY#NYSE">UAMY</a>) short percent of float has risen 161.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.90 million shares sold short, which is 5.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 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/">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>United States Antimony Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736428522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United States Antimony 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 United States Antimony'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United States Antimony's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.41%, which means the company has more 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/">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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Looking Into United States Antimony's Recent Short Interest

Acuity Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) short percent of float has risen 35.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 894 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.29 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Acuity Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736428517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Acuity Brands 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 Acuity Brands'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Acuity Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.94%, 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/">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.

Looking Into Acuity Brands's Recent Short Interest

Devon Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.88 million shares sold short, which is 4.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.47 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Devon Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736428512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Devon Energy 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 Devon Energy'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Devon Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.13%, 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/">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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