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WEREWOLF THERAPEUTICS INC

Werewolf Therapeutics

Werewolf Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of therapeutics engineered to stimulate the body's immune system for the treatment of cancer. It is leveraging its proprietary PREDATOR platform to design conditionally activated molecules that stimulate both adaptive and innate immunity with the goal of addressing the limitations of conventional proinflammatory immune therapies. Its INDUKINE molecules are intended to remain inactive in peripheral tissue yet activate selectively in the tumor microenvironment or TME.

Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock

Werewolf Therapeutics Inc

For the past two years, hiring in professional and business services roles— more commonly referred to as "white collar" jobs— <a href="https://www.bls.gov/bdm/">has been slow</a>. The <a href="https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/employment-by-industry-monthly-changes.htm">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> reports that in May, hiring in the sector declined by 0.1%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Economists told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/13/white-collar-jobs-are-down-but-dont-blame-ai-yet-economists-say.html">CNBC</a> that the shrinkage was not because of AI, like many people assume, but because of structural issues in the economy.&nbsp;
"We know for a fact that it's not AI," Roosevelt Institute director Alí Bustamante said.&nbsp;
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Cory Stahle, an economist at Indeed, agrees. "This is more of an economic story and less of an AI disruption story, at least so far," told CNBC.&nbsp;
Experts point to the fact that the decline in job creation has been an issue for several years, and began in a time when AI technology wasn't all that effective, as the primary reason that AI isn't behind the slowdown, according to CNBC. Additionally, Stahle told CNBC that the technology is still in its early stages and can't yet execute certain tasks without human intervention.
A 2024 <a href="https://www.hiringlab.org/2024/09/25/artificial-intelligence-skills-at-work/">report</a> by Indeed found that AI is more likely to support white collar workers than to replace them. Of the 2,800 skills evaluated in the report, only 28.5% were deemed fully replaceable by generative AI, and only if the technology improved quite a bit. Meanwhile, 68.7% of the work skills were deemed "very unlikely" or "unlikely" to be replaced by generative AI, as they require too much of a human touch.
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"We might get to a point where [AI replaces human workers], but right now, that's not necessarily looking like it's a big factor," Stahle told CNBC.&nbsp;
In fact, the World Economic Forum's <a href="https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdf">Future of Jobs Report 2025</a> forecasts that AI will create 170 million new jobs by 2030. That number amounts to 14% of total current employment, and would go a long way in offsetting the 92 million jobs that could be displaced by AI.&nbsp;
Stahle urges white collar workers whose skills may overlap with AI and who could potentially be displaced by it to learn how to use the technology to stay ahead. "Certainly, jobs are going to transform," he told CNBC. "I'm not going to downplay the potential impacts of AI."
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'We Know For A Fact It's Not AI,' Experts Explain Slowdown In White Collar Hiring

CRH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.93%. Currently, CRH has a market capitalization of $60.01 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRH: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,547.35 today based on a price of $89.03 for CRH at the time of writing.
<h3>CRH's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750366818_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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Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In CRH 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

In the current market session, Sempra Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) price is at $74.39, after a 0.42% spike. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 3.07%, and in the past year, by 1.17%. 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/2025/1750366817_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Sempra 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 19.16 in the Multi-Utilities industry, Sempra Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 16.28. 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/2025/1750366817_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.

Intraday Update

Markets

Price Over Earnings Overview: Sempra

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.38%. Currently, BlackRock has a market capitalization of $151.75 billion. 
Buying $100 In BLK: If an investor had bought $100 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,264.22 today based on a price of $979.52 for BLK at the time of writing.
<h3>BlackRock's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750365911_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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$100 Invested In BlackRock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45606410/social-security-faces-blowback-as-fraud-detection-flags-just-2-claims-while-retirement-backlog-nears-600000">Social Security</a> nears its 90th anniversary, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is urging Americans to recognize the program for what it is — not a scam, but a longstanding social contract that has supported generations of retirees. And while the program continues to be a critical safety net, Grassley says it's time for serious reform to ensure it stays that way.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Grassley Says Social Security Works</h2>
Grassley emphasized in a <a href="https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/commentary/social-security-is-part-of-the-social-fabric-of-america">statement</a> last week that Social Security was never designed as a "get-rich" program or a financial scheme. Instead, it was built as a pay-as-you-go system where today's workers help fund benefits for today's retirees.
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"Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme," he said. "It's a social contract administered by the government that forges a generational commitment between workers and retirees."
He pointed out that Social Security is funded through payroll taxes paid by both employees and employers. Those funds go into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45720416/6-in-10-americans-fear-social-security-will-vanish-before-they-retire-as-2033-insolvency-clock-ticks-louder">Social Security Trust Fund</a>, which then pays out benefits to current retirees. The idea, according to Grassley, is that when current workers retire, the next generation of workers will support them in turn.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Program&#8217;s Financial Future</h2>
But the system isn't without challenges. According to the <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/oact/trsum/">Social Security Administration's trustees</a>, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is projected to run out of reserves by 2033. If that happens and no changes are made, the system will only be able to pay about 79% of scheduled benefits.
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Grassley isn't alone in sounding the alarm. Experts across the political spectrum agree that some kind of reform is needed — and soon. Proposals on the table include <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44552100/i-have-no-doubt-theyre-going-to-raise-the-full-retirement-age-possibly-to-70-suze-orman-weighs-in-on-social-security-fears">raising the retirement age</a>, adjusting the payroll tax cap, or modifying the benefit formula.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Back to Move Forward</h2>
Grassley pointed to a past moment of bipartisan success as a model. In the early 1980s, then-President Ronald Reagan and House Speaker Tip O'Neill reached a deal to shore up Social Security's finances for decades. That agreement included a mix of tax increases and benefit adjustments and is widely credited with saving the program at the time.
Grassley believes another moment like that is possible. "It's intellectually dishonest to ignore or dismiss the program's looming insolvency," he said. "We can and must address the nation's demographic shift to ensure Social Security continues to serve Americans from one generation to the next."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Call to Action</h2>
The senator is calling on lawmakers, advocacy groups, and the media to come together on workable solutions. For those who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42920272/despite-a-modest-50-monthly-increase-in-2025-americans-worry-social-security-may-not-survive-past-2034">rely on Social Security</a> — and those who plan to — the stakes are high. More than 70 million Americans currently receive monthly benefits, and for many retirees, it's their main or only source of income.
Grassley's message is clear: Social Security is a shared promise that must be kept. But it will require cooperation, compromise, and political will to ensure that future generations receive the benefits they've earned — just as today's retirees do.
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Personal Finance

'It's Not A Ponzi Scheme — It's A Social Contract': Sen. Chuck Grassley Defends And Urges Reform for Social Security

Alamos Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.56%. Currently, Alamos Gold has a market capitalization of $11.22 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AGI: If an investor had bought $1000 of AGI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,571.92 today based on a price of $26.67 for AGI at the time of writing.
<h3>Alamos Gold's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750365022_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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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

<h3>GAINERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KAYS">Kaya Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAYS#OTC">KAYS</a>) shares closed up 13.29% 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 up 12.39% at $0.05</li>
<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 11.11% at $0.0005</li>
<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 up 10.00% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWBHF">Charlottes Web Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWBHF#OTC">CWBHF</a>) shares closed up 4.38% at $0.10</li>
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<h3>LOSERS:</h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed down 24.96% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACB">Aurora Cannabis</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) shares closed down 20.07% at $4.68</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 down 14.12% at $0.07</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 down 13.39% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGIFF">1933 Industries</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGIFF#OTC">TGIFF</a>) shares closed down 8.43% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNLN">Greenlane Hldgs</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares closed down 3.85% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XXII">22nd Century Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>) shares closed down 3.61% at $0.44</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Global Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed down 3.44% at $0.05</li>
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Cannabis Stock Gainers And Losers From June 19, 2025

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 11.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.51%. Currently, Cenovus Energy has a market capitalization of $26.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CVE: If an investor had bought $1000 of CVE stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,175.70 today based on a price of $14.50 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/2025/1750364111_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 Cenovus Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

First BanCorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.78 million shares sold short, which is 3.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.48 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>First BanCorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750363230_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First BanCorp 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 First BanCorp'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>, First BanCorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.56%, 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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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around First BanCorp?

ICICI Bank's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBN#NYSE">IBN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.28 million shares sold short, which is 1.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.69 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?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>ICICI Bank Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750363225_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ICICI Bank 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 ICICI Bank'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>, ICICI Bank's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.82%, 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?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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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on ICICI Bank?

Conagra Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.19 million shares sold short, which is 3.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.26 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>Conagra Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750363219_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Conagra 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 Conagra 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Conagra Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.80%, 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.

Peering Into Conagra Brands's Recent Short Interest

Analysts are pointing out that the GENIUS Act, which was passed in the Senate on Tuesday, could increase the competition for the large payment networks like Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>).
What Happened: The act establishes a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, also known as Stablecoins, in the U.S.
According to Mark Hines, the investment director and founder at Herrick Lake Investments, internet companies like Stripe and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) could quickly adopt stablecoin-based payments and bypass networks like Visa and Mastercard with lower fees.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24V&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$V</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MA</a> will face big and growing competition from Internet companies that will use <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stablecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stablecoin</a> to bypass them and with lower fees. &#x2A;(think <a href="https://twitter.com/stripe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stripe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AMZN&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AMZN</a> and many more).
&mdash; Mark D. Hines (@hinesmarkd) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinesmarkd/status/1935434622256447995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In an earlier post, Hines added that &#8220;Dear $V and $MA, Stablecoin $COIN is coming for you. You will both grow slower. You may be forced to reduce fees. You&#8217;re both great businesses, but change is coming. Sincerely, Disruption.&#8221;
Donald Trump, in a Truth social post, called for the quick passage of the GENIUS Act. &#8220;The House will hopefully move LIGHNING FAST, and pass a &#8216;clean&#8217; GENIUS Act. Get it to my desk, ASAP &#8212; NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS.&#8221;
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Meanwhile, Rebound Capital on <a href="https://substack.com/@reboundcapital/note/c-127282505">Substack</a> had a contrarian view as it said that &#8220;there is still a long way to go before stablecoins start hurting their bottom line.&#8221; 
Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) and USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) are common cryptocurrencies that are pegged to the U.S. dollar. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the GENIUS Act might <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45989307/senate-passes-genius-act-coinbases-brian-armstrong-calls-it-big-milestone-scott-bessent-says-passage-could-drive-stablecoins-into-a-3-7-trillion-market">help stablecoins grow</a> into a $3.7 trillion market by the end of the decade. 
Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies warned that stablecoins could pose a &#8220;systemic risk&#8221; to U.S. banks and the dollar. He compared stablecoin issuers to banks that lack the oversight and safeguards of traditional institutions.
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Why It Matters: According to the data highlighted by Fiscal.ai (formerly FinChat), Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) alone process ~$28 trillion in combined volume each year.
This has consistently grown since 2012, with Visa having the highest share of payment processing.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The 3 largest payment networks process ~$28 trillion in combined volume each year. That figure has grown at a 7.5% CAGR since 2013. What&#39;s stopping this from continuing?<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24V&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$V</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AXP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AXP</a> <a href="https://t.co/mXA9lIAPhX">pic.twitter.com/mXA9lIAPhX</a>
&mdash; Fiscal.ai (formerly FinChat) (@fiscal_ai) <a href="https://twitter.com/fiscal_ai/status/1934713868615602442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As the bill <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/06/45972264/senate-advances-stablecoin-bill-a-defining-moment-for-crypto-market-regulation">heads to the House</a> in the U.S., debate is expected on several key issues: 
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<li>Should non-bank fintechs be allowed to issue stablecoins?</li>
<li>What counts as a valid reserve asset?</li>
<li>Who will enforce compliance — the Fed, OCC, or a new digital asset authority?</li>
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Price Action: Visa stock has advanced by 8.26% in 2025 and gained 22.96% over the year; on the other hand, Mastercard has returned 3.13%year-to-date and 19.05% over the year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Visa had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was strong, and its value ranking was good at the 11.39th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that MA had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was strong, and its value ranking was poor at the 11.42nd percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined slightly on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.015% at $597.44, while the QQQ was 0.017% lower at $528.99, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
During the market close on Thursday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and the Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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As Trump Says 'Get It to My Desk' For 'GENIUS' Stablecoin Bill, Analysts Warn Of Disruption To Payment Giants Visa And Mastercard

Looking into the current session, Ameresco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRC#NYSE">AMRC</a>) shares are trading at $16.10, after a 0.31% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock increased by 17.95%, but in the past year, fell by 49.66%. 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/2025/1750363217_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Ameresco P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry 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. 
Ameresco has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 205.48 of the Construction &amp; Engineering 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/2025/1750363217_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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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">Oil markets</a> are again in the crosshairs of geopolitics. West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose more than 3% on Thursday to reach above $77 a barrel, with the tensions between Israel and Iran erupting and the world anxiously waiting to see if America would enter the conflict. Merchants are preparing for an escalation, particularly after the previous President Donald Trump ambiguously responded to reporters by saying, &#8220;I may do it. I may not,&#8221; when asked if America would attack Iran.
The consequence: A significant geopolitical risk premium of around $10 per barrel according to Goldman Sachs, has established itself, spurring fresh interest in oil and energy-themed ETFs as tactical plays and defensive strategies alike.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Market Moves: Flows, Premiums, And Positioning</h2>
As volatility for oil surges, investors are using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">liquid and leveraged ETFs </a>to register their opinions, or hedge their exposure.
United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), the biggest oil ETF to track WTI futures, witnessed gains of more than 11% in the past five days as oil prices rose.
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), a wide energy sector play supported by ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), increased by 2.7% in the past five days, while the options volume reflected a bias toward bullish call action.
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) and iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>), which provide more targeted exposure to U.S. shale and drilling firms, also surged during the price spike, gaining 5% and 3%, respectively over the past five days.
For more adventurous speculators, leveraged funds such as the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>) are also getting renewed traction, particularly as WTI pushes for the $80 barrier, a psychological support level for breakout enthusiasts. The fund witnessed price gains of almost 17% in the past five days.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hormuz In The Crosshairs</h2>
The most frightening wild card in the mix might be the Strait of Hormuz, that tight shipping lane <a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65504">seeing </a>close to 20% of total global flows of oil, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration.
At the Japan Energy Summit &amp; Exhibition in Tokyo, Shell chief executive Wael Sawan predicted a &#8220;huge impact&#8221; on world trade should the waterway be closed, as cited by Bloomberg. Meanwhile the American Petroleum Institute reiterated to Bloomberg that even an appearance of threat to tankers had the power to create market mayhem. US involvement could cause Iran to attack infrastructure or shipping routes in retaliation, according to RBC Capital&#8217;s Helima Croft, cited by Reuters.
If such disruption occurs, ETFs related to oil logistics, shipping, and midstream infrastructure may experience knock-on effects, either favorable, as risk premiums increase, or unfavorable, if operations are suspended.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Wild Card Effect: Trader Paralysis Or Opportunity?</h2>
Uncertainty about the president&#8217;s next step has added further volatility to markets. Trump&#8217;s unorthodox style of foreign policy in his first term has put investors off from making bets either on rapid escalation or rapid de-escalation.
&#8220;Even if Middle East tensions were to cool off in the coming days, oil prices are probably not headed back to the low-$60 range they were trading at a month ago,&#8221; said Price Futures Group senior analyst Phil Flynn as cited by Reuters, adding that the market had been underpricing geopolitical shocks, and now that premium is coming back.
This repricing has given new life to energy ETFs, which had trailed the wider equity indices over the past few months. Some strategists like Goldman Sachs think Brent may rise above $90 if the conflict worsens, something that would make energy ETFs one of the brighter spots in a risk-off environment.
For risk-management traders, tactical ETF plays can potentially present opportunities, but for long-term allocators, perhaps there is a larger message here: geopolitical hedging through energy exposure.
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Israel-Iran Conflict Lifts Crude Above $77: What It Means For Oil ETFs

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that the U.S. is leaving the door open to negotiations with Iran, as President Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump considers military options</a>.
In a direct message quoted by Leavitt, Trump said, "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks."
The remarks came after days of mounting tension, as Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran responded with ballistic missile strikes on Israeli cities.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Hints At Diplomacy, Yet Keeps Military Option Open</h3>
Leavitt reiterated that while the administration remains ready to act militarily, its preference is clear. 
"The president has made it clear he always wants to pursue diplomacy, but believe me, he is unafraid to use strength if necessary," she said. 

She added that the U.S. has already engaged in six rounds of indirect and direct talks and confirmed a new proposal was sent to Iran.
"The deal was both realistic and acceptable," Leavitt said, without providing further details.
Leavitt emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that Iran possesses all the necessary components to build a nuclear weapon. "Let's be very clear. Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
The White House press secretary warned that such a development would pose an "existential threat not just to Israel, but to the United States and to the entire world." 
She reaffirmed that President Trump has been clear for decades that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, calling it a red line for U.S. national security.
Trump's approach of "peace through strength," Leavitt said, is unchanged. "Iran can and should make a deal. Or they will face grave consequences," she added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Markets highly sensitive to Middle East development swiftly reacted to the White House announcements on Thursday. 
West Texas Intermediate crude futures, which had surged to $76.50 earlier on the day, reversed sharply after the briefing, plunging toward $73 per barrel. 
Traders took the president's 14-day decision window and openness to talks as a sign that a direct U.S.-Iran conflict was less likely in the near term.
Leavitt emphasized that the president is monitoring energy markets closely. "He is paying attention and monitoring oil prices," she said, further reassuring markets.
The foreign exchange market mirrored the softening of geopolitical risk. The U.S. dollar index, which had been gaining through the day, slipped by 0.3% after the White House briefing. 
Unlike oil and the dollar, gold remained resilient. Futures on the bullion – which is tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – ware unchanged at $3,370 per ounce. 
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Dividend investing is gaining popularity this year as investors seek to protect their portfolios from market volatility amid the impact of tariffs. Dividend stocks have proved their mettle in market downturns. According to a <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/education/education-the-importance-of-dividends.pdf">report </a>from S&amp;P Global, the S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Index outperformed the broader S&amp;P 500 during both the dot-com bubble and the post-pandemic recession.
Earlier this month, a dividend investor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1l37sm5/my_projected_income_for_june_is_60524/">shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends, a Reddit community with over 730,000 followers. The investor's portfolio screenshots showed his estimated dividend income for June stood at just $60,000. He earned about $52,000 on average per month with a single dividend ETF over the past five months.
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The Redditor said he currently works as a self-employed attorney and makes $600,000, with plans to retire soon.
"I am a solo attorney who practices in NY but works remotely from Thailand," he said. "I love the flexibility of being able to set my own schedule and manage my own caseload. Most of all, I love the ability to write briefs from the pool or the beach!"
Let's take a look at some of the key holdings of the investor.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF</h2>
The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTY#NYSE">MSTY</a>) generates income by selling call options on MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock. The fund is down about 21% so far this year.
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MSTY was the biggest position of the investor, accounting for about 45% of his portfolio. He started a position in the fund about five months ago with 10,000 shares and gradually increased it to 36,838 shares.
The investor said he collected about $261,400 in distributions from MSTY over the past five months with an average monthly payout of $52,000.&nbsp;
"Of course I understand the risks associated with this type of investment vehicle and nothing lasts forever, past performance is not an indicator of future performance, and well aware of NAV erosion," he said about the fund.
He plans to use MSTY's payouts to pay off the mortgage on a new apartment.
"Once that is done, I'll reduce my holdings in MSTY to generate $12-14k a month to cover my monthly expenses in NY and Thailand, where I spend a lot of time in," he added.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF</h2>
About 16% of the total portfolio of the investor was allocated to JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>). It's a high-yield covered call ETF that distributes monthly dividend income. The ETF invests in Nasdaq companies and generates extra income by selling call options.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;</h2>
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) makes money by investing in some of the most notable large-cap U.S. stocks and selling call options. Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are among the fund's top holdings. The fund yields over 11%.
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Retail therapy might be on hold, but not every aisle is bare. Consumer spending in the United States <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45971228/retail-sales-slump-more-than-expected-as-tariff-fears-hit-spending">unexpectedly slipped in May</a>, with retail sales declining 0.9% from month-to-month, a deeper decline than the 0.6% predicted by Dow Jones economists. That follows a weak 0.1% decrease last month, which indicates that American consumers are getting increasingly cautious amid increasing economic uncertainty, tariff speculation, and overall wallet fatigue.
But the tale behind the headlines is more complex. Certain parts of the retail world, particularly those serving value-focused or internet-bright shoppers, are not only holding their own, but doing well. And savvy fund investors are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">capitalizing on ETFs</a> tied to those robust categories.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs That Defied The Trend</h2>
Let&#8217;s dissect the bright spots, and the ETFs set to take advantage.
E-Commerce Keeps Clicking
ETF to Watch: ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)- 24.26% weightage
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As shoppers shunned physical locations and hunted for bargains online, e-commerce remained steadfast. ONLN, an ETF that follows online and non-store retailers, became popular. With a stake in players such as Amazon, the ETF capitalizes on digital convenience trends that seem resistant to tariff shakes.
Why it works: In a shaky economy, consumers don&#8217;t totally abandon their dopamine fixes, they just want it with free shipping.
Miscellaneous Retail Pops
ETF to Watch: VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon- 20.61% weightage
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From novelty items to party favors, miscellaneous stores played strongly. Amazon, a player in this category, is its top holding. The RTH ETF, which tracks a wide range of retail players including specialty chains, picks up on this trend.
Home Sweet (Well-Furnished) Home
ETF to Watch: iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEDI#BATS">IEDI</a>)
Top Stock Exposure: Amazon- 10.7% weightage
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While housing starts and permits have been weak, furniture sales have been strong. IEDI, an ETF that offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of consumer-facing companies, is poised to ride this trend. Some are passing on the house but still buying new furniture to upgrade their present homes. Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is the top holding in the fund, with a 10.7% weightage.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Holding Back Retail</h2>
Outside of auto sales, retail still declined 0.3%, below forecasts for a modest gain. Major-ticket items such as autos and home improvement products were hit hard as consumers retreated. A lot of the March spending blowout, experts say, was probably front-loaded — caused by fear of higher prices as a result of expected tariffs tied to President Trump&#8217;s &#8220;liberation day&#8221; declaration in April.
In May, that urgency dissipated. Consumers were more discerning, choosing convenience, value, and low-cost indulgences.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Selective Resilience Is The New Growth</h2>
The wider retail narrative might be fading, but zoom in and you&#8217;ll discover islands of resilience, and ETF opportunities specific to each. From digital supremacy to fast fashion and value-led stores, consumer behavior is changing, not vanishing.
These ETFs provide exposure, yes, but insulation, enabling investors to avoid the retail carnage and access where demand resides in reality today.
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Realty Income Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) has become something of a gold standard for investors who are chasing monthly income.
It's one of the few publicly traded companies with the guts, and the track record, to trademark its nickname: The Monthly Dividend Company&#xAE;. With more than 15,600 commercial properties and over 660 consecutive monthly dividend payments under its belt, Realty Income is a REIT investors turn to when they want predictable income, even in unpredictable markets.
But there's another perk Realty Income offers its shareholders that doesn't show up in the yield column, and many investors don't even realize they're benefiting from it.
It's called depreciation, and as most real estate investors know, it can be one of the most powerful tax advantages available.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Dividend Breakdown That Tells The Bigger Story</h2>
In 2024, Realty Income paid out $3.126 per share in dividends, more than 126% of its estimated taxable income. That may sound like a red flag at first, but it&#8217;s actually a feature of REIT taxation, not a flaw.
REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders in exchange for avoiding corporate income tax. But "taxable income" and "cash flow" are two very different things.
Thanks to depreciation, a non-cash expense that reduces taxable income without reducing actual earnings, REITs like Realty Income can pay out more in dividends than they report in taxable income. When that happens, the portion of dividends that are greater than the taxable income are treated differently.
Here's how that played out for shareholders last year:
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That nontaxable portion isn't free money. It reduces the investor's cost basis in the stock, which can lead to higher capital gains taxes if and when the shares are sold. But for long-term holders, that trade-off can be more favorable than paying ordinary income tax every year on the full dividend amount.
In short: depreciation lets investors defer taxes today and potentially pay a lower rate later.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Realty Income Is A Favorite Among REIT Investors</h2>
Most investors are drawn to Realty Income for its reliable dividend and consistent growth.
Earlier this month, the company announced its 131st dividend increase since being listed on the NYSE, bumping the monthly payout from $0.2685 to $0.2690 per share. That may not sound like much, but when you compound reliable growth over decades, it adds up.
Despite ongoing challenges in the real estate market, analysts still see upside for the stock. Recent price targets from UBS, Scotiabank, and Wedbush suggest an average price target of $60.33, compared to the current price near $57.75. And that's on top of a 5.61% yield.
Realty Income isn't just a favorite among retail investors, it's also a sizable holding for several large institutional investors, like Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock Inc. and State Street Corporation, which collectively hold nearly 300 million shares valued at over $17 billion.&nbsp;
But this isn't the only real estate play that's been gaining the attention of major Wall Street firms.&nbsp;
In 2024, there were more than $1.1 billion in securitizations for an asset class that has been flying under the radar until recently, and that number is expected to more than double this year.
This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/wall-street-quietly-moved-into-a-34-trillion-market-now-accredited-investors-can-too">emerging asset class</a> lets investors capture the upside of rising home values with a built-in cushion if prices fall.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">There's Over $34 Trillion Trapped In This Corner Of The Real Estate Market</h2>
While Realty Income is built on commercial tenants like Walgreens, 7-Eleven, and FedEx, there's a parallel real estate market that may be even more compelling: owner-occupied home equity.
Americans have more than $34 trillion in equity tied up in their homes, a number that has more than tripled since 2013. And some of the biggest names on Wall Street have figured out how to tap into this growth.&nbsp;
The strategy involves something called <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/wall-street-quietly-moved-into-a-34-trillion-market-now-accredited-investors-can-too">Home Equity Agreements</a> (HEAs), and if you've never heard of this before it's because individual investors have been excluded from participating in this growing market. Until now anyway…
One of the first companies to begin operating in the home equity market recently launched a new fund available to individual accredited investors – <a href="https://nada.sjv.io/c/1193480/3013486/19981">U.S. Home Equity Fund I</a>. The fund is targeting a 14%-17% net IRR to investors with a strategy that can provide positive returns even in a market downturn.&nbsp;
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Wells Fargo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 38.81 million shares sold short, which is 1.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.11 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>Wells Fargo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750359631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo'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>, Wells Fargo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.90%, 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?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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Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.81% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.11 million shares sold short, which is 4.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.38 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>Applied Industrial Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750359626_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Industrial Techs 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 Applied Industrial Techs'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>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.54%, 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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