La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Sprott a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Sprott..

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Sprott Inc is an alternative asset manager operating in Canada. The company has four reportable segments: Exchange Listed Products, which includes management services to the company's closed-end physical trusts and exchange-traded funds, both of which are actively traded on public securities exchanges; Managed equities segment provides asset management and sub-advisory services to the Company's branded funds, fixed-term LPs and managed accounts; Private strategies which provide lending and streaming activities through limited partnership vehicles; Corporate segment which provides capital, balance sheet management and enterprise shared services to the Company's subsidiaries.

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Running a business can be tough, but when family is involved, it gets even more complicated. That's exactly what happened to a small-business owner who called into Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIq3QkWygTk">podcast</a> seeking advice. Gary's problem is that his father owns 51% of their successful dewatering company, takes $20,000 a month and doesn't contribute to the business at all.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Backstory</h2>
Gary and his dad started their business 15 years ago, growing it from nothing into a $3 million annual success story. But while Gary works hard managing their team of 12 employees, his father's involvement has dwindled to zero. Yet, his dad still rakes in a hefty monthly payout – the same amount Gary takes – plus his share of any year-end profits.
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Gary's frustration boiled over. In 2019, he tried to buy his dad out, but the deal fell through. Now, he feels stuck. He's running the company but can't grow it because so much money goes to his absent father.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dave Ramsey's Tough Love</h2>
Dave's advice started with a wake-up call: "Quit whining." He told Gary the key to resolving this issue is separating ownership from employment. Owners are entitled to profit distributions, not salaries unless they're actively working in the business. This means Gary should pay himself a proper <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38936090/top-5-highest-paid-american-ceos-of-2023">CEO salary</a>, something like $250,000 a year, given the company's revenue. After paying salaries, the remaining profits should be distributed based on ownership, with 51% going to his dad and 49% to Gary.
The current setup blurs the lines between salary and profit, which needs to change so that everyone's role and compensation are transparent. &#8220;Once it&#8217;s set up that way, then you could still have the complaint that your dad won&#8217;t let you buy him out and that&#8217;s another discussion,&#8221; said Ramsey.
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Gary also needs to have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40970011/kevin-olearys-dad-warned-him-hed-starve-to-death-if-he-pursued-his-passion-getting-an-mba-ended-up-c">direct conversation with his dad – </a>without being confrontational – to explain why the current system isn't sustainable. Dave explained how important it is to show respect to his dad as the person who helped start the business.&nbsp;
Gary should recognize his dad's role in building the company and make the buyout a way to honor both of their efforts. &#8220;Your dad doesn't feel like you've been nice and you saying that is not going to do anything but rile him up,&#8221; Ramsey advised.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Path to a Buyout</h2>
Gary's ultimate goal is to buy out his father and he's already taken some smart steps. He's had the business valued and hired a joint attorney to help facilitate the deal. But Dave warned him not to let lawyers drive the process. Instead, he and his dad need to hash out the terms together over a cup of coffee, with the attorney helping to finalize the details.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Lesson for All Business Owners</h2>
Gary's dilemma is all too common in family businesses. Dave's advice highlighted three critical areas. First, ownership and employment should be separate. If someone isn't working in the business, they shouldn't be taking a salary. Profit distributions should be based on ownership, not employment status.
Second, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42714233/ive-got-a-phd-in-d-u-m-b-dave-ramsey-reveals-how-he-built-his-300-million-business">planning for succession</a> early is fundamental. Exact succession and transition plans can help avoid messy situations like the one Gary is facing. Establishing these plans ahead of time ensures everyone knows how the business will be passed down and how roles will change.
Finally, respecting the business&#8217;s founders is key. Honoring those who built the company cultivates goodwill and can ease difficult conversations. On the other hand, shaming them or dismissing their contributions often leads to conflict and unresolved issues.
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) shares are trading higher Monday following the announcement that the company will play a key role in Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) $1.45 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/01/42816275/kratos-defense-stock-is-rising-monday-whats-going-on">MACH-TB 2.0 contract</a>.
What To Know: Kratos, a defense technology company, on Monday secured a five-year contract for Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0, a project designed to enhance the U.S. hypersonic flight testing infrastructure. 
The initiative, established under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering&#8217;s National Hypersonic Initiative 2.0, aims to bridge the gap between ground testing and full-scale hypersonic system testing, reducing risks and accelerating development.
Kratos will lead Task Area 1 of the MACH-TB 2.0 project, focusing on systems engineering, integration and testing. Rocket Lab will provide air launch services as part of a larger team that includes Leidos, Stratolaunch and other subcontractors. This effort will support the increased frequency of hypersonic flight tests needed for national security objectives.
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Kratos&#8217; leadership emphasized the importance of the program in advancing affordable hypersonic technologies and highlighted the contract as the largest in the company&#8217;s history. The MACH-TB 2.0 program is expected to be a significant driver of future growth for Kratos, which also cited its existing hypersonic capabilities as a key factor in securing the contract.
"With the recent successes of our low-cost Erinyes Hypersonic Flyer and Zeus Solid Rocket Motors, Kratos is a leader in the testing and fielding of hypersonic systems. We are very excited to bring this unmatched expertise to the MACH-TB 2.0 program,&#8221; said Dave Carter, President of Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services Division.
Rocket Lab shares are up nearly 200% over the past three months. The company reported better-than-expected financial results in mid-November and announced a multi-launch agreement with a confidential customer.
Rocket Lab guided for fourth-quarter revenue in the range of $125 million to $135 million. Rocket Lab is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings in February. Analysts currently expect the company to report a loss of 10 cents per share on revenue of $130.57 million, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
RKLB Price Action: Rocket Lab shares were up 1.03% at $29.02 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $185 to $152.

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Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains CRH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $120 to $115.

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Shares of crypto-related companies, including MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), are trading sharply higher on Monday as Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark, reigniting bullish sentiment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42826154/wall-street-rallies-chipmakers-soar-ahead-of-nvidias-huang-speech-bitcoin-reclaims-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">in the cryptocurrency market.</a>
What To Know: Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42822776/bitcoin-jumps-past-102000-experts-see-classic-correction-eye-109000-high"> reaching a high of $102,482</a> during early trading on Monday. This 3.2% increase pushed the total cryptocurrency market capitalization above $3.5 trillion, marking its highest level since mid-December.
Analysts attribute the rise to the completion of a &#8220;classic correction,&#8221; with signs pointing to potential further gains. Market sentiment indicators, including one tracking &#8220;extreme greed,&#8221; potentially reflect strong buying interest in Bitcoin as it moves past this psychological milestone.
Ethereum also rose 3% to $3,736, while other cryptocurrencies like Solana and Avalanche gained 4% and 7%, respectively. Experts suggest Bitcoin could gain additional momentum if it breaks past $109,000, a key resistance level. 
According to Alex Kuptsikevich of FxPro, a decisive break above this threshold could confirm the resumption of a broader uptrend and accelerate Bitcoin&#8217;s growth further. For now, its recent rise underscores the continued focus on the cryptocurrency as a driver of broader market activity.
Price Action: MicroStrategy shares were up 9.79% to $372.90, Hut 8 shares were up 9.15% to $26.37 and Coinbase shares were up 6.92% to $289.37 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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<h3>Current general public health risk remains low</h3>
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The Louisiana Department of Health reports the patient who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana and the U.S. has died. The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions. The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.&nbsp;
LDH's extensive public health investigation has identified no additional H5N1 cases nor evidence of person-to-person transmission. This patient remains the only human case of H5N1 in Louisiana.&nbsp;
The Department expresses its deepest condolences to the patient's family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Due to patient confidentiality and respect for the family, this will be the final update about the patient.&nbsp;
While the current public health risk for the general public remains low, people who work with birds, poultry or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk.&nbsp;
The best way to protect yourself and your family from H5N1 is to avoid sources of exposure. That means avoiding direct contact with wild birds and other animals infected with or suspected to be infected with bird flu viruses.&nbsp;
Protecting yourself and others from H5N1 infection
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<li>Do not touch sick or dead animals or their droppings and do not bring sick wild animals into your home.</li>
<li>Keep your pets away from sick or dead animals and their feces.</li>
<li>Do not eat uncooked or undercooked food. Cook poultry, eggs and other animal products to the proper temperature and prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food.</li>
<li>Avoid uncooked food products such as unpasteurized raw milk or cheeses from animals that have a suspected or confirmed infection.</li>
<li>If you work on poultry or dairy farms, talk to your provider about getting your seasonal flu vaccination. It will not prevent infection with avian influenza viruses, but it can reduce the risk of coinfection with avian and flu viruses.</li>
<li>Report dead or sick birds or animals to the USDA toll-free at 1-866-536-7593 or the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Diagnostic Lab at 318-927-3441.</li>
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If you have been exposed to sick or dead birds or other animals or work on a farm where avian influenza has been detected, watch for respiratory symptoms or conjunctivitis. If you develop symptoms within 10 days after exposure to sick or dead animals, tell your healthcare provider that you have been in contact with sick animals and are concerned about avian influenza. This will help them give you appropriate advice on testing and treatment. Stay home and away from others while you have symptoms.

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Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains Core &amp; Main (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $43 to $56.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Core & Main, Raises Price Target to $56

The 2024 National Football League regular season has come to its conclusion with 14 teams making the NFL Playoffs to compete for the chance to play in Super Bowl LIX, including the back-to-back Super Bowl <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/41916428/super-bowl-lix-betting-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-favorite-to-three-peat-can-detroit-lions-spoil-the-party-make-team-history">champion Kansas City Chiefs.</a>
What Happened: The 2024 NFL season<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38414300/nfl-draft-action-tune-in-check-out-betting-odds-for-top-5-picks-and-join-benzingas-live-ev"> started in Detroit </a>when the 2024 NFL Draft set attendance records in April.
Detroit Lions fans hope that a portion of the NFL Playoffs runs through their city with the Lions winning the top seed and home-field advantage in the NFC.
The Chiefs won the top seed in the AFC and will have home-field advantage in their quest for a record-setting third straight Super Bowl.
The winners of the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games will face off in New Orleans in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
Here's a look at the current AFC and NFC Playoff seeds and 2024 records:
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<li>Kansas City Chiefs, 15-2</li>
<li>Buffalo Bills, 13-4</li>
<li>Baltimore Ravens, 12-3</li>
<li>Houston Texans, 10-7</li>
<li>Los Angels Chargers, 11-6</li>
<li>Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7</li>
<li>Denver Broncos, 10-7</li>
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<li>Detroit Lions, 15-2</li>
<li>Philadelphia Eagles, 14-3</li>
<li>Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 10-7</li>
<li>Los Angeles Rams, 10-7</li>
<li>Minnesota Vikings, 14-3</li>
<li>Washington Commanders, 12-5</li>
<li>Green Bay Packers, 11-6</li>
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For the NFL Playoffs, the winners of each division gets a top-four seed with the next three teams with the best records getting wild card spots. The division winners get home-field in the first round. The top seed overall in each conference gets a bye in the first week and home field as long as they keep winning.
The NFL reseeds after each round meaning the number one seeds will play the worst team by seed that advances to the second round.
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Playoff Matchups: Here are the first-round matchups and a look at the betting odds for the first-round games from sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>).
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<li>Sat. Jan. 11, 4:30 p.m. ET: Chargers -2.5 at Texans, CBS/Paramount+, units of Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>)</li>
<li>Sat. Jan. 11, 8:00 p.m. ET: Steelers at Ravens -9.5, Prime Video, unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 1:00 p.m. ET: Broncos at Bills -8.5, CBS/Paramount+</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m. ET: Packers at Eagles -4.5, FOX, unit of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>)</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 8:00 p.m. ET: Commanders at Buccaneers -3, NBC/Peacock, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>Mon. Jan. 13, 8:00 p.m. ET: Vikings -1.5 at Rams, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+, units of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</li>
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Paramount lands two games over the opening weekend and could be among the winners for the media partners. Amazon has its first NFL Playoffs game and could continue the debate on streaming exclusive games versus traditional broadcasts in sports.
Among the first-round games, the Chargers and Vikings are the only away teams favored at the sportsbooks.
The second-round games will be played on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 with the media partners to be announced. The conference championship games will be played on Jan. 20 with FOX having the rights to the NFC game and CBS having the rights to the AFC game.
Super Bowl LIX will air at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 on FOX, with the media company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38625265/heres-how-much-a-super-bowl-lix-commercial-will-cost-how-fox-corporation-stock-could-benefi">commanding around $7 million</a> for each 30-second commercial for this year's big game.
Super Bowl Betting Odds, Records to Watch: Here are the current betting odds for the Super Bowl LIX winner and where the odds stood back in February <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37080383/three-peat-super-bowl-lix-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-back-to-back-to-back-payout">when Benzinga shared </a>the top 12 betting favorites to start the season.
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<li>Lions: +280 (+1,200)</li>
<li>Chiefs: +350 (+650)</li>
<li>Ravens: +600 (+900)</li>
<li>Bills: +650 (+1,000)</li>
<li>Eagles: +700 (+2,000)</li>
<li>Vikings: +1,600 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Packers: +2,000 (+2,000)</li>
<li>Buccaneers: +2,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Chargers: +2,800 (+2,500)</li>
<li>Commanders: +4,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Rams: +4,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Broncos: +5,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Texans: +8,000 (+2,200)</li>
<li>Steelers: +9,000 (Not in Top 12)</li>
</ul>
The San Francisco 49ers were the betting favorite at +550 back in February followed closely by the Chiefs. Now the Lions and Chiefs stand ahead of the other teams for odds thanks to their top seeding and home field advantages.
A win by the Chiefs would make them the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. In fact, no NFL team has ever won two Super Bowls and then appeared in a Super Bowl the next season.
For the Lions, the team will be seeking their first ever Super Bowl appearance. The Lions are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/09/40720484/which-4-teams-have-never-reached-the-super-bowl-betting-payouts-if-history-is-made-in-2024">one of four teams</a> who have never been to a Super Bowl, a feat that the Texans could also cross off their list if they make the big game.
The Bills and Vikings could also get over the unfortunate record of going 0-4 in Super Bowls and not having a win. The Chargers have also never won a Super Bowl, losing their only appearance in the 1994 NFL season.
Another Super Bowl first to watch could be rookie quarterbacks. The 2024 NFL Draft<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38501129/2024-nfl-draft-recap-quarterbacks-wide-receivers-detroit-set-records-who-will-win-rookie-o"> saw six quarterbacks </a>taken in the first round, tying an NFL record. Among them, Jayden Daniels (#2 overall, Commanders) and Bo Nix (#12 overall, Broncos) will be attempting to be the first rookie starting quarterbacks to appear in a Super Bowl.
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China-linked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42713217/nine-telecommunication-companies-hacked-as-part-of-salt-typhoon">Salt Typhoon hackers </a>breached nine companies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42477300/russian-state-backed-hackers-target-ukrainian-military-devices-via-spacexs-starlink-microsoft-report-reveals">Russian-backed groups</a> targeted Ukrainian military devices via Starlink, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712841/google-chrome-users-beware-this-holiday-season-cyber-security-firms-browser-extension-hijacked-by-attackers">Cyberhaven&#8217;s browser extension</a> fell victim to hijacking.
These headlines kept newsrooms abuzz during the holiday season. Evidently, cybercrimes are here to stay and getting increasingly sophisticated to boot, thus necessitating larger investments in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybersecurity">cybersecurity</a> measures.
Here are three ETFs with exposure to cybersecurity companies for&nbsp;investors&nbsp;who don&#8217;t want to choose specific stocks, but want to reap the benefits of a hot market:
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUG#NASDAQ">BUG</a>) boasts assets of $806.52 million under management and an expense ratio of 0.50%. Its impressive portfolio of stocks includes the biggest names in the cybersecurity sector across the U.S., Israel, Japan and South Korea. 
Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>),  Zscalar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) are among the top 10 holdings, with 6.92%, 6.76%, 5.85%, 5.75%, 5.68%, and 5.14% allocations, respectively. Coming to some numbers, a Return on Equity of 17.80% and a drop in the P/E ratio from 48.06 in 2023 to 33.93 in 2024 might interest investors looking to cash in on the rising trend in cybersecurity.
The "O.G." cybersecurity-focused fund, the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) was the first ETF to hop on the cybersecurity niche bandwagon. It derives its investment strategies from the Nasdaq ISE Cyber Security Select Index, and has $1.93 billion assets under management. 81.5% of the fund is dedicated to large-cap ($10 billion and more) stocks. 
Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), with its plethora of cybersecurity products, currently holds the biggest piece of the pie at almost 14%. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and Fortinet also hold significant portions of the fund. The ETF's expense ratio is 0.60%.
iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>) is owned by one of the largest financial institutions in the world, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). With an expense ratio of 0.47%, it is relatively cheaper than its peers. Though not entirely cybersecurity-focused, the fund with an AUM of $930 million, includes significant investments in security plays like CyberArk, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Check Point and Palo Alto. The fund mirrors the NYSE FactSet Global Cyber Security Index, which is composed of cybersecurity companies. 
Why Investing in Cybersecurity is Important
The growth in the number of generative A.I. tools and platforms is opening doors for information technology reinvention. Simultaneously, cybercriminals have been adopting the same upgraded technology to up their games. 
In May, the FBI warned that attackers are now using A.I. tools to upgrade phishing methods. "As technology continues to evolve, so do cybercriminals&#8217; tactics. Attackers are leveraging AI to craft highly convincing voice or video messages and emails to enable fraud schemes against individuals and businesses alike," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp.
&#8220;These sophisticated tactics can result in devastating financial losses, reputational damage, and compromise of sensitive data," read an <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sanfrancisco/news/fbi-warns-of-increasing-threat-of-cyber-criminals-utilizing-artificial-intelligence">excerpt</a> from its note to media last May.
Moreover, Statista <a href="https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1280009/cost-cybercrime-worldwide">projects </a>that the global &#8220;Estimated Cost of Cybercrime&#8221; will rise consistently between 2024 and 2029, increasing by $6.4 trillion (69.41%) to reach a peak of $15.63 trillion by 2029.
With critical infrastructure, government data, education, and personal data caught in the crosshairs, investments in cybersecurity have become the need of the hour, bringing exponential growth potential to this market.
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Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the company announced Michael Affronti as its new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42811673/bumble-inc-appoints-michael-affronti-chief-product-officer">Chief Product Officer (CPO).</a>
What To Know: Affronti has held leadership roles at Salesforce, Dataminr and Microsoft. At Salesforce, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Commerce Cloud, managing a global e-commerce business and focusing on AI, machine learning and platform scalability.
As CPO, Affronti will oversee product innovation, user experience and lead the Product, Safety, Research and Customer Care teams. His appointment fills a vacancy left by former CPO Ali Rayl, who departed last year.
Bumble CEO Lidiane Jones cited Affronti's success in product innovation and platform scaling as key factors in his appointment, highlighting the company's plans for bold product innovations in 2025.
&#8220;With an exceptional track record of driving innovation, delivering product vision and scaling platforms, Michael is uniquely positioned to lead our product team in building on the early steps we have taken to re-imagine the Bumble experience,&#8221; said Jones.
BMBL Price Action: Bumble shares were up 2.78% at $8.32 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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WESCO Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>) short percent of float has risen 49.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.85 million shares sold short, which is 4.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.6 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>WESCO Intl 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 WESCO Intl 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 WESCO Intl'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>, WESCO Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.05%, 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>
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Honda Motor Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) short percent of float has risen 40.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.23 million shares sold short, which is 0.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.67 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>Honda Motor Co Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736195417_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Honda Motor Co 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 Honda Motor Co'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>, Honda Motor Co's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.83%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $179.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of CAT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,862.73 today based on a price of $367.17 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736195414_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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Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.83 million shares sold short, which is 1.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.22 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>Lockheed Martin Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736195411_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lockheed Martin 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 Lockheed Martin'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>, Lockheed Martin's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.67%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky shared views on the impact of the Optimum-MSGN carriage battle on Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHR#NYSE">SPHR</a>) and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>).
As per a press release dated January 1 from Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATUS#NYSE">ATUS</a>), the carriage agreement between Optimum and MSG Networks expired on December 31, 2024.
Altice USA said, despite weeks of negotiations, MSG Networks insisted on high programming fees and mandated that its channels be available to most video subscribers.
Altice USA said this &#8220;all or nothing&#8221; stance would have increased cable bills, forcing most customers to pay for content they don&#8217;t watch.
Optimum (likely Sphere Entertainment&#8217;s top customer) accounts for 14% of SPHR&#8217;s FY24 revenue and 27% of MSG Networks&#8217; revenue, says the analyst.
For Madison Square Garden Sports, which owns the Knicks and Rangers, Karnovsky writes that the bankruptcy for the RSN could reduce local rights fees and related cash flow.
The analyst considers it unlikely that the largest MVPD in a competitive video market would permanently forgo content from four major sports teams, but the possibility of a loss of carriage cannot be completely dismissed. The analyst highlights MSGN has long not been available on DISH, while Comcast dropped the channels in 2021.
Karnovsky estimates MSG Networks&#8217; FY25 adjusted operating income to be $113 million, but losing the Optimum carriage would erase segment profits. Even a renegotiated deal at lower rates would further pressure MSG Networks&#8217; financials.
Meanwhile, the analyst says that for Sphere Entertainment, the loss of Optimum carriage could be a net positive, potentially pushing MSG Networks toward a full default scenario and clearing over $700 million in non-recourse debt from the company&#8217;s balance sheet—boosting its valuation.
The analyst maintained an Overweight rating with a price forecast of $240 on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/msgs/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Madison Square Garden Sports</a>.
Meanwhile, Karnovsky reiterated the price forecast of $57 and an Overweight <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPHR/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rating on Sphere Entertainment</a>.
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