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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NUE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Nucor.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $420,907, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $175,830.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $90.0 to $140.0 for Nucor during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Nucor's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Nucor's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $90.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Nucor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742330744_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$103.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">497</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.6</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$95.2K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$40.75</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In light of the recent options history for Nucor, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Nucor's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,153,227, the price of NUE is up 0.24% at $129.81. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Nucor</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $161.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Nucor, which currently sits at a price target of $167. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Nucor, maintaining a target price of $156. 
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Behind the Scenes of Nucor's Latest Options Trends

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on MetLife. Our analysis of options history for MetLife (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $68,240, and 9 were calls, valued at $284,040.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $92.5 for MetLife over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of MetLife stands at 196.67, with a total volume reaching 547.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in MetLife, situated within the strike price corridor from $55.0 to $92.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>MetLife Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742330739_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$31.99</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$33.9</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MetLife</h3>
MetLife is one of the largest life insurers in the us by assets and provides a variety of insurance and financial-services products. It is organized into five segments: us, Asia, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and MetLife Holdings. The us business contributes around 50% of earnings and is broken into the group benefits segment and the retirement solutions segment. The Asia segment contributes around 22% of earnings and is mainly composed of the Japan business, with increasing contributions from India, China, and Bangladesh. The company also holds leading market positions in Mexico and Chile, with the Latin America segment contributing around 13% of earnings. The EMEA and MetLife Holdings segments contribute around 4% and 11% of earnings, respectively.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding MetLife, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is MetLife Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,932,011, with MET's price down by -0.63%, positioned at $81.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On MetLife</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $103.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for MetLife, targeting a price of $109. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on MetLife, maintaining a target price of $97. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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MetLife Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in LNG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Cheniere Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 25% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $117,340, and 4 are calls, amounting to $856,197.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $260.0 for Cheniere Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Cheniere Energy options trades today is 674.88 with a total volume of 963.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Cheniere Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $175.0 to $260.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742330734_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$688.0K</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
<td align="right">801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$49.79</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$49.9</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td align="right">333</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$43.6</td>
<td>$42.8</td>
<td>$43.15</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td align="right">860</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cheniere Energy</h3>
Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.
<h3>Where Is Cheniere Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,189,356, the price of LNG is up 0.68% at $224.03. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 45 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cheniere Energy</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $254.33.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Cheniere Energy, which currently sits at a price target of $254. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Outperform rating on Cheniere Energy, maintaining a target price of $254. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Cheniere Energy, targeting a price of $255. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Cheniere Energy

Uncertainty has taken over the market. Business and consumer sentiment data are souring as markets tumble and tariff policy continues to lack rhyme or reason. The St Louis Fed's US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index has spiked to its highest level since December 2020. The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers dropped nearly 10% from January to February and is now down 17% year-over-year.
Business owners continue to mention tariff uncertainty in surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell in February while the NFIB Uncertainty Index rose to its second-highest recorded level. Complicating matters are increasing inflation expectations for 2025, which could put the Federal Reserve in a tight spot between cutting rates to spur growth or keeping rates unchanged to limit higher prices. 
This precarious cocktail has investors on edge as U.S. stocks lag global markets. While it&#8217;s too soon to talk about a recession being imminent, it&#8217;s a good time to start thinking defensively.
Here are five stocks with solid fundamentals in sectors that tend to do well when the economy slows.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Republic Services Inc. </h2>
When investors think of waste management services, they usually conjure the aptly-named Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>). However, the lesser-known Republic Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>) also runs integrated commercial, residential and industrial solid waste services with over 200 landfills and an additional 246 transfer stations. Contrasted to its larger rival WM, RSG has a comparable P/E ratio, better margins and a significantly better Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) per Share (35.05 vs 41.89). The stock has also increased over 27% in the last 12 months, compared to just 8.7% for WM shares.
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RSG shares pulled back in the first week of March, but the Relative Strength Index (RSI) recently diverged upward, indicating that volume may be accumulating for the next leg higher. RSG also scores well in two crucial Benzinga Edge metrics: 86.20 in Momentum and 88.57 in Quality. On March 4, analysts at CIBC upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform, with a price target of $265. UBS, Goldman Sachs and Stifel also boosted price targets on the stock in the last month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. </h2>
Dollar stores and discount retailers are often popular picks during economic slowdowns. Still, investors must be careful in this environment not to count on stocks with thin margins and heavy reliance on imports. Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) is a purveyor of excess buildup, meaning it purchases overstocked or overproduced items from manufacturers and wholesalers and sells them at its warehouses at a deep discount.
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Ollie's business model gives it a leg up over traditional discount retailers like Dollar Tree. The company's 9% profit margin towers over figures from Dollar Tree, Dollar General and even larger chains like Walmart and Target. Ollie's has boosted revenue by nearly 8% year-over-year, but the stock is down almost 10% in the last three months.
However, as the chart above shows, a buying opportunity could be materializing right now. The upward momentum has stalled, but a bullish wedge is forming, which could signal buyers are consolidating in preparation for a new breakout. Keep an eye on this pattern for a potential breakout as the price range continues to condense.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kimberly-Clark Corp. </h2>
Household products like paper towels, toilet paper, hygiene products, detergents and other cleaning supplies have very inelastic demand, so these companies are often popular investments during recessions or economic slowdowns. Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is our pick for this particular industry thanks to its attractive valuation, strong dividend and potential breakout from a multi-year trading range.
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KMB shares recently reached a nearly five-year high, smashing through a resistance level that had been in place since the end of 2020. This promising technical signal is supported by strong fundamental data as well. KMB trades at just 19 times earnings, far lower than competitors like Proctor and Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive. It also trades at just 2.4 times sales while maintaining a healthy 12.7% profit margin. KMB pays a 3.5% dividend and the recent breakout has boosted its Benzinga Edge Momentum score to 71.54 &#8211; a rare occurrence in the consumer staples sector.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unum Group </h2>
Here's an insurance company that very few investors have heard about but has the prettiest-looking chart of the bunch. Unum Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>) provides individual income protection plans to clients in the United States, United Kingdom and Poland while also offering long-term care, life and employee-benefit insurance plans through segments like Colonial Life and Closed Block.
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Unum Group performed exceptionally well during the 2022 bear market, posting positive gains when most stocks suffered prolonged drawdowns. UNM shares staged a rally in 2024 and have risen by over 60% in the last 12 months. From a fundamental standpoint, the company is in a strong position with 1.27 P/B Value Per Share, 8.3 P/E ratio and 13.9% profit margin. UNM shares also grade out exceptionally well in three crucial Benzinga Edge metrics: Momentum (94.60), Value (89.28) and Quality (84.32).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Berkshire Hathaway Inc.</h2>
When Uncle Warren starts raising cash, investors start paying attention. The Oracle of Omaha has been selling stock to increase Berkshire's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) cash pile, and while a 94-year-old insurance CEO may have different investment goals than the rest of us, it&#8217;s worth noting when Buffett begins stacking dry powder.
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Buffett's cash pile is not unusual considering his long-term track record. While Buffett praises buy-and-hold strategies for retail investors, he himself has always been a bit of a market timer. His cash horde suggests he's waiting for volatility to wane before putting new capital to work.
Whether a recession materializes or not, stocks like BRK.B are good places to harbor while waiting for calmer waters to return. Berkshire's free cash flow pile stands at an impressive $11.6 billion with the stock trading at 12 times earnings. The insurance giant also grades well in Benzinga Edge in terms of Momentum (82.74) and Value (73.69). The stock chart shows some consolidation over the last week and the upward trend remains in place.
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Retirement anxiety is hitting harder than ever, and the numbers back it up. <a href="https://www.allianzlife.com/about/newsroom/2024-Press-Releases/Americans-Lack-Plans-for-Retirement-Income">Allianz Life's 2024 Annual Retirement Study</a> found that 56% of Americans have no solid financial plan for life after work. With the rising cost of living, student loan debt, and stagnant wages, it's no surprise that many people are approaching their 40s and 50s without a clear plan in place.
A <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/s/rTrt6N7ed6">Reddit user shared</a> their personal struggle a few months ago. At 45 years old with zero 401(k) savings, they're feeling overwhelmed about the future. Despite earning $80,000 per year, they've spent years prioritizing their son and tackling $1,400 per month in student loan debt. Now, as they look toward the future, they're wondering how to start saving for retirement—especially with limited disposable income. In a position they call "incredibly stressful," the user turned to the r/personalfinance community for advice, asking:
"What strategies have worked for you in overcoming similar financial challenges? How can I make the most of my 401(k) contributions to catch up?"
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Reddit Users Suggested</h2>
The responses rolled in fast, with users offering practical ways to start saving—even with financial constraints. Here are some of the most common recommendations:
1. Start with 4% to Get the Employer Match
Many users stressed the importance of taking full advantage of the company 401(k) match as soon as possible. Even if money is tight, they suggested starting with a small percentage of income and working up.
u/JK_NC advised: "At a minimum, contribute 4% so you get the full 2% matching. You can increase later but do that 4% today. Like right now."
u/reps_for_satan backed this up, pointing out that the match boosts savings faster: "Yes, in that case your best bet is 4%—with the match, it'll be as if you put in 6%."
For someone earning $80,000 per year, contributing 4% would mean $3,200 annually, with an extra $1,600 in free money from the employer.
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2. Contribute Even 1% If Money Is Tight
For those struggling with high expenses, users encouraged starting small and increasing contributions over time.
u/vanquishedfoe suggested: "If you're not sure if you can squeeze the living expenses—start contributing just 1%, and ratchet that amount up as you get more comfortable with your reduced income."
This advice is practical for someone balancing student loan payments and credit card debt. The idea is to get into the habit of saving without overwhelming the budget.
3. Don't Forget to Invest the Money
Another common mistake? Not actually investing the 401(k) contributions. Some users pointed out that money sitting in a default cash fund won't grow.
u/cheetah5 warned: "Also make sure you put the money in the 401(k), but then actually choose something to invest it in. It won't grow if it's just sitting in there."
Many company 401(k) plans default to a money market or stable-value fund, which is safer but offers low returns. Choosing a target-date fund or diversified stock index fund can help the money grow faster over time.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Hits Home&nbsp;</h2>
With more than half of Americans lacking a solid retirement plan, the struggle isn't just personal—it's national. Economic uncertainty, inflation, and rising living costs are making it harder for many people to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44263209/ramsey-says-americans-in-their-60s-and-70s-wont-be-packing-bags-for-a-dream-vacation-in-retirement-theyll-be-packing-lunch-for-work-instead">set aside money for the future</a>. For those in their 40s and behind on savings, the advice from r/personalfinance is clear: start small, take advantage of employer matches, and invest wisely.
While this particular user is waiting on a promotion and raise in early 2025 before making bigger contributions, their takeaway is an important one: even a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">small step toward retirement savings</a> is better than none at all.
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IREN's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NYSE">IREN</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.25 million shares sold short, which is 10.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.34 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>IREN Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742329829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for IREN 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 IREN'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>, IREN's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.90%, 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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Waste Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.48 million shares sold short, which is 0.87% 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?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>Waste Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742329823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Waste Management 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 Waste Management'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>, Waste Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.41%, 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.

Is Waste Management Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Modine Manufacturing's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.08 million shares sold short, which is 8.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.08 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Modine Manufacturing Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742329816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Modine Manufacturing 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 Modine Manufacturing'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>, Modine Manufacturing's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.57%, 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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