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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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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.
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>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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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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.
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>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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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.
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>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.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46011863/jerome-powell-blames-trump-tariffs-for-inflation-analyst-claps-back-says-fed-is-overplaying-the-card"> Jerome Powell Blames Trump Tariffs For Inflation—Analyst Claps Back, Says Fed Is &#8216;Overplaying&#8217; The Card</a>
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>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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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. 

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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.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/46016660/oil-prices-jump-european-markets-plummet-as-us-iran-tensions-rise-whats-driving-markets-thursday">Oil Prices Jump, European Markets Plummet As US-Iran Tensions Rise: What&#8217;s Driving Markets Thursday?</a>
<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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Trump Gives Iran 2 Weeks To Strike A Deal Or Face US Military Action

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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American Attorney Working Remotely From Thailand Making $60K/Month in Dividends Shares Stock Portfolio – 'Most of All I Love' Working From Beach

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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Consumer Spending Slips, But These Niche Retail ETFs Are Defying The Downtrend

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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<li>$2.17598 per share was classified as ordinary income</li>
<li>$0.94952 per share was classified as a nontaxable distribution</li>
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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.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Wells Fargo?

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.

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Applied Industrial Techs?

United Bankshares's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSI#NYSE">UBSI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.13 million shares sold short, which is 2.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.55 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>United Bankshares Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750359621_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Bankshares 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 United Bankshares'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>, United Bankshares's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.74%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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In the current session, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) is trading at $229.00, after a 2.64% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 28.65%, and in the past year, by 26.67%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>A Look at Lululemon Athletica P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Lululemon Athletica has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 58.67 of the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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

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In an age of hot stock tips and perpetually changing fund strategies, the just-launched Rainwater Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RW#NYSE">RW</a>) is taking a more subdued sort of confidence, one predicated on steady recurring revenue, consistent leadership, and the value of doing what has worked before.
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Led by Joseph R. Shaposhnik, a veteran TCW portfolio manager with an impressive record, Rainwater is making a move against what it believes are the mutual fund industry&#8217;s greatest transgressions: over-diversification, style drift, and surprise tax charges. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">The fund</a> comes with a cornerstone contribution from Bill Miller, the venerable investor who managed to beat the S&amp;P 500 for 15 consecutive years at Legg Mason.
With an expense ratio of 1.25%, the game plan of the fund is to acquire a closely held cluster of businesses whose customers continue to return. We&#8217;re referring to companies with subscription or contract-based models, software firms, trash haulers, auto part producers, and exchanges, that are apt to provide free cash flow as regularly as a clock. The portfolio will own only 20 to 30 such names, focusing on quality rather than quantity, and regularity rather than flash. 
In contrast with the index-hugging crowds, Rainwater&#8217;s approach is founded on holding onto high-conviction views for the long term, not playing follow-the-lead headlines for a quarter. Shaposhnik focuses on a low-turnover, tax-savvy strategy that&#8217;s half about compounding over time and half about not messing things up unnecessarily.
In addition to the portfolio building, the fund relies heavily on alignment — not only in principle but in practice. Shaposhnik has his own money in the ETF, and there are no performance fees or complicated overlays. Just a disciplined, concentrated approach with the long-term investor in mind.
And while the ETF space isn't exactly short on new entrants, Rainwater's lineage gives it added weight. It joins a growing list of firms launched by former TCW managers, following the footsteps of others who turned boutique spinouts into marquee franchises.
For fatigued financial advisers of style drift and tax theatrics, and for clients who prefer steady, compoundable growth to rollercoaster experiences, Rainwater&#8217;s strategy might seem like, a sip of fresh water.
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In 2025, cannabis isn't a gold rush. It's a grind.
Most stocks are down more than 90% from their highs. Capital is tight. Retail shelves are crowded with low-margin products. At this year's Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, the optimism of earlier cycles gave way to something more sober: survival talk.
Two industry veterans, Rachel Wright, CPA and founder of Verdant Strategies and 420 CPA, and Seth Yakatan, founder of Katan Associates International, offered candid, unfiltered perspectives on what's really happening behind the scenes. Wright, one of the earliest CPAs to specialize in cannabis, works closely with operators navigating complex tax rules, compliance and expansion. Yakatan, a fixture in capital markets and early-stage investing, has guided dozens of companies through growth, collapse and realignment.
They're still standing. And they're not sugarcoating anything.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Chaos To Compliance: &#8216;We Actually Have Banking Now&#8217;</h2>
When Wright first started working in cannabis more than a decade ago, most businesses didn't have books — or if they did, they were a mess.
"We would have to essentially create books for people based on information that we had — POS systems, if they had a cash ledger, things like that," she said. "Fast forward a few years, now we actually do have banking… we also have real legit payroll companies that are supporting the industry."
The maturation of professional services, from accounting to legal support, is helping operators run cleaner, more efficient businesses. But Wright says success still hinges on who's in charge.
"Sometimes the founders need to step aside and hire the professionals," she said. "And let the professionals do what the professionals do."
Operational discipline isn't optional anymore. She cited price compression across all markets as one of the biggest threats, especially in newer states like New York, where companies don't get a long runway before margin pressure kicks in. "You have to learn how to operate a real business. Data is key. Cash is king. Managing that is really, really key."
Over the last 12 months, Wright says her firm helped save cannabis clients more than $50 million through tax amendments and audit work. And despite years of industry lobbying to eliminate Section 280E of the federal tax code, she doesn't see it as a death sentence.
"I think 280E is navigable," she said. "I don't see it as much of a problem — and not as much of a motivation to reschedule."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;If The Government Gives, It's Going To Take Away&#8217;</h2>
That last point surprised many attendees. While most operators have called for federal rescheduling to fix 280E burdens, Wright takes a contrarian stance.
"I want to preserve the small and medium-sized businesses. We don't want 7-Elevens carrying cannabis," she said. "I like to preserve the culture — the people who've been in this industry for a long time."
For Wright, rescheduling isn't a guaranteed win. It's a trade-off.
"If the government gives, it's going to take away," she warned. "It's not going to give a free carrot to us at all. It's going to come with a price."
That price, in her view, could be new excise taxes that ultimately harm small businesses more than 280E ever did.
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&mdash; Javier Hasse (@JavierHasse) <a href="https://twitter.com/JavierHasse/status/1935726805140308411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Don't Believe The Hype&#8217;: Yakatan On Capital, THCA And Europe</h2>
Seth Yakatan didn't mince words either.
"You're at a really tough spot in the industry," he said. "The models that were underwritten… haven't largely worked. Or some of them haven't worked."
For existing operators, his advice is simple: "Go in and dominate the markets you're in and hold serve."
For new investors? Proceed with caution.
"I'm telling them to analyze each macro state-level economy that they're looking at," he said. "Base your future investment judgment on historical survival performance."
When asked about hemp-derived THCA products, a booming but controversial segment, Yakatan was blunt:
"Don't believe the hype. Cannabis and hemp are not markets for tourists. Stay out if you're not in. And if you're in, you know what you know."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hype vs. Reality: Where The Smart Money's Looking</h2>
Yakatan says there's still opportunity, especially in private lower-middle market companies with functioning models, but it's no longer a race for scale.
"It's a game of pennies now," he said. "Pennies add up."
On the product side, he flagged one trend that's both overhyped and legitimate: infused pre-rolls. Brands like Jeter, Stiiizy and Aura are dominating SKU velocity, and two-gram disposable vapes are next.
"In markets where they're not [common], they're going to come," he said.
Wright echoed the importance of staying agile across geographies, product verticals and structure. Whether asset-light or asset-heavy, she said, the best strategy depends on the market.
"We need to evolve geographically, product, service offering, verticals," she said. "In some states, you might want to go asset-heavy. In others, you might want to go asset-light and just get your brand out."
Both Wright and Yakatan acknowledged the pull of international markets, especially Europe. Yakatan called Germany's rollout "part of the &#8216;soup du jour&#8217; in news cycles," and cautioned that many U.S. companies are using European hype to distract from domestic struggles.
"Seven of the 30 largest U.S. cannabis companies have a European operation story that's masking other issues inside the business," he said.
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&mdash; Javier Hasse (@JavierHasse) <a href="https://twitter.com/JavierHasse/status/1935729748476334420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Wright, on the other hand, is already active in Europe and says her international tax background made it a natural next step.
"I was ecstatic," she said of cannabis expanding in Europe. "I started planting seeds, getting to know people — movers and shakers — that are already there."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line: Run A Real Business</h2>
Wright and Yakatan may operate in different parts of the cannabis economy, but their core message is the same: survive by getting serious.
No shortcuts. No saviors. Just smart, lean, experienced leadership.
"Where I see people failing," said Wright, "is in efficiencies, staffing, leadership team, a full business plan… It's really just like running a business. It's the fundamentals at the end of the day."
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At last week&#8217;s Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, one of the most forward-looking conversations centered around a deceptively simple question: Is AI part of your strategy?
Moderated by Julie Valdes of Thompson Hine, the panel featured David Belsky (FlowerHire), Rocco Del Priore (Sweed), Kyle Castanon (Elevated Equipment Supply), David Fettner (Grow America) and David Peck (Headquarters). Across cultivation, HR, retail, finance and compliance, the group explored how AI is already reshaping operations across the cannabis supply chain—and where it might go next.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Is Already Here (And So Is The Confusion)</h3>
While some operators still view artificial intelligence as a vague or futuristic concept, panelists were clear: AI is already making an impact.
&#8220;AI is not going to take your job,&#8221; said Castanon. &#8220;But the guy who knows AI is going to take your job.&#8221;
For cannabis companies, that means getting comfortable with the tools now. Castanon emphasized how his company&#8217;s cultivation clients are using AI to make crucial decisions in real time. For instance:
"We're really looking at about a quarter million lines of data for every harvest… there&#8217;s like a 2-day window of when you should be pruning your plants… if you don't hit that, you'll lose about 20% of your yields."
Fettner backed this up from a facility design perspective:
"AI will probably pick [up disease] 10 to 14 days sooner… and that eventually all goes to the bottom line and saves the harvest."
In other words, the tech isn't theoretical. It's practical. It's measurable. And it's being used today.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Data: The Weakest Link</h3>
Still, AI is only as good as the data it ingests. And for cannabis, that's a problem.
&#8220;The biggest challenge is the messy data across different systems,&#8221; said Peck. &#8220;AI can only work as well as the data that it has in the system.&#8221;
That sentiment was echoed across the panel. Disconnected POS, ERP and HR systems make implementation difficult. According to Del Priore:
"Right now, you have a bunch of systems that function like a car. You&#8217;re driving them. In the future, AI will do a lot of that work for you. But if you&#8217;re on the racetrack, do you want to be driving a self-driving Corolla or a self-driving Ferrari?"
Translation: You need both the horsepower and the data clarity to compete.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Retail And Marketing: Low-Hanging Fruit</h3>
While cultivation gets a lot of attention, retail may offer the easiest entry point.
Del Priore described a world of hyperpersonalized outreach: emails and messages that understand customer preferences and prompt them to act, automatically.
"There's a lot of smaller operators that don't have a marketing team… What happens when the AI starts to suggest those things for you and reduce it down to a click?"
AI-driven POS integrations can even predict what a customer is about to buy:
"From a customer perspective&#8230; there's always like this eureka moment that our customers have when AI pays off in a big way," said Castanon.
Peck highlighted another area: wholesale orders. His company has implemented AI substitution logic to help brands fill multi-store orders more efficiently:
"If Blue Dream is out of stock, it finds something similar with the same THC percentage… before, people were sort of losing those orders."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI In HR: Talent Strategy Meets Automation</h3>
Belsky offered insight into how lean cannabis HR teams can deploy AI to extend their reach.
"There's tools now where the first interview for a job, especially an hourly job, is with one of these sorts of AI agents that sounds super personal and is responsive," he said.
These bots can ask and answer basic employee questions, flag learning gaps, and even conduct initial screens, freeing up time for hiring managers.
Peck added that strategic alignment is key:
"I think internally it should be the CEO [leading AI adoption] because it's such an important decision… You want the CEO to be really bought into that."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line: Don&#8217;t Wait</h3>
Every speaker stressed urgency. Whether it's internal policy development, data cleansing, or tool selection, companies must begin preparing now.
"In a few years, if you're not using some kind of AI tool, you're a dinosaur," said Castanon.
AI won't fix a broken business model. But it can sharpen strategy, reveal patterns, and supercharge productivity. And in an industry known for thin margins and constant change, that might be the difference between survival and extinction

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A recent caller to &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJiPBm2i-gY">The Ramsey Show</a>&#8221; shared how ongoing custody disputes with two former partners are draining both his bank account and mental health. The man, Tanner, told hosts Jade Warshaw and Dave Ramsey that legal costs now consume half of every paycheck.
&#8220;It's kind of taken over half of every one of my paychecks,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I'm trying to find the balance between trying to do what&#8217;s right for my kids and be financially responsible at the same time.&#8221;
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Tanner, now 30, had a son with his ex-wife when he was 22 and still in college. Later, he had a daughter with a girlfriend before graduating, who left during the pregnancy and hasn't allowed him to meet the child.
Though Tanner had a 50/50 custody agreement for his son, he said he hasn't seen him in over a year. His ex-wife and the ex-girlfriend have since become friends and have made legal proceedings more difficult.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve never met my daughter&#8230; and my son I haven&#8217;t seen in over a year,&#8221; he said.
Warshaw asked if there were any legitimate reasons for the women to keep the children from him. Tanner said no, claiming he has no history of substance abuse or violence. He acknowledged that the second woman had made abuse allegations, which he denied.
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Legal delays and complications have stretched the conflict for years. &#8220;I filed something immediately&#8230; we showed up to a hearing in May of last year,&#8221; Tanner explained. &#8220;It was 5:30 and the judge said, &#8216;Y'all go home, we'll schedule for another date.'&#8221;
To make matters worse, his attorney died last year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey&#8217;s Take</h2>
Ramsey came out swinging. He told Tanner the system had failed him, and his passive legal approach wasn't working.
&#8220;You need to get a lawyer that is much smarter and much meaner than the lawyer that you&#8217;ve had,&#8221; Ramsey said. &#8220;It&#8217;s way past time playing nice here.&#8221;
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He urged Tanner to go on the offensive: file multiple motions, pressure the courts, and create enough legal action to force progress.
&#8220;Sometimes the best defense is a good offense,&#8221; Ramsey said. &#8220;I want an attorney who&#8217;s filing like seven motions every morning just to piss everybody off, including the judge.&#8221;
Ramsey acknowledged how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45645846/64-year-old-retiree-is-expecting-a-baby-cant-work-and-has-no-money-dave-ramsey-admits-theres-not-a-good-answer-to-that-bad-situation">overwhelming the situation</a> had become.
&#8220;You&#8217;re burning all your calories on these issues,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You&#8217;re getting the runaround rather than giving the runaround.&#8221;&nbsp;
In closing, Ramsey gave Tanner two options: hire an aggressive attorney and fight hard, or walk away and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45829894/lock-arms-and-write-a-pledge-in-blood-dave-ramsey-scolds-broke-couple-for-blowing-30k-on-solar-panels-youre-so-freaking-chaotic">face the consequences</a> later. Either way, he warned, the legal system is unforgiving.
&#8220;It sucks and it will drain you dry,&#8221; Ramsey said.
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Liberty Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.21 million shares sold short, which is 6.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.7 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>Liberty Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750356028_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Liberty Energy 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 Liberty Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Liberty Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.10%, 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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