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Yum Brands's YUM short percent of float has risen 13.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.95 million shares sold short , which is 2.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.44 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling 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: List of the most shorted stocks Yum Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Yum 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. Comparing Yum Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers 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 Benzinga Pro , Yum Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.40%, 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? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti not only diffused the potential impact of Maratha agitation on their voter base in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra but also succeeded in getting the people’s mandate in a fiercely contested Assembly election . Mahayuti won 37 out of 46 seats in Marathwada, leading in four seats, with the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) managing to secure only five seats. Maharashtra election results 2024: LIVE coverage Narratives like ‘batenge toh katenge’ (divided we fall) and ‘ ek hain toh safe hain’ (united we are safe) narrative has worked out against the Maratha quota issue spearheaded by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, which impacted the Lok Sabha election, where Mahayuti lost seven out of eight Lok Sabha seats. This view has reversed with the BJP getting 18 seats (leading on one), NCP scoring nine seats, Shiv Sena getting 13 seats (leading in three) and an Independent one seat. The BJP has won against the Shiv Sena (UBT) seats as well, including Hingoli and Partur constituencies, where the sympathy over the Shiv Sena split was evident. The Congress ended up with just one seat in Latur city even as Amit Deshmukh of NCP (SP) won Beed seat, and Shiv Sena (UBT) won three seats, coming to a total of five seats. In the 2019 Assembly election, the BJP won 16 seats, undivided Shiv Sena won 12, undivided NCP eight and Congress eight, while two seats were taken by Independents. Rollout of schemes and OBC consolidation The ruling Mahayuti alliance made a strong comeback after the dent in the Lok Sabha election held in the summer. Several factors led to its position solidifying among the electorate as a major reason was the reachout to the people with the Ladki Bahin Yojana and Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana (BBY), which pacified the anger of soyabean and cotton farmers. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) vote consolidation against the Maratha vote is visible with the victory of seasoned NCP-Ajit Pawar group leader Dhananjay Munde from Parli constituency in Beed district. His sister and BJP leader Pankaja Munde lost from Beed Lok Sabha seat. BJP strategically chose its candidates and placed Independents to divide the votes. The victory in Marathwada has gone beyond caste calculations and the reasons for this are multifaceted. “The BJP strategically chose its candidates and placed Independents to divide the votes. This is part of micro-managing. The BJP and RSS cadres work on a micro-level. They created an ‘undercurrent wave’ that none of us could sense,” said Suhas Kulkarni, a political observer. For instance, the Congress lost the Nanded South seat by 2,132 votes, whereas the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) candidate Farooque Ahmed securing over 30,000 votes and an Independent securing 15,454 votes. Political analysts also credited Mahayuti’s execution of the flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, successfully crediting ₹7,000 in the accounts of women beneficiaries rather than giving any electoral assurances. They also pointed out that MVA failed to convert the “too-close-to-tell election” in their favour because they couldn’t set a narrative. “Why people should vote for them, instead of why not to vote for BJP,” they said. Former Congressman and Chief Minister Ashok Chavan’s daughter Sreejaya Chavan won the Bhokar constituency by over 50,000 votes. Mr. Chavan said: “The results reflect the wave of Mahayuti. The public has fiercely dismissed the false electoral campaign of the Opposition.” In all three constituencies of Hingoli district, Mahayuti emerged victorious. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP retained Wasmat seat from where the undivided NCP won in 2019, Shinde Sena retained Kalamuri seat from where the undivided Shiv Sena won in 2019, and BJP retained Hingoli seat with the same candidates field in 2019. In Jalna district, an epicentre of Maratha agitation, Mahayuti took all four seats. In 2019, the undivided NCP won from Ghansawangi and Congress won Jalna, Shinde Sena took both seats. BJP retained Bhokardan and Badnapur seats, making it evident that the Maratha agitation has made no impact. Congress leader Dhiraj Deshmukh, son of former Chief Minister Villasrao Deshmukh lost to BJP’s Ramesh Karad by 6,595 votes. The Mahayuti through its campaign strategies triumphed on contentious issues of ‘cash, caste, and crop’ that mattered in Marathwada. A Congress party worker from Nanded said: “The Congress failed to field the right candidates and lack of strong organisational structure on the ground pose a challenge to reach out to people.” NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT) also failed to make this election all about them and the split inflicted by BJP. On the ground, the anti-incumbency trend was visible but MVA couldn’t bank on it. Over a year, Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitation in a poll arena has been tagged as the ‘Jarange factor’, which has been proved as a kingmaker in Jalna, Hingoli, Nanded, and Beed, but failed to work a charm for MVA this time. 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Guwahati: Year 2024 saw the Assamese film industry exhibit a commendable commitment to exploring a diverse range of narratives, tackling sensitive social issues with nuance and depth. Among the 29 films released, several standouts emerged, showcasing the industry's willingness to confront complex themes and challenge societal norms. Since the release of the first Assamese movie "Joymoti" in 1935, directed by the visionary cultural icon Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, the cinemascape of the industry has undergone tremendous changes in the last 89 years, extending a visual retreat to its audience. One notable film addressed the pervasive issue of homophobia, shedding light on the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in a thought-provoking and empathetic manner. Another film delved into the intricate dynamics of gender roles and the status of women in a male-dominated society, offering a poignant critique of patriarchal structures. Alongside these socially conscious narratives, the year also witnessed the release of gripping action-packed mystery thrillers, captivating the audience with their suspenseful plots and high-octane sequences. The industry took a significant leap forward in 2024 that explored a wide range of themes and genres. This new wave of Assamese cinema is not only a testament to the industry's growth in terms of technicalities and commercial aspect, but also a promising trend in storytelling. The films that hit the theatres this year till Nov 2024 include two in Bodo and one Sadri language, which is spoken by the tea tribe. In 2023, 21 movies including one each in Dimasa and Bengali languages were released. Movies released in 2024 like "Satya The Truth", "Ata Nirjon Duporiya" and "Mini" touched sensitive social issues like homophobia, women's status in a male-dominated society and the hardships and challenges of tea garden workers of the 200-year-old tea industry. "Mini" also brought laurels to the state as it was screened at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in presence of President Draupadi Murmu. While other films like "Bidurbhai", "Joy Hanu Man" and "Local Kung Fu 3" enthralled and captivated audience with action and "belly-aching comedy". The director of "Satya The Truth" Rupjyoti Borthakur claimed the film to be first-of-its-kind in the industry to address same-sex relationships. The film released in Feb was set in the aftermath of India's decision to decriminalize same-sex relationship. "The idea behind making the film was to address the issue, which still considered as a taboo but very much rampant in our society. Due to social stigma, people fear to express their innate desires and hide it from the society. Interestingly enough, on the same day the film was released one of my relative in London attended a same-sex marriage in London. Although the film was not a commercial hit, if it has inspired at least a single person to express their love they believe, is a bigger success for me," Borthakur said. Khanjan Kishore Nath, who directed "Ata Nirjon Duporiya", explored the plight of a young couple who plans to spend some intimate moments together and while doing so they become victim of taboo where the system exploits them. "In third world countries like India, women are mostly considered as second class citizens and are very much conservative on subjects like sexuality. I just wanted to convey that society should not bother about what an adult couple in consensus do in their private space. Though the movie did not go well in the theatres, soon it will be released on OTT, and we are keeping our hopes high," Nath said. Both the directors expressed hope that with young filmmakers venturing out for filmmaking in the industry, Assamese audience will soon find diverse taste. Despite the release of 29 movies, only four of them "Bidurbhai", "Swargarath", Zubeen-garg starrer "Sikaar" and "Local Kung Fu 3" managed to good box office collection. Sources said "Bidurbhai" has earned over Rs 12 crore. "Joy Hanu Man" directed by Himanshu Prasad Das introduced the concept of "superheroes" in Assamese cinema where a college boy in order to find the murderer of a dear one, fights an evil political gangster nexus in the disguise of 'Hanuman', the famous Monkey god. He said the movie was not exactly a superhero movie, but attempted to show how a common man can also become a superhero if he has the urge and intention to good for the society. He noted that the new-generation filmmakers are experimenting not only in terms of subjects, but in the aspect of direction treatment as well. "With limited budget and resources, Assamese cinema has progressed leaps and bounds in last few years. Due to financial constraints and limited screens available, we obviously cannot dare to spend like South-Indian movies. Had the circumstances been similar, we too have the potential to make blockbusters like them," he added, with a hope that Assamese film industry will too achieve the grandeur like South-Indian industry in the future. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public. Sen. Noel Frame , D-Seattle, sent the missive last Friday as a follow-up to discussion during a Washington state Senate Democratic Caucus retreat. But she inadvertently blasted it out to every Republican senator too. You can predict what happened next. Her email and attached PowerPoint presentation found their way onto social media. A furor followed. Conservative podcaster Brandi Kruse, a former television journalist, led the way, calling the materials “worse than getting a lump of coal in your stocking.” “Probably the worst email and ideas in state history,” wrote Rep. Travis Couture , R-Allyn, on X. He will be the lead Republican on the House Appropriations Committee next session. Frame on Monday described the email mixup as a “very simple error.” She said her presentation was intended as an “education exercise” for her Democratic colleagues. With the state facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, she said her role as vice chair of finance on the Senate Ways and Means Committee is to explore tax options while others try to identify savings. “I wanted to get the conversation started early. Not this early. Now, every legislator is better prepared,” she said Frame’s email says the quiet part out loud. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen have said voters’ preserving of the capital gains tax in the November election is a sign they’re comfortable with requiring super-wealthy individuals and large businesses to pay a little more. And Democratic budget writers in the two chambers have already indicated that they plan to consider all revenue options to erase a shortfall estimated between $12 billion and $16 billion over the next four-and-a-half fiscal years. They’ve just not itemized tax policies in the manner Frame did. For example, there have been private conversations on attempting a statewide version of Seattle’s JumpStart tax levied on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees . Frame puts it atop her list. The idea is employers would pay a tax on the total compensation paid to employees making more than $168,600 annually. It would affect companies with an annual payroll of $8 million or more in Washington. A “wealth tax” is on her list as well. Last year, she proposed a 1% levy on intangible assets above $250 million such as cash, bonds and stocks. Gov. Jay Inslee last week called for a similar tax on wealth above $100 million. Frame’s PowerPoint includes a guesstimate of what might be raised if the threshold is lowered to $50 million. In addition, Frame suggests the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate could make another run at a 1% real estate transfer tax on any portion of property sales above $3.025 million. That proposal didn’t reach the finish line last session. Her roster includes a 1% surcharge on taxes paid by the state’s largest corporations, an excise tax on guns and ammunition sales, a lift of the 1% cap on annual property tax increases , and a sales tax on self-storage unit rentals. “We can fund world-class schools, affordable housing, and more by making the wealthy few pay what they owe,” reads the PowerPoint. “We have to identify the villain and the problem blocking our progress and how we can take action to solve the issue.” Pedersen said Monday he doesn’t think it’s “necessarily a bad thing” the email got out. Democrats are trying to be transparent on the pluses and minuses of different revenue options, he said, adding that there will be months of discussion “before we get to the answer.” Even so, Pedersen distanced himself from the content. “The PowerPoint contained language that Sen. Frame was trying to sell the caucus on and I’ll say that reflects Sen. 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Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Washington State Standard maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Bill Lucia for questions: info@washingtonstatestandard.com .

The Colorado Buffaloes are typically one of the more controversial programs in college football, but fans across the country united on Saturday to call out what many are perceiving as a missed call by officials. With the No. 16 Buffaloes (8-2) taking on the Kansas Jayhawks (4-6) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Colorado found themselves trailing early. The Jayhawks led by as many as 17 points in the first half, but Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was able to overcome a slow start and chip away at the lead. Sanders was also able to overcome a vicious hit to his knees by Kansas defensive end Dean Miller, which many fans felt should have been called roughing the passer. Kansas with a big hit on Shedeur Sanders 😬 pic.twitter.com/5jXVaGb1Rh While the officials contemplated making the call, they concluded that Miller's hit was not a penalty due to the fact Sanders was out of the pocket, This decision caused college football fans to be outraged and also led to many social media rants about the missed call. "Insane that that’s not roughing bro what are we doing," questioned one fan. "crazy not to call that," wrote another. "SHOULD’VE EJECTED HIM! THAT’S SO DIRTY," added another outraged fan. "Should be ejected for this. Dirty," commented another. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images While fans are focused on the hit, Sanders is more likely focused on leading the Buffs to a comeback. Colorado went into halftime trailing by a score of 23-14, and looking to improve its 5-8 record when trailing at halftime to 6-8. Sanders still had himself a productive first half, completing 12-of-13 passes for 157 yards and two scores. Related: Travis Hunter's Girlfriend Flexes Outfit for Colorado-Kansas GamePathstone Holdings LLC cut its position in iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( NYSEARCA:EWJ – Free Report ) by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 93,929 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 403 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in iShares MSCI Japan ETF were worth $6,720,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Crewe Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI Japan ETF in the second quarter valued at about $29,000. ORG Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Whittier Trust Co. boosted its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF by 71.1% in the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 751 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $51,000 after purchasing an additional 312 shares in the last quarter. Sachetta LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $62,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in iShares MSCI Japan ETF by 665.0% during the 2nd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 941 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $64,000 after purchasing an additional 818 shares in the last quarter. iShares MSCI Japan ETF Price Performance Shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF stock opened at $67.95 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $69.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $69.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.63 and a beta of 0.73. iShares MSCI Japan ETF has a fifty-two week low of $60.62 and a fifty-two week high of $73.24. About iShares MSCI Japan ETF iShares MSCI Japan ETF (the fund), formerly Ishares Msci Japan Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of publicly traded securities in the Japanese market, as measured by the MSCI Japan Index (the Index). Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding EWJ? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( NYSEARCA:EWJ – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for iShares MSCI Japan ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for iShares MSCI Japan ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Newcastle United’s hopes of returning to European football after a one-season absence have been boosted ahead of their Boxing Day home clash with top six rivals Aston Villa. Eddie Howe’s side have reacted well to their disappointing 4-2 defeat at Brentford earlier this month by taking maximum points from a home game against struggling Leicester City and Saturday’s visit to Ipswich Town . There has also been an upturn in United’s form in front of goal after they plundered their way to a combined eight goals in the consecutive victories. Another route to Europe moved a step closer when Sandro Tonali scored twice in last week’s 3-1 win in a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Brentford that helped set up a two-legged semi-final meeting with Arsenal . With crucial league fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester United lying ahead, we take a look at the latest predicted Premier League table with the help of the stats experts at OPTA . Predicted position: 20th - Predicted points: 22 | Getty Images Predicted position: 19th - Predicted points: 29 | Getty Images Predicted position: 18th - Predicted points: 32 | Getty Images Predicted position: 17th - Predicted points: 32 | Wolves via Getty Images

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Carolina Hurricanes (16-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (14-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -123, Hurricanes +103; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice in Eastern Conference action. Florida has gone 7-5-1 at home and 14-9-1 overall. The Panthers have a 3-0-1 record in one-goal games. Carolina has a 7-4-1 record on the road and a 16-6-1 record overall. The Hurricanes are 7-2-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent. Saturday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Panthers won the previous matchup 6-3. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Bennett has 11 goals and 11 assists for the Panthers. Sam Reinhart has seven goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Jack Roslovic has 12 goals and three assists for the Hurricanes. Seth Jarvis has four goals and six assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 4-6-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.6 assists, 4.1 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Hurricanes: 6-3-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. INJURIES: Panthers: None listed. Hurricanes: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressGus Malzahn resigns as Knights head football coach, leaves UCF for FSU’s offensive coordinator position | Sporting News

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