Core Viewpoint - High short interest in stocks can indicate potential investment opportunities, especially with macroeconomic catalysts like interest rate cuts that may reverse bearish sentiment [1][2]. Group 1: Interest Rate Cuts as a Catalyst - The Federal Reserve has initiated interest rate cuts, which can ease funding, support valuations, and stimulate demand across various sectors [2]. - Lower interest rates are expected to benefit heavily shorted stocks, potentially leading to a short covering rally or a short squeeze [3][4]. Group 2: Company-Specific Insights Etsy Inc. (ETSY) - Current consumer sentiment indicates a decline in discretionary spending, but readings are near cyclical lows, suggesting limited downside [5]. - Rate cuts may alleviate pressure on consumer spending, positioning Etsy to benefit from a rebound due to its low-overhead, asset-light business model [6][8]. - Approximately 20% of Etsy's float is held in short positions, creating a risk for short sellers as the stock approaches its 52-week high [8]. SoundHound AI Inc. (SOUN) - SoundHound focuses on vocal recognition and command prompts, with significant partnerships across various sectors [9][10]. - The company is sensitive to capital costs, and lower interest rates could enhance its valuation and make financing more manageable [11][12]. - Short interest stands at 32.5%, indicating potential for a shift in sentiment if macroeconomic conditions favor tech and AI [12]. NuScale Power Corp. (SMR) - NuScale is involved in building small modular nuclear reactors, a clean energy solution that is gaining traction amid rising electricity demand [14]. - The stock trades at a high price-to-sales multiple of 315.7, attracting short sellers who hold 32.5% of the float [15]. - Rate cuts could make capital-intensive projects like NuScale's more viable, potentially redirecting investor interest back into clean energy [16][17].

NORTON, Mass., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $3.00 per share of common stock. In addition, the underwriter has exercised in full the over-allotment option for the sale of an additional 450,000 shares of common stock. Gross proceeds to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts a ...

Five things to know ahead of today's opening bell. Soft Bank is buying the robotics division of Swiss engineering firm ABB for $5.4% billion. ABB had been looking to spin off that division.Soft Bank founder Masayoshi Sun said the company's next frontier is physical AI. New Federal Reserve Governor Steven Myin says his desire to lower interest rates is supported by the relative common treasuries. At an event in New York, Myron said bond market behavior, which has been fairly muted since the Fed eased by 25 b ...

An updated edition of the Aug 13, 2025 article.Nuclear energy is gaining recognition as a vital solution to meet the world’s increasing electricity needs while supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. Unlike solar and wind, which depend on weather conditions, nuclear power offers a stable and reliable supply of carbon-free energy throughout the year. The restart of a previously shuttered U.S. nuclear plant underscores the technology’s renewed momentum and the rising investor interest in nuclear ...

Key Takeaways Constellation Energy expands in EV charging through investments and smart partnerships.CEG's EV solutions boost customer loyalty while adding new revenues from charging services.CEG shares jumped 101.9% in six months, outpacing the industry's 59.7% growth.Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) not only provides renewable energy but is also focused on delivering smarter electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. CEG portrays itself as a leader in the rapidly expanding EV charging market by makin ...

NORTON, Mass., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”), today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $3.00 per share of common stock, for gross proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corpora ...

Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers. Valued at a market cap of $162 billion, the company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy sources. It is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Before this event, analysts expect this utility company to report a profit of $1.04 per share, up 1% from $1.03 per share in the ye ...

The Trump administration’s plan to cancel billions of dollars for energy projects following the U.S. government shutdown includes an initiative to upgrade electric transmission lines in California.A consortium that included the California Energy Commission and Southern California Edison was awarded a federal grant of $600 million for the upgrade last year, which was to allow faster access to clean energy. But that project — slated to improve 100 miles of transmission lines — will have its funding cut, accor ...

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) delivered a jolt to both investors and rivals on Wednesday, reporting 497,099 vehicle deliveries in Q3 2025, comfortably ahead of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 454,130. The beat comes alongside a record 12.5 GWh of energy storage deployments, underscoring Tesla’s expanding footprint beyond cars.A breakdown of the numbersThe company produced 447,450 vehicles in the quarter, dominated by the Model 3/Y at 435,826 units, with an additional 11,624 “other models” produced. Deliveries we ...

Fusion Energy Overview - Fusion energy is the power source of the stars and could power next-generation technologies [2][3] - The industry has seen significant investment, with over $10 billion of private capital invested in over 50 fusion companies [6] - Prototype plants are being built, including Commonwealth Fusion Systems' (CFS) plant in Massachusetts [6] Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) - CFS is one of the largest and most capitalized fusion organizations globally, second only to the Chinese government program [7] - CFS is building a prototype plant with "steel in the ground" and has plans for a commercial plant [7] - CFS announced plans in December to build the first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia [9] Virginia Power Plant - The Virginia power plant will be 400 megawatts, the size of a large coal or natural gas plant [10] - The power from the Virginia plant has already been bought by Google to power data centers [10] - The Virginia plant is expected to be online in the early 2030s [12] Technology and Safety - A scientific breakthrough four years ago allowed for a significant reduction in the size of fusion power plants, approximately 50 times smaller [16][17] - Fusion power plants are designed to automatically shut off if there is any problem, ensuring safety [24] - Fusion power plants do not produce long-lived nuclear waste and are decoupled from traditional nuclear power concerns [25] Commercialization - CFS is moving from deep science into commercialization, with the Virginia plant shaping up [27] - The company is starting to see what the first commercial product will look like and how it will be delivered [27] - CFS's prototype plant in Massachusetts is about 70% complete and is expected to be turned on in 2026, with power generation starting in 2027 [18][19]