Countdown is Over: Industry Responds to FCA Consumer Duty Launch

A year after the final rules and guidelines were published, the Financial Conduct Authority‘s (FCA) Consumer Duty is now in effect.  The purpose of the new Consumer Duty is to ensure a better standard for consumer protection. Earlier this year, the FCA described Consumer Duty as a “cornerstone” to its three-year plan of improving standards […]

Looking Into Blackstone’s Recent Short Interest

Blackstone’s (NYSE:BX) short percent of float has risen 7.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.61 million shares sold short, which is 2.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.89 days to cover their short positions on average. […]

(PRU) – Analyzing Prudential Financial’s Short Interest

Prudential Financial’s (NYSE:PRU) short percent of float has fallen 7.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.30 million shares sold short, which is 1.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.25 days to cover their short positions on […]