Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and ma...
Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three distinct hearts. They rely on a decentralized nervous system, where two-thirds of their neurons reside in their arms, allowing each limb to independently taste, touch, and make decisions for itself. Now, a team of scientists led by Pablo S. Villar, a molecular biologist at Harvard University, for the first time took a close look at octopuses' sex life. It turned out it was just as weird. Love in the dark The deep ocean is a challenging place to find a partner, especially since octopuses are solitary animals that wander the seafloor alone, mating only during highly infrequent encounters. The exact mechanics of their reproduction when they do find each other have long puzzled biologists. We knew that male octopuses don't rely on flashy plumage or complex mating calls and that they use a specialized appendage called the hectocotylus—basically a modified tentacle—to identify females. Read full article Comments
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short sellers remain heavily concentrated in electric utilities, with several electricity producers and multi-utility companies ranking among the most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of end-March. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) and H2O America ( HTO ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. The utilities...
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short sellers remain heavily concentrated in electric utilities, with several electricity producers and multi-utility companies ranking among the most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of end-March. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) and H2O America ( HTO ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of over $2B. The utilities sector ( XLU ) comprises companies involved in services like electricity, natural gas, and water, among other services. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) was the most shorted stock in the utilities sector, with short interest at 12.92% of its shares outstanding, followed by H2O America ( HTO ) at 12.30%, reflecting elevated bearish positioning in both stocks. Otter Tail ( OTTR ) was rated a Hold by Seeking Alpha Quant ratings. However, Seeking Alpha analysts and Wall Street analysts are bullish and rated OTTR a Buy . Seeking Alpha Quant ratings rated HTO as a Sell. However, Wall Street analysts and Seeking Alpha analysts are bullish and have rated it a Strong Buy and Buy, respectively. At the other end of the spectrum, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ( BIP ) and Sempra ( SRE ) were among the least shorted utilities stocks, with short interest of 0.20% and 1.36%, respectively. The top five most shorted utilities stocks with a market capitalization above $2B (as a percentage of shares outstanding) are Otter Tail ( OTTR ) 12.92% short interest H2O America ( HTO ) 12.30% Oklo ( OKLO ) 12.18% Hawaiian Electric Industries ( HE ) 11.89% Black Hills ( BKH ) 9.26% The five least shorted utilities stocks, with a market capitalization above $2B, are: PG&E Corporation ( PCG ) 1.89% short interest Southwest Gas ( SWX ) 1.77% MGE Energy ( MGEE ) 1.68% Sempra ( SRE ) 1.36% Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ( BIP ) 0.20% More on State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF GUT Is Good, But XLU Is Better XLU: Why It Is A Good Time To Take Profits The Dangers Of The XLU 'Safety Trade' EIX, ETR, NEE ...
Vericel ( VCEL ) secured a 10-year contract worth up to $197M from the U.S. BARDA to supply NexoBrid. Additionally, the $35M base contract includes ~$10M over the next 12 months for initial supply, VMI setup, and early development for blast trauma use. The contract, effective April 1, 2026, also allows for optional additional orders to expand the Strategic National Stockpile. More on Vericel Veric...
Vericel ( VCEL ) secured a 10-year contract worth up to $197M from the U.S. BARDA to supply NexoBrid. Additionally, the $35M base contract includes ~$10M over the next 12 months for initial supply, VMI setup, and early development for blast trauma use. The contract, effective April 1, 2026, also allows for optional additional orders to expand the Strategic National Stockpile. More on Vericel Vericel Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow Vericel targets $316M–$326M revenue in 2026 amid MACI sales force expansion and accelerating MACI Arthro adoption Vericel Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Filed a Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Against Oracle Corporation (ORCL); April 6, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline The Globe and Mail
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Filed a Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Against Oracle Corporation (ORCL); April 6, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline The Globe and Mail
tupungato/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Bank of America's ( BAC ) $72.5M settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by attorneys representing Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse victims has received preliminary approval from District Judge Jed Rakoff. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender was accused of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. A New York federal court docume...
tupungato/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Bank of America's ( BAC ) $72.5M settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by attorneys representing Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse victims has received preliminary approval from District Judge Jed Rakoff. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender was accused of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. A New York federal court document filed on March 27 showed that the tentative settlement allows monetary compensation for many of the victims whom Epstein abused between June 30, 2008, and July 6, 2019. The agreement, in which BoA denied any wrongdoing, was subject to approval by Rakoff. Rakoff made the decision after a hearing in New York federal court on Thursday. A final hearing has been scheduled for August 27, and victims will have the opportunity to object. Two lawsuits were filed in October 2025 against Bank of America and BNY ( BK ), accusing the banks of keeping their ties with the convicted sex offender and not reporting suspicious activity until after his death six years ago. Claims against BNY were dismissed in January, Bloomberg News had reported. More on Bank of America Bank of America: Not A Bad Time To Buy The Dip Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Presents at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference 2026 Transcript Bank of America: Slipping Back Into The 'Buy' Zone Bombing attempt near BofA headquarters in Paris thwarted Bank of America to pay $72.5M to settle lawsuit by Epstein victims
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short interest as of end-March was spread broadly across the sector, with no single industry emerging as a clear standout or dominating in terms of positioning. Cadiz ( CDZI ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of up to $2B, with short interest at 7.71% of shares outstanding, followed by Spruce Power Holding ...
Within the utilities sector ( XLU ), short interest as of end-March was spread broadly across the sector, with no single industry emerging as a clear standout or dominating in terms of positioning. Cadiz ( CDZI ) recorded the highest short interest among utilities stocks with a market capitalization of up to $2B, with short interest at 7.71% of shares outstanding, followed by Spruce Power Holding ( SPRU ) at 4.59%, reflecting elevated bearish positioning in both stocks. At the other end of the spectrum, Hyflux ( HYFXF ) and RGC Resources ( RGCO ) were among the least shorted utilities stocks, with short interest of 0.58% and 0.70%, respectively. The five most shorted utilities stocks with market capitalizations of up to $2 billion (as a percentage of shares outstanding): Cadiz ( CDZI ) 7.71% short interest Spruce Power Holding ( SPRU ) 4.59% Hallador Energy Company ( HNRG ) 4.31% Middlesex Water Company ( MSEX ) 4.26% XPLR Infrastructure, LP Common Units ( XIFR ) 4.19% The five least shorted utilities stocks with market capitalizations of up to $2 billion (as a percentage of shares outstanding): Global Water Resources ( GWRS ) 1.13% short interest ReNew Energy Global ( RNW ) 1% Suburban Propane Partners ( SPH ) 0.72% RGC Resources ( RGCO ) 0.70% Hyflux ( HYFXF ) 0.58% More on State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF GUT Is Good, But XLU Is Better XLU: Why It Is A Good Time To Take Profits The Dangers Of The XLU 'Safety Trade' EIX, ETR, NEE top chart as Utilities services gainers in Q1; CEG, NRG, VST among the losers S&P 500 logs weakest Q1 performance since 2022 - here’s what drove the moves