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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst David Rodgers upgraded the rating for Ventas Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>) from Neutral to Outperform but lowered the price target from $66 to $65. Ventas shares closed at $58.36 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette upgraded Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWAN#NYSE">CWAN</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $30 to $34. Clearwater Analytics shares closed at $27.09 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWAN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Tom O&#8217;Malley upgraded Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) from Underweight to Overweight and raised the price target from $80 to $125. Lumentum shares closed at $89.36 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LITE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Fatima Boolani upgraded the rating for Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $95 to $145. Cloudflare shares closed at $114.82 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NET/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora upgraded American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $12 to $20. American Airlines shares closed at $18.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This American Airlines Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

Lyft's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NYSE">LYFT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 48.76 million shares sold short, which is 14.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.02 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lyft Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737121521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lyft 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 Lyft'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lyft's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.01%, 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/">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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Looking Into Lyft's Recent Short Interest

The Magnificent Seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">earnings season is here</a>, and while JPMorgan's Doug Anmuth expects strong results, the real test lies in 2025 outlooks.
With tougher comps, FX headwinds, and slowing growth, investors will be watching closely to see if these tech giants can sustain momentum.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Capex: Bet Big Or Go Home</h2>
The AI spending spree isn't slowing down. JPMorgan raised 2025 capex estimates for the big three &#8211; Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) at $97 billion, Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google at $62 billion, and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) at $64 billion &#8211; all exceeding consensus.
While these investments weigh on margins and free cash flow, Anmuth still anticipates margin expansion for Amazon and Google, while Meta&#8217;s growth appears more limited.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon: AWS Takes Center Stage</h2>
With AWS accelerating and GenAI becoming a bigger revenue driver, Amazon&#8217;s North American operating margins could expand by 6.6% in 2025, thanks to regionalization and automation, the analyst says.
Investors are looking for AWS growth of over 20% and operating income between $19 and $20 billion &#8211; key numbers that could drive stock movement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta &amp; Google: Monetization Is Key</h2>
Meta is leaning on AI-driven ad tools, Reels, and MetaAI to sustain 19-20% revenue growth (FX-adjusted), though FX could shave off around 100 basis points. Llama 4 is set to boost monetization, but expect higher capex and slight margin compression. 
Meanwhile, Google&#8217;s YouTube ads, Search, and Cloud are expected to perform well in Q4, particularly post-holiday. While regulatory risks persist, investor sentiment appears to be improving.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Verdict</h2>
Anmuth's top picks remain Amazon, Meta and Alphabet. Strong earnings may not be enough—investors need proof that AI investments will deliver actual returns. 
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Magnificent 7 Earnings Hinge On AI Payoff: Analyst Flags Top Risks

Comfort Systems USA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) short percent of float has risen 17.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 744 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.47 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Comfort Systems USA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737121516_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Comfort Systems USA 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 Comfort Systems USA'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Comfort Systems USA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.58%, 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/">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.

(FIX) - Analyzing Comfort Systems USA's Short Interest

Delta Air Lines's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 37.56 million shares sold short, which is 6.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.53 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Delta Air Lines Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737121511_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Delta Air Lines's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.56%, 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/">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.

Looking Into Delta Air Lines's Recent Short Interest

Wipro Ltd&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIT#NYSE">WIT</a>) reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/topic/wipro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter gross revenue</a> of 223.2 billion rupees ($2.61 billion), up by 0.5% year-on-year, missing the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.60 billion.&nbsp;
IT Services revenue declined by 1.0% Y/Y to $2.63 billion. EPS of 4 cents beat the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 3 cents</a>. 
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Adjusted constant currency IT Services segment revenue <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wipro.com/investors/quarterly-results/" rel="noreferrer noopener">decreased by 0.7% Y/Y</a>.
IT Services' operating margin for the quarter was 17.5%, up by 150 bps Y/Y, reaching a twelve-quarter high.&nbsp;
Net income was 33.5 billion rupees ($392.0 million), up 24.5% Y/Y. Operating cash flow was at 49.3 billion rupees ($576.4 million).
Total bookings stood at $3.51 billion, with large deal bookings worth $961 million, up by 6.0% Y/Y.
Interim Dividend: Wipro declared an interim dividend of $0.0701 per ADS, proposing to ramp up the payout percentage from 45%- 50% to 70% or above of the net income.
CEO and managing director Srini Pallia noted that the company has accomplished its highest margins in the past three years in a seasonally weak quarter and closed 17 large deals with a total value of $1 billion.
Q4 Outlook:&nbsp;Wipro expects IT Services business revenue of $2.602 billion–$2.655&nbsp;billion, (-1.0)% to (+1.0)% Q/Q in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">constant currency terms</a>.&nbsp;
Price Action:&nbsp;WIT stock was up 0.91% at $3.33 premarket at last check Friday.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARI#NYSE">ARI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.15%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $9 to $8.75 on Jan. 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $10 to $9.5 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 30, the company posted a third-quarter GAAP loss of 69 cents per share.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STWD#NYSE">STWD</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.97%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $22.5 to $22 on Jan. 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Hartermaintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $19.5 to $20 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 17, 2024, Starwood Property Trust upsized and priced $500 million sustainability bond offering at 6.500% due 2030.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KREF#NYSE">KREF</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.54%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmanimaintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $13 to $12.25 on Jan. 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $12 to $11.5 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 12, 2024, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share of common stock.</li>
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NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) is experiencing a slight increase in its share price in premarket trading on Friday, as the company is reportedly expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">to be included in a major Hong Kong stock index.</a>
This inclusion is anticipated to bring passive investment inflows, which could provide a boost to NIO's stock despite its recent performance challenges, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/17/nio-expected-hk-hang-seng-index/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>CnEV Post.
The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited will announce the results of its semi-annual review of the Hang Seng family of indexes after market hours on February 21, per the report, which cited&nbsp;Chinese brokerage CICC. The changes will take effect on Monday, March 10.
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The adjustment will include indices such as the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng Tech Index and Hang Seng Composite Index, the report said, citing analyst Liu Gang&#8217;s team.
Recently, NIO&nbsp;launched its new affordable EV brand Onvo in May. The brand started selling its first vehicle – the Onvo L60 – in late September and since then, Nio&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42909739" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales have been on the rise.</a>
The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV that starts at 206,900 yuan (~$28,300) with the battery pack included, much lower than Tesla's affordable models Model 3 or Model Y in China.
In September, NIO&nbsp;delivered 832 Onvo L60s despite having only a few selling days.
In October, the first full month of sales, Onvo deliveries rose to 4,319. In November, deliveries rose to 5,082, implying rising demand for the vehicle.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 1.2% to $4.21 premarket at last check Friday.
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The Q4 earnings report for Webster Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBS#NYSE">WBS</a>) was released on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 07:30 AM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Webster Finl beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.43 versus an estimate of $1.35.
Revenue was up $37.45 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.01, resulting in a 2.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Webster Finl's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>595.17M</td>
<td>589.41M</td>
<td>616.79M</td>
<td>603.11M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>589.88M</td>
<td>572.30M</td>
<td>567.74M</td>
<td>571.02M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for 20 nicotine pouch products from ZYN, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43037438/fda-authorizes-all-zyn-nicotine-pouch-products-currently-marketed-by-swedish-match-in-the-u-s">brand of nicotine products</a> from Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>). 
The ZYN nicotine pouches, small sachets containing nicotine meant to be placed between the gum and lip, are the first products of their kind to gain FDA approval.
This decision follows an extensive review, confirming that the ZYN nicotine pouches comply with the public health criteria set by the 2009 <a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-20-zyn-nicotine-pouch-products-after-extensive-scientific-review#:~:text=Today%2C%20the%20U.S.%20Food%20and,following%20an%20extensive%20scientific%20review.">Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act</a>.
These standards assess the risks and benefits of tobacco products, especially concerning the overall population&#8217;s health.
The FDA&#8217;s assessment showed that these products present lower health risks than cigarettes and other smokeless tobacco items such as snus and moist snuff, due to their reduced levels of harmful chemicals. 
FDA specialists noted that these products could be beneficial for adults who fully transition from cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. 
The FDA also observed that, despite the rise in sales of these products in recent years, the likelihood of youth usage remains minimal.
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"It's critical that the manufacturer market these products responsibly to prevent youth use," said director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, Brian King.
Strict rules have been established to guarantee that ZYN nicotine pouch ads are directed solely at adults aged 21 and over.
The FDA also specified further precautions, including restricting mass media advertising and mandating that actors in commercials be at least 35 years old or made to appear that age. 
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The approved nicotine pouch products include flavors such as ZYN Chill, ZYN Cinnamon, ZYN Cool Mint and others, each available in 3 mg and 6 mg strengths.
The FDA&#8217;s approval applies solely to these products and does not cover other nicotine pouches or similar items made by ZYN.
The company is not allowed to assert reduced risk claims for these products unless it files a separate application for a modified risk tobacco product.
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"Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice," Biden said in a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-additional-clemency-actions/">statement</a> Friday. "Today's clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine, as well as outdated sentencing enhancements for drug crimes." 
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"It was a bad deal," state Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, said. "A cautionary tale is you can't give governors too much power to get on the phone with egotistical billionaires."
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