Equity bulls are hoping for a squeeze. With index-level short interest at/near a record, longs, if successful, will be able to build on last week’s positive momentum.

Moderna shares fell over 4% after the FDA signaled stricter vaccine approval rules, raising concerns about potential delays for new vaccines.

Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded steadily throughout the session and ultimately closed flat.

First Hawaiian has paid variable quarterly dividends since December 2016. It paid a dividend totaling $1.04 for 2025. And $1.04 is First Hawaiian’s forward-looking dividend amount for 2026.