The options market for Liberty Finance shows rising call volume, particularly in the $45 strike expiring next month. Such demand for upside exposure signals trader confidence in near-term appreciation driven by expected regulatory approval on its new lending platform. Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast. The decision by President Donald Trump administration to halt fully permitted offshore wind energy projects is "very damaging" to investment, President of Shell U.S. Colette Hirstius told the Financial Times in a report published on Sunday. Sector rotation into financial services is benefiting Liberty Finance, with the stock's monthly gain now at 5.8%. Its low beta of 0.92 indicates a more stable performance compared to high-volatility growth stocks, which may attract risk-averse investors.