How did the market react to the announcement in terms of price, volume, and short‑interest changes?

Answer – Market‑Reaction Data Not Available in the Provided News

The press release you supplied contains only the dividend‑increase announcement (the size of the dividend, the record and payment dates, and a brief statement from management). It does not include any of the following market‑reaction metrics:

Because the press release is purely a corporate disclosure, there is no data in the provided text that allows us to describe how the market responded in terms of price movement, trading volume, or short‑interest dynamics.

What Would Be Needed to Answer the Question

To give a comprehensive answer you would normally look at:

1. Price action:
   • Closing price on the day of the announcement vs. prior close (or intraday chart).
   • % change from the previous close and from the 52‑week range.
2. Volume:
   • Total shares traded that day.
   • Comparison to average daily volume (e.g., “2.3× average volume”).
3. Short‑interest:
   • Number of shares shorted, change from the previous reporting period.
   • % of float shorted, days‑to‑cover ratio.

These data are typically obtained from market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, FINRA, or the exchange’s end‑of‑day data) and would be presented alongside the news to illustrate the market’s reaction.

Bottom Line

Based on only the information you have supplied (the dividend announcement), no market‑reaction data (price, volume, or short‑interest) can be reported. If you have access to real‑time or end‑of‑day market data for CBL (ticker “CBL”) on or after August 4‑5 2025, you can calculate the price change, trading volume, and short‑interest change and then provide the requested comprehensive analysis.