The first big test of the Q2 earnings season arrives Monday June 30. NKE reports Q4 2026 results after the close, with traders focused on tariff exposure and China demand. STZ follows the same evening with Q1 2027 results. Today brings smaller names first — DRI and MKC both hold results calls this morning.
Options markets are already moving. NKE expiries stack into late July and August, a signal of uncertainty rather than a simple directional bet. STZ availability sits at 2,186% of short interest, meaning squeeze risk is minimal despite 5.1% SI.
Short sellers made sharp new moves this week. WaterBridge Infrastructure saw SI jump 53 percentage points in seven days, hitting 83% of free float. Availability is just 12%. Wolfspeed remains the most extreme name, with SI at 113% and effectively zero availability. Credit Acceptance Corp also drew fresh attention, rising from 14% to 21% SI as bears target subprime auto lending.
In Europe, Volkswagen struck a deal to sell a 51% stake in its Everllence unit to Bain Capital for roughly €7.4 billion. The proceeds offer some balance-sheet relief for the restructuring German automaker.
In the US, Bloomberg reports Cal-Maine Foods is poised to settle a DOJ egg-pricing probe. CALM carries 11.4% short interest, and the settlement news removes a key risk for the stock.
Citi upgraded Sherwin-Williams with a new $380 target today. Meanwhile, heavy insider selling hit Applied Materials and Argan this week, with combined filings exceeding $100M. Royal Bank of Canada CEO David McKay filed a $26.9M sale on June 24.
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