Short sellers made notable moves this week across a range of US stocks. Data as of July 14 shows some sharp increases in bearish positioning.
Space Exploration Technologies saw the biggest mid-to-large cap jump. Its SI % FF leaped to 26.3%, up from just 3.7% a week ago — a swing of more than 22 percentage points. The cost to borrow stands at 2.14% APR, with availability at just 32% of short interest.
Hertz Global Holdings remains under heavy pressure. SI % FF hit 70.4%, up nearly 11 points in seven days. Availability has collapsed to effectively zero, making new short positions extremely difficult to open.
Willdan Group made headlines today. Its short interest surged 42% in one week to 11.3% of float — the highest level since June. The energy services firm just won a $31M contract, yet bears are piling in amid broader energy sector volatility.
In biotech, Tango Therapeutics sits at 69% SI % FF. PTC Therapeutics and also saw notable 6-point weekly climbs.
Meanwhile, Netflix remains lightly shorted at just 2.4% — but its Q3 earnings could trigger a $21.5 billion swing in market value, keeping traders on edge.
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