Bears Circle Wolfspeed, HTZ, and AI Names

Short sellers are piling into beaten-down names this week. Wolfspeed leads the charge. Its SI % of FF hit 81.1%, up nearly 4 points in seven days. Shares are down 29% in three months. Bears show no sign of retreat — availability is zero, meaning existing shorts are locked in tight.

Hertz is the other major mover. SI % FF climbed to 67.5%, up 2.9 points on the week. The stock has collapsed 62% over three months. Days to cover sits at 12 — any positive catalyst could spark a violent squeeze.

AI voice stock SoundHound AI carries 43% SI % FF with a cost to borrow of nearly 12%. Shares are almost impossible to borrow fresh — availability stands at zero. Social platforms remain noisy on SOUN, making it a prime squeeze watch.

MGM Resorts is a new entrant to watch. SI % FF jumped 2.2 points to 13.1% this week. That's a notable build for a large-cap casino operator.

MP Materials is grabbing attention ahead of earnings. Utilization hit 91.1% — the highest since late July. Bears are pressing hard into the print.

Meanwhile, EverCommerce holds the top ORTEX short score at 95. Its cost to borrow is a punishing 47.5% APR. With only 6.6% availability, new shorts are nearly impossible to establish.

Not financial advice.