Short sellers have been active across a broad range of names this week. Data as of August 24 shows some sharp moves in both directions.
WOLF remains one of the most heavily shorted mid-cap US stocks. Short interest hit 78.3% of free float — down slightly from 84.2% a week ago. Shorts are cautiously covering as the semiconductor firm battles bankruptcy fears. Availability has dried to zero, meaning no fresh shares are left to borrow.
FLWS (1-800-Flowers.COM) sits at 76.3% SI of FF with a punishing 29 days-to-cover. Bears are not letting up on the struggling retailer.
LUCK (Lucky Strike Entertainment) carries a 27.4% cost to borrow — one of the highest among liquid names. SI stands at 21.6%. That elevated CTB signals short sellers are willing to pay dearly to hold bearish positions.
On the sharp increase side, the global picture is striking. European names drove the biggest 7-day jumps, with Vistry Group PLC pushing to 28.5% SI of FF (up from 13%) and Saipem SpA jumping to 22.9% from 7.6%.
In the news, NVDA remains heavily watched. Despite its $5T market cap, SI is just — bulls still dominate. reports earnings today with SI at 8.7% and enormous share availability — no squeeze risk there.
IEP (Icahn Enterprises) stays on the radar at 19.3% SI of FF with tight availability at 18%. Bears remain committed.
This is not financial advice.
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