Short sellers moved aggressively this week. The biggest movers tell a clear story.
CHWY (Chewy) tops the week's change table. Short interest jumped 4.5 percentage points in seven days. It now sits at 50.8% of free float. That is one of the highest readings among mid-cap US names. Bears are firmly in charge — yet availability of shares to borrow remains ample at 573%, leaving room for the position to grow further.
WOLF (Wolfspeed) stays under relentless pressure. SI hit 76.3% of FF, up another 2.6pp on the week. The semiconductor firm has lost over 56% in three months. Zero shares are currently available to borrow, meaning fresh short positions are nearly impossible to open. A squeeze remains a risk.
FOXA (Fox Corporation) is a new entrant worth watching. SI climbed 2.6pp to 26.7% of FF. That is a notable build for a $13.5bn media company. Bears appear to be positioning ahead of potential headwinds.
Michael Burry is publicly flagging LULU (lululemon) as a key holding. SI sits at 10% of FF. Social chatter around the name has spiked sharply today.
LUCK (Lucky Strike Entertainment) carries the highest short score among mid-caps at 94.7. Days to cover stands at 24.7 — a classic squeeze setup if sentiment shifts.
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