Short sellers stepped up pressure on MMED last week. The medical device maker's SI % of FF jumped 27 percentage points in seven days to 68.5%. Availability sits at just 2.1% of short interest. That signals very tight borrow supply.
WOLF remains a bear favourite. The SiC chip maker sits at 81.3% SI % of FF with zero available borrow. Days to cover hit 11. Shorts have locked in a crowded trade with no easy exit.
FLWS holds a striking 78.6% SI % of FF. The online florist's EPS momentum has collapsed. Short score stands at 85 — one of the highest among US mid-caps.
On the other side, CHWY saw SI fall 7 points to 65.7% over the week. Borrow availability is extremely high at 452%. Shorts are covering. That creates potential squeeze fuel if sentiment shifts.
Braveheart Bio (BRVE) stands out as the week's most dramatic mover. SI % of FF rocketed from 237% to 648% in seven days — a sign of aggressive synthetic short positioning in the newly listed pharma.
Macro noise from Iran and chip stock volatility is pushing bears toward high-multiple names. Watch crowded shorts with low borrow availability most closely.
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