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Short sellers turned aggressive last week. Chewy saw its SI % of free float jump nearly 20 points in seven days to 87.3%. Wolfspeed is equally squeezed at 87.3% of float. Both stocks have near-zero availability of shares to borrow, limiting further piling in.
The bigger surprise is Medtronic. The $113B medical-device giant added 8.5 points in one week to reach 10.1% SI % FF. That is a large move for a large-cap. Something has shifted in how shorts view the stock.
MiniMed Group remains the highest short-score name among stocks with real size. SI hit 89.2% of float, up 11.5 points in a week. Cost to borrow sits at 62%, reflecting how hard the stock is to source. Shares available to borrow stand at less than 1% of short interest.
Compass also grabbed attention today. ORTEX data showed SI up 18.7% in a single session to 10.3% of float, the highest level in a month. Bears appear to be positioning ahead of the company's November earnings.
Lucid Group carries 61.3% SI % FF as the EV maker announces its first French retail locations. ORTEX Alt Data shows battery-electric car licensings in Ireland rose 54% year-on-year in September 2026. That broader EV demand picture has not stopped short sellers from pressing Lucid hard, with availability at just 0.3% of short interest.
The Baldwin Insurance Group bucked the trend. Its SI dropped 38.8% in one week, suggesting rapid short covering after a recent high.
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