WBI WaterBridge Infrastructure short interest exploded 7.7 points to 15.7% in seven days. The $1.1B energy infrastructure play grabbed attention as oil chaos created volatility. Bears doubled down just as energy names grabbed safe haven flows.
CRM Salesforce extended its short surge adding another 7.3 points to 10.1%. The $180B software titan now carries its highest SI in years. Bears piled on despite enterprise software showing defensive characteristics. The move defied typical war positioning.
QSR Restaurant Brands climbed 3.3 points to 7.5% as the $25B fast food operator faced skepticism. MC Moelis jumped 2 points to 10% as investment banking names absorbed pressure.
USAR USA Rare Earth added 2 points to 18.5% as defense metal shortage fears intensified. The $3.9B miner faced bearish bets despite tungsten and germanium prices surging on Iran war supply concerns.
CHRD Chord Energy saw 4.2 points of short covering as SI dropped to 7.4%. Figure Technology shorts retreated 3.7 points signaling position unwinding in fintech.
Financial Times reported UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 as war economic damage mounted. Energy dominated as only winning sector with materials bleeding.
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