BDRX Biodexa Pharmaceuticals absorbed the wildest short surge this week. SI exploded 262 points in seven days hitting 304% of free float. The $20M biotech became the week's most dramatic bear target.
HCWB HCW Biologics followed with SI jumping 44 points to 45%. The clinical-stage biotech drew fresh skepticism. BIAF bioAffinity Technologies added 35 points reaching 57% as bears piled in despite recent 140% gains.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies topped absolute SI rankings at 156%. The cosmetic surgery chain carries 4.3 days to cover showing sustained bear conviction. TSAT Telesat held 152% SI yet rallied 47% in three months.
PMAX Powell Max Limited hit 47,643% SI in an extreme data anomaly suggesting float calculation issues. The $3M capital markets firm showed 178% cost to borrow.
Energy names grabbed attention as Iran war extended. BATL Battalion Oil SI climbed 8 points to 39% while crude spiked above $100. Micro and small-cap names dominated this week's short activity as bears targeted volatile recent IPOs.
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