BDRX Biodexa Pharmaceuticals absorbed the week's most violent short surge. SI exploded to 304% from 42% in seven days. The micro-cap biotech got crushed as bears piled in showing extreme conviction.
HCWB HCW Biologics jumped to 45% SI from 1% last week adding 44 points. The clinical-stage firm faced sudden bear pressure despite positive trial data earlier this month.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies climbed to 156% SI adding 20 points weekly. The $170M health services provider held 4.4 days to cover with 6.4% borrow costs showing squeeze potential.
KALV KalVista Pharmaceuticals topped the large-cap shorted list at 75% SI. The $859M biotech maintained 17.5 DTC with 100% availability showing sustained bear positioning. TNGX Tango held 71% SI down slightly from 73% last week.
CAR Avis Budget stayed at 56% SI with just 13% availability. The $3.5B rental giant faced 18 DTC as oil war fears hammered travel demand. Hertz held 50% SI with 5.6% borrow costs showing elevated squeeze risk.
Iran war chaos triggered helium supply alerts hitting Samsung and TSMC supply chains per AP. Energy shocks accelerated defensive rotation as bears targeted rate-sensitive biotech and consumer names.
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