HCWB HCW Biologics SI exploded 43 points in seven days. The biotech hit 44.7% up from just 1.1% last week showing extreme short positioning. The $53M company absorbed the largest short interest surge among US stocks.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies climbed to 164% SI adding 21 points weekly. The $165M healthcare provider faced aggressive shorting despite 21% quarterly price gains. Cost to borrow stayed low at 6.4% showing shares remained available.
BIAF bioAffinity Technologies jumped 35 points to 57% as bears piled in. The $11M biotech surged 120% in three months yet drew massive short bets. CTB spiked to 387% reflecting extreme borrow costs.
REED Reed's beverage maker added 33 points reaching 40% SI. HCTI Healthcare Triangle hit 67% adding 30 points as healthcare IT stocks drew pressure.
LCID Lucid Group held 32% SI with 88 short score among larger names. The $3.3B EV maker absorbed persistent bearish positioning despite 29% CTB making shorts expensive. Rumble topped 26% with 88 short score as the $1.8B video platform faced skepticism.
TSLA Tesla SI stayed flat near 2.2% showing minimal short activity. News emerged this week of Musk facing investor lawsuit over 2022 Twitter buyout per Bloomberg.
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