PMAX Powell Max topped all records at 47643% SI of free float. The $414K capital markets firm saw bears add 8347 points in three days alone. Short interest exploded to levels never seen before in tracked data.
BDRX Biodexa jumped 262 points in one week to 304% SI. The $588K pharma stock absorbed violent short pressure as bears multiplied positions sevenfold. HCWB HCW Biologics climbed 44 points to 45% in just three days showing fresh conviction.
BIAF bioAffinity hit 57% SI up 35 points weekly. The $12M biotech soared 120% over three months yet drew sustained short bets. Cost to borrow spiked to 387% making it the most expensive name to short.
AIRS AirSculpt claimed 164% SI in the only name with scale above $100M market cap. The $170M health care provider rose 21 points weekly to extreme territory. Days to cover held at 4.4 showing moderate liquidity.
REED Reed's beverage maker jumped 33 points to 40% as bears piled in. Sky Quarry exploded 70 points in three days hitting 84% SI amid dramatic positioning changes.
Micro caps dominated extreme moves this week.
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