WBI WaterBridge Infrastructure SI jumped 9 points in three days hitting 15.7%. The $1.1B oil pipeline operator absorbed fresh short bets as Iran war chaos hammered energy markets. Strait of Hormuz closure threats triggered defensive positioning.
BIAF bioAffinity Technologies SI surged 35 points weekly to 57.2%. The $11M biotech drew extreme short conviction despite 120% three-month gains. Cost to borrow spiked to 387% showing severe borrow scarcity.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies climbed 21 points to 164% SI. The $170M cosmetic surgery chain faced mounting bear pressure with 4.4 days to cover. HCWB HCW Biologics exploded 44 points to 44.7% as biotech shorts intensified.
ULCC Frontier Group hit 51.8% SI adding 3.4 points weekly. The budget airline battled oil price volatility as crude jumped back above $95. WOLF Wolfspeed reached 36.5% up 3.3 points as chip sector absorbed pressure.
QSR Restaurant Brands International SI rose 3 points to 7.5% on the $26B fast-food giant. Bears targeted consumer exposure amid inflation fears tied to energy shock.
KALV KalVista Pharmaceuticals held 74.9% SI with 17.5 days to cover showing extreme positioning despite 100% analyst upside targets.
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