KXIN Kaixin Holdings absorbed the most violent short surge. SI jumped 225 points in seven days to 297% of free float. The $3M Chinese automotive name faced extreme bear positioning. The 3-day spike showed 58 points indicating sustained pressure.
BDRX Biodexa Pharmaceuticals SI exploded 66 points to 102% in one week. The biotech saw bears triple positions rapidly. CHNR China Natural Resources rose to 69% adding 60 points as the $6M miner grabbed short attention.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies held 159% SI adding 12 points weekly. The $165M health care provider topped extreme short rankings. Cost to borrow stayed at 6.4% as availability remained at 99%.
BATL Battalion Oil SI climbed to 37% up 13 points in seven days. The oil play grabbed 11 points in just three days as crude spiked above $100. Goldman lifted oil forecasts picking seven energy winners including ConocoPhillips and Chevron.
VELO Velo3D added 6 points in three days hitting 79% SI. The $245M machinery name faced persistent bear conviction despite minimal cost to borrow at 7.9%.
Micro-cap stocks dominated short interest surges as bears targeted volatile names amid Iran war chaos.
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