AIRS AirSculpt Technologies absorbed the heaviest short surge this week. SI spiked 12 points to 159% in seven days. The $165M cosmetic surgery firm held four analyst buy ratings. Shorts piled in despite 21% three-month price gains.
HCWB HCW Biologics exploded from 1% to 32% SI in one week. The biotech name saw the largest percentage jump among all US stocks. Bears tripled positions showing dramatic conviction shift.
REED Reed's Inc jumped 29 points to 39% SI. The beverage maker absorbed coordinated short pressure. VEEE Twin Vee Powercats climbed 26 points to 26% as boat makers faced skepticism.
ULCC Frontier Group hit 51% SI adding 6 points weekly. The budget airline battled persistent bear pressure as travel demand questions persisted. Days to cover stayed elevated at 22 suggesting conviction.
VELO Velo3D held 79% SI up 5 points. The $276M 3D printing firm grabbed analyst targets at 63% upside. Cost to borrow stayed moderate at 8% despite extreme positioning.
Iran war tensions dominated headlines as oil spiked back above $100. Trump signaled de-escalation talks helping markets rebound. Shorts targeted smaller healthcare and industrial names avoiding mega-cap tech.
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