CHNR China Natural Resources SI rocketed 83 points in one week. The $5.7M mining stock hit 92.8% short interest up from 9.4%. Bears tripled positions as the name absorbed massive selling pressure. Cost to borrow spiked above 300% showing extreme borrow costs.
DRMA Dermata Therapeutics jumped 78 points to 82.9% SI. The $3.7M biotech saw short bets surge from under 5% seven days ago. The therapeutic developer faced heavy bearish conviction with 227% cost to borrow reflecting tight supply.
SKYQ Sky Quarry added 69 points reaching 83.1%. The recycler saw dramatic short buildup in days as bears piled into the tiny float. REED Reed's beverage maker climbed 34 points to 67.4% as shorts doubled down.
ORGN Origin Materials exploded 89 points in three days alone jumping from 3.7% to 93%. The materials stock absorbed sudden heavy short positioning. BDRX Biodexa Pharmaceuticals surged 132 points as SI hit 234%.
Micro-cap names dominated extreme short surges this week. Tiny floats amplified moves creating triple-digit percentage swings. AIRS AirSculpt held 165% SI volatile across sessions. The health provider bounced between 140% and 208% over two weeks showing erratic short positioning.
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