CHNR China Natural Resources SI jumped 70 points in seven days. The $5.5M mining stock hit 81% short interest up from 10% last week. Cost to borrow spiked to 447% showing extreme pressure on remaining shares.
REED Reed's ginger beer maker absorbed 48 points SI surge reaching 82.5% in one week. The $50M beverage name showed 867% availability suggesting ample shorting capacity despite elevated positioning. CTB held moderate at 22%.
VELO Velo3D hit 108% SI adding 35 points weekly. The $283M 3D printing firm climbed despite bears tripling down. CTB stayed mild at 8% while availability sat at just 21% indicating supply constraints.
DRMA Dermata Therapeutics exploded from 5% to 62% SI in seven days. The $3.7M biotech faced 203% CTB as bears rushed in. PAVS Paranovus jumped to 1907% SI from 688% showing staggering over-shorting relative to float.
AIRS AirSculpt held 137% SI as the $176M cosmetic surgery name dominated most-shorted rankings. The stock surged 30% quarterly despite sustained bear pressure. 1-800-Flowers stayed at 105% SI facing 23 days to cover.
Small-cap names absorbed dramatic positioning shifts while broader markets stayed defensive amid Middle East volatility.
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