PAVS Paranovus led this week's short surge. SI exploded 4,747 points to 5,325% in seven days. The entertainment tech micro-cap absorbed extreme bear positioning rarely seen in public markets.
FEED ENvue Medical SI jumped 124 points to 135% as shorts targeted the healthcare name. UGRO urban-gro climbed 70 points to 74% showing agricultural tech drawing fresh skepticism.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies topped absolute SI at 142%. The $203M healthcare provider held 139% short interest while gaining 41% over three months. Cost to borrow stayed under 8% despite extreme positioning.
FLWS 1-800-FLOWERS hit 104% SI with 22 days to cover. The $192M retailer carried 85 short score showing algorithmic bear conviction. Only one analyst covered the name targeting 57% upside.
Cybersecurity stocks fell Friday on Anthropic AI security reports. CRWD CrowdStrike and PANW Palo Alto absorbed selling pressure. Space stocks jumped on SpaceX IPO filing rumors per morning headlines. Intuitive Machines led gains.
FUBO FuboTV saw dramatic SI collapse. Short interest dropped 121 points to 69% in three days showing rapid bear exit. The streaming platform demonstrated volatile short positioning amid sector uncertainty.
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