ELAB PMGC Holdings exploded to 132% SI in one week. The personal care micro cap jumped 115 points from 17% showing the most violent short surge tracked. Bears piled in as the stock collapsed 90% over three months.
HKIT Hitek Global hit 104% SI after climbing 90 points weekly. The IT services name dropped 98% in three months yet absorbed relentless shorting. HCTI Healthcare Triangle reached 100% SI adding 80 points in seven days alone.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies topped the extremes list at 157% SI. The healthcare provider jumped 18 points this week despite rallying 43% over three months. Cost to borrow held at just 6.8% even with extreme positioning.
FUBO FuboTV appeared at 70% SI as the streaming name dropped 69% in three months. The $255M media company faced mounting bear conviction. CAR Avis Budget stayed elevated at 68% SI with 22 days to cover showing persistent pressure.
Financial headlines focused on Iran war disrupting airline fuel supplies. Defense names grabbed attention but avoided the short surge hitting distressed micro caps this week.
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