HTZ Hertz SI hit 49.1% as availability collapsed to 0.36%. The rental car giant faces extreme squeeze risk with cost to borrow spiking to 5.55%. Bears trapped with 20 days to cover showing crowded positioning.
KALV KalVista topped charts at 72.5% SI. The biotech surged 29% in three months yet drew massive short conviction. Low 0.76% borrow cost suggests ample supply despite extreme positioning.
CAR Avis Budget held 67.7% SI unchanged at 22 days to cover. The rental sector absorbed coordinated bear pressure as travel volatility persisted. CTB climbed to 3.68% showing tightening conditions.
ELAB PMGC Holdings SI exploded 80 points in three days alone. The micro-cap jumped to 153% short interest demonstrating extreme over-shorting. Bears doubled positions showing aggressive conviction.
CYCN Cyclerion SI rocketed 47 points this week to 50.6%. The biotech saw dramatic bear entry as positions tripled rapidly. POLA Polar Power climbed 40 points to 52.6% showing coordinated small-cap shorting.
SOUN SoundHound cost to borrow hit 10.19% at 36.5% SI. The AI voice name held just 7.36% availability creating tight borrow market. FOUR Shift4 Payments showed similar stress at 8.66% CTB with 0.41% availability.
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