GRND Grindr SI jumped 4 points in seven days hitting 25.3%. Bears piled into the $2.2B dating app as skepticism mounted. The surge marked the biggest short increase among mid-cap names this week.
SOUN SoundHound held 36.5% SI while CTB spiked to 8.25%. The $2.9B AI voice platform dropped 32% year to date yet analysts see 116% upside. Short score climbed to 78 showing extreme bear conviction.
HIMS Hims & Hers absorbed fresh pressure at 39.7% SI. The telehealth stock fell 43% in three months drawing persistent shorts. Days to cover stayed light at 3.4 suggesting nimble positioning.
FOUR Shift4 Payments topped CTB rankings at 8.73% with 35.5% SI. The fintech name saw shorts ease from 37.8% two weeks ago. High borrow costs signal tight share supply despite slight coverage.
CAR Avis Budget held 67.6% SI unchanged near historic highs. The rental giant jumped 48% year to date yet bears refused to budge. Days to cover stretched to 21.7 showing massive trapped positions.
Upstart battled 35.6% SI down 44% this quarter. Analysts see 77% recovery potential yet shorts doubled down. The lending platform faces mounting skepticism amid rate uncertainty.
Biotech names dominated extreme lists with multiple stocks above 60% SI.
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