POWL Powell Industries SI jumped 8.4 points in seven days to 12.5%. The $8.4B electrical equipment maker absorbed the sharpest bear surge among mid-caps. Bears doubled positions as cost to borrow stayed cheap at 0.51%.
PRKS United Parks SI rose 7.3 points to 44.5% despite theme park stocks rallying on Iran ceasefire hopes. The $1.8B resort operator became heavily shorted. Availability held comfortable at 54% signaling easy borrow conditions.
FIG Figma SI climbed 5 points to 18.8%. The $8B design software firm drew fresh skepticism. GFS GlobalFoundries saw SI jump 4.9 points to 16.3% as the $27B chipmaker faced positioning pressure.
SOC Sable Offshore saw the biggest unwind as SI dropped 9.1 points to 31.2%. Bears fled as oil spiked above $100 amid Strait of Hormuz chaos. SLDE Slide Insurance SI collapsed 8.9 points showing rapid covering.
CAR Avis Budget topped absolute SI rankings at 87% with 12.3 days to cover. The $10.6B rental giant remained the most extreme short bet despite surging 133% this quarter. Cost to borrow stayed low at 4.8%.
APEI American Public Education SI rose 6.7 points to 19.2%. The $1.1B online educator drew positioning as availability exceeded 1000% of SI showing ample shares to borrow remained.
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