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Powell Max Shorted 44,000% Of Float

By ORTEX News · Edited by , Editor, ORTEX NewsUpdated 1 min read

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PMAX Powell Max exploded to 43,947% SI in one week. The $2.7M micro cap jumped from 8,424% showing extreme positioning. Bears tripled down despite the tiny float creating absurd metrics.

SNSE Sensei Biotherapeutics added 38 points to 110% SI. The biotech surged 140% in three months yet shorts piled in. Cost to borrow hit 254% showing intense pressure.

FLWS 1-800-Flowers sits at 104% SI with 24 days to cover. The $215M retailer faces prolonged liquidation risk. Bears hold steady despite thin liquidity.

CAR Avis Budget remains heavily shorted at 88% SI. The rental car giant jumped 196% in three months yet shorts refuse to exit. Cost to borrow stayed low at 4.5% despite extreme positioning.

IONQ IonQ grabbed headlines as Congress tracks insider trades. The quantum firm holds 23% SI worth $13B market cap. Congressman Greg Steube's timing raised flags per news reports.

HIMS Hims & Hers shows 35% SI on $4.7B valuation. The telehealth name appeared in top mover lists today. TSLA Tesla held 2.4% SI as the EV giant faces renewed scrutiny.

Micro caps dominated extreme short lists with several names exceeding 100% of float.

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