PMAX Powell Max saw SI explode 17,028 points to 22,101% in seven days. The $2M capital markets firm absorbed the most violent short surge on record. Bears bet the micro-cap faces collapse.
VSA VisionSys AI jumped 260 points to 308% SI. LRHC La Rosa Holdings added 165 points hitting 188%. Micro-caps dominated extreme short spikes as traders targeted penny stocks.
SNAL Snail SI rocketed from near zero to 80% in one week. The $64M entertainment firm grabbed bear attention despite modest price gains. DEVS DevvStream surged 94 points to 101% SI.
Large-caps showed modest increases. ASTS AST SpaceMobile added 1.4 points to 20% SI. The $25B satellite firm held bear interest. CLSK CleanSpark rose 1.2 points to 36% as Bitcoin mining stocks faced pressure.
WOLF Wolfspeed held 40% SI unchanged despite collapse to $1B market cap. The chip maker stayed heavily shorted. CAR Avis Budget remained at 86% SI with 12 days to cover showing extreme bear conviction.
Micro-cap short spikes reflected hedge fund targeting of vulnerable names.
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