CAR Avis Budget topped short interest charts at 87% of free float. The $17B rental giant held barely 0.13% availability showing shares vanished from borrow markets. Cost to borrow hit 4.3% as bears piled in despite the stock surging 257% in three months.
HTZ Hertz climbed to 50% SI with only 1.1% availability. The $2.3B peer absorbed heavy shorting pressure with 14 days to cover. Both rental stocks drew massive bear conviction amid travel sector volatility.
KALV KalVista hit 67% SI yet maintained 37% availability. The biotech held 18 days to cover showing extreme positioning. PRKS United Parks jumped 5.5 points weekly to 44% as bears targeted theme park exposure.
SOUN SoundHound battled 37% SI with costly 9.5% borrow rates. The AI voice specialist faced skepticism despite sustained tech sector momentum. FOUR Shift4 Payments held 36% SI with 7.3% CTB showing aggressive shorting.
KOD Kodiak Sciences surged 7.7 points in seven days to 28.5% SI. GLUE Monte Rosa jumped 7.8 points weekly hitting 26% showing fresh biotech targets. Both names absorbed rapid short buildup.
BOBS Bob's Furniture climbed 7.1 points to 22% as furniture retail drew pressure.
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