VSA VisionSys AI grabbed the biggest short surge this week. SI exploded 808 points to 842% in seven days showing extreme bear conviction. The micro-cap AI name hemorrhaged 90% in three months yet shorts piled on.
SNAL Snail jumped 75 points to 75% SI in one week. The $29M gaming stock absorbed fresh short interest despite flat price action. DEVS DevvStream soared 82 points to 87% as bears targeted the carbon credit firm.
CAR Avis Budget held 87% SI despite rocketing 257% in three months. The $17B rental giant posted the highest short score among large caps at 77. Days to cover hit 8.8 showing sticky positioning. Cost to borrow stayed above 4% signaling tight supply.
FLWS 1-800-Flowers topped retail shorts at 104% SI. The $233M gifting company showed 24 days to cover reflecting thin trading volumes. Bears maintained positions despite 26% analyst upside targets.
TSAT Telesat climbed 46% year to date yet held 102% SI. The $753M satellite operator showed 275% availability suggesting ample borrow despite extreme positioning. CTB stayed below 1.2% confirming low friction.
Airlines dominated news as Iran war disrupted flights. AAL American and DAL Delta grabbed headlines on fuel cost concerns. Energy stocks faced mounting pressure as oil volatility persisted through week three of Middle East conflict.
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