BLLN BillionToOne absorbed the biggest SI surge in seven days. The $3.3B genetic testing firm saw short interest jump 8.29 points to hit 8.29% of free float. Bears initiated fresh positions as the stock traded near recent highs.
CBIO Crescent Biopharma SI climbed 8.06 points to 21.30%. The $586M biotech faced mounting skepticism. GLUE Monte Rosa Therapeutics added 7.75 points reaching 26.49% as bears bet against the molecular glue developer.
KOD Kodiak Sciences grabbed 7.67 points of new short interest hitting 28.50%. The $2.8B ophthalmology firm drew positioning amid clinical trial uncertainty. BOBS Bob's Discount Furniture SI rose 7.12 points to 22.04% as retail pressure persisted.
Cost to borrow stayed extreme on microcaps. ARTL Artelo Biosciences hit 793% APR with just 6.8% availability showing severe squeeze conditions. SST System1 carried 621% CTB with 24.6% availability as shares remained scarce.
CAR Avis Budget held 87.3% SI unchanged despite 257% quarterly gains. The $15.9B rental firm showed stubbornly high bear conviction despite price surge. Iran war drove oil past $100 pressuring travel costs.
Biotech dominated fresh short activity as bears rotated into healthcare names.
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