Bears Unleash 808% Short Surge

VSA VisionSys AI absorbed the most extreme short attack in US markets. SI exploded 808 points to 842% in just seven days. The $4.5M AI firm saw cost to borrow spike to 659% annual rate showing severe borrow scarcity.

FCHL Fitness Champs Holdings surged 131 points to 149% SI in one week. The $198K consumer services micro-cap faced 892% borrowing costs as bears piled in despite minimal float availability.

SNAL Snail jumped 75 points to 75% SI from near zero a week ago. The $7.5M entertainment firm saw CTB hit 185% as short sellers showed fresh conviction. SNSE Sensei Biotherapeutics added 41 points reaching 112% SI despite posting 192% three-month gains.

FLWS 1-800-Flowers held steady above 104% SI showing persistent bear pressure. The $143M specialty retailer carried 24 days to cover demonstrating extreme positioning. CAR Avis Budget maintained 87% SI unchanged near $17B market cap as the rental car giant surged 293% quarterly.

TSAT Telesat topped traditional shorts at 102% SI with just 1.15% CTB. The $227M satellite operator gained 46% quarterly yet remained heavily shorted showing conviction divergence.

Micro-caps dominated extreme moves while established names absorbed steady bear pressure amid market volatility.