CAR Avis Budget SI exploded 9.5 points in just three days. The rental car leader hit 94.2% short interest climbing from 84.7% on April 17. Bears piled in despite the stock surging 465% in three months.
LEVI Levi Strauss absorbed fresh pressure with SI jumping 3.7 points to 13.7%. The denim maker faced renewed skepticism despite apparel sector momentum.
WOLF Wolfspeed SI climbed 3.8 points to 43.2% as the chip maker battled semiconductor volatility. The $1.3B company held 40% SI levels showing persistent bear conviction.
HIMS Hims & Hers showed steady short buildup with SI now at 36.4%. The telehealth platform absorbed gradual betting against its $6.6B market cap.
LCID Lucid Group SI rose to 32.2% as EV skepticism persisted. TYRA Tyra Biosciences held 41.5% SI despite biotech rally momentum.
FT reported Middle East peace hopes faded this week. CNBC noted Nokia and L'Oreal earnings beat expectations lifting European stocks. Oil volatility continued pressuring rental car valuations despite war-driven travel demand.
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