Short sellers turned aggressive this week. WOLF saw the biggest SI jump among large names. Its SI % of Free Float shot to 49.9% from 40.2% — a nearly 10 percentage point surge in just seven days. Wolfspeed makes silicon carbide chips. The stock has struggled, and bears are pressing hard.
FIG is another standout mover. Figma's SI hit 25.3% of free float, up 6.3 points week-on-week. The design software firm only went public recently. Shorts appear sceptical on its valuation.
MTN also saw a sharp rise. Vail Resorts' SI climbed to 22.1%, up 5.8 points. A tough ski season outlook may be driving the bearish bets.
On the squeeze side, EXTR surged 28% on earnings. Extreme Networks was heavily shorted. That rally will have caused real pain for shorts.
EZPW is another notable squeeze candidate. EZCORP's SI fell as the stock jumped 28%. Short sellers are backing off fast.
Among high short-score mid-caps, RUM stands out. Rumble's short score hits 92.1 with SI at 26% of float and near-zero availability. A catalyst could spark a violent squeeze.
SOUN carries 38% SI with a cost-to-borrow of 16.8%. SoundHound AI remains a favourite short target on social platforms.
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