Short sellers delivered some sharp moves this week. CVNA was the standout. Its short interest jumped from 2% to 8.8% of free float in a single session — a 4x leap that marks a dramatic change of heart from bears.
GME stayed in focus after a "Roaring Kitty hacked" headline lit up social feeds. Short interest sits at 15% of free float. It ticked down from a 17% peak earlier in the week, a sign that some shorts are covering into the noise.
MARA remains a firm bear target. Short interest holds near 27% of free float. The Bitcoin miner beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue. Bears aren't budging.
SOUN carries 37.6% SI as the highest-shorted name among recognisable mid-cap AI plays. RUM sits at 24.4%, with near-zero shares available to borrow — a potential squeeze flashpoint.
WOLF saw shorts pile in too. SI climbed from 50.7% to 59.7% this week. The chip maker's free float is now more than half short.
Among micro-caps, BDRX exploded to 1,264% SI — a data anomaly reflecting a tiny float overwhelmed by reported short positions.
The US-China trade summit dominated macro headlines. Stocks like NVDA and AAPL were mentioned prominently. Both carry minimal short interest, suggesting bears see limited downside there.
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