Short sellers made bold moves this week. Wolfspeed saw the sharpest jump among mid-caps. Its short interest leapt from 53% to 74% of free float in just seven days — a 21-point rise. The chip maker is already deeply distressed, and bears are piling on.
Carvana is another striking mover. SI jumped from 2% to 10% of free float — a fivefold increase. The used-car retailer has rallied hard in 2025. Short sellers appear to be betting the run is over.
Lucid Group also attracted fresh shorting. SI climbed from 27% to 35% over the week. The EV maker faces persistent questions about demand and cash burn.
On the squeeze side, STAAR Surgical saw shorts cut from 109% to 95% of free float. That's a 14-point drop. Rumble also saw bears retreat — SI fell from 25% to .
SoundHound AI sits at 40% of free float shorted with a short score of 85. Availability is near zero. A sharp squeeze risk remains high.
Lucky Strike Entertainment carries the highest short score among large caps at 94. Days-to-cover stands at 32 — one of the most expensive bets to hold.
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