WOLF sits at the sharpest end of the short seller universe. Its SI hit 131% of free float — up nearly 20 points in just seven days. Zero shares are available to borrow. The silicon carbide chipmaker continues to bleed bear attention.
CHWY is another standout mover. Short interest climbed to 61% of free float this week. That's up from 53% last week. Earnings are on the horizon, raising squeeze risk.
GRND saw the most dramatic overnight jump. Grindr's SI leapt from 2.3% to nearly 13% in two sessions. That's a rare, sharp build by shorts betting against the dating app's recent rally.
TEM also attracted fresh shorts. Tempus AI's SI jumped from 23% to 31% this week. The AI health data company has rallied hard in 2026. Bears are pushing back.
On the unwind side, GAP shorts covered after the retailer cut guidance. SI dropped from 16.8% to 13.7%. Shorts took profits fast.
SOUN is a social media favorite. SoundHound AI shorts are bleeding — the stock climbed to $9 while SI slowly fell from 39% to 37%.
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