Short sellers are making bold moves this week. Wolfspeed tops the list with a staggering 131% SI % FF — up nearly 20 points in seven days. Shares to borrow are essentially gone. Availability sits at zero.
Grindr is a surprise new entrant. SI % FF jumped from 2.3% to 12.9% in a week. That is a fivefold increase. Bears are betting against the social platform hard and fast.
Tempus AI also drew fresh shorts. SI % FF rose from 23% to 30% in seven days. The AI healthcare stock carries an $8.8 billion market cap. Availability is thin at just 26% of SI, making a squeeze possible.
Chewy remains a persistent short target. SI % FF hit 61% — up nearly 8 points on the week. Social traders still post about the pet retailer. Availability is ample at 541%, suggesting room to grow even more short.
Oklo is a name buzzing on social platforms. The nuclear startup has SI % FF at 23.5%. ORTEX flagged a 21% spike in short interest ahead of June 3 earnings. Bears are clearly positioning before the print.
Data sourced from ORTEX as of 28 May 2026. This is not financial advice.
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