Bears Reload on CoreWeave, GameStop Buzz Returns

Short sellers are making fresh moves ahead of key earnings prints. Data as of June 4 shows notable positioning shifts across several names.

CRWV is drawing the most attention. Short interest climbed to 17.8% of free float, up 1.65 percentage points in a week. Bears are building ahead of the June 8 earnings print. CEO insider selling into weakness has added fuel to the bearish narrative.

BBAI sits at 26.5% SI % FF — one of the higher readings among AI-linked mid-caps. Bears remain firmly in control as earnings approach.

GME short interest eased slightly to 13.3% of FF, down from 13.6% a week ago. Yet an upcoming investor call is sparking fresh options activity, with defensive positioning deepening on the platform.

CBRL carries 28.6% SI % FF, barely changed week-on-week. Bears hold the high ground ahead of Tuesday's print.

Among larger heavily-shorted names, WOLF stands out with a massive 112% SI % FF. CHWY sits at 60%, while CAR and HTZ both hover near 40% — rental car bears haven't backed off.

MSTR short interest ticked up slightly to 12.2% as Bitcoin volatility returned, with the crypto token posting its biggest weekly loss since late 2022.