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•  21 Feb 2025
 

Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ has seen its short interest increase by 9.49% in recent reports. The company’s stock, which closed at $42.76, showed a slight increase of 0.64%. With volume reaching 24.61 million, surpassing its average volume of 23.18 million, the higher short float could indicate growing skepticism among investors. Verizon’s relatively stable performance may be appealing for those betting against it.

Oracle Corporation $ORCL, on the other hand, has witnessed a notable rise in short interest, with a 31.75% increase. Despite the stock dropping 4.65% to $167.81, Oracle remains a popular target for short sellers, with 9.44 million shares traded versus the average volume of 12.82 million. This shift in market sentiment raises questions about Oracle’s future growth prospects in the face of these mounting short positions.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. $ZIM also stands out, as its short interest has increased by 10.22%. Closing at $20.91, up 0.38%, it’s evident that traders are cautious despite the stock's modest price movement. With volume of 4.14 million against an average of 5.54 million, ZIM is attracting more attention from short sellers, indicating a possible outlook of continued volatility.

WEC Energy Group Inc. $WEC is another company experiencing rising short interest, which has jumped by 11.65%. The stock’s $104.05 closing price and a 0.50% increase reflect some strength, but short positions could point to skepticism over future growth. With 2.97 million shares traded against an average of 2.22 million, the market appears divided, with traders on both sides of the bet.

Unity Software Inc. $U has also been on the radar, with a 7.12% increase in short interest. The stock closed at $28.34, up by 1.21%, and saw a substantial volume of 39.48 million shares compared to its 10.07 million average. The higher short interest suggests some traders are betting against the future potential of this gaming software giant, despite the recent positive price movement.

Meanwhile, Targa Resources Corp. $TRGP has seen its short interest drop by 16.46%, signaling a shift in market sentiment. The stock, which closed at $200.36, saw a decline of 2.12%. With 1.61 million shares traded versus 1.48 million on average, this reduction in short positions might indicate that investors are gaining confidence in Targa’s prospects.

NuScale Power Corp. $SMR has experienced a 17.35% increase in short interest, which might be a reflection of market uncertainty about the future of its technology. The stock, which closed at $19.04, saw a decline of 8.37%. With volume of 10.62 million compared to its average of 12.39 million, traders are positioning themselves for potential downside.

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. $MPWR has also seen an increase in short interest, with a 5.73% rise. The stock dropped 4.16% to $661.08, while trading volume reached 843.75K against an average of 904.22K. The higher short interest could be a sign of caution, as investors keep an eye on the semiconductor sector’s growth trajectory.

Clean Harbors Inc. $CLH has seen a notable drop in short interest, down 13.79%. Despite closing up 2.75% at $218.01, the lower short float may indicate growing confidence in the company’s future. With 1.00 million shares traded versus an average of 423.28K, the shift suggests that investors are more optimistic about the company’s outlook.

Manhattan Associates Inc. $MANH has experienced a significant decrease in short interest, falling 35.23%. The stock, which closed at $182.51, showed a slight drop of 1.87%, but the reduction in short interest points to a more favorable view from the market. Volume reached 487.39K, well below its average of 933.03K, as investors appear to be backing off from betting against the stock.

Henry Schein Inc. $HSIC has also seen a decline in short interest by 16.17%. Despite a slight decrease of 1.04% to $77.24, the drop in short positions may indicate a shift toward optimism. The volume of 1.15 million is lower than the 1.50 million average, which could suggest a more favorable outlook for the medical supply giant.

Coinbase Global Inc. $COIN has been under the scrutiny of short sellers, with a 13.09% drop in short interest. The stock closed at $235.38, down 8.27%, as traders seem to be backing away from betting heavily against the company. With a volume of 16.99 million compared to its average of 8.64 million, there may be a growing sense of stability in the stock.

Finally, Nauticus Robotics Inc. $KITT stands out with a sharp 49.44% decrease in short interest. The stock’s $1.29 price, up 5.74%, reflects optimism, with a significant volume of 6.90 million shares traded compared to an average of 10.59 million. This drop in short interest indicates that investors might be turning more bullish on the stock’s future.