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•  19 Mar 2025
 

Intuitive Machines $LUNR is catching attention with a sharp 8.05% increase in its short percent of float since its last report. The stock is trading at $7.26, up 3.57% on the day with volume reaching 8.49 million shares—about half its average. Rising short interest typically signals increased bearish sentiment, but today's price jump suggests traders may be betting against the trend.

Uber Technologies ($UBER) has seen its short percent of float fall by 9.06%, indicating some bears are backing off. Despite the decrease in short interest, shares are up 2.05% to $73.02 on 11.10 million shares traded—still below its daily average of 25.56 million. This suggests a potential shift in sentiment as the ride-hailing giant continues to navigate competitive pressures and regulatory challenges.

CubeSmart ($CUBE) experienced a 5.96% drop in its short percent of float. Despite the reduced short activity, the stock dipped slightly by 0.73% to $41.99. Trading volume came in at 1.06 million, trailing its 1.78 million average. Investors appear to remain cautious, likely keeping an eye on the storage company's growth trajectory.

Devon Energy ($DVN) stands out with an 18.86% decline in short interest, reflecting a sharp reduction in bearish bets. The stock rose 1.86% to $36.05, with volume at 7.08 million shares—nearing its 9.74 million average. As energy prices fluctuate, reduced short activity might signal improving investor confidence in Devon’s long-term prospects.

Globus Medical ($GMED) saw a 13.33% spike in its short percent of float, suggesting increased bearish sentiment. Yet, shares climbed 2.44% to $73.34 on below-average volume of 888.75K shares. The medical device maker's ability to defy short-sellers could point to resilience amid broader healthcare industry pressures.

Walgreens Boots Alliance ($WBA) recorded a 6.14% drop in short percent of float. The stock was down slightly by 0.09% at $11.16, with 8.67 million shares trading—well below its 25.27 million average. Investors remain skeptical despite reduced short activity, as the retail pharmacy giant continues to grapple with operational challenges.

Avnet ($VNET) is under pressure with its short percent of float rising by 4.94%. Shares plunged 9.96% to $9.85, with volume hitting 12.85 million—close to its 13.55 million average. The sharp price decline alongside rising short interest suggests increasing skepticism about the tech distributor's future performance.

Anglogold Ashanti ($AU) saw a 3.81% increase in short interest while gaining 3.89% to $35.52. With volume at 3.51 million—surpassing its 2.54 million average—the gold miner's rally suggests that some short-sellers may be feeling the squeeze as investors flock to safe-haven assets.

Anheuser-Busch InBev ($BUD) experienced a 7.55% rise in short percent of float, yet the stock slipped 0.72% to $63.08. With 1.39 million shares traded versus a 2.38 million average, the brewing giant faces growing bearish sentiment as it navigates changing consumer preferences.

Columbia Banking System ($COLB) stands out with a massive 34.26% surge in its short percent of float. Despite the bearish bets, shares edged up 0.93% to $24.97 on 1.05 million shares—below its 1.50 million average. This suggests the market is bracing for potential volatility ahead.

Aramark ($ARMK) reported an 8.05% increase in short percent of float. Shares rose 2.26% to $35.68 with 1.41 million shares traded—slightly below its 2.15 million average. The rising short interest reflects growing skepticism despite today's upward price action.

Halliburton ($HAL) saw a significant 19.08% drop in short percent of float, indicating fading bearish sentiment. Shares gained 0.32% to $25.08 on 5.70 million shares—just over half its 10.44 million average. This could reflect optimism around the oilfield services giant as energy demand stabilizes.

RBC Bearings ($RBC) reported a 16.24% decrease in its short percent of float while gaining 0.87% to $338.34. With 135.26K shares traded, in line with its average, the reduction in short bets may reflect strengthening confidence in the precision bearings manufacturer’s market position.

Royalty Pharma ($RPRX) recorded a 10.08% fall in short interest but remained flat at $33.41. With volume at 2.36 million shares, nearly half its 4.38 million average, the biopharma royalties company’s stable price suggests a lack of clear directional momentum.

Charles Schwab ($SCHW) saw a striking 26.12% decline in short percent of float, signaling reduced bearish sentiment. Shares climbed 1.51% to $78.73 on 6.51 million shares—less than half its 14.19 million average. Investors may be regaining confidence in the financial services giant’s long-term stability.

Taylor Morrison Home ($TMHC) reported a 20.71% decline in short interest while rising 2.62% to $60.21. With 964.37K shares traded versus a 1.24 million average, the homebuilder’s strength suggests that bearish sentiment is losing ground.

Nu Holdings ($NU) saw a 13.04% rise in short percent of float while climbing 3.82% to $11.95. With a hefty 42.74 million shares traded—below its 59.92 million average—the digital bank’s rally may be fueled by optimism despite increasing short pressure.

Elevance Health ($ELV) reported a substantial 23.78% decrease in short interest while slipping 1.32% to $430.48. With volume at 1.26 million shares—slightly below its 1.55 million average—the reduced short activity reflects a cautious easing of bearish sentiment.