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SpaceX bears surge as lockup unlocks loom and IPO price lingers
markets1 hour ago

SpaceX bears surge as lockup unlocks loom and IPO price lingers

Short sellers have expanded their bet against SpaceX to roughly 185 million shares, about 29% of the public float and around $25 billion, as the stock hovers near its $135 IPO price after a July drop. The rise in short interest comes ahead of scheduled unlocks that could increase tradable supply in coming months, with major unlocks around the Q2 earnings and continued tranches tied to milestones; Elon Musk’s roughly 42% stake remains locked through 2027, and investors will watch Thursday’s Starship test flight for sentiment cues.

Kohl's Stock Surges 30% Amid Meme Stock Frenzy
business11 months ago

Kohl's Stock Surges 30% Amid Meme Stock Frenzy

Kohl's stock nearly doubled in a day, driven by online trading forums like Reddit's Wall Street Bets, making it a 'meme stock' with high volatility and significant short interest. An executive sold shares during the surge, but trades were executed under a pre-established plan. The phenomenon resembles past meme stock events with short-term trading spikes unlikely to impact Kohl's long-term prospects.

Super Micro Computer Stock: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
business1 year ago

Super Micro Computer Stock: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Super Micro Computer's stock rose 7.3% to $43.02, ending a five-day losing streak amid high volatility and investor caution due to recent financial and regulatory concerns. Despite a strong monthly gain driven by AI-related data center investments, the stock remains highly volatile with significant short interest, reflecting ongoing investor uncertainty about its future performance.

AMC Stock's Longest Winning Streak Signals Reversal in Investor Sentiment
finance2 years ago

AMC Stock's Longest Winning Streak Signals Reversal in Investor Sentiment

AMC Entertainment's shares rose 4.1% on Monday, marking its longest winning streak since December 2023, with short interest at 10.91% of public float. The movie-theater chain, known as a meme stock, has recently hit record lows but rallied last week with a 10.9% gain. AMC's CEO expressed frustration over the stock's decline, as it has fallen 89% in the last 52 weeks compared to the S&P 500 index's gain of 21.4%.

Unveiling the Power Players: The Magnificent Seven and Beyond
finance2 years ago

Unveiling the Power Players: The Magnificent Seven and Beyond

Short interest in the "Magnificent Seven" - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla - has reached an all-time low on Wall Street, with short positions accounting for only around 1% of the group's aggregate market capitalization. The combined market capitalization of these companies is nearly $11.3 trillion, with Apple being the most valuable. While some analysts question the stretched valuations of these megacap names, others believe they can continue to outperform due to strong balance sheets, prospects for earnings growth, and their significant contribution to the S&P 500's appreciation.

finance3 years ago

Regional Banks Suffer as PacWest Plummets and Unusual Trades Emerge.

US regional banking stocks are experiencing heavy losses following the failure of First Republic Bank, with PacWest Bancorp dropping 14% in premarket trading and Western Alliance Bancorp falling 7.8%. Short interest in the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF has risen to 96% from 74% a week ago, adding to pressure on shares. Former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan has called on policymakers to pause their rate-hike campaign given the banking crisis may be far from over. The situation may be "more serious than we currently understand," he said.