Market Flash on UNH

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UnitedHealth Group (TICKER: UNH) shares fell from $600 on April 11 to $275 as of May 15 erasing over $300 billion in market value as rising medical costs, regulatory pressures and a Department of Justice criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud undermined investor confidence.

Market Flash on SMMT

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EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Summit Therapeutics as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its squeeze score surging 43.0 points to 66 in just one month. With utilization approaching 78.98% and elevated borrow fees, short sellers are facing mounting pressure as positive clinical trial results drive momentum.

ORBISA ON EWJ

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In our latest Take Notes, Orbisa explores iShares MSCI Japan ETF (Ticker: EWJ), which saw its borrow quantity double from 4 million to 8 million shares in a single day following the Nikkei index’s 12% drop on August 5.

ORBISA ON MSTR

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Orbisa insights dives into MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR), which has seen a steady increase in demand in the securities lending market in recent months, with the total quantity of shares borrowed up 7% and the borrow demand percentage up 6% month over month.

Orbisa on KMW Inc

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Orbisa dives into KMW Inc (KS), a Korean IT company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of wireless communication equipment, which recently experienced a 17-fold increase in its average trading volume since the beginning of September.

Orbisa on NVIDIA

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In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA), showing short sellers were active in Nvidia with the quantity of shares on loan increasing over the past year before peaking at 24 million shares in March; however, with Nvidia’s share price riding the tailwinds of the AI boom, borrowing demand for shares has collapsed.

ORBISA ON HEXATRONIC

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Following the release of their Annual & Sustainability Report in April and a board decision to initiate a share savings program to raise capital in May, Hexatronic experienced significant price volatility resulting in increased borrowing demand.

ORBISA ON C3.AI

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Orbisa provides robust metrics and intelligence for the buy-side enabling market participants to validate their short positions. Throughout Q1, Orbisa insights show a sustained increase in Utilization and Short Interest for C3.AI following a rise in share price.

ORBISA ON NORDEX SE

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In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa insights show spikes in both Utilization and Days to Cover for Nordex in early Q2 following a convertible debt issuance announcement, signaling an increase in borrowing demand, as reflected below in Orbisa data.

Orbisa ON SVB

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Tracking the news from SVB? Observed on Orbisa, SVB Financial Group, the holding company for Silicon Valley Bank, saw a 40% increase in utilization between March 8th and March 10th as its share price fell by 60% over the same time frame. Other regional banks and crypto-related institutions, like Signature Bank, have seen heavy price movements Monday morning, March 13th.

Orbisa ON CIPHER MINING

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Looking for metrics to validate your short positions? In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa insights shows a drastic increase in Utilization for Cipher Mining (CIFR) at the offset of a reduction in lendable and an increase in borrow quantity in early 2023, with Days to Cover signaling higher trends to come.

ORBISA ON MICROWAVE CHEM CO

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Orbisa provides premiere market intelligence for the buy-side through 37 curated data metrics. Across the final stretch of 2022, Orbisa insights shows upward trends for Microwave Chem Co in all 3 key metrics, including Utilization and Short Interest Indicator, signaling continued trends throughout January 2023.

Orbisa ON SSB

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Orbisa analysis of their latest investigative interest, Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB showed huge jumps in utilization, fee volatility and on loan value relating to SSB within days of Viceroy Research’s release alleging SSB of Governance problems, insider dealing and other worrying financial issues.