After an 80% rally year-to-date, Applovin (APP US) fell 14% on October 6 following S&P 500 inclusion and reports of an SEC probe into its data-collection policies.
The warning signs were there, EquiLend’s Borrow Quantity surged +1,300% between Sept 18–22, rising from 1.4M to 19.35M shares, a clear indication that short sellers were positioning ahead of the selloff.
Tilray Brands (TLRY US), a cannabis wellness company best known for its infused beverages and foods, has long been a volatile stock. That volatility hit overdrive this week after President Trump posted a Sunday video touting cannabidiol’s potential benefits for seniors. Cannabis stocks roared higher Monday. Tilray led the charge, soaring 61% by the close.
A 2020 IPO via SPAC focused on purchasing US-based real estate directly from homeowners, Opendoor Technologies (OPEN US), checked all the short-selling buzzwords over the past two months as retail investors boosted shares by over 1700%.
Foot Locker’s $2.4B merger with DICK’S Sporting Goods closes September 8 – and our data shows the arbitrage pressure building.
Borrow balances more than doubled in two weeks, while fees spiked above 14,000 bps before sliding back near 900. Is this stabilization — or just the calm before another storm?
Only EquiLend’s securities lending data reveals the full picture.
Cracker Barrel encountered recent challenges when the company faced swift and significant public backlash in August 2025 after unveiling a new, modernized logo. The simplified design was met with widespread criticism from customers, who viewed the change as a departure from the brand’s traditional, nostalgic image. In response to the latest news, we observed a rise in short interest, as EquiLend Borrow Quantity had increased by more than 1 million since mid-August and currently stands above 4.6 million shares. Social media amplified the negative sentiment, and the company’s stock price continued to decline.
EquiLend Data & Analytics presents a comparative analysis revealing critical lockup dynamics in securities lending markets. CoreWeave (CRWV) demonstrated extreme volatility around its accelerated lockup expiration on August 14, 2025, with borrowing costs peaking at 44,324 bps before collapsing. CRCL exhibits similar pre-lockup warning signals with utilization remaining elevated, suggesting potential for comparable volatility. Daily monitoring of borrowing metrics is essential to stay ahead of lockup-driven supply shocks.
In this EquiLend Data & Analytics Market Flash, we provide a concluding analysis of the significant build-up of short interest in Paramount Global (PARA).
In our latest EquiLend Data & Analytics Market Flash, we analyze the multi-month build-up of short interest in Baxter International Inc. (BAX).
A key theme emerging in the market year-to-date is the notable underperformance of consensus bearish trades.
Insight JULY 25, 2025 Market Flash Market Flash on Kohl’s (KSS) and Opendoor (OPEN) The Return of Meme Stock Mania Recent market activity has shown how heavily shorted stocks can be affected by coordinated retail trading campaigns. Our analysis of Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) identifies patterns in securities finance metrics that indicate […]
Lucid Motors price soared nearly 40% following its robotaxi deal with Uber, but are the shorts positioning for a fall?
EquiLend’s data for Unusual Machines (UMAC) signaled investor skepticism ahead of a recent price drop.
As the price of Cyngn Inc. (CYN) rallied 120% in recent weeks following news of its partnership with Nvidia, EquiLend Data & Analytics identified increasing short positions.
EquiLend Data & Analytics surfaced elevated short interest in NOVA, averaging 28.8%, well before the June 9 bankruptcy filing.
This Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical stock climbed 30% in 3 weeks — yet short positioning rose sharply: borrow quantity increased 182% and utilization more than doubled.
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.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies NetClass Technology as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 90.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Regencell Bioscience as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 88.
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Janover Inc as a prime short squeeze candidate, as the EquiLend Short Squeeze Score surged to 86 indicating extreme potential for continued short covering.
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.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (Ticker: DJT) have seen continued volatility in the securities finance market following a share lock-up expiration on September 25.
Take Notes on the US 20-Year Bond – In recent weeks, Orbisa has observed significant securities lending activity for the August 15th 2024 issuance of the United States 20-year bond (4.125% US912810UD80).
Vanguard International Semiconductors has seen 100% increase in borrower quantity, and correlated share price gain year over year.
Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group have continued to remain in demand in the securities finance market as a large share lockup is set to expire on September 25.
This time, Orbisa’s focus is on Luminar Technologies (Ticker: LAZR), a firm whose sensors are used in the autonomous systems of car manufacturers like Volvo and Nissan.
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 dives into Spirit Airlines (SAVE), which saw shares fall again on Tuesday as the budget carrier continued to experience delays and cancellations following the global tech outage.
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.
Part three of our Orbisa Take Notes on GME dives into the rollercoaster ride for GameStop (GME) which rumbled along as its share price rocketed on Monday.
Part two of our Orbisa Take Notes on GME shows that the rally for meme stocks may have ended just as quickly as it began, with shares of GameStop Corporation (GME) falling roughly 46% in the last week.
Orbisa insights observed increased securities lending activity for “Meme Stocks,” principally GameStop Corporation (GME), following a surge in retail trading volumes.
Following our previous Take Notes on DJT, Orbisa takes a deeper dive as the financing rate for DJT in the securities lending market has again risen sharply as the stock’s price rallied from a significant slide in April.
Orbisa insights dives into Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), owners of Truth Social, which has seen volatile activity and significant fees in the lending market following the company’s NASDAQ listing.
Orbisa explores Arm Holdings plc (ARM), a British semiconductor and software design firm, which has seen a steady increase in activity in the securities lending market following an IPO in September 2023.
Orbisa insights dives into Cava Group (CAVA), operators of the popular fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain.
Orbisa explores Finnair, the majority state-owned and largest airline in Finland, which has seen a significant increase in lending activity in recent weeks.
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.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores Asensus Surgical (ASXC), a medical device company that recently saw a jump in stock price following a September 7 collaboration announcement with NVIDIA (NVDA).
Orbisa dives into Scientech Corporation, a Taiwanese manufacturer of silicon wafers, whose loan activity has been on the rise throughout Q3, with actively lent shares increasing from 603K to 1.8 million to date.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores European multinational IT firm Atos SE, which saw its share price crater following a July 28 disclosure where cash flow figures fell below expectations.
In our latest analytical piece, Orbisa explores investment bank Moelis & Company (MC), showing a significant increase in lending activity in recent weeks.