EquiLend data shows borrow conditions tightening sharply in BuzzFeed (BZFD), following the disclosure that Allen Family Digital will acquire a 52% controlling stake in the company for $120 million, valuing BuzzFeed at $3 per share.

EquiLend data shows Pop Mart (9992 HK) tightening fast, with rising borrow demand and elevated borrow costs as short positioning builds.

EquiLend data shows bearish positioning building in Wizz Air (WIZZ), with utilization above 95% and borrow costs rising as volatility risk remains elevated.

EquiLend data shows borrow demand rising in CATL (3750 HK) even as shares hit record highs, signaling shifting positioning and near-term volatility risk.

EquiLend data shows squeeze pressure building in CAR, with utilization above 90% and EquiLend’s Short Squeeze Score above 90 as shares surge and volatility stays elevated.

EquiLend data shows short positioning building in HUT, with borrow quantity up 371% into an April peak and borrow conditions tightening amid a strategy shift.

EquiLend data shows short positioning building in DAL, with borrow demand up 201% month over month as airline risk returns.

EquiLend Real-Time Data shows a sharp intraday borrow surge in OBDC and OTF as markets focus on credit quality and potential NAV pressure.

EquiLend data shows short positioning in EQNR fell sharply as shares rallied on North Sea news – then borrow demand began to rebuild.

EquiLend data shows short demand surging in TOPS as Hormuz risks rise, with Borrow Quantity jumping nearly 900% and Borrow Demand nearing 90%.

EquiLend data shows short demand building across Oil & Gas as markets react to rising risk, with utilization nearing max levels and real-time movers emerging today.

Crypto uncertainty remains and EquiLend highlights which holders of digital assets are under pressure.

EquiLend Real Time Data shows short demand surged in OWL after withdrawal changes rattled investors, intensifying liquidity concerns across private credit.

EquiLend data shows short demand rising in COIN and DFDV even as crypto prices fall – a bearish divergence that may signal renewed “crypto winter” risk.

EquiLend data showed squeeze risk building in BNAI as retail social activity surged ahead of a 277% move on Jan. 26.

CRML is tightening fast. EquiLend data points to a potential supply crunch as borrow demand climbs and utilization nears max levels amid Greenland-related uncertainty.

Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) tightened rapidly in about 72 hours, with EquiLend Utilization jumping from 17% to 98% and Cost to Borrow rising to 253%. EquiLend data points to a potential squeeze setup as borrow quantity neared 1M shares.

In the lead-up to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there was a sharp unwinding of short positions in the U.S. Oil and Gas Drilling sector, as evidenced by EquiLend’s premier Data & Analytics platform.

EquiLend’s data, reported in real time, revealed iRobot’s borrow costs spiked 4,700% this month, but traditional short-interest reports won’t show that for weeks.

Borrow demand in Blue Owl Capital’s listed vehicles (OWL US and OBDC US) has surged in recent months, indicating an early signal of concerns around the private credit market. EquiLend’s Borrow Quantity, a leading indicator of short interest, for OWL US has jumped 150% since September, rising from 33.4 million to 83.5 million shares, while OBDC US has climbed to 16.4 million shares from 10.2 million over the same period. EquiLend’s real-time securities lending data suggests investors are positioning for further declines in OWL US beyond its 25% slide since September.

Last week, Motorsport Games Inc. (MSGM) reported a strong Q3 2025, with revenue up 72% year-on-year and a return to profitability on the back of the Le Mans Ultimate game over the summer. Yet the rally quickly met skepticism. Investors are uneasy about the company’s dependence on one blockbuster title, a lack of forward guidance, and a $1 million decline in NASCAR revenue following the loss of image rights earlier this year.

Luminar Technologies (LAZR US) investors received a trick and not a treat this Halloween.

The retail investing community is at it again as Beyond Meat (BYND US) is the latest meme stock to hit the news.

In an unforeseen move, S&P Global Ratings downgraded the French sovereign credit score from AA- to A+ amidst recent political turmoil in Paris.

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.