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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Looking for metrics to validate your short positions? Orbisa insights shows a simultaneous surge in share price for Manchester United (MANU) alongside utilization levels in the lending markets during late November.
Orbisa provides unparalleled market insight for the buy-side through 37 curated data metrics. In our latest analytical report, Orbisa insights displays a surge in borrowing demand for Truecaller, signaling another uptick in November.