Kohl’s Corp. KSS stock rose Thursday after the retailer reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, helped by stronger sales trends and improved merchandise execution. High Short Interest Adds Volatility Potential The stock surged over 19%,

Since the company went public in 2022, it has exhibited the type of extreme volatility that can lead to large short squeezes. In roughly six weeks from mid-November 2024 to late December 2024, the election victory of President Donald Trump spiked Rumble's share price from under $6 to over $15.

Stock-market bulls in the US may have an unlikely ally to thank for the next leg up: Short sellers. Total bearish positions across US and Canadian equities surged by nearly $100 billion from late April to reach $2.

The stock market’s comeback in 2026 has been nothing short of remarkable. Just eight weeks ago, the S&P 500 was staring down one of its weakest starts to a year in modern history after falling 7% year-to-date by March 30.

Following the Avis short squeeze, GRPN, ASAN, and BYND show elevated short interest, more than 5 days to cover, and upcoming catalysts. Are they next to rally?

Symbotic (SYM) trades at a $41B valuation with short interest above 33% of float despite recent 15% pullback from highs. Kohl’s (KSS) stock surged 156% over six months and beat earnings while trading at 9.0x trailing P/E with short interest above 32%.

A short squeeze can instantly send a stock rallying. It can happen when a risky stock that short sellers have been betting against generates promising results, leading to a rally. Then, short sellers may panic to cover their short positions,

Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) stock is up 11% midday Monday, climbing from $493.86 to $550 as short-sellers scramble to cover positions they can no longer afford to hold. The move is the latest chapter in one of the market’s most violent squeezes,

If you’ve been trading for at least the last few years, you’ve experienced some wild trends. One of the most prevalent has been “the short squeeze” trend. Thanks to companies now considered meme stocks, high short interest mixed with higher demand ...