Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a focus of new traders looking for the next huge move.
High short interest and steep borrowing costs are among the common traits that could lead to a short squeeze.
Here’s a look at the top five short squeeze candidates and several stocks to watch this week based on the Fintel short squeeze leaderboard.
3. AirSculpt Technologies (NASDAQ:AIRS): The body contouring company moves up one position to rank third for the week. Data shows 46.9% of the float short, in line with last week’s figure. The cost to borrow on shares is 14.2%, up from last week’s 5.8%.
4. MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:MLTX): The biopharmaceutical company moves up one position to rank in fourth for the week. Data shows 61.5% of the float short, up from last week’s 38.4% reported. The cost to borrow on shares is 10.6%, in line with last week’s figure.
Related Link: What Is A Short Squeeze?
Stocks to Watch: Outside the top five short squeeze candidates, several other names are making big moves and could be ones to watch for investors.
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