Short Squeeze

One of the top investing stories of 2021 was the short squeeze that took place with video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME). Retail investors took on hedge funds and short sellers in an epic David vs. Goliath battle. Fast-forward to 2024, and a recently launched memecoin based on...

A prominent cryptocurrency analyst has issued a stark warning to investors: avoid shorting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins during their current rally. CrediBULL Crypto's analysis, based on recent market data, suggests that the rally is far from "overheated," as some...

Video game retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) is set to report third-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday, Dec. 6. Here's a look at the key numbers and items to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts estimate GameStop will report third-quarter revenue of $1.18 billion, according to...

Beyond Meat Inc‘s (NASDAQ:BYND) stock has been treading south for most of the year. The stock is down over 30% year-to-date. Yet, over the past five days, the stock has gained more than 24%. Investors in the stock should consider this sudden surge as a dead cat bounce and no more. So, what...

One of the central figures of the short squeeze saga that pitted retail investors against hedge funds and short sellers could be adding “sports team owner” to his resume. What Happened: Citadel CEO and founder Ken Griffin recently made the move to Miami. The move could play a factor in...

In early Asian trading hours, close to $50 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) liquidations were reported within a four-hour period, according to CoinDesk. A short squeeze occurred, thereby pushing prices further higher. Shorts refer to bets against price rises in futures trading. The news comes on...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022 and remained a focus of traders looking for the next big 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...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a focus of 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...

"Dumb Money" — a movie that depicts the events surrounding the GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) meme stock sage — hits theaters in limited release this week, with a national expansion coming on Sept. 22. One of the central characters portrayed in the film claims he got changes made,...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a focus of 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...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a new focus of 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...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a new focus of 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...

The executives for Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) have likely seen better days, but then again their former employees had too before some were fired over a Zoom call shortly before the 2021 holidays. Here’s a look at the dramatic fall in Better Home & Finance...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks, and retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, continued throughout 2022, and remain a new focus of 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...