This AI Company Was the Most Shorted Tech Stock in December. Does That Mean a Short Squeeze Is Coming in 2026?

Heading into 2026, Applied Digital (APLD) finds itself in bad company: it was among the most shorted stocks in the tech sector in December. High short interest is usually a sign that traders believe something is fundamentally wrong with the company or the industry it operates in. For Applied Digital, this development is particularly surprising, as the company seems to be doing a good job of carving out its place in the industry, which itself is expected to continue growing in the near term. Despite the a ...