15 Stocks With the Most Short Squeeze Potential

Core Insights - The current market environment, characterized by rising oil prices, may present contrarian investment opportunities, particularly in stocks with significant short interest that could lead to a short squeeze [1][2] Stock Analysis - A list of stocks with substantial short interest has been compiled, indicating potential for short covering due to significant losses for short sellers [2] - Notable stocks include: - Applied Digital (APLD) in the cryptocurrency sector, with a last close of $27.40 and a short interest of 32.6% of float, showing a 373% increase from its minimum short interest [3][4] - AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) in telecommunications, with a last close of $87.53 and a short interest of 16.9% of float, reflecting a 151% increase from its minimum short interest [3][4] - PBF Energy (PBF) in the oil and gas sector, with a last close of $39.65 and a short interest of 24.9% of float, indicating a 129% increase from its minimum short interest [3][4] Short Interest Metrics - The analysis includes metrics such as: - Short interest as a percentage of float, with APLD at 32.6%, SEI at 26.2%, and PBF at 24.9% [4] - Changes in short interest percentage, with notable increases for APLD (373%), SEI (2371%), and OKLO (6606%) [4] - Average short price returns, with APLD at -44%, SEI at -33%, and PBF at -31%, indicating potential losses for short sellers [4]