Core Insights - High short interest can indicate potential risks and opportunities for a short squeeze, particularly for stocks experiencing significant price increases [1] Company Summaries IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) - IREN has a short interest of 19.68% and its stock price has surged from a low of $50 to $67.75 [2][6] - The company signed a $9.7 billion contract with Microsoft, which includes access to NVIDIA's advanced chips over a five-year term, with a 20% prepayment [3] Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) - Bloom Energy has a short interest of about 18% and its stock price has risen from $90 to $142.37 [2][6] - The company reported better-than-expected earnings, driven by strong demand for its fuel cells and data center deals [2] - Analysts at JPMorgan have an overweight rating with a price target of $129, while Evercore ISI also has an overweight rating with a price target of $152, anticipating increased utilization due to growing AI power demand [4] Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS) - Kohl's has a short interest of 31% and its stock price has increased from approximately $10.25 to $16.43 [5][6] - Citi has placed Kohl's on a 90-day positive catalyst watch with a price target of $19 per share [5]