Core Viewpoint - UiPath Inc. is set to join the S&P MidCap 400, leading to a 5.6% increase in its share price to $16.81, as it replaces Synovous Financial, which is being acquired [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - The stock is currently supported at the $16 level, following a pullback from its year-to-date high of $19.84 on December 8 [1] - UiPath has shown a 36% lead for 2025 and has increased by 54% over the last nine months [1] Group 2: Short Interest and Market Sentiment - Short interest in UiPath remains high, accounting for 11.5% of the total available float, with a 15.3% increase in the last two weeks [2] - The majority of brokerage firms are skeptical, with 18 out of 19 firms maintaining a "hold" or worse rating [2] - Short-term options traders are exhibiting more bearish sentiment, as indicated by the low Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio [2] Group 3: Options Activity - Today's options trading shows a significant increase in call options, with 70,000 calls traded, which is double the intraday average volume, compared to only 10,000 puts [3] - The most popular options contract is the January 16, 2026, 20-strike call [3]