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title: "Speculative rally lifts most shorted stocks in 2026 surge"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286372612.md"
description: "Goldman Sachs' basket of heavily shorted stocks has surged by 24.7% in 2026, driven by speculation and investor interest in high-risk trades. Leading the pack is SoundHound AI with a short interest of 36.63%, followed by Ondas and CleanSpark, all with over 27% short interest. High short interest may indicate bearish sentiment but can also lead to rapid price increases if traders cover their positions."
datetime: "2026-05-14T07:01:18.000Z"
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# Speculative rally lifts most shorted stocks in 2026 surge

Speculation fuels rally: Goldman Sachs’ basket of heavily shorted stocks has gained 24.7% in 2026, driven by investor appetite for volatile, high-risk trades. Top shorted names: SoundHound AI leads with 36.63% short interest, followed by Ondas and CleanSpark, with all top 10 stocks above 27% short interest. Why it matters: High short interest can signal bearish conviction but also set the stage for rapid price spikes if traders rush to cover positions.

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