I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Short sellers are actively targeting stocks amid rising bond yields, oil prices, and inflation concerns. Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White highlights key names with increased short interest as of September 1, including cryptocurrency-related stocks like Hut8 (HUT) and Riot Platforms (RIOT), optics firm Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), and video game tech company Unity Software (U).
Bond yields, oil prices, and inflation rhetoric have teamed up to make it tough for investors heading into fall. Where are short sellers putting their money?
Below is a table from Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, sorted by the short interest change in the last month.
Bear in mind, this data is from the most recent reporting period (9/1).
Cryptocurrency stocks and Bitcoin (BTC) adjacent Hut8 (HUT) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) are notable names, as well as optics staple Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI). Video game tech stock Unity SOftware (U) is another name to monitor.
