Bears Pounce On Avis Budget, Lucid, MARA — Short Interest In These 10 Stocks Soars Above 40%

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Traders are zeroing in on heavily shorted names after the latest FINRA data showed double‑digit jumps in bearish positioning across several mid‑ and large‑cap stocks. 

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) and Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) now sit at the top of the list, with short interest above 50% of float. 

EV maker Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) and a handful of travel, crypto and semiconductor plays also screen as potential squeeze candidates based on elevated short interest and sizable market caps.

High‑Short‑Interest Standouts

Below are the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks (market caps above $2 billion, average 14‑day volume above 5 million and free floats above 5 million) based on data from Benzinga Pro as of April 14, 2026: 

Ticker Company name Short interest % of float
CHH Choice …

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