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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.
- LCID stock is moving. See the chart and price action here.
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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