Short Squeeze

Citron Research founder and short seller Andrew Left returned to Benzinga for a live interview Thursday to discuss video game store and retail trader favorite GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), which again saw heavy trading volatility this week. What Happened: An interview Left did with Benzinga in...

One of the key figures in the GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) short squeeze of 2021 is set to appear on "Benzinga Live" Thursday, sharing an update on his previous bearish take on the video game retailer. What Happened: Activist investor, short seller, and Citron Research founder Andrew Left...

Original meme stocks GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) are taking a bit of a breather Wednesday after exploding higher to start the week. The losses from short-selling hedge funds are piling up, but it appears at least one hedge fund may be on the right side of...

A multitude of stocks with high short interest ripped higher on Monday and continue to rally on Tuesday. The initial moves higher appear to be due to retail traders rushing into heavily shorted names, but the continued momentum may have more to do with short covering. Here’s what you need to...

GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) stock is roaring since Monday, along with other ‘meme stocks’ after retail investor Roaring Kitty made a return to social media via a post on X. The stock was up over 100% in pre-market trading on Tuesday. The ROARING KITTY IS BACK!!! byu/TheBoisterousBull...

Video game retail stock GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) was one of the biggest financial storylines of 2021. A movie based on the storyline put the stock back in the spotlight in 2023 and the stock is soaring once again thanks to the social media return of a key character in the GameStop saga. What...

Shares of GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) are soaring Monday with the return of one of the key figures who helped bring attention to the video game retail stock. What Happened: After a three-year hiatus on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the account of Roaring Kitty has...

The public debut of Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) has been one of the bigger storylines of 2024 and the company is now warning of potential stock manipulation. A new report said investors shorting the newly public stock have made millions of dollars. What Happened: After a long...

Former President Donald Trump's media company Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) made its public debut Tuesday after a SPAC merger was approved by shareholders last week. The stock surged in its Wall Street debut, seeing strong interest from traders. Going forward, questions surround...

One of the top investing stories of 2021 was the short squeeze that took place with video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME). Retail investors took on hedge funds and short sellers in an epic David vs. Goliath battle. Fast-forward to 2024, and a recently launched memecoin based on...

A prominent cryptocurrency analyst has issued a stark warning to investors: avoid shorting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins during their current rally. CrediBULL Crypto's analysis, based on recent market data, suggests that the rally is far from "overheated," as some...

Video game retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) is set to report third-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday, Dec. 6. Here's a look at the key numbers and items to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts estimate GameStop will report third-quarter revenue of $1.18 billion, according to...

Beyond Meat Inc‘s (NASDAQ:BYND) stock has been treading south for most of the year. The stock is down over 30% year-to-date. Yet, over the past five days, the stock has gained more than 24%. Investors in the stock should consider this sudden surge as a dead cat bounce and no more. So, what...

One of the central figures of the short squeeze saga that pitted retail investors against hedge funds and short sellers could be adding “sports team owner” to his resume. What Happened: Citadel CEO and founder Ken Griffin recently made the move to Miami. The move could play a factor in...

In early Asian trading hours, close to $50 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) liquidations were reported within a four-hour period, according to CoinDesk. A short squeeze occurred, thereby pushing prices further higher. Shorts refer to bets against price rises in futures trading. The news comes on...