Short Squeeze or Sell Signal? What High Short Interest Stocks Are Really Telling

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•  19 Jun 2025
 

•   AXP  
   
  +0.73%
•   CNM  
   
  +1.62%
•   GEN  
   
  -1.12%
•   TRMB  
   
  +0.15%
•   U  
   
  -3.51%

U Unity Software Short interest dropped 12.63%, signaling that bearish bets are retreating. The stock is currently in an uptrend, trading above its 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages. The RSI sits at 51.14 neutral, but with room to run. Unity still reports a negative EPS, but with improving sentiment and strong momentum, it’s worth keeping an eye on.

TRMB Trimble Short interest rose 8.3%, even as the stock pushes higher in an uptrend. Trading near its 52-week high with RSI at 54.38, bulls remain in control. The uptick in short interest could trigger a short-covering rally if the price keeps climbing.

HMY Harmony Gold With a 12.08% decline in short interest it seems to be shedding some bearish weight. However, the stock is in a downtrend and trading below its 50- and 200-day moving averages. RSI is low at 45.87. While gold names can bounce on macro events, the technical setup here is still weak.

BX Blackstone Short interest dropped 10.06% but it stuck in a sideways range. RSI at 46.19 and proximity to its moving averages suggest indecision. Despite the drop in bearish bets, there’s no strong directional cue yet.

AXP American Express Short interest has fallen 12.5% and is in an uptrend with RSI at 54.11. The stock trades near its 52-week high and shows bullish support above all major moving averages. Traders seem to be unwinding their shorts as strength builds.

TMO saw a 4.13% increase in short interest while slipping into a downtrend. It’s below all its key moving averages and has a bearish RSI of 39.15. Despite its strong fundamentals, bears seem to be taking control.

GEN Gen Digital Short interest declined 7.99%, and GEN is riding a healthy uptrend. RSI at 56.94 confirms bullish sentiment, and it’s comfortably above its moving averages. With shorts backing off, this could have legs.

FICO Fair Isaac Corp. Short interest surged 15.47%, even as it moves sideways. The stock trades in a high-priced range with limited volume and a lofty PE ratio of 75.95. RSI at 44.43 hints at weakening strength.

GL Globe Life Short interest dipped 4.1%, but remains in a sideways pattern. RSI at 43.23 shows slight bearish bias, and price action is indecisive.

DECK Deckers Outdoor Despite a 7.01% decline in short interest treading water sideways. RSI is a muted 37.68, suggesting lackluster buying pressure.

CNM Core & Main Short interest plummeted 38.32%, a huge vote of confidence from the market. Trading sideways but with RSI at 54.73 and volume above average, CNM could be building pressure.

Final Takeaway
Among these names $U $TRMB $AXP and $GEN stand out with improving technical, positive RSI, and falling short interest—making them the most compelling near-term plays. For those seeking breakout setups $CNM also deserves a spot on your radar.