As of the close of business on Friday, 7/22, we captured the Top 10 Highest Short Interest % stocks within the Consumer Defensive Sector.
The average short interest for stocks within the Consumer Defensive sector stands at 2.51%. Therefore, the below stocks are showing a more pessimistic outlook than their peers within the respective sector.
On Friday, shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went down -3.20% to $9.68.
The overall sentiment for HT has been Bullish.
On Friday, shares of Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: MUDS) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went up +0% to $10.11.
The overall sentiment for MUDS has been Bullish.
SIGA Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: SIGA) shares are trading higher Monday morning after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern.
Big tech earnings will flow in thick and fast in the upcoming week, providing more clarity on how supply chain disruptions and the macroeconomic malaise have impacted these companies.