Short-Squeeze Roulette: 3 Stocks That Could Leave Bears Begging
IRBTiRobot(IRBT) InvestorPlace·2024-03-15 02:44

A short squeeze is a financial phenomenon where rapidly increasing prices force short sellers to buy back stocks, pushing prices even higher. This situation often arises from a large number of investors betting against a stock, anticipating its decline. However, when the price unexpectedly jumps, short sellers rush to cover their positions to minimize losses, inadvertently driving the price up further. This cycle can intensify as more short sellers buy to close their positions, adding to the upward momentum ...