Looking Into Nikola's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Nikola Corporation's (NYSE:NKLA) short interest has increased by 13.81% since the last report, with 217.46 million shares sold short, representing 19.53% of its float. This indicates a bearish market sentiment towards NKLA, although it doesn't necessarily predict a price drop. Nikola's short interest is significantly higher than its peer group average of 4.31%.
February 15, 2024 | 7:45 pm
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Nikola Corporation's short interest has significantly increased, indicating a bearish sentiment among investors. However, this does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop.
The increase in short interest for Nikola Corporation suggests that more investors are betting against the stock, which typically indicates a bearish outlook. However, the impact on the stock's price in the short term is not straightforward, as high short interest can sometimes lead to a short squeeze, causing the stock price to rise if the market conditions change unexpectedly.
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