{
  "id": 2550238,
  "title": "Top Performing High Short Interest Stocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/top-performing-high-short-interest-stocks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:12:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Benzinga",
    "slug": "benzinga",
    "url": "https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-high-short-interest-stocks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The article \"Top Performing High Short Interest Stocks\" by Goran Radanovic discusses stocks with high short interest, which are stocks that have been targeted by short sellers. These stocks can provide opportunities for making money, regardless of whether the overall market is bullish or bearish. The piece highlights several stocks that have dropped significantly in price and may offer more downside potential, making them attractive for short selling. Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) is one such stock, with a 0.32% increase in price. The article emphasizes the importance of diversifying a portfolio by considering short positions in these high-short-interest stocks.",
  "summary": "The post Top Performing High Short Interest Stocks by Goran Radanovic appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Stay up to date on all short interest stocks with Benzinga Pro, your go-to stock market research platform with real-time news and actionable insights. The great thing about the market is that you can make money whether stocks are bullish or…",
  "key_points": [
    "High short interest stocks discussed",
    "Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) shows 0.32% increase",
    "Diversify portfolio with short positions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}