High short interest can help investors identify potential high risks. And, it can also be a sign of a possible short squeeze situation – especially if the stock in question has been rocketing higher.

With a short interest of 19.68%, shares of IREN are still exploding higher. Since bottoming out at $50, IREN is now up to $67.75. With a short interest of about 18%, Bloom Energy has been explosive.

Fueling Viking Therapeutics upside, analysts at Canaccord initiated coverage of the obesity treatment stock with a buy rating, and a price target of $106 a share With a short interest of 25%, Lemonade ...