Happy Wednesday! The latest short interest data shows short sellers doubling down, while longs potentially wait for the powder kegs to go off. Read on to see the 10 most heavily shortened stocks in the market right now.

And Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index is out with five new picks that investors are secretly monitoring. See this week’s top picks, including one that has already jumped more than 20% this week.

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Powder Keg Stocks: 10 Most‑Shorted Names Primed For A Monster Squeeze

Some of the market's most heavily shorted stocks are reaching extreme levels — and history shows that's often when the biggest surprises happen. Whether you're hunting for the next short squeeze or avoiding the names with the most downside pressure, this new list deserves a spot on your radar.

See the 10 stocks Wall Street is betting against the most right now.

How Vision Marine Plans To Ride The Wave As The Electric Boat Market Takes Off

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished higher Tuesday, capping a strong first half of the year as all major indexes posted significant gains, led by the Russell 2000 (22%), Nasdaq (13%), S&P 500 (10%) and Dow (9%), which posted its best first-half performance since 2021. Meanwhile, to no surprise, memory and chip stocks continue to dominate the market as Sandisk (857%), Micron (305%), and AMD (171%) continue to soar and be among the top performers. Lastly, second-quarter earnings season begins in less than two weeks, with major banks set to kick off reporting as Wall Street expects another quarter of double-digit revenue and earnings growth.

On Our Radar: Looking ahead, Wall Street will be paying attention to the ADP employment report, June auto sales, the ISM manufacturing survey, and remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh for clues on where interest rates might go. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on the Lindsay Corporation (LNN) which will report tomorrow before the market opens.

Shares of AeroVironment (AVAV) soared nearly 20%, with SanDisk (SNDK), and AMD (AMD) following close behind. On the other side of the trade, UBER (UBER), Constellation Energy (CEG) and Strategy (MSTR) were among the biggest laggards on the day. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday.

Check out our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Memory Moat: The AI trade may be entering its next phase, and one memory company could be quietly gaining an edge that investors haven't fully priced in yet. See why analysts believe this advantage could led to even bigger gains.

Holiday Rush: A growing wave of retailers are making an unusual move months before the holiday shopping season. See what's fueling the rush and what it signals in the months ahead.

Conviction Check: Tesla helped build fortunes, but not everyone who bought the stock is still holding on. Discover the latest poll results to see how retail investors are positioning themselves today.

Power Surge: Extreme heat is pushing America’s power systems to the limit—but some investors see more than just a weather story. Read on to see the ETFs quietly positioned to benefit from all the rising demand.

Stock Of The Day: One of the semiconductor sector's biggest winners just reached a technical milestone it has never hit before. Click to see where shares are likely headed next.

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