Market data shows shifting short interest for VLT and MACI

Recent market data shows divergent short interest trends for INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) and Melar Acquisition Corp. I (NASDAQ:MACI) during July.

Short interest for INV VK HI INC2 decreased by 88.5% by July 31st, falling to 6,826 shares from 59,135 shares on July 15th. Institutional activity includes Fiera Capital Corp increasing its stake by 92.0% and Ameriprise Financial Inc. establishing a new position. Currently, 0.1% of shares are short sold.

Conversely, Melar Acquisition Corp. I experienced a 551.6% increase in short interest in July, with total shorted shares rising from 816 to 5,317. The stock carries a consensus “Sell” rating from analysts. Despite the increase in shorting, institutional investors such as Toronto Dominion Bank and Berkley W R Corp have recently adjusted or increased their holdings.