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Top 3 Materials Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs

Avi Kapoor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:49:06 +0000

As of June 18, 2026, three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Friedman Industries Inc (NASDAQ:FRD)

On June 11, Friedman Industries posted a sharp increase in earnings per share in fourth-quarter results. Friedman reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $9.2 million, or $1.30 diluted EPS, on sales of $191.8 million, up from $5.3 million, or $0.76 EPS, on $129.2 million a year prior. The company's stock gained around 77% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $37.00.
RSI Value: 93.2
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Tom Sosnoff Says SPCX Stock Will Fall Below Its IPO Price, Explains Why He Sold SpaceX 'At 158'

Rishabh Mishra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:53:49 +0000

Tom Sosnoff, Chief Executive Officer at LossDog, predicted that Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock will head “under 135″—dropping below its initial public offering price—after revealing he locked in rapid profits by selling his own allocation “at 158.”

The Post-IPO Prediction

Speaking on the episode of The Drift with Benzinga, Sosnoff expressed strong conviction that the newly public aerospace giant is bound for a downward correction before the end of the year.

While he dismissed fears of a total collapse to $100, he stated that the market’s current trajectory is unsustainable. “I feel strongly that the stock will trade under 135,” Sosnoff noted, pointing toward an aggressive expected move of roughly $75 over the next 60 days.

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Cashing Out And Exploiting Skew

The LossDog chief executive admitted he wasted no ...

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Top 3 Tech Stocks That May Collapse This Quarter

Avi Kapoor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:48:08 +0000

As of June 17, 2026, three stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:WDC)

On June 15, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained Western Digital with an Overweight rating ...

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Top 3 Industrials Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Month

Avi Kapoor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:45:08 +0000

As of June 16, 2026, three stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Corecivic Inc (NYSE:CXW)

On May 6, CoreCivic posted better-than-expected first-quarter results. Patrick Swindle, CoreCivic’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our strong first quarter financial results were driven by the activation of four previously idled facilities since the first quarter of 2025. We anticipate increased demand from our federal, state, and local government partners in the second half ...

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Top 3 Health Care Stocks That May Collapse This Quarter

Avi Kapoor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:51:05 +0000

As of June 15, 2026, three stocks in the health care sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Cardinal Health, Inc (NYSE:CAH)

On April 30, Cardinal Health reported mixed third-quarter financial results. “An excellent third quarter extends our FY26 momentum, due to the durability and resilience of our business,” said ...

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Top 2 Financial Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Month

Avi Kapoor — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:42:08 +0000

As of June 12, 2026, two stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in ...

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These 10 Stocks Are Getting Crushed By Short Sellers Right Now

Erica Kollmann — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:17:34 +0000

Short sellers are piling into a wide-ranging group of names, with the latest Benzinga Pro data showing elevated bearish positioning across 10 stocks with short interest ranging from 37% to 87%.

CLSK stock is moving. See the chart and price action here.

Top 10 Most Heavily Shorted Stocks

Below are the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks (market caps above $2 billion, average 14-day volume above 5 million and free floats above 5 million) based on data from Benzinga Pro as of June 11, 2026:

Symbol	Company	Short % of Float
VG	Venture Global, Inc.	87.16%
CHH	Choice Hotels International, Inc.	66.69%
CAR	Avis Budget Group, Inc.	58.45%
CLSK	CleanSpark, Inc.	45.74%
BROS	Dutch Bros Inc.	44.49%
PRMB	Primo Brands Corp.	42.33%
RH	RH	39.62%
ACHC	Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.	38.56%
SOUN	SoundHound AI, Inc.	37.90%
FIG	Figma, Inc.	36.78%

Closer Look

Venture Global, Inc.’s (NYSE:VG) 87.16% short interest is at the top, with nearly double the next name on the list and the highest ...

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Top 2 Energy Stocks You May Want To Dump This Quarter

Avi Kapoor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:10 +0000

As of June 11, 2026, two stocks in the energy sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

World Kinect Corp (NYSE:WKC)

On April 23, World Kinect ...

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T1 Energy Shares Slide After Fuzzy Panda Alleges Management Misled Investors

Henry Khederian — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:22:48 +0000

Shares of T1 Energy Inc (NYSE:TE) are falling sharply on Wednesday after short-seller Fuzzy Panda Research published a report alleging the solar manufacturer misled investors about its supply chain compliance.

The report is a follow-up to Fuzzy Panda’s May 19 findings, though TE shares are still up roughly 15% since that last publication as of Wednesday afternoon. T1 Energy declined Benzinga’s request for comment.

T1 Energy stock is feeling bearish pressure. What’s behind TE decline?

T1 Energy Invoices Allegedly Tie Solar Cells To Trina Solar

Fuzzy Panda, which holds a disclosed short position in TE, claims a whistleblower provided 26 invoices showing T1 purchased more than $65 million in solar cells from China’s Trina Solar during the first ...

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Top 2 Defensive Stocks That May Collapse This Month

Avi Kapoor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:59:05 +0000

As of June 10, 2026, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

J.M. Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM)

On June 9, J.M. Smucker reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY27 sales guidance above estimates. Also, the company issued FY27 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates. “Our strong fourth quarter results demonstrate the continued strength of our focused strategy and portfolio ...

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Top 2 Consumer Stocks You May Want To Dump This Quarter

Avi Kapoor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:46:08 +0000

As of June 9, 2026, two stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Designer Brands Inc (NYSE:DBI)

On June 1, UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained Designer Brands with a ...

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Ensign Group Stock Dives After Hunterbrook Alleges Deliberate Understaffing Scheme At Nursing Home Chain

Henry Khederian — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:14 +0000

Shares of Ensign Group, Inc (NASDAQ:ENSG) are trading lower Monday morning after Hunterbrook Media published a short report accusing the skilled nursing operator of potential fraud and dangerous understaffing. Benzinga has reached out to Ensign Group for comment on the allegations.

Ensign Group stock is taking a hit today. Why is ENSG stock dropping?

Allegations of Illegal Understaffing And Profit Maximization

According to the five-month investigation, Ensign's $10 billion empire relies on a business model that intentionally understaffs facilities to maximize government payouts. Hunterbrook alleges that between July and November 2024, Ensign facilities provided 5 million fewer nursing hours than what was clinically necessary. ...

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Top 2 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Month

Avi Kapoor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:46:08 +0000

As of June 8, 2026, two stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (NYSE:MSGS)

On June 3, Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker ...

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