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Economy and AI Push Make Shorting US Stocks Dangerous, 22V Says
- 22V Research argues that consumer spending and AI investments could lift profits, supporting stock prices.
- The S&P 500 fell but rallied recently as traders weighed tariffs and policy moves.
- Short sellers faced large mark-to-market losses before funds reduced bearish bets.
- Hedging activity and profit forecasts suggest resilience in equities amid volatility.
- Analysts cite the Fed as a potential driver of economic activity with a rate cut anticipated.
- Mastercard data shows Black Friday spending rose 4.1% year over year.
- Investors monitored AI capital expenditure as a key driver of profitability.
- Beyond Meat’s surge exemplified ongoing volatility as traders unwind positions.
- Analysts highlighted that December tends to be bullish for equities.
- The report ties AI demand to productivity gains and potential stock gains.
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