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In the reporting period, "rising gas prices continued to put a strain on consumers, in addition to speculation that the Federal Reserve may tighten monetary policy," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Short Interest on Nasdaq Rose in First Half of April Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"There was a significant amount of short covering in light of renewed hope for euro zone resolution of sovereign debt issues," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Short-Selling Fell at End of October Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"The European periphery debt problems had some temporary reprieve as Greek bailouts were negotiated, which would explain why short sellers reduced their positions," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Bearish Bets Fall at NYSE, Nasdaq Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"Short-sellers were faring strongly through the end of the month until another European solution came to light sending the markets roaring up against short-sellers," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Bearish Bets Rise at NYSE, Nasdaq Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"The unrelenting melt-up in the markets due to increased central bank liquidity and the promise of zero-interest-rate policy have squeezed short-sellers from existing positions into riskier asset classes," said Todger Strunk , portfolio manager at Aether Investment Management in Palm Beach, Fla.

Short-Selling Fell In 2nd Half of January Alejandro J. Martinez 2012

"Macro fears abated slightly as a result of European governments pledging to intervene to stem the current debt crisis contagion," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Bearish Bets Fall at NYSE, Nasdaq Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"Elevated volatility stemming from European sovereign-debt and banking issues are causing short sellers to increase their positions world-wide," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Data Show Bearish Bets Increased Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"Short-sellers have remained on the sidelines as the battle between the bleak economic backdrop and continued central bank intervention wages on," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Short Selling Declines at Big Board Alejandro J. Martinez 2011

"European woes were overshadowed by renewed optimism based on improving U.S. economic data," said Todger Strunk , who recently launched a macro-based hedge fund at Aether Investment Management in Palm Beach, Fla.

Short-Selling Falls at NYSE, Nasdaq Alejandro J. Martinez 2012

"During the recovery, we've seen a risk on and risk off of asset classes similar to a tide coming in and out," said Todger Strunk , senior analyst at Strunk Short Index in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Bearish Stock Bets on the Climb Alejandro J. Martinez 2011