TMD Energy Ltd (AMEX:TMDE) shares are trading sharply lower during Monday’s premarket session. The decline follows a period of extreme volatility for the marine fuel specialist.
The stock had previously surged 76.42% during Thursday’s session to close at $1.87.
Crude Prices Soften Amid Ceasefire Talks
Brent crude futures held below $108 per barrel on Monday morning. Prices trimmed earlier gains following reports of a potential 45-day truce in the Middle East. Mediators from the U.S., Iran, and regional partners are reportedly negotiating terms. This optimism countered recent escalations.
President Donald Trump previously warned Iran would be “living in Hell” if it failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
TMD Energy Short Interest
Bearish sentiment is mounting against the company. Short interest in TMDE increased from 370.170 to 989.100 during the latest reporting period.
Currently, 12.02% of the company’s public float is held short. Based on an average daily volume of 26.05 million shares, traders would need approximately one day to cover these positions.
TMDE Stock Price Activity: TMD Energy shares were down 13.34% at $1.6300 during premarket trading on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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