PureCycle Technologies announced that its PureFive® resin has been confirmed by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as qualifying post-consumer recycled content. The company demonstrated that food-contact packaging with at least 20% PureFive® resin can meet New Jersey's upcoming 2027 recycled content mandate, with Amcor successfully producing compliant containers. This regulatory validation positions PureCycle to support brands preparing for increasingly stringent recycled content requirements.

PureCycle Technologies closed concurrent public offerings of $287.5 million in 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2032 and 19.85 million shares of common stock, raising approximately $432.5 million in net proceeds. The company plans to use $246.3 million to repurchase $216 million of its higher-yielding 7.25% Green Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, with remaining proceeds for additional repurchases and general corporate purposes.

Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks across energy, crypto, AI and software sectors. Venture Global leads with an extreme 86.10% short interest, while CleanSpark, Lucid Group, and others face significant bearish positioning. Despite heavy shorting, several stocks including Bitdeer, Figma, and UiPath gained on the session, suggesting potential for short squeezes if positive catalysts emerge.

Investment firm Shay Capital sold 304,380 shares of PureCycle Technologies (worth $3.23 million) in Q4 2025, reducing its stake while retaining 1.6 million shares and 3 million call options. Despite the sale, PureCycle's stock has declined 24.6% over the past year due to mounting operating losses ($181.4 million in 2025) against minimal revenue ($8.36 million TTM). The company's excessive valuation (P/S ratio over 100) and significant losses make it a speculative play dependent on long-term business growth.

Techmer PM, a polymer modifiers company, released its 2025 Sustainability Report detailing advancements in sustainable materials innovation, operational efficiency, and employee well-being. The company achieved its first Recycled Content Certification for recycled ABS products and continues developing technologies like HiTerra® sustainability portfolio and NIR-sortable black color technologies. Collaborations with PureCycle Technologies and Premix Group advance circular economy and non-PFAS material solutions.

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of January 16, 2026, with short interest ranging from 36-56%. These stocks are highlighted as potential candidates for short squeezes, where unexpected price increases force short sellers to cover positions, creating rapid gains. The list includes Choice Hotels International (56.33% short interest), Lucid Group (54.45%), and Avis Budget Group (52.38%), among others. The article cautions that while short squeezes can yield outsized returns, timing is difficult and underlying business risks often justify the high short interest.

PureCycle Technologies and Churchill Container received the 2025 U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for their Run It Back™ product line, which features up to 100% recycled content and was first used by the Cleveland Browns.

PureCycle Technologies obtained a REACH certification allowing it to sell PureFive resin across the European Union, leading to a 12% stock price increase. The company plans to construct its first European factory in Antwerp, Belgium by mid-2028.

Despite market volatility, Archer Aviation, PureCycle Technologies, and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF represent compelling growth opportunities. Archer and PureCycle have made steady progress, while the ETF provides conservative AI exposure.

The plastic recycling services market is projected to grow from $33.42 billion in 2025 to $67.94 billion by 2034, driven by increasing environmental concerns, government regulations, and the growing emphasis on sustainability.

The article discusses three stocks - PureCycle Technologies (PCT), NuScale Power (SMR), and Trupanion (TRUP) - that have high short interest but are still trading near their 52-week highs, indicating a disconnect between bearish sentiment and stock performance.

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Walgreens Boots Alliance The Trade: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) EVP and Global CFO Manmohan Mahajan acquired a total of ...