Ainos Inc Short Interest Surges 120 Percent August

Several companies have recently reported notable developments across diverse sectors. Ainos, Inc., a healthcare company specializing in medical technologies including COVID-19 testing, experienced a significant 120.7% increase in short interest in August, with 8.7% of its shares sold short; its stock opened at $3.74, and the company reported a quarterly loss per share. Avicanna Inc. announced the first export of non-psychoactive CBD dominant cannabis flower to Switzerland through its majority-owned subsidiary, with shares slightly up at $0.28. ZenaTech, Inc. revealed that its defense subsidiary, Zena AI Inc., is launching a quantum computing initiative named “Eagle Eye” to enhance AI drone capabilities and provide predictive insights for US Defense and Homeland Security, though its shares declined slightly. Forsys Inc. reported progress in its uranium exploration program at the Valencia deposit with significant drilling results, while Aimia Inc. announced receipt of a $29.3 million tax refund related to a prior audit of its former subsidiary Aeroplan Inc., with shares trading modestly higher. These updates highlight ongoing activity and strategic moves in healthcare, cannabis, defense technology, mining, and corporate tax settlements.