Institutional investors are offloading U.S. stocks at the fastest rate since October 2024, according to The Kobeissi Letter. On Wednesday, hedge funds intensified their selling, marking the second consecutive day of significant stock sales. This activity was primarily driven by short selling and the liquidation of long positions, resulting in the fifth net outflow in six days. Five of the 11 U.S. industry sectors experienced liquidation, with the information technology, industrial, and materials sectors most affected. The semiconductor, communications equipment, and technology hardware sectors faced the greatest pressure. This trend indicates a notable shift in hedge fund sentiment towards the U.S. stock market.