The short interest on Blue Water Cruisers stock was 234,500 when the market opened this morning. During the day, 190,500 shares were covered and 166,100 shares were sold short. What was the short interest on this stock at the end of the trading day?

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The short interest at the end of the day is calculated by taking the opening short interest, subtracting the shares covered, and adding the shares sold short. So, it's 234,500 - 190,500 + 166,100 = 210,100 shares.

The Short Interest on Blue Water Cruisers Stock Was 234,500