That's exactly why I wonder if someone is shaking

That's exactly why I wonder if someone is shaking the shares out of the Aruda lawyers' hands. Aruda and their lawyers are (I sure hope) the place to go if you want a whole bunch of shares. Panic the lawyers into selling so you can cover shorts or buy, as the case may be.

I have no basis whatsoever for assuming that's true -- the above is absolutely sheer speculation.