U.S. Bankruptcy Tracker: The Storm After the Calm

More U.S. companies have sought bankruptcy protection during the last two days than in the prior two weeks combined, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The seven filings since Sunday exceeds the month’s five through June 13, which was relatively light for companies seeking shelter from creditors.

The Chapter 11 spree was a mix of consumer names like 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. and Pyxus International Inc., plus energy, health care and two new software filings.

Skillsoft Corp.’s Chapter 11 makes this a record year for software bankruptcies, with four cases so far. Technology overall is having its busiest ...