short selling
Coverage of short selling in the Nexus archive.
- Short-seller Andrew Left will appeal fraud conviction
Activist short-seller Andrew Left was convicted on 12 counts of securities fraud for allegedly manipulating the stock market by criticizing companies publicly and then selling his positions after shares fell. He plans to appeal the conviction, arguing it impacts free speech, and compared his case to Elon Musk’s civil charge related to a Tesla tweet. The conviction could affect short selling practices.
- We’re ab to squeeze to the upside
The article discusses market liquidity patterns, noting older liquidity building since March up to 96k and a sideways consolidation phase. It predicts a strong upside movement into the 80s, warns against shorting, and highlights overcrowded short positions as a bullish catalyst.
- Avis Surge Crushes Short Sellers
Avis experienced a significant stock price surge, leading to heavy losses for short sellers who bet against the company. The stock's upward movement has disrupted expectations of a decline in its value.