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- The combined value of stock shorts on two mainland bourses reached a record 152 billion yuan (US$23.4 billion) on Tuesday
- Concerns about distress at China Huarong Asset Management have added to bearish sentiment around antitrust clampdown and policy tightening risks
EHang denies short seller Wolfpack’s fraud allegations amid efforts to start its commercial flying taxi operations.
EHang denies short seller Wolfpack’s fraud allegations amid efforts to start its commercial flying taxi operations.
GameStop’s rally grabbed world market headlines for the manner in which swarms of Reddit users took on big short-sellers and hedge funds. Efforts to emulate that sort of drama in Asia have been isolated so far.
GameStop’s rally grabbed world market headlines for the manner in which swarms of Reddit users took on big short-sellers and hedge funds. Efforts to emulate that sort of drama in Asia have been isolated so far.
The equity trading revolution playing out in the US is unlikely to be matched any time soon in Asia and Europe because tighter restrictions on short selling, limited options trading and higher taxes and fees will keep it a US game for now.
The equity trading revolution playing out in the US is unlikely to be matched any time soon in Asia and Europe because tighter restrictions on short selling, limited options trading and higher taxes and fees will keep it a US game for now.
Block, founder of Muddy Waters Research, isn’t questioning his methods. He blames options traders, small floats and investors taking advantage of low volumes to push the Chinese stocks back up after his calls.
Block, founder of Muddy Waters Research, isn’t questioning his methods. He blames options traders, small floats and investors taking advantage of low volumes to push the Chinese stocks back up after his calls.
The monetary authority seeks to reassure bankers about the national security law, saying it is business as usual. Banks’ ability to conduct research, publish pessimistic views and make short-selling trades, among others, will not be affected, it says.
The monetary authority seeks to reassure bankers about the national security law, saying it is business as usual. Banks’ ability to conduct research, publish pessimistic views and make short-selling trades, among others, will not be affected, it says.
This is not Feihe’s first brush with controversy since its HK$6.7 billion (US$864 million) initial public offering in November. It has continued to bat away accusations about its accounting.
This is not Feihe’s first brush with controversy since its HK$6.7 billion (US$864 million) initial public offering in November. It has continued to bat away accusations about its accounting.
GSX Techedu, one of China’s largest online tutoring providers, has denied allegations by short seller Muddy Waters that most its students are internet robots.
GSX Techedu, one of China’s largest online tutoring providers, has denied allegations by short seller Muddy Waters that most its students are internet robots.
Buying of equity-focused mutual funds rose 9.8 per cent month on month in March, the fastest pace since 2013, according to an industry association.
Buying of equity-focused mutual funds rose 9.8 per cent month on month in March, the fastest pace since 2013, according to an industry association.
Managers face a triple whammy of yo-yoing markets, redemptions by investors and margin calls from brokers.
Managers face a triple whammy of yo-yoing markets, redemptions by investors and margin calls from brokers.
Hedge funds, a small part of the investment funds industry, should not be held responsible for market declines at a time when much larger traditional funds have been heavily selling stocks.
Hedge funds, a small part of the investment funds industry, should not be held responsible for market declines at a time when much larger traditional funds have been heavily selling stocks.
China move to limit financial market volatility resulting from coronavirus outbreak on first day of trading after extended Lunar New Year holiday.
China move to limit financial market volatility resulting from coronavirus outbreak on first day of trading after extended Lunar New Year holiday.
A report by GMT Research advised investors to avoid the stock because the company hadn’t paid a dividend in the five years before IPO.
A report by GMT Research advised investors to avoid the stock because the company hadn’t paid a dividend in the five years before IPO.
Kasen International rebounded as much as 600 per cent in Hong Kong after the Chinese furniture maker and developer refuted the allegations in a critical report issued by a US short seller.
Kasen International rebounded as much as 600 per cent in Hong Kong after the Chinese furniture maker and developer refuted the allegations in a critical report issued by a US short seller.
Analysts and businessmen have credited the peg, which was introduced on October 17, 1983, as one of the main reasons for Hong Kong becoming a major international financial centre.
Analysts and businessmen have credited the peg, which was introduced on October 17, 1983, as one of the main reasons for Hong Kong becoming a major international financial centre.
Currency bears say that the government may eventually consider removing the peg or at least make some change to the system, but supporters say there’s no chance and the government will vigorously defend the peg.
Currency bears say that the government may eventually consider removing the peg or at least make some change to the system, but supporters say there’s no chance and the government will vigorously defend the peg.
Investors short selling Hang Seng Index futures contracts might have lost big this month. Multibillion-dollar big. Hong Kong has been mired in its worst political crisis in decades, but its benchmark bounced back in September, while the Hong Kong dollar stayed within its trading band against the US dollar.
Investors short selling Hang Seng Index futures contracts might have lost big this month. Multibillion-dollar big. Hong Kong has been mired in its worst political crisis in decades, but its benchmark bounced back in September, while the Hong Kong dollar stayed within its trading band against the US dollar.
Bosideng said in a statement that the short seller’s report contains “untrue and misleading information” as shares fell 25 per cent
Bosideng said in a statement that the short seller’s report contains “untrue and misleading information” as shares fell 25 per cent
Best World has refuted claims of unlicensed direct selling in China, and that it overstated earnings from its operations in the country – but losing more than US$734 million from its market value is just the start of its worries.
Best World has refuted claims of unlicensed direct selling in China, and that it overstated earnings from its operations in the country – but losing more than US$734 million from its market value is just the start of its worries.
Tesla identifies the California man as Randeep Hothi, who is part of an online group of short sellers who want to see the electric carmaker fail.
Tesla identifies the California man as Randeep Hothi, who is part of an online group of short sellers who want to see the electric carmaker fail.
Bonitas Research claims that Hengan International has fabricated a total of US$1.6b of net income since 2005
Bonitas Research claims that Hengan International has fabricated a total of US$1.6b of net income since 2005
China’s largest sanitary towels and baby nappies producer, which is accused of fabricating income, says it is studying short seller’s accusations.
China’s largest sanitary towels and baby nappies producer, which is accused of fabricating income, says it is studying short seller’s accusations.
Steep declines follow Ministry of Justice’s love to clamp down on sector after allegations of shady financial reporting and lax compliance on required certification
Steep declines follow Ministry of Justice’s love to clamp down on sector after allegations of shady financial reporting and lax compliance on required certification
The company, once accused of cooking its books, has posted a 2017 net loss of US$13m
The company, once accused of cooking its books, has posted a 2017 net loss of US$13m
Shares suspended after dropping more than 11 per cent in Hong Kong
Shares suspended after dropping more than 11 per cent in Hong Kong
Bullish prediction comes ahead of Alibaba’s release of fourth-quarter results
Bullish prediction comes ahead of Alibaba’s release of fourth-quarter results