Short-Sellers Make Billions in Meta’s Stock Plunge

Financial News2022-11-04

Meta has become the second most profitable short bet of 2022, new data suggestsBoss Mark Zuckerberg is betting big on the metaverse, but investors aren't convinced Getty ImagesMeta’s stock plunge on ...

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