Harry Nimmo: Short-selling vultures make bear markets worse

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Abrdn’s Harry Nimmo, who is retiring at the end of the year, has seen a lot in a fund management career spanning nearly 40 years. Something he finds particularly disturbing is the emergence of short-sellers, which he says robs companies of the ability to turn things around.

19 Oct 2022 English United Kingdom Business · Investing

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