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Short Sellers Laying Big-Sized Bets Against Burger King
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Burger King’s popular chicken fries are back, but short sellers don’t seem to care.
Short interest in Burger King Worldwide Inc.’s stock has surged to 4.6 percent of shares outstanding and 16 percent of its free float, according to data from research firm Markit Ltd. Both figures are the highest on record and more than triple their level on Aug. 22.