Bruce W.

Introduction The ongoing battle between AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) and short sellers has taken an alarming turn as a sinister "short and distort" campaign gains momentum. This calculated strategy employs a range of tactics to spread misinformation, manipulate sentiment, and target key individuals within the company. In this article, we delve into the disturbing details of this campaign, including the targeted harassment of CEO Adam Aron on social media, orchestrated Space Calls featuring consistent AMC bashing, and the role of influential figures like Doug Cifu, Sean Williams, Charles Gasparino, and a campaign of bashers on Reddit. We emphasize the urgent need for regulatory intervention to protect retail investors from these malicious tactics. Targeting Adam Aron and Orchestrated Space Calls One of the most alarming aspects of the short and distort campaign is the targeted harassment of AMC's CEO, Adam Aron, on social media platforms. Suspicions arise when rel...

Introduction The ongoing battle between AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) and short sellers has been nothing short of captivating. With a significant percentage of the float sold short and skyrocketing borrow rates, short sellers find themselves trapped in their positions. Meanwhile, AMC continues to demonstrate its strength with a solid movie lineup, a popular brand of Perfectly Popcorn, and potential avenues to raise capital. In this article, we explore the challenges faced by short sellers while highlighting AMC's resilience and promising prospects. Short Sellers Trapped in a Challenging Position The confidence of short sellers has been shaken as AMC's stock price defies short seller expectations by rejecting any moves to the downside. With over 20% of the float sold short, short sellers face mounting pressure to cover their positions. The borrow rates have reached unprecedented levels, with some surging as high as 979%, further squeezing short sellers. Furthermore, data...

Introduction AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) has been at the center of a whirlwind in the stock market, captivating retail investors and creating significant volatility. Beyond the speculation surrounding its stock price, there have been notable occurrences involving AMC's threshold list status, short interest, and the potential presence of naked shorts. In this article, we examine these factors and explore whether regulatory bodies such as FINRA and NYSE are effectively addressing the situation. We also acknowledge the role of AMC CEO Adam Aron in urging attention to these issues. AMC's Threshold List Status and Short Interest AMC, with its large float of over 500 million shares, has found itself on the threshold list twice this year. The threshold list is a regulatory mechanism that tracks stocks with substantial levels of failure-to-deliver (FTD) trades, indicating potential problems in the settlement process. A high level of FTDs can be an indicator of naked short sel...

Introduction In the world of media and finance, conflicts of interest can raise questions about the integrity and objectivity of individuals. Recently, concerns have been raised about Charles Gasparino, a well-known financial journalist, and his consistent criticism of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC). It has come to light that Gasparino's wife, Virginia Juliana Gasparino, operates a streaming service called "CobbleCord." In this article, we explore the potential conflict of interest surrounding Gasparino's bashing of AMC and his wife's involvement in a competing streaming service. Charles Gasparino's Criticism of AMC Charles Gasparino, a prominent journalist and news commentator, has been vocal in his criticism of AMC, often expressing skepticism about the company's prospects and downplaying its potential for success. Gasparino's negative stance on AMC has attracted attention, given the surge of interest in the stock and the rise of retail invest...