Short sellers targeting B. Riley in smear campaign, sources say
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Short sellers' claims against B Riley are 'often accompanied by outrageous personal harassment,' the company says.
Speculative traders intent on driving down the price of shares of B. Riley Financial Inc. have attempted to undermine the company's credibility through a smear campaign, industry sources say, that includes spreading lies about individual employees and questioning the firm's financial health.
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