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What was the world’s hottest stock market is now hunting ground for short sellers

What was the world’s hottest stock market is now hunting ground for short sellers
MarketWatch Tuesday 04 August 2026, 11:51 UTC By Jules Rimmer 1 min read
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South Korea’s once-surging market is now a haven for short sellers.

South Korea’s once-surging market is now a haven for short sellers.
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