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SoFi Fires Back, Threatens Legal Action Against Short Seller as CEO Buys Stock

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Muddy Waters Research published a scathing report yesterday labeling SoFi a "financial engineering treadmill" and arguing it is not a genuine growth business. The allegation from a prominent short-seller raises near-term reputational and governance scrutiny for SoFi and is likely to increase volatility and short-interest, putting downside pressure on the stock in the coming sessions.

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Muddy Waters Research published a scathing report yesterday labeling SoFi a "financial engineering treadmill" and arguing it is not a genuine growth business. The allegation from a prominent short-seller raises near-term reputational and governance scrutiny for SoFi and is likely to increase volatility and short-interest, putting downside pressure on the stock in the coming sessions.

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