Bear Raid

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Bear Raid'

The illegal practice of attempting to push the price of a stock lower by taking large short positions and spreading unfavorable rumors about the target firm.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Bear Raid'

In a bear raid, the manipulators profit on the difference between the original stock price and the lower (manipulated) price. This was a popular practice in the early 1900s.

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