Hedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-07-23 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Labour & Workers, Business & Economy
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Hedge fund short-sellers have ramped up bets against U.K.-listed stocks this year, with disclosed positions surging fivefold in the first half of 2026.
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