Sinking Pennon Group takes top spot as most shorted UK stock in Q1

Kingfisher in second place

Eve Maddock-Jones
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The opening quarter of the year has been one of trials and tribulations already, with seismic macroeconomic events hitting equity markets globally, making it a ripe arena for those shorting stocks.

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