Who's Crushing AppLovin? Short-Seller Conspiracy or Bad-Timed Coincidence?
The market braces for a new era of short attacks—coordinated reports, anonymous players, and billions at stake
AppLovin, a leading developer of mobile apps, was riding high after delivering a blowout earnings report—a milestone widely anticipated as a precursor to the company’s inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. But instead of celebration, things took an ugly turn.
In the days following its stellar earnings results, AppLovin found itself facing an unprec…



