Hindenburg Research's founder Nathan Anderson announced on Wednesday he would disband the firm whose short reports on companies typically led to sharp plunges in the stock prices, and in some cases, investigations by authorities.

Founder Nathan Anderson says he and his team are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives after just eight years.

Hindenburg Research disbands after targeting major firms like Adani and Nikola with allegations of fraud and mismanagement.

Nate Anderson, the short seller who made his name with campaigns targeting billionaires Gautam Adani, Jack Dorsey and Carl Icahn, said he’s disbanding his small but renowned firm, Hindenburg Research.

Hindenburg Research, storied for its short-selling reports, is winding up its business. The firm, which gained traction for rattling the Adani Group in 2023, was pursuing probes against some of the biggest corporate moguls worldwide.

US-based Hindenburg Research, known for its controversial short-selling practices, is shutting down operations. The closure has raised questions about the firm’s practices, its impact on markets, and the possible reasons behind this sudden move.

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