SEC Bars Naked Short Selling|Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac

WASHINGTON (CN) - The SEC has issued an emergency order to protect against naked short selling in securities of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and primary dealers at commercial and investment banks. Anyone selling those shares short must borrow the securities and deliver them at settlement, effective July 21. SEC Chairman Chris Cox said the order would protect against market manipulation.

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