Beyond Meat plans 'steep cost cuts' as U.S. demand remains weak
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Beyond Meat posted another quarter of falling revenue and pointed to likely lower sales in 2024 as its US business continues to be hit by “weak" demand.
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About 37.6% of the company's free float, or shares worth $172.6 million, were shorted as of Monday, according to data and analytics firm Ortex. Bearish investors have lost $93 million on paper since Tuesday's close. Beyond Meat was also the most shorted U.S. stock after COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax, as per a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence this week.