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When the Wolves Bite 25%

Herbalife under attack--spotted as a pyramid scheme.  But . . . other hedge fund guys go on the other side, betting it will withstand the attack.  Millions upon millions at stake in war of egos as well as analysis.  Very exciting stuff.
Short sell:  Stock at 100.  Short seller goes to broker and borrows one share.  He immediately sells it and banks the 100.  If the stock goes down to 75, he buys the share for 75 and then returns it to the owner.  Owner gets his share back,  but the short seller has made $25.00.

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