(Bloomberg) -- Axos Financial Inc., which has lent to properties including former President Donald Trump’s flagship New York tower, plunged after Hindenburg Research said it was short the stock because of the bank’s exposure to problematic commercial real estate loans.Most Read from BloombergModi Vows to Retain Power Even as Party Loses India MajorityShort Sellers in Danger of Extinction After Crushing Stock GainsBonds Rally as Traders Reload Fed Bets After Data: Markets WrapMnuchin Chases Wall
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Axos Financial (AX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).