J.C. Penney Stock Falls On Bankruptcy Rumor
(Reuters) - A J.C. Penney Co Inc
Penney spokeswoman Kristin Kays said there was "no truth to the rumor," origins of which were unclear.
Shares were down 7.4 percent to $7.29 in afternoon trading in heavy selling, including a high number of large block trades.
Some 32.5 percent of Penney shares are held short by investors betting against the company's stock rising, making the issue volatile.