Alcon

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Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and incorporated in Fribourg, Switzerland. Alcon's American headquarters are located in Fort Worth, Texas. Alcon was a subsidiary of Novartis until April 9, 2019 when the company completed a shareholder approved 100% spinoff of Alcon eye care devices business from Novartis.

Alcon has been a target of short sellers for a while. The current short interest of 3.01% is roughly at the average of the last 12 months (1.56%).