Regencell Bioscience ($RGC): Is this company just a huge scam?

This Chinese stock focused on herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine is pre-revenue and it's market cap sky rocketed in the past few days after stock split. Seems like a huge scam and potentially a short squeeze with all this short interest. What do y'all think?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information about Regencell Bioscience ($RGC) in the provided dataset. However, the situation you describe—pre-revenue companies with skyrocketing market caps, stock splits, and high short interest—often raises red flags for potential speculative trading or short squeezes.

For companies like this, it's crucial to evaluate: 1. Business Fundamentals: Pre-revenue companies are inherently risky. Investigate their pipeline, cash situation, and any tangible progress toward commercialization. 2. Market Behavior: Sudden spikes in market cap, especially post-stock split, can sometimes be driven by speculative trading rather than fundamentals. 3. Short Interest: High short interest can lead to short squeezes, where rapid price increases are fueled by short sellers covering their positions.

If you're considering an investment or short position, proceed with caution and conduct thorough due diligence. For more insights, you might explore WSO threads on evaluating biotech or speculative stocks.

Sources: Guide To Evaluate a Biotech Company, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/celh-celsius-holdings-a-massive-fraud?customgpt=1, Healthcare Overview... Part 1?, Unrest in the Middle Kingdom, and Anti-info in the Melting Pot | The Daily Peel | 11/29/22, What's your Top Stock Pick for 2017

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