A research firm shorts Roblox because the game company is allegedly misleading investors, lying about user numbers, and facilitating illicit behavior with minors. Roblox denies the accusations.

On Tuesday, Roblox—the gaming platform popular with Gen Z and Gen Alpha—saw its stock take a dive. Roblox stock fell 9.4% in early trading, even as it’s already dropped by 15% this year. As of midday ...

Investment research and advocacy firm Hindenburg says it's shorting Roblox stock because the game platform is misleading investors by overstating player counts and presenting financial figures that ...