" they have to check. Sounded to me, Etrade is short NVGN"
That to me sounds as if they want to change their short position pronto!
Or it could be
If you buy them yourself they cannot use them I believe for shorting purposes, when you buy them through them they can, is what I understand, unless you specifically tell them they cannot use your shares for that purpose!
NRT Price at posting:
17.0¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held