Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Rumor Debunked By Icahn

As rumors swirl that Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) is the subject of activist investor Carl Icahn’s interest, Yahoo Finance is reporting the rumors are false.

Whole Foods Market spiked at the top of a euphoric high

As the price of Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) spiked from yesterday’s close of $37.77 to trade at $40.40 at the top of a euphoric high, the stock sold off as Yahoo reporter Kevin Chupka dampened hopes of bulls.

Quoting sources familiar with the situation, Yahoo reports Icahn “has absolutely no interest in Whole Foods whatsoever.”  The report notes the high-end organic grocer is finding difficulty with...