Traders shorting these stocks ahead of earnings By: CNBC.com News August 18, 2014 at 15:08 PM EDT Retail companies like GameStop and Staples make up about two thirds of the 20 most shorted companies announcing earnings this week. Read More >> Related Stocks: Abercrombie & Fitch Company American Eagle Outfitters GX Defense Tech ETF GameStop Corp Pdl Biopharma Inc Staples Urban Outfitters