FIS Astec Analytics has released its latest weekly list of the most popular stocks among short sellers. This week’s list contains six stocks that have regularly appeared atop the short selling list throughout the year. Here’s a rundown of this week’s hottest stocks among short sellers. Top Pick: J C Penney Short sellers have not been impressed by J C Penney Company Inc JCP’s recently launched children’s clothing line, upping their short positions by 8 percent in the past week. With shares now trading consistently below $4, short sellers may see the writing on the wall for the once-dominant retailer. Read morePrice will go up and close the gap. It will probably get back inside the rising channel. $JCP, J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Holding Company / D