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The GameStop Stock Frenzy Explained
2:09:58 - 2:17:11 (07:13)
The recent GameStop stock frenzy has left many wondering how a group of retail investors on Reddit were able to take on a hedge fund. While the full story may never be known, it's clear that a distributed group of people were able to challenge centralized powers in a unique way.
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ChapterThe GameStop Stock Frenzy Explained
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ChapterThe GameStop Stock Frenzy Explained
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In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the GameStop short squeeze and how a decentralized network of people were able to take on powerful elites and hedge funds.
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In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the GameStop short squeeze and how a decentralized network of people were able to take on powerful elites and hedge funds. However, the guest also acknowledges that much of what happened is unknown and the real winners may not be who people think.