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Mark Hulbert: Short-sellers were pulling back even before Reddit’s GameStop squeeze

Short-interest is low right now and that's often bullish for stocks......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 2nd, 2021

Short-seller Marc Cohodes defends his discipline, warns against investing blindly, and slams GameStop short-sellers in a new interview. Here are the 12 best quotes.

"It's not the Robinhood guys, it's not the Reddit guys, it's the excessive leverage by hedge funds that have caused significant problems." A man walks in front of a GameStop store in the Jackson Heights neighbor.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 5th, 2021

10 Most Heavily-Shorted Stocks On The Russell 3000

Last week, members of the Reddit forum WallStreetBets were able to pull off a short squeeze for the history books by banding together to take on hedge funds betting against GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME). read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 1st, 2021

In Defense Of Hedge Funds - Gamestop Squeeze Hides Market Excess Risk

In Defense Of Hedge Funds - Gamestop Squeeze Hides Market Excess Risk Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The short-squeeze forced in Gamestop and other stocks through Reddit’s WallStreetBe.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 1st, 2021

Reddit Preparing To Unleash "World"s Biggest Short Squeeze" In Silver

Reddit Preparing To Unleash "World's Biggest Short Squeeze" In Silver While all eyes have been focused on GameStop and a handful of other heavily-shorted stocks as they exploded .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 30th, 2021

Short-sellers are nursing estimated losses of $19 billion in 2021 after betting on GameStop"s share price to fall

The war between hedge funds and Reddit day traders has cost short-sellers about $19 billion this year just on GameStop, new data indicates. John Minchillo/AP Short-sellers have lost about $19 billion on GameStop in 2021, new estimates .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 30th, 2021

The winners and losers - so far - in Reddit traders" war on Wall Street that sent GameStop shares skyrocketing

Reddit's r/WallStreetBets ignited a short squeeze that incited a frenzy in the market. It's far from over, but here's the score so far. Wall Street Bets users.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 30th, 2021

GameStop rockets 140% as day traders celebrate Robinhood easing buying restrictions

Retail investors are buying the video-game retailer's shares en masse to score quick profits and squeeze short-sellers. Reuters GameStop stock soared as much as 143% in premarket trading on Friday.Day traders are snapping up the video-ga.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 29th, 2021

Who Is "Roaring Kitty?" — The Leader Behind The GameStop Short Squeeze

Details have emerged about “Roaring Kitty”, a notable participant on WallStreetBets Reddit forum, who has been instrumental in driving retail investor interest in the shares of GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME). read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJan 29th, 2021

Column: Explaining the Reddit-fueled run on GameStop

The GameStop stock-trading frenzy is all about punishing short sellers, but why? The GameStop stock-trading frenzy is all about punishing short sellers, but why?.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesJan 28th, 2021

Ohanian, Clayton and Cuban on Wallstreetbets Short Squeeze

CNBC Excerpts: Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian, Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and Dallas Mavericks Owner & AXS TV Chairman Mark Cuban speak with .....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkJan 28th, 2021

Robinhood blocks purchases of GameStop, AMC, and others after days of Reddit-fueled rallies

The move comes after traders organizing on Reddit furiously bid up the shares in an unprecedented short squeeze. Ben Gilbert/Business Insider Robinhood on Thursday restricted.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2021

Reddit-driven GameStop rises as much as 40% in volatile pre-market trading

After surging 135% on Wednesday as Redditors and short-sellers slugged it out, GameStop recovered from overnight lows and rallied in early tra.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 28th, 2021

‘Short squeeze’ spreads as day traders hunt next GameStop

Wild trading continues after hours as Reddit message group WallStreetBets briefly goes dark......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 28th, 2021

Here"s how short-selling works, and how Reddit"s day-trader army spoiled the strategy for GameStop bears

Short-sellers have taken a hit now that GameStop shares have topped $330, in what analysts have dubbed an irrational rally stoked by a Reddit group. .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

AMC spikes 310% as day traders ignite shorted stocks like GameStop, BlackBerry, and Bed Bath & Beyond

Amateur investors are joining forces, targeting stocks where they can make quick profits and squeeze short-sellers. AP AMC Entertainment Holdings surged as much as 310% on.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

GameStop explodes another 157% higher after Elon Musk"s "Gamestonk" tweet extends Reddit-driven short squeeze

The Tesla founder posted a link to the popular subreddit WallStreetBets, members of which have piled into GameStop's soaring stock. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/ Tobias Schwarz/Pool GameStop surged 105% higher at Wednesd.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

Citron"s Andrew Left says his firm covered most of its GameStop shorts at a 100% loss - and tells Reddit traders to pay taxes on their recent profits

Left had a word of caution for the Reddit traders that turned profits by continuing to defy short-sellers and boosting GameStop's shares. Citron Research Andrew Left said his Citron Capital fund covered most of its GameStop short positi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

How Retail Option Traders Are "Supercharging The Short Squeeze" In GameStop And Other Potential Bubble Stocks

The crazy trading action in GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) and other heavily shorted stocks continued on Tuesday as a tug-of-war between institutional short sellers and online communities of retail traders carries on. Latest Ratings for GME DateFirmActi.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJan 26th, 2021

Column: Trade the GameStop short squeeze if you wish, but it"s very stupid

The GameStop stock-trading frenzy is all about punishing short sellers, but why? The GameStop stock-trading frenzy is all about punishing short sellers, but why?.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesJan 26th, 2021

Why GameStop shares are on a wild, Reddit-driven run

Short sellers and retail investors have sent the video game company’s stock up more than 2,400 percent since its April lows......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 25th, 2021