EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Left Disagrees With 'Dumb Money' GameStop Storyline: 'The Story Still Goes Down As If The Short Sellers Were The Bad Guys'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, discussed the portrayal of short sellers in the GameStop saga during a live interview with Benzinga. He criticized the book 'The Antisocial Network' and its film adaptation 'Dumb Money' for unfairly depicting short sellers as villains. The movie, produced by Sony and later released on Netflix, grossed $20.7 million worldwide. GameStop shares experienced significant volatility this week, with new 52-week highs set on Monday and Tuesday.
May 16, 2024 | 4:59 pm
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GameStop shares experienced significant volatility this week, with new 52-week highs set on Monday and Tuesday. Andrew Left criticized the portrayal of short sellers in the GameStop saga.
The news highlights recent trading volatility in GameStop shares and mentions new 52-week highs, which could attract more investor attention and potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
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Netflix released the film 'Dumb Money' on its streaming platform, which saw a surge in popularity. The film's portrayal of the GameStop saga has been criticized by Andrew Left.
The film's popularity on Netflix could drive more viewership and subscriptions, potentially benefiting Netflix's stock in the short term.
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Sony's film 'Dumb Money,' based on the GameStop short squeeze, grossed $20.7 million worldwide. The film's portrayal of the event has been criticized by Andrew Left.
The film's financial success and the ongoing discussion about its portrayal of the GameStop saga could positively impact Sony's stock in the short term.
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