Value After Hours S05 E38: WSJ's Spencer Jakab on The Revolution That Wasn't: GameStop and Reddit

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Oct 23, 2023

Spencer Jakab of WSJ debunks the GameStop and Reddit saga as a revolution, discussing varying outcomes for investors and legality of the situation. The podcast explores the swarm of day traders impacting Melvin Capital, Batesian mimicry in harmless species, and the importance of consistency in capital structure.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The GameStop and Reddit Saga: Origins, Influencers, and Varying Outcomes

04:15 • 8min

Swarming Melvin Capital: The GameStop Saga

12:02 • 29min

Batesian Mimicry: Harmless Species Imitating Harmful Signals

41:23 • 3min

Costly Signals and Honesty in Investing and Business

44:15 • 5min

Consistency in Capital Structure

48:49 • 12min

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