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The Revolution That Wasn't

GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors
Book • 2022
The Revolution That Wasn't explores the GameStop short squeeze, revealing how what appeared to be a victory for retail investors actually benefited Wall Street.

Spencer Jakab delves into the technological and financial factors that enabled this event, highlighting the role of platforms like Robinhood in gamifying trading and profiting from novice investors' mistakes.

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Barry Ritholtz
as the book he wrote about GameStop, Reddit, and the fleecing of small investors.
Spencer Jakab on the Death of Meme Stocks
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Bogumil Baranowski
as the book he loved, giving him a much more complete picture of what happened with Gamestock.
Spencer Jakab: What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know & Why You're Probably a Worse Investor Than You Think - Award-winning financial journalist shares lessons

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