The Exchange Debunking Oil Myths, the New Gamestop?, and Saving Spirit 4/23/26
Apr 23, 2026
Herb Greenberg, investigative financial journalist known for red-flag stock analysis, and Matt McLennan, value investor and First Eagle portfolio manager, dig into why oil prices aren’t soaring amid crisis. They unpack a meme-stock’s dramatic spike and collapse. They also debate the implications of a potential $500M bailout for Spirit Airlines and what it could mean for market behavior.
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Seek Scarcity Value Over Macro Predictions
- Prefer companies with scarcity of market position and low embedded expectations across industries and geographies rather than betting on macro outcomes.
- McLennan highlights pros like LVMH, Nestle, Process (stake in Tencent) and diversified scarcity value.
Avis Rollercoaster Shows Classic Short Squeeze Behavior
- Avis (CAR) surged nearly 500% then collapsed almost 50% the next day, illustrating an express elevator up and fast elevator shaft down.
- Herb Greenberg calls it a short-squeeze driven move with classic meme-stock dynamics and market-structure players involved.
Narratives And Structure Fuel Meme Rallies Not Just Retail
- Meme-style rallies often rely on narratives and technical priming (high short interest) more than retail buying alone.
- Greenberg notes algorithms, prop shops, and the gamification of markets amplify these moves beyond pure retail demand.