Big Short Steve Eisman Says It's 'Not Compelling' To Bet On GameStop Despite Cash Pile Swelling To $9 Billion

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Despite retail investors and high-profile figures like Michael Burry pointing to GameStop’s massive war chest as a catalyst for future growth, Eisman remains deeply skeptical. Responding to a viewer ...

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