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Michael Burry Reveals New Portfolio Moves as AI Bets Evolve
Michael Burry added Nvidia call options as a hedge while increasing short positions in Oracle, Palantir, Caterpillar, and Nebius.
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Michael Burry added Nvidia call options as a hedge while increasing short positions in Oracle, Palantir, Caterpillar, and Nebius.
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A New York Times opinion essay suggests revisiting the ancient Sumerian practice of debt forgiveness as a possible response to the United States' $40 trillion national debt.
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Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest in Perplexity at a valuation exceeding $30 billion as the AI search startup's annualized revenue surpasses $750 million.
Caterpillar has dropped about 22% since Michael Burry disclosed his short position on June 30, validating one of his highest-profile bearish bets.
Bitcoin climbed more than 23% in a week, delivering its strongest weekly performance since March 2023 as institutional demand and improving market sentiment fueled the rally.