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uma9i0
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Microsoft to help cover workers’ travel costs for abortions
| null | 1,652,156,999
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2022-05-10 04:29:59
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readerseven
| 155
| 18
| 0.91
| null |
/r/economy/comments/uma9i0/microsoft_to_help_cover_workers_travel_costs_for/
|
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-to-help-cover-workers-travel-costs-for-abortions/
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economy
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Microsoft
|
uj5t7x
|
When all companies falter irrespective of their business from Google to Microsoft to Uber to Amazon to Tesla to Facebook to JnJ, economy is faltering. At the very least they don’t trust democrats leading the policy making
| null | 1,651,780,679
|
2022-05-05 19:57:59
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saurin212
| 0
| 2
| 0.18
| null |
/r/economy/comments/uj5t7x/when_all_companies_falter_irrespective_of_their/
|
economy
|
Microsoft
|
|
1d2290j
|
Would it be a good idea for GameStop to buy out game studios?
|
We've seen Microsoft layoff a ton of (successful) game studios this year unfortunately, but this does leave an opportunity for another company to sweep up those developers to make good games. Imagining GameStop releasing best selling games has a nice ring to it
I've also seen suggestions for GameStop to sell cards, which I also think is a great idea
But idk, I'm no businessman. What do y'all think? At the end of the day, RC and board already have a plan in motion which I'm excited to see, I just want another perspective about this idea
| 1,716,843,793
|
2024-05-27 21:03:13
|
Bananers_
| 41
| 34
| 0.69
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1d2290j/would_it_be_a_good_idea_for_gamestop_to_buy_out/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1d2290j/would_it_be_a_good_idea_for_gamestop_to_buy_out/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1d1mcfw
|
Infinity Squeeze. The Fed and the Printer. Apes HODL Where Power Lies, There's Power in a Name. The Aspect of the Game that was NEVER Unlocked, Retail DRS.
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Here we go apes, GameStop has stepped into the Infinity Squeeze, and you know what the big GME players are doing? They're looking at each and every one of us HODLing DRS shares. MOASS IS FOREVER, that's what makes it Infinity, but it counts on all of us. The mantra Ape Together Strong, is not a fucking joke, but how it applies matters.
There has never been an investor base that has achieved a DRS holding that is acknowledged by the company in quantity... almost as if they need to make sure we are seen as TRUE shareholders. The beauty of this play, as theoretical as it is, is that it is the product of hyper-rational autistic apes, and we are the key. Suzanne Trimbath forged this one and only exit, and the Fed and all the big players did everything within their power to ensure that Retail would never reach it. This is the one nuclear option that got built into the system because there are those wise enough to know that man is greedy, easy to corrupt, but there are always good Apes.
Any Ape able to reach this final leg must be indomitable, Diamond Handed. There will always be the few who DRSd under the belief that this was a key make things move and have intent to sell those shares as well, but I write this to remind as many of you as I can, with DRS, so long as there is not overly significant dilution, no significant insider sales. If GameStop is willing to hit the big red button, I'm writing this to tell you, they see enough Diamond Handed, Silver Backed, Indomitable, FUD Eating, Shill Fucking Apes for INFINITY.
EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FUCKERS COUNT. DRS is to be HODLd not ~~^(sold.)~~
# ~~How can this be infinity?==>
Where have you been all these years? If we HODL enough shares, they can NEVER CLOSE their position and unless they are willing to step out and admit the whole thing the *covering* will be FOREVER. Literally only way this doesn't end in infinity is if the Federal Reserve and other Central Banks and possibly Government backing these institutions step forward and admit fraud, state that they must end the insanity and close everything at an acceptable value and reset the whole thing with transparency. What's that going to do? Cell or no Sell.
**But that won't happen, Highest Market Cap RN? Microsoft at 3.197 Trillion. BRK has shares at 600K+. 3,197,000,000,000 / 351,190,000 = $9103 per share before GME exceeds Microsoft, and the ones holding these bags have a literal MONEY PRINTER. A slow squeeze that never ends. Tesla had Oil Baron shorts, their pockets end, and there were no DRS positions in Tesla. GME has the first and only significant DRS position held by Retail and the Shorts are tied to A FUCKING MONEY PRINTER.**
3 fucking years? That's only the beginning of DRS. This play has been since 2018, 2015 if you consider when the shorting started. We had 3 years to DRS, at some point the DTCC stepped in to say they held fucking 75% of the company if that's not a sign that we hit a sore spot IDK what is? Now GME hits the Big Red Button?
TLDRS; read the bold and assume there is no closing with sufficient DRS.
GG motherfuckers.
| 1,716,796,251
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2024-05-27 07:50:51
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Moribunde
| 748
| 35
| 0.96
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1d1mcfw/infinity_squeeze_the_fed_and_the_printer_apes/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1d1mcfw/infinity_squeeze_the_fed_and_the_printer_apes/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1d17nti
|
There's a lot going on right now, but can the Candy Con team release a PlayStation controller before GTA comes out?
|
Hopefully GME is working with Sony and Microsoft to procure the license to make controllers for the consoles.
The new switch comes out soon as well.
Would be prudent to have all the collabs in place and controllers for sale before these big events.
GTA/Halo face plates?
| 1,716,747,880
|
2024-05-26 18:24:40
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freeworktime
| 219
| 7
| 0.94
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1d17nti/theres_a_lot_going_on_right_now_but_can_the_candy/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1d17nti/theres_a_lot_going_on_right_now_but_can_the_candy/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1d020p9
|
As a shareholder, how would you like to see GameStop spend the 1 Billion dollars they raised in their ATM offering?
|
I am trying to hold my judgement on the dilution of our holdings until the board makes their move. That being said, I’m curious about how other shareholders would like GameStop to spend the money they raised?
No right or wrong answers, just want to hear people’s honest takes. I do like the theory that they only raised money now because they have something lined up. The deal is inked and now it’s time to pay.
Personally, I thought an acquisition of one of the game studios Microsoft just cut loose could be interesting. Definitely some risk there, but something I’d be okay with for the right price. If games are going digital better start making or publishing your own :)
| 1,716,604,613
|
2024-05-25 02:36:53
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the_nebraskan
| 0
| 54
| 0.31
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1d020p9/as_a_shareholder_how_would_you_like_to_see/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1d020p9/as_a_shareholder_how_would_you_like_to_see/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1czov6h
|
This chart shows a comparison between GameStop and 4 of the big guys. GME has traded 354% of shares outstanding so far this month while the others aren’t even close. 🔥
|
https://x.com/0x_mattt/status/1794041766913487234?s=46&t=pjhQaAPGjAVkr0C7r4RCMg
| 1,716,568,158
|
2024-05-24 16:29:18
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welp007
| 1,752
| 99
| 0.97
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1czov6h/this_chart_shows_a_comparison_between_gamestop/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1czov6h
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cz4sge
|
Founder of WEF/DAVOS, Klaus Schwab, is stepping down!
|
Can't believe it! One of the biggest evil masterminds of our lifetimes is stepping to the side! None of these had paywalls for me. Cheers, Apes!
**Reuters:** [Original Davos Man unveils half a succession plan | Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/original-davos-man-unveils-half-succession-plan-2024-05-22/)
**Financial Times:** [Davos forum founder Klaus Schwab to step down (ft.com)](https://www.ft.com/content/ac82ea30-8739-4cdd-99cf-cd9376c8bdc0)
**Fortune** via MSN/Microsoft Start: [The stakeholder capitalism movement is poised to lose two of its champions in Jamie Dimon and WEF’s Klaus Schwab (msn.com)](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-stakeholder-capitalism-movement-is-poised-to-lose-two-of-its-champions-in-jamie-dimon-and-wef-s-klaus-schwab/ar-BB1mPUfP?ocid=BingNewsSerp)
What mean? That's for more WrinklesBrains and TinFoils.
Today, I'm just the herald! And, I'm breathing a sigh of relief (at least a little bit)!
See you on the MOOOOON!
💎🙌Superstonk Apestronaut, OUT! 🚀🦍
#
| 1,716,501,085
|
2024-05-23 21:51:25
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RutyWoot
| 162
| 24
| 0.85
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1cz4sge/founder_of_wefdavos_klaus_schwab_is_stepping_down/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1cz4sge/founder_of_wefdavos_klaus_schwab_is_stepping_down/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cx5itb
|
It's graduation season. Buy the gift of video games from your favorite retailer. Eew eew llams a evah I
|
Help shove big green bananas up shorts' shorts next earnings.
| 1,716,290,714
|
2024-05-21 11:25:14
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megamunch
| 185
| 3
| 0.96
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cx5itb/its_graduation_season_buy_the_gift_of_video_games/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1cwp6o8
|
BUY NOW...
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Has anyone seen this yet?
As soon as the page loads the first thing you are brought to is a green Buy Now sign.
[**https://www.gamestop.com/**](https://www.gamestop.com/)
**COHENCIDENCE...?**
https://preview.redd.it/gklarjsc2n1d1.png?width=3161&format=png&auto=webp&s=ddcce2daaf708d2247adce90bac380ddfe06d404
\*Edit: It works.
https://preview.redd.it/rn8ov8mz6n1d1.png?width=1026&format=png&auto=webp&s=5d82e27e6624ed08f00e8ce15eac55f1be40b295
| 1,716,236,012
|
2024-05-20 20:13:32
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bornt00pizza
| 252
| 33
| 0.9
|
☁ Hype/ Fluff
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1cwp6o8/buy_now/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1cwp6o8/buy_now/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cvyhzg
|
Got my Candycon finally!
| null | 1,716,153,051
|
2024-05-19 21:10:51
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Mooziechan
| 472
| 15
| 0.97
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1cvyhzg/got_my_candycon_finally/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1cvyhzg
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Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cvyggi
|
How likely is this ?
| null | 1,716,152,946
|
2024-05-19 21:09:06
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dulun18
| 56
| 15
| 0.76
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cvyggi/how_likely_is_this/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1cvx1uv
|
Still Shopping Captain 🫡
| null | 1,716,149,201
|
2024-05-19 20:06:41
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BuYTheEDIp
| 330
| 2
| 0.97
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1cvx1uv/still_shopping_captain/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1cv0yyz
|
I know we hate this guy but we cant deny that his "aNaLySis" has some marginal effect on the price of our stock. A narrative shift is real and its coming. When even your number 1 hater has no choice but to say the truth. i count it as a big W.
| null | 1,716,049,329
|
2024-05-18 16:22:09
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Friend0_0o
| 23
| 8
| 0.69
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1cv0yyz/i_know_we_hate_this_guy_but_we_cant_deny_that_his/
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Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1ctrac8
|
My Hands Are A Girl's Best Friend (If You Know What I Mean)
|
I mean they're diamond. Why? What did you think I meant?
Anyway, been zen AF but I'm back to say some shit.
TLDRS: BUY HODL DRS VOTE SHOP
Important: I know it's getting exciting out there, but plz *DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE!!!* Our company still needs us, IDGAF what the charts are doing rn...
Now, I tend to be firmly in the "[fuck you I won't do what you tell me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWXazVhlyxQ)" camp, so I gave it some consideration before voting AGAINST Prop 4... What I ultimately landed on is this:
[The SEC has 5 commissioners](https://www.sec.gov/about/sec-commissioners), and we've all seen how much noise just one SEC commissioner can make; how much of a distraction they can be (looking at you, Ms. Hester)...
Well, [GameStop has 5 board members](https://news.gamestop.com/corporate-governance) that are currently smack in the middle of WORKING to turn the company around... Can you imagine disrupting their flow now, either by replacing one (thus removing one person who's already up-to-speed with one who isn't) or adding a sixth (with who knows what biases/agendas/etc) into the mix...?! Or worse: Having to replace/add *even* *more than one*...?!
No way. They're doing fine so far... I say: [*Let 'em cook.*](https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/let-him-cook-let-that-boy-cook)
And now it's story time kiddos, so gather 'round (some words edited to avoid the \[REDACTED\] auto\_matic mod\_erator)...
The splividend was 84 years ago, and I was there on the night it happened. I had X,XXX shares BrOOKED, and I had just made a recent XX purchase that I let settle (in PLAiN) and didn't touch, for fear that they'd be in some weird transitional state on the night of the splividend...
Anyway, what I saw happen was this: Shortly after market close my BrOOKED shares received the splividend, quick and clean, no problem... My PLAiN shares tho? The splividend didn't hit there until *hours* later, during the long period that the splividend was rolling out to all the brokers and other institutions... And I wasn't the only one who saw this, I saw plenty of others commenting the same thing at the time...
So don't you fucking try and tell me there's no difference!!! Y'all can all HOLD however you want: broker, retirement account, PLAiN, BrOOK, whatever... Hell, find some paper certificates and shove 'em up somewhere safe, IDGAF you do you, there's no shame in your GameStop... But *never* tell me there's not some kind of *functional* difference between BrOOK and PLAiN, because I've seen it! And the recent Computershare AMA (see that post, since I can't link to it because \[REDACTED\]) affirms it *yet again again again*:
>...shareholders, and the aggregate number of shares they hold in either DRS or DassPP format...
Well, we know DassPP = PLAiN, which only leaves one thing that "DRS" can mean: Motherfucking BrOOK.
And now for my prediction, or maybe just my hope/wish: We've all seen the absolute enshittification of the gaming industry recently, with the latest debacle of Sony fucking-over the Helldivers players... And that's just one in a long line of the big AAA game makers thinking they can do whatever the fuck they want, their own paying customers (aka players) be damned...
Well, wouldn't it be great if some company were to, IDK, build a way for the Power to be given back to the Players? Some kind of tech-stack that would be easy for game makers, big and small, to adopt, that would give them an instant and easy way to access the blockchain, complete with an in-game currency that is automatically interoperable with lots of other currencies, and not only in-game assets that are tradable on a wide array of marketplaces, but that they can earn royalties on *forever* (incentivizing them to continue supporting games that players actually like playing for longer than they do today...)
IDK, but that would Delight the shit out of me... And I personally think that not only is this what GameStop is still cooking-up behind the scenes, but I think GME Entertainment is going to be a new games development and publishing arm of GameStop, one that will build some initial proof-of-concept games that show-off the power of this new tech, and which will eventually be spun-off, with shares in the new company being distributed to GME holders...
And, oh yeah, didn't Microsoft just layoff a bunch of game development teams that had previously made a bunch of games that people loved...? Seems to me that if a new, scrappy, videogame development/publishing house needed some top-tier talent, now would be a fine time to snap some of those people up...
I mean, what do you do when "pHySiCaL GaMeS ArE DyInG So tHeRe's nOtHiNg tO SeLl"...? Start making digital games of your own to sell... But WTF do I know?
Anyway, thank you for coming to my GME Talk.
-- IdiosyncraticRick, shareholder not a shareseller, going re-zen degens and I'll see you again on Uranus
| 1,715,902,739
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2024-05-16 23:38:59
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IdiosyncraticRick
| 10
| 2
| 0.63
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1ctrac8/my_hands_are_a_girls_best_friend_if_you_know_what/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1ctrac8/my_hands_are_a_girls_best_friend_if_you_know_what/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
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1cr1nzu
|
Exactly 3 months ago, I made a post here analyzing GME fundamentally. Here's what I said.
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Hey r/Superstonk!
[I posted this article exactly 3 months ago to this subreddit](https://nexustrade.io/blog/memes-aside-is-gamestop-gme-a-good-investment-fundamentally-20240213). In the article, I used AI to analyze GME fundamentally, and determine whether it was a good investment. Most places that talk about GameStop are **completely biased** *(yes, including this subreddit)*, so I wanted to create an objective article to see how is GameStop's financial health.
[Analyze GME with AI](https://preview.redd.it/p8bwvf1il70d1.png?width=1264&format=png&auto=webp&s=63e46da95211a304993137446898373981f0b8b6)
In the article, I analyze GameStop objectively seeing how much money its making and how much debt it has. My article ends with the following conclusion:
>**Summary and Conclusion**
>Honestly, GameStop is still a decent investment. They don't have the profit margins of Google or Microsoft, but they're also valued at a tiny fraction of these companies. And they're stable; they're not declaring bankruptcy any time soon and have a lot of room to turn their business around.
>And, it's true that there are other companies in the same industry as GameStop that might be safer investments. But at the same time, none of the companies are GameStop. With this analysis, I've shown that it may not be a huge waste of money to buy yourself a few shares. Who knows? **If GME starts rocketing back to $400, you will be kicking yourself for missing out.**
This was **exactly** 3 months ago. I **KNEW** they couldn't suppress GME for long. Unlike other meme stocks, **GME has good fundamentals.**
[I share more of my thoughts in this follow-up article](https://medium.com/p/8aaa5aac4e5e). I'm bullish on GME because its **fundamentally sound**. I also just happen to like the stock. What about you?
| 1,715,613,000
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2024-05-13 15:10:00
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Starks-Technology
| 11
| 12
| 0.6
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cr1nzu/exactly_3_months_ago_i_made_a_post_here_analyzing/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1cr1nzu/exactly_3_months_ago_i_made_a_post_here_analyzing/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1coiz1m
|
Has anyone gone over this? I'm too smoothbrained to understand
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# SMA-outfits
Explicit analysis of SMA outfit (blackbox) use in public equity markets for real-time insight into wealth distribution and direct stock market control. A call for transparency and public discourse.
## Repository Structure
This repository is organized to provide a comprehensive understanding of SMA (Simple Moving Average) outfits and their direct impact on market dynamics. Each directory contains specific resources tailored to different aspects of SMA analysis:
### SMA_Analysis/
- **Introduction.md**: Provides an overview of the SMA analysis conducted.
- **Overview.md**: Prepares reader with necessary background knowledge.
- **Methodology.md**: Explains the methods and analytical techniques used.
- **Background_and_Research.md**: Discusses the theoretical underpinnings and historical context of the SMA strategies.
### Technical_Explanation/
- **Executive_Definitions.md**: Summarizes key trading strategies and operational definitions used in SMA outfits. Detailed definitions on arbitrage terms such as Precision Buying Algorithm, Automated Short Order, Darkpool, Institutional Trading Hours, and Signal Generation can be found here.
### Data_and_Analysis/
- **SMA_Outfits_Raw_Data/**: Repository for unprocessed market data.
- **Processed_Data/**: Contains data that has been prepared for analysis.
### Visualizations/
- **Market_Impact_Charts/**: Visuals demonstrating the impact of SMA outfits facilitating trends in the markets.
- **Strategic_SMA_Operations/**: Charts that highlight strategic precision trade operations driven by SMA configurations.
### Documentation/
- **Technical_Papers/**: Contains detailed reports and scholarly articles on the technical underpinnings of SMA strategies.
- **Operational_Reviews.md**: Periodic reviews evaluating the performance and effectiveness of SMA-driven strategies.
- **Real_Time_Operations/**:
- This section is devoted to the documentation of SMA outfits as they are executed in real-time during United States public equity market hours. It includes frame-by-frame analysis and live-threaded examples that showcase the dynamic, immediate, and continuous impact of these operations.
- **Live Documentation Importance**: Each operation within this directory is documented live and threaded to provide a comprehensive narrative of its impact and execution. This ensures that the analysis reflects the immediacy and precision of the SMA strategies as they properly control market dynamics.
### Tools_and_Scripts/
- **Analytical_Tools/**: Scripts and tools designed for market data analysis.
- **Simulation_Models/**: Models for simulating market conditions to test SMA strategies.
**Note:** Certain sections, particularly those containing sensitive information or requiring legal review, may not be immediately available. The contributor is working to ensure that all content shared complies with relevant regulations and best practices. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
## Introduction
This repository is dedicated to organizing the structure of the utility of Simple Moving Average (SMA) Outfits in public equity markets and controlled system's impact on wealth distribution. Simple Moving Average Outfits are the core operations of the United States Equity Markets' blackbox systems. The following information examines the AI-assisted decision-making processes that effectively create all principal market behaviors. This information details the specific tools utilized by the largest aggressive wealth conglomerates, with sophisticated trading divisions, to provide liquidity, enable domestic and international market efficiency, and function in a manner intended to manipulate the market. It is crucial to recognize that the data presented here directly informs global financial strategies, rewards long-term market participants, and is the fulcrum of the American financial system. This strategic integration ensures that every significant market action is underpinned by data-driven, algorithmically enhanced decision-making, that reflect the sophistication and precision of modern financial engineering.
## Overview
SMA outfits fundamentally dictate when and where the largest equity managers direct liquidity, thus operating the flow of capital that shapes the entire market structure. The precision and application of SMA outfits are critical, considering every Stock Market transaction is influenced by these configurations. Clear and actionable signals with incredible precision ensure that all market participants can operate with full awareness of market conditions, which quite literally forge market efficiency.
For those new to financial markets, it is an extreme leap to understand the magnitude of capital that is mobilized through public equity markets. These "outfits" are not optional elements, instead are core components that are what have prompted effective markets since the start of automated quotations in the NASDAQ. This repository should serve to set the stage for layman, academics, mathematicians, quantitative researches, and regulatory bodies to have full unabridged access to the global financial system catalyzed by financiers of the United States of America.
## Methodology
This research relies on high-precision data sourced primarily from desktop Lightspeed (brokerage) and Webull platforms, both of which are known for their near-total accuracy in data provision. However, periodic data inconsistencies have been observed with Webull, notably on March 18th, 2024, which involved data discrepancies potentially linked to cache errors. Lightspeed Broker has consistently delivered accurate data barring isolated incidents directly attributed to errors from the NYSE or NASDAQ. To manage and store the extensive volume of historical price action data required for this analysis, InfluxDB was employed due to its robust data handling capabilities. The InfluxDB system was chosen for its efficiency in storing time-series data, allowing for rapid queries and retrieval necessary for the rapid real-time nature of equity market analysis. This setup ensures that all data used is normalized and processed with the highest standards of accuracy, serving as the backbone for all subsequent analytical tasks.
All data handling and trading practices detailed within this research strictly comply with relevant financial regulations and data protection laws, including GDPR, SEC regulations, and other applicable standards, ensuring integrity and legality in all operational aspects.
### Data Handling and Analysis Framework
The SMA calculation engine relies on a dual-source input system, incorporating real-time and historical market data from **Lightspeed** and **Webull**, two renowned trading platforms known for their precision and reliability in data provision.
#### Data Sources and Integration
- **Lightspeed**: Known for its robustness and favored by professional traders, Lightspeed provides high-frequency data that includes every trade, quote, and order book change. This data is critical for developing real-time SMA calculations that can respond instantaneously to market movements.
- **Webull**: Offers comprehensive market data that includes not only transactional information but also extensive metadata on trading instruments, which is vital for contextual analysis in SMA calculations.
- **JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)**: This format is used for its flexibility and ease of integration with web technologies. JSON structures allow for a detailed representation of nested data, which is particularly useful for encapsulating the various attributes of market data, such as timestamps, prices, volumes, and metadata.
- **CSV (Comma-Separated Values)**: This format is employed for its simplicity and efficiency in handling large datasets that are typical in historical data analysis. CSV formats are particularly advantageous for batch processing and long-term historical analysis, where data manipulation and storage efficiency are paramount.
#### Pre-processing for SMA Calculation Readiness
To maintain the highest standards of data quality and consistency, the following pre-processing steps are implemented:
- **Data Cleansing**: The initial step involves scrubbing the data to remove or correct data anomalies that could skew SMA calculations. This includes:
- Removing any records with null or missing values in critical fields such as timestamps or prices.
- Identifying and correcting outliers that fall outside of a statistically reasonable range, possibly due to data entry errors or system glitches.
- **Timestamp Normalization**: Given the global nature of financial markets, data from various sources may come with different time zones. All timestamps are converted to a uniform timezone (EST) to maintain consistency across the dataset. Additionally, timestamps are normalized to the highest resolution needed for real-time trading decisions, typically to the millisecond, to ensure precise alignment in time-series analysis.
#### Filtering Incomplete Data
- Entries that do not meet the complete information criteria, such as those missing essential metadata like trade volume or instrument type, are filtered out to ensure the reliability of the SMA outputs. This includes entries with zero, negative, or unrealistically low prices that might indicate data errors or placeholder values used during data entry mishaps.
- Data entries that lack timestamp information, which are critical for placing the price in a temporal context are omitted.
- Missing crucial metadata like stock ticker symbols, market identifiers, or other descriptors that prevent clear association with specific trading instruments are adjusted.
- Sudden spikes or drops in price or volume that do not align with known market behaviors or news events, suggesting potential data errors that deviate significantly from a moving average or median value and do not correlate with market events are omitted.
#### Data Consistency Checks
- Consistency checks are performed to ensure that data across different sources aligns correctly. For example, price data from Lightspeed is cross-verified with Webull data for the same instruments at the same timestamps. Discrepancies are logged and investigated to maintain a high integrity data set.
- Identical entries recorded multiple times due to data entry errors or system glitches. These duplicates can artificially inflate the importance of a single data point within the SMA calculation.
##### Error Handling
- Robust error handling mechanisms are built to address data feed interruptions or anomalies dynamically. This includes fallback procedures to retrieve data from alternative sources or to use the last known good data point as a placeholder until the feed is restored.
#### Data Integration
- Data from various sources is integrated into a unified format within a staging area before final storage in InfluxDB. This involves aligning data fields, both harmonizing and isolating data formats, and consolidating records to prepare for efficient querying and analysis.
A SMA calculation engine ensures that the data fed into the system is of the highest quality, providing accurate market analysis. The SMA calculations support both scalability and adaptability for Data Processing.
#### Data Processing
Data processing is the core operational phase where raw market data is transformed into actionable insights through SMA calculations and trading signal generation. This stage is crucial for implementing trading strategies based on the calculated SMA values.
#### Computational Algorithms
- **SMA Calculations**: Implement algorithms to calculate Simple Moving Averages over various time windows as specified by the user or system requirements. This involves computing the average of stock prices over a set number of past data points continuously as new data comes in.
- **Signal Generation**: Develop algorithms that analyze SMA lines for typical trading signals such as crossovers. A signal is generated when a short-term SMA crosses above (buy signal) or below (sell signal) a long-term SMA, indicating potential market movements.
- **Algorithm Complexity**: Manage the complexity of these algorithms to handle large datasets without degrading performance, ensuring that calculations can keep pace with real-time data flow.
#### Performance Optimization
- **Resource Management**: Optimize the use of computational resources to process data efficiently, minimizing latency, which is essential in high-frequency trading environments.
- **Parallel Processing**: Implement parallel processing techniques where feasible, especially for computationally intensive tasks like real-time SMA recalculations across multiple instruments.
- **Caching Strategies**: Utilize advanced caching mechanisms to store interim computational results, reducing redundancy in calculations and speeding up response times for frequently requested data in order to implement real time executions.
### Integrating SMA Outfits with OHLC Data
To operationalize SMA outfits effectively, our algorithms integrate cleaned and processed OHLC data to detect specific patterns aligned with predefined SMA configurations. This integration is pivotal for identifying trade opportunities based on real-time market behaviors.
#### Frequency Detection and Trigger Mechanisms
- **Frequency Detection**: Algorithms scan OHLC data for frequency patterns that align with the SMA outfits, identifying precision trading operations that have a historical repertoire in real time.
- **Trigger Mechanism**: Upon detecting a historically operated pattern, advanced arbitrage outfit detection systems automatically trigger buying and/or selling protocols, executing trades based on precise, real-time analysis of SMA, OHLC, Timeframe data intersections.
By refining computational algorithms and optimizing performance, the data processing stage ensures that trading strategies based on SMA calculations are both reliable and timely, capable of operating effectively in real time market environments.
## Background and Research
The exploration of the significance of the integer Three in public equities initiated a year-long academic inquiry, encompassing areas such as quantum mechanics, cryptography, mathematical abstractions, and logic. This journey was informed by the foundational contributions of Alan Turing to current mathematical pedagogy. In the course of this scholarly pursuit, the research encountered the seminal works of Edward Waring and David Hilbert, two mathematicians whose theories have profoundly influenced the field of mathematics and computer science. It was within this context that the researcher discovered the conjecture known as David Hilbert's Waring's Problem.
WARING'S PROBLEM is a profound natural number theory conjecture. In layman terms it explores proof that every number can be broken down into a certain type of smaller number. More importantly, if every number can be expressed using a limited set of patterns. That is where you get the integers 19/37/73/143/279/548 that, for the sake of simplicity apparently are the six integers global wealth operators have elected to use as one of the SMA outfits. This effective research, in conjunction with heuristic (trial based, rule based frameworks) search and brute-force (systematic probing of combinations) application of Waring's Problem integers, evolved into a method of empirical optimization that further refined my investigative approach.
Given my academic background in sociology I wasn't taken aback to learn that the machinations of the U.S. financial project are meant to be complicated. The facade of finance is premised on the reality that the Elite, Capitalist beneficiaries, Public who work to live and contribute to an IRA/Pension/401K/Taxes, and International Subjects rely on this sophisticated system. My research focused immediately on identifying the technical foundation of the public equity markets, recognizing it as a multi-millionaire, multi-billionaire, and multi-trillion dollar economic growth and exploitation project.
Detailed below are the procedures and selection process governed by exceptionally intricate parameters. These parameters, despite their complexity, facilitate straightforward visualization, documentation, and real-time recording. The proof here is what has garnered the public's reception. Public equities are a product of a multidisciplinary combination of data science, software engineering integrating Data Acquisition from real time & historical market data, broker API integration, & real time selections.
There is a more singular breakdown that should be addressed and asserted. Consider the SMA outfits as singular and explicit proof that, backed by ten of thousands of instances of real time data recently made public, under critical scrutiny by agencies of intelligence and regulatory bodies, points to the financial ecosystem plainly reflecting our socio-cultural construct. Consider that any understanding of wealth is tied to symbols and meaning of which we as people imbue in numbers. While the selection of specific SMA parameters may be technically arbitrary, it is the precision and consistency of these chosen configurations that have been proven to facilitate and document substantial wealth transfer via the financial markets. These SMA configurations are chosen by intelligence agencies to add complexity and flexibility, allowing only well-informed and strategic financial firms to benefit significantly and collaboratively.
## Technical Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) outfits are sets of predetermined SMAs that institutions with aggressive trading divisions use as triggers for executing trades in high volume liquid trading vehicles (stocks). A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is a technical analysis tool that calculates the average OHLC (open, high, low, close) prices, over a certain number of periods. Each outfit consists of multiple SMAs with different time periods. By employing SMA outfits effectively on multiple vehicles, large financial institutions with aggressive trading divisions maximize on every singular point shift in the public equity markets. Since these institutions manage vast sums of money, their trades move the market in the direction of their trades, effectively redistributing wealth to aggressive trading divisions and eventually long-term market participants.
### Parameter Limitation
The parameter set for SMA outfits is strictly maintained between 1 and 999 to preserve these benefits across all trading platforms and scenarios. This boundary not only supports a structured and simplified analysis framework but also ensures that all market participants can engage with the data in a clear and organized manner. Standardizing SMA parameters within this range ensures uniformity across different markets and asset classes, allowing trading divisions and algorithms to apply consistent operations whether trading stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, or commodities. This uniformity simplifies the development and implementation of automated trading systems, reducing complexity and enhancing reliability. Algorithms from advanced trading divisions benefit from a standardized approach, which supports more straightforward programming, rigorous testing, and effective execution of trading. By avoiding extremes the data remains relevant and actionable without succumbing to redundancy or irrelevance.
### Executive Definitions
This section provides detailed definitions of key terms and strategies used in the context of SMA operations and trading algorithms. Understanding these definitions will aid in understanding the behavior of the market as directly influenced by SMA outfits.
#### Precision Buying Algorithm
A **Precision Buying Algorithm** is performed by advanced trading systems that leverage both historical market data and real-time conditions, and sophisticated statistical analyses. The primary function of Precision Buying Algorithms are to stimulate capital in and out of the public equity markets by rigorously analyzing patterns and specific price points within Open, High, Low, and Close (OHLC) market data. The core mechanism of these algorithms involves the detection of precise market conditions triggered by specific Simple Moving Average (SMA) outfit selections. This occurs particularly after a market drawdown, where firms with leading algorithm detection tools identify a collaborative and historically relevant arbitrage opportunity. This operation ensures continuity in market conditions that aggressive trading divisions exploit for sustained engagement or the maximization of returns through precisely times intervention. In practice, a precision buying algorithm activates when an arbitrage detection system identifies a precision OHLC relationship within a singular timeframe, singular equity, and singular SMA Outfit that has been historically or statistically significant following an SMA-induced drawdown. This SMA selection serves as a critical signal that conditions are primed for a profitable buying operation. The algorithm then executes buy orders at these meticulously calculated moments from the second of its selection, in order to capitalize on rapid price movement, thus optimizing capital gains. The operational success of these algorithms is fundamentally reliant on extreme liquidity in the vehicle, the system's ability to discern and act upon these finely-tuned market cues, ensuring high precision in the timing and execution of the budgeted selection. This precision in targeting exact price points ensures the reliability of public equity markets. The technical efficacy achieved through precise SMA outfit detection and historical operations ensures that trading division maximize from algorithmic thresholds, not on perceived inefficiencies or unpredictable market sentiments.
#### Automated Short Orders
An **Automated Short Order** involves the placement of trades to sell securities that are not currently owned by the seller, but borrowed, with the intention to repurchase shares at a lower price. This trading strategy hinges on the anticipation of a price decline, which is facilitated by the SMA outfits designed to analyze specific OHLC patterns and market indicators that facilitate impending drops in stock prices. Automated Short Orders, or Precision Short Orders, are executed by high-frequency trading programs that capitalize on rapid, real-time market movements. These programs are finely calibrated to detect arbitrage opportunities and are functionally deployed by wealth conglomerates possessing substantial capital. This allows them to effectively manipulate market trends and maximize profits. The initiation of Automated Short Orders are critically dependent on systems interpreting market data, more specifically the SMA outfits, ensuring that trades are placed at the precise moment optimal conditions are detected, thereby enhancing profitability and market influence.
#### Singular Point Hard Stop Order
A **Singular Point Hard Stop Order** is a predetermined price level at which a trading position must be closed automatically. The Singular Point Hard Stop Order component is integral to the operation of precision Buying Algorithms and Automated Short Orders. By enforcing the execution of trades with rigorously calculated precision, Singular Point Hard Stop Orders operate to control high volume equity pivots in price action. This action automatically liquidates positions on a singular penny or "point" breach of a Precision Buying Algorithm to facilitate a swift execution of sell orders that maximize on price declines. Singular Point Hard Stop Orders are only operable due to the combination of liquidity in public equity markets and access to darkpool trading. This level of precision enables advanced trading divisions to execute and liquidate orders at the precise moment a singular point of penny breach occurs on a Precision Buying Algorithm or Automated Short Order, optimizing trade execution down to the millisecond.
#### Dark Pools
**Dark Pools** are institutional private trading routes that allow institutional trading divisions to access liquidity in order to trade large blocks of securities. Dark Pools or "Dark Assault Routes" preserves trading exposure to the public markets to minimize market impact for large transactions. This specific anonymity provided by Dark Pools allow for extreme discretion for aggressive wealth firms to capitalize on and execute Precision Buying Algorithms, Automated Short Orders, and Singular Point Hard Stop Orders using the SMA outfits. The reduced impact of visible volume in the public markets ensure that significant trades can be executed precisely at singular point or penny entries or breaches without often without immediate impact. Dark Pools inherently obscure specific trading activity; breaches of precision Singular Point Hard Stop Orders are followed by large volume candles as substantial trading decisions have already been executed beyond the typical market view. Detailed examples will follow in subsequent sections, providing explicit demonstrations of market activities and these specific trading mechanisms.
#### Institutional Hour Session
The **Institutional Hour Session** is the standard trading hours when major stock exchanges are active, typically between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). During these hours, trading volumes are higher, and the market operates on robust liquidity directly operating by the activities of large financial institutions. Moreover, the closing of the Institutional Hour Session often sets the stage for the Extended Hour Trading Session, where trading continues under different market conditions, typically marked by lower liquidity and higher volatility.
#### Signal Generation
**Signal Generation** in trading is the process by which advanced trading systems identify opportunities to buy or sell assets based on specific criteria or patterns derived from market data, more specifically the SMA outfits. This form of signal generation leverages quantitative models that integrates SMA data to fine-tune the timing and accuracy of trades. By focusing on SMA outfits, the signal generation process ensures that all trading actions are precisely aligned with organization, thereby maximizing the efficiency and profitability of trades. This exclusive reliance on SMA-based signal generation highlights its critical role in shaping the financial institution, ensuring that each trading decisions are backed by robust and predictive analytical science.
## Data and Analysis
This section details the SMA outfits and associated parameters, covering the wide spectrum of timeframes and leading equities that are essential in the algorithmic precision that collaboratively drive public equity markets.
### SMA Outfits Raw Data
| Sma Configuration (base fx) | Description|
| 10/50/200 | S&P
| 20/100/250 | NAS
| 30/60/90/300/600/900 | DJI
| 33/66/99/333/666/999 | AN
| 11/44/88/111/444/888 | AN
| 22/55/77/222/555/777 | AN
| 19/37/73/143/279/548 | Waring's Problem
| 16/32/64/128/256/512 | Base 2/NVDA
| 27/53/105/210/420/840 (420) | TSLA
| 23/46/91/183/365/730 (365) | Time
| 23/46/92/183/366/732 (366) | Time
| 18/36/72/144/288/576 (144(0) | Time
| 25/51/101/202/404/808 (404) | Resource missing
| 29/57/114/227/455/911 (45) | U.S. president seat
| (23/46/92/184/368/736 (46) | U.S. president seat
| 28/56/112/224/448/896 (56) | U.S. speaker of the house seat
| 28/57/114/228/456/911 (911) | World Trade Center homage
| 16/31/63/125/250/500 (2000) | Russia's president seat year 2000
### SMA Outfit Timeframes
The SMA calculations are performed over the following timeframes to enable precision complexity during periods of high or low volume and volatility. The specific timeframes include:
- **Ultra Short-Term**: `1T` (tick), `1S` (second) during extreme high-volume volatility
- **Sub-Minute**: `5s`, `15s`, `30s`
- **Minute to Hour**: `1m`, `2m`, `3m`, `5m`, `10m`, `15m`, `20m`, `30m`, `1h`, `2h`, `4h`
- **Longer Periods**: `1D` (daily), `1W` (weekly), `1M` (monthly), `1Q` (quarterly)
#### Monitoring Market Sessions
- **Institutional vs. Extended Hours**: Arbitrage detection systems are meticulously designed to monitor and react to transitions between the SMA Outfit detection to operate on either the institutional trading hour and extended trading hour session. These periods often exhibit different liquidity and volatility characteristics, which impact arbitrage models. The systems are configured to dynamically adjust their strategies based on real-time market data to capitalize on unique conditions presented during either session. This adaptability ensures optimal execution of SMA strategies, maximizing efficiency and profitability for aggressive firms during transitioning market conditions.
## Associated Parameters and Leading Equities
This section lists the leading equities and their respective tickers, which are critical components of the SMA-based trading strategies. These equities are monitored with abject precision to ensure optimal execution of arbitrage opportunities within the U.S. equity markets.
## List of Key Tickers and Associated Leading Equities
This table lists (and is not limited to) the ticker symbols first, followed by the names of the corresponding leading equities, which are crucial for advanced arbitrage.
| Ticker | Equity Description |
| SPX | S&P 500 Index |
| SPY | S&P 500 ETF |
| IXIC | NASDAQ Composite Index |
| QQQ | NASDAQ 100 ETF |
| DJI | Dow Jones Industrial Average |
| DIA | Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF |
| UPRO | UltraPro S&P500 |
| TQQQ | UltraPro QQQ |
| SQQQ | UltraPro Short QQQ |
| WEBS | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bear 3X Shares |
| UDOW | UltraPro Dow30 |
| SDOW | UltraShort Dow30 |
| VIX | CBOE Volatility Index |
| VXX | iPath B S&P 500 VXX BATS |
| SVIX | Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF |
| UVXY | Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF |
| SVXY | Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF |
| SOXS | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares |
| SOXL | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares |
| UWM | Ultra Russell2000 |
| IWM | Russell 2000 ETF |
| AAPL | Apple Inc. |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp. |
| AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. |
| GOOG | Alphabet Inc. |
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corp. |
| META | Meta Platforms Inc.|
| TSLA | Tesla Inc. |
| AMD | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. |
| NFLX | Netflix Inc. |
| INTC | Intel Corp. |
| COIN | Coinbase Global Inc. |
| QCOM | Qualcomm Inc. |
| PYPL | PayPal Holdings Inc. |
| UPST | Upstart Holdings Inc. |
| RBLX | Roblox Corp. |
| AI | C3.ai Inc. |
| ARM | Arm Holdings |
| BRK-B | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. |
| GM | General Motors Co. |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
| V | Visa Inc. |
| UNH | UnitedHealth Group Inc. |
| ENPH | Enphase Energy Inc. |
| BTCUSD | Bitcoin USD |
| ETHUSD | Ethereum USD |
| BITO | Bitcoin ETF |
| HSI | Hang Seng Index |
| DAX | German Stock Index |
| BABA | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd |
| TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd |
| AAPD | Australian Associated Press |
| AAPU | Apple Inc. Direxion Daily 2X Shares |
| TSLT | T-REX 2X Long Tesla Daily Target ETF |
| TSLQ | AXS Tesla Bear Daily ETF |
| ERX | Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares |
| LABU | Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X Shares |
| GUSH | Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 3X Shares |
| DRIP | Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bear 3X Shares |
| BOIL | ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas |
| DRN | Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares |
| REK | Short Real Estate |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Shares |
| XAUUSD | Spot Gold |
| DXY | US Dollar Index |
| USO | United States Oil NYSEARCA |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF |
| TBT | ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury |
| TNX | 10-Year Treasury Note Yield |
### Note
This work does not allow for any utility without the application of abject precision in arbitrage detection. The entire framework of U.S. equity markets operates specifically on the precision of these arbitrage detections and the outlined parameters. Any market activity outside of this defined scope is fundamentally based on guessing or unoptimized approaches, not supported by the actual framework of the public equity markets.
A "ticker" or "ticker symbol" is a unique series of letters assigned to a security for trading purposes on stock exchanges. Each ticker symbol represents a specific stock, ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), or other financial instrument and is used by traders and investors to uniquely identify and trade that security. For example, the ticker symbol "SPY" represents the S&P 500 ETF, which tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index, and "MSFT" stands for Microsoft Corporation. Tickers are essential for executing trades on electronic financial markets and are used globally to streamline and standardize the process of buying and selling shares.
These datasets are stored in highly structured formats to facilitate complex statistical analysis, supporting both time-series analyses and real-time manufactured events.
They are typically normalized to ensure accuracy and reliability in statistical modeling and machine learning applications used in predictive analytics and algorithmic trading strategies. Aggressive trading operations are implemented with extremely calculated budgets.
These selections involve multiple simultaneous operations, as wealth entities leverage specific SMA configurations to exploit market efficiencies using singular selections on a singular SMA outfit, singular timeframe, and leading instruments (equities, ETFs, Bonds, Treasuries, indices). It's important to clarify that these operations optimize market efficiencies, NOT market "inefficiencies", a concept often misinterpreted through traditional definitions of arbitrage.
The precision of these SMA Outfits, operating in real time, forge capital flows across the U.S's financial vehicles, including the DXY dollar, volatility indices, individual equities, bonds/treasuries, leading ETFs, and major indices like the NASDAQ, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, along with their tangential ProShare ETFs. This systematized framework is the foundation of U.S. public equity markets which rely on precision and effectiveness of SMA outfits in exploiting equity movements for profit, both in upward and downward movements at a multitude of frequencies.
The real-time, threaded, sharing of the analysis is proving to be pivotal in demanding transparency of the public equity markets. By openly sharing the operations of Simple Moving Average (SMA) configurations across 44,000 real-time instances, this body of work provides not just snapshots but a continuous, live-streamed narrative detailing how precision moves in the stock market can be mapped and predicted. This extensive evidence serves as direct proof of consistent, measurable mechanics of specific SMA setups operating the entire automated financial landscape.
## Documentation
### Real Time Operations
This section contains detailed Twitter threads that illustrate various instances of "Precision Buy Algorithms" executed in real-time. These threads provide insights into the specific moments and conditions under which these algorithms are triggered, showcasing their effectiveness in the live market:
1. **Case Study #1**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1732096473830129976)
2. **Case Study #2**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1727346193087521118)
3. **Case Study #3**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1726988134590865457)
4. **Case Study #4**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1722639754444112000)
5. **Case Study #5**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1722300546579906918)
6. **Case Study #6**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1704869290284085405)
7. **Case Study #7**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1710286567292670381)
8. **Case Study #8**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1638591891926315008)
9. **Case Study #9**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1680939924688891907)
10. **Case Study #10**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1781374864101929388)
11. **Case Study #11**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1781030313558446458)
12. **Case Study #12**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1773401391211680189)
13. **Case Study #13**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1769777022702592176)
14. **Case Study #14**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1744426109792637303)
15. **Case Study #15**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1754948852875133242)
16. **Case Study #16**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1719392379776758111)
17. **Case Study #17**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1665724472509489153)
18. **Case Study #18**: [Precision Buy Algorithm - View Thread](https://x.com/rauItrades/status/1701648625942823328)
This is a non-exhaustive list of digestible threads published from the researcher publicly documenting arbitrage selections in real time.
## Findings and Implications
SMA outfits are used by behemoth financial conglomerates with aggressive trading divisions. By entering or exiting positions at certain precise SMA outfit signals, institutions aim to maximize gains, which contribute directly to wealth generation or preservation within.
## How to Use This Repository
This repository provides a detailed examination of Simple Moving Average (SMA) outfits and their role in the real-time coordinated transfer of wealth within public equity markets. The contents here reveal the mechanisms through which wealth is strategically and systematically managed and redistributed among market participants. It is important for users of this repository to understand the depth and implications of the data and analyses provided.
### Educational and Research Purposes
- **Understand the Framework**: Users are encouraged to deeply understand the operational frameworks detailed here that demonstrate how SMA outfits function as tools of abject precision for financial modulation and market control.
- **Analyze Data**: Utilize the provided data and analytical tools to study the impact of SMA strategies on market dynamics. This repository is a resource for developing a nuanced understanding of complex market manipulations.
### Ethical Considerations
- **Ethical Use**: This repository should be used with an awareness of the ethical implications of disseminating and applying the knowledge contained within. Users should consider the broader impact of this information on market fairness and integrity.
- **Advocacy and Transparency**: Promote transparency and advocate for ethical standards in financial markets. This repository serves as a tool for educating the public and policymakers about the real-time dynamics of equity markets and the need for robust regulatory frameworks.
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* Working knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
* Thrives in a growth environment, self-motivated, pro-active, and takes ownership of responsibilities.
* Demonstrated success and willingness to manage multiple priorities and a high-volume workload that ranges from strategic to tactical in ambiguous and high growth environments.
* Demonstrated project management skills and ability to drive programs independently and collaboratively.
* Excellent self-management, interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
| 1,714,272,624
|
2024-04-28 02:50:24
|
Expensive-Two-8128
| 1,619
| 28
| 0.95
|
📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cew3b7/another_new_gamestop_job_posted_just_posted_15/
|
https://careers.gamestop.com/us/en/job/Req-153119/Senior-Recruiter
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cdnnbz
|
Day 475: The DTCC has their own Twitter account. I choose to politely ask them questions every day until I get a public response.
|
[DTCC Twitter](https://twitter.com/The_DTCC)
[Today I ask:](https://twitter.com/Jabarumba/status/1783874042371719591) .@The_DTCC Looks like big money cycling out of Mag 7. Time to get choosey. **** takes the hit and cycle into Google and Microsoft. **** still volatile as option players take daily swings. These are palpitations of a dying bull market. Can you settle the trades before ... boom?
| 1,714,143,702
|
2024-04-26 15:01:42
|
Jabarumba
| 272
| 7
| 0.94
|
📳Social Media
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cdnnbz/day_475_the_dtcc_has_their_own_twitter_account_i/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1cdnnbz/day_475_the_dtcc_has_their_own_twitter_account_i/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1cc3jid
|
No Candy Con on homepage of GameStop app. Is this the same for other apes?
| null | 1,713,978,293
|
2024-04-24 17:04:53
|
BuzzMonkey
| 169
| 12
| 0.89
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1cc3jid/no_candy_con_on_homepage_of_gamestop_app_is_this/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1caltax
|
I hope GameStop will keep moving into the metaverse. These Xbox Meta Quest mixed reality headsets will be a great collab when sold at GameStop.
|
Microsoft is teaming up with Meta to build a “limited-edition Meta Quest, inspired by Xbox,” according to the announcement. Asus and Lenovo, on the other hand, are building headsets designed for specific use cases. For instance, Asus is developing a headset dedicated to gaming whereas Lenovo wants its device to be for “productivity, learning, and entertainment.”
| 1,713,819,638
|
2024-04-22 21:00:38
|
ChaakuGaiden
| 170
| 16
| 0.83
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1caltax/i_hope_gamestop_will_keep_moving_into_the/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1c7rls2
|
🟢 Within 3 days, and only because we caught them, Microsoft's CoPilot team has rapidly 're-coded' its conversational-squelching of "Ken Griffin lied to Congress" 🟢 SEE IT:
| null | 1,713,514,743
|
2024-04-19 08:19:03
|
Thump4
| 4,217
| 132
| 0.94
|
📈 Technical Analysis
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1c7rls2/within_3_days_and_only_because_we_caught_them/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1c7rls2
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1c5ojn2
|
The Xbox Versus PlayStation Debate - Why I Think Apes Should Lean Towards Xbox
|
It’s a debate as old as it is stupid, Xbox vs PlayStation.
I’ve always used Xbox but had some friends who had PlayStations so I’ve gamed on both for a lot of hours, I would be depressed if I even began to estimate how long I spent playing. If you haven’t realized it yet, both systems are incredibly similar. PlayStation has some better brand exclusives as of today and Xbox has better value as of today with Game Pass, but both will play pretty much any game and with the same quality.
However, I now care about the debate. The reason is simple. Microsoft is working with GameStop while Sony is doing their own thing.
Microsoft has GameStop exclusive controller skins.
[Just one of the many new GameStop exclusive Xbox Series X controllers.](https://preview.redd.it/kmtjh6hz3wuc1.jpg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a61f9d4412c083a23f2c8bee42fe1e319a4c9de1)
As of now, every one of these new GameStop exclusive skins I found has been in refurbished controllers. I’m only speculating, but it seems GS take the top quality traded in controllers and apply their exclusive skins before reselling them. They do not offer these for PlayStation controllers.
In addition, games are rapidly moving to digital. Whether or not they will ever be digital only, digital sales have been gaining market share over physical discs ever since they were created.
GameStop is shifting with the industry, the GameStop digital store offers the best possible price on all Xbox digital games (including brand new games) with 5% off every copy for Pro members. I’m being literal when I say the cheapest way to buy a new digital Xbox game is by using GameStop‘s instant download codes sent to your email. This is also the best way to buy PC games and Switch games for 99% of gamers. Only Humble Bundle offers a better deal with 10% off all digital PC and Switch games (not Xbox), but their annual membership fee is $120 a year compared to GameStop’s $25. You’d have to buy 35 $70 games a year to break even With Humble Bundle.
Sony doesn’t allow digital sales outside of their own store. They’ve taken the iOS (Apple) approach, allowing only their own ecosystem for PlayStation users.
[It all stems from Microsoft’s philosophy of working with the industry.](https://preview.redd.it/cqf3bsb24wuc1.jpg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a238ac2f8a0c543f22b94817d388425bebd211c8)
On the other hand, Microsoft is more akin to Android (Google), allowing users to explore the third parties for more access points for their gaming needs.
In summary, Microsoft is a friend to GameStop and Sony is not.
| 1,713,294,760
|
2024-04-16 19:12:40
|
8----B
| 0
| 27
| 0.38
|
🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1c5ojn2/the_xbox_versus_playstation_debate_why_i_think/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1c5ojn2/the_xbox_versus_playstation_debate_why_i_think/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1c54ngr
|
Wish Candy Con Worked on Xbox without Steam Deck? Check Out These Exclusive to GameStop Custom Controller Designs for Xbox Series X
| null | 1,713,233,612
|
2024-04-16 02:13:32
|
8----B
| 295
| 19
| 0.93
|
☁ Hype/ Fluff
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1c54ngr/wish_candy_con_worked_on_xbox_without_steam_deck/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1c54ngr
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1by4r1a
|
More physical games less downloads?
|
“The issue arose because software is no longer sold in a box with manuals – the transaction is now all digital. As a result, the Tax Office has been developing a new ruling on payments for software, focusing on what it sees as the substance of what consumers pay for: intellectual property.”
| 1,712,497,197
|
2024-04-07 13:39:57
|
UtahUtopia
| 269
| 32
| 0.92
|
:bar_graph: Macroeconomics
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1by4r1a/more_physical_games_less_downloads/
|
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/ato-in-standoff-with-us-tech-giants-over-software-tax-grab-20240402-p5fgrp.html
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1bxj2qh
|
Comparison of registered shareholders of different companies
|
Hey individuals
Funny couple of last days, haven't bought in a long time and wasn't attending to because actually don't have money for it but after earnings and these price drops I just had to stick it to the Hedgefonds. They really don't understand what they started and are up to!
Shares are even transferred already to my computershare account.
However this is not why I post. I remember there being a post comparing registered shareholders of different companies like amazon, Microsoft, apple etc. Could someone please help me find it? Also besides the big companies and their direct registered shareholders is there a comparison of "all", or just companies with the most direct registered shareholders, doesn't matter the size (market cap) of the companies just the ones with the most registered shareholders.
I am pretty sure for companies larger than a 3 billion market cap, gme with their approximate "25%" (inverted commas because I don't believe we have been stagnate for the last 3 quarters since they "by chance" changed the wording of how they report the numbers (probably hit a really painful milestone for SHF)) of registered shareholders is by far number 1, but I would like a sourced confirmation.
Thank you for any kind of help, tried to look it up online but couldn't find anything and am to lazy/ have no time to look up every company individually.
So maybe some less smooth brains could help me, cheers and thanks!
| 1,712,429,519
|
2024-04-06 18:51:59
|
Specific-Voice3301
| 108
| 23
| 0.89
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1bxj2qh/comparison_of_registered_shareholders_of/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1bxj2qh/comparison_of_registered_shareholders_of/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1bui3s5
|
It's a weekly occurrence at this point where I find myself thinking, "I guess I'll just buy more..."
|
I turned in six of my old Switch games for the 50% bonus also. Put them on the trade credit card for later.
| 1,712,113,497
|
2024-04-03 03:04:57
|
KCcounselor
| 374
| 6
| 0.98
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bui3s5/its_a_weekly_occurrence_at_this_point_where_i/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1bqvtf6
|
On average each GME record holder owns $4,834 worth of stock. If Blue-chip owners own the same amount then…
|
I was having a lot of fun comparing what percentage of companies are held by individual investors. The visuals are hilarious. The visuals remain hilarious when I even pretend the average individual investor for blue-chip companies own $4,833,000 worth of stock.
| 1,711,735,407
|
2024-03-29 18:03:27
|
Kitchen_Net_GME
| 1,565
| 88
| 0.96
|
☁ Hype/ Fluff
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bqvtf6/on_average_each_gme_record_holder_owns_4834_worth/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1bqvtf6
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1bpvh8i
|
GameStop Q4 Earnings Smash Wall Street Expectations: Reports Profitability For First Time In Over Half A Decade
|
https://www.benzinga.com/amp/content/37971998
In a stunning turn of events, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) has defied all odds, marking its return to profitability for the first time in over six years. The unexpected achievement comes as a testament to the visionary leadership of Ryan Cohen, who has spearheaded the company's transformation into a cash-generating powerhouse.
Just four years ago, every single analyst on Wall Street had written off GameStop, predicting its inevitable demise to bankruptcy. However, under Cohen's guidance, the company has not only survived but thrived, confounding skeptics with its remarkable resurgence.
One of the key strategies employed by GameStop was the strategic closure of unprofitable stores. While some may view this as a negative aspect, it's a prudent move to ensure the company's long-term viability. After all, trimming the fat is essential for any business striving for success.
Moreover, GameStop's financial performance has surpassed expectations, with its year-over-year percentage increase in earnings outperforming industry giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, as well as 490 out of 500 companies in the S&P500. This staggering achievement highlights the effectiveness of the company's revitalized business model.
Despite the necessary job cuts associated with store closures, GameStop remains committed to optimizing its operations for sustainable growth. Streamlining selling and In a market where 30 out of 500 S&P500 companies are reporting negative earnings, GameStop's trajectory toward profitability positions it as a potential candidate for inclusion in the prestigious index—a testament to its remarkable turnaround and renewed investor confidence.
As GameStop continues to defy expectations and chart its course toward sustained success, the company's resurgence serves as an inspiring narrative of resilience, adaptability, and the enduring power of visionary leadership in the face of adversity. expenses has been instrumental in the company's newfound profitability, with earnings soaring from a loss of $313.1 million to a remarkable profit of $6.7 million in just one year—an astronomical increase by any measure and almost impossible feat by any Fortune 500 company.
Furthermore, GameStop's financial position is nothing short of outstanding, boasting $1.19 billion in cash reserves and virtually zero low-interest debt. This level of financial security places GameStop in a favorable position compared to many of its counterparts on Wall Street, signaling its resilience and potential for further growth.
Kevin Malone
Benzinga Contributor
About
CEO of Malone Wealth Ventures. A fiduciary investment advisor who focuses on high-growth companies to outperform the stock market indexes. We do this by strictly managing our risk heading into bear markets and then buying deep value companies at their lows.
| 1,711,632,062
|
2024-03-28 13:21:02
|
MoreEconomy965
| 1,850
| 44
| 0.97
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bpvh8i/gamestop_q4_earnings_smash_wall_street/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1bpvh8i/gamestop_q4_earnings_smash_wall_street/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1boazez
|
GameStop Corp listed as “Strong sell” on Bing search engine
|
Kind of funny they do this hours before the most bullish earnings in GameStop’s history!
| 1,711,467,695
|
2024-03-26 15:41:35
|
Xiznit
| 793
| 70
| 0.94
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1boazez/gamestop_corp_listed_as_strong_sell_on_bing/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1bnzsqt
|
A handheld Xbox? Microsoft’s gaming chief can’t stop thinking about it
|
More good news for future $gme sales...
| 1,711,429,746
|
2024-03-26 05:09:06
|
ShortHedgeFundATM
| 56
| 2
| 0.91
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bnzsqt/a_handheld_xbox_microsofts_gaming_chief_cant_stop/
|
https://www.polygon.com/24108660/xbox-handheld-console-phil-spencer-interview
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1bmrogf
|
Here’s to another profitable quarter
| null | 1,711,305,031
|
2024-03-24 18:30:31
|
Ilostmuhkeys
| 673
| 3
| 0.98
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bmrogf/heres_to_another_profitable_quarter/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1bfc8zm
|
GME is the most active stock I can find : Total volume since Jan 2020 is a staggering 25.3 billion shares (post-split) meaning every single share has traded 83 times
| null | 1,710,503,930
|
2024-03-15 11:58:50
|
Exceedingly
| 5,717
| 243
| 0.96
|
:Bar_Chart: Data
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1bfc8zm/gme_is_the_most_active_stock_i_can_find_total/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1beyh96
|
X Marks The Spot: GameStop Playr x Xbox Game Pass scaling gaming for all
|
If you are hard set on believing the sole extent of the [**GameStop x Microsoft 'digital omni-channel ecosystem Ultimate Gaming Destination' multi-year partnership from late 2020**](https://news.microsoft.com/2020/10/08/gamestop-announces-multiyear-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft/) was to provide GameStop employees/stores with Microsoft software: that's fine and you can stop reading here.
I am not here to try to persuade you that the following is '*the ultimate truth'* because obviously nothing is officially confirmed yet - but from what I have seen up to now: **I am willing to put my nutsack firmly on the line and ride this theory to my (*****balls*****) grave**.
My aim with this post is to merely **condense all my findings for others** here to brainstorm / further research the topic for themselves if at all intrigued.
* Last week: **GameStop** and **Xbox** both started updating their social media with various banner, profile picture, and bio changes.
* At the same time, **Immutable** started their '**The Main Quest**' marketing and released public access to the **Immutable Passport dashboard**:
* (which is an **Ethereum-backed Immutable zkEVM asset wallet tied to an e-mail or Apple/Google One-Click-Login across all Web3 games utilizing it**)
* The consistent wording theme for this has started tweets with "**Welcome, Players.**"
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/Immutable\/status\/1765784477148885157](https://preview.redd.it/oqp8xrqmadoc1.png?width=594&format=png&auto=webp&s=8e095fec0ec05b7997d2a3b19240b7f4b252935a)
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/Immutable\/status\/1767008947591155887](https://preview.redd.it/sar90q5qadoc1.png?width=592&format=png&auto=webp&s=8d4a405b3a851150980d90c6aa79fef0e373f42b)
* Shortly after the second Immutable tweet: GameStop updated their Twitter bio to begin with '**Welcome, gamers!**'
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/GameStop](https://preview.redd.it/stxb8rtyadoc1.png?width=593&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ad6c36e98224a7c6de4b65ec988546419572d72)
* Maybe not particularly notable by itself - but definitely thought provoking when paired in conjunction with the near simultaneous timing of the above:
* A **shift in Xbox aesthetic across all 20+ of their country-specific (+ significant employees)** to a **very Ethereum-esque colour/fractal design** \+ physical disk curtains in the edges of the banner:
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xbox | https:\/\/ethereum.org\/](https://preview.redd.it/wh7hybne2eoc1.png?width=1572&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d1b45cb627710f0597f0710b579f546caabbdfb)
* Furthermore, if you overlay the Immutable logo over the new Xbox profile picture: the inside purple sections of the blue 'X' circle *almost perfectly* align with the spirals of Immutable.
**"but GameStop discontinued their NFT ventures"**
* Consider that Immutable Passport only went live a couple days ago but **this 'NEW' change has already been reflected on their website**:
[https:\/\/www.immutable.com\/](https://preview.redd.it/xfogn243cdoc1.png?width=1572&format=png&auto=webp&s=b5808774f737f12e4718b9c7a439d1b8b93c2491)
* Which also **still has GameStop within the close inner circle of rotating partnerships for Immutable's ecosystem**:
[Further down on the same homepage](https://preview.redd.it/mhjrz9wdadoc1.png?width=1498&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e56dbbb64dc511f4bc6a7e7edc25c3714ce68d3)
* **If** GameStop's NFT plans truly have been completely halted - **this should have been removed months ago**. This partnership was by no means a 'drop in the ocean' in significance so this being simply overlooked doesn't seem very likely for a website which is being actively updated.
**Now for the part that really started to convince me that something bigger is going on here:**
* [**https://www.xbox.com/play**](https://www.xbox.com/play)
* This is a live beta for **Xbox Cloud**: an **on-demand cloud streaming game service for Xbox Game Pass** subscription owners:
https://preview.redd.it/6jerfk3emdoc1.png?width=1559&format=png&auto=webp&s=4c5bdaa75ef803980417d4e3ab4c74865fe8353c
* Have a browse for yourself: the **500+ available collection** features **huge** games ranging from past classics, new AAA titles, and even indie games.
* The **cloud streaming feature** allows you to **instantly play any game on ANY device** (mobile, tablet, TV) which has internet connection **through just the web browser** (*with further optimized applications for Xbox consoles and Windows OS*) - **streamlining any game to any Game Pass user regardless of their hardware limitations**.
* **No need to download** games, **multiplayer functional** with console/PC players (even if on **web browser**), and **game progress is saved to your Microsoft account** which has the Game Pass so can **seamlessly jump between devices and continue where you last finished**.
* The logo on this website is **so similar to the GameStop NFT Marketplace logo** that I refuse to believe it is mere coincidence (especially given that 'multi-year Ultimate Gaming Destination' partnership):
[Xbox Cloud Gaming BETA](https://preview.redd.it/hzmmsz916doc1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb15555e161c6ac370c0274e502e566e5912bf06)
[BETA GameStop NFT](https://preview.redd.it/6ysdtpc26doc1.png?width=661&format=png&auto=webp&s=a1c5b2144e6c2fb9da2254307ed6f54fd8103e5d)
[Note the colours of the 'Coming soon' next to Rewards tab\/within the Immutable logo and compare alongside the selected 'NFTs' tab in the GameStop Marketplace screenshot ](https://preview.redd.it/ee3tc0s76doc1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=9e87eacdf160809cdc01807f48a8ceeda82eee5e)
Based off the partnerships and these '*coincidences*': **what would GameStop hypothetically have to gain from being involved with the Xbox Cloud service?**
* **GameStop Playr: Digital Game License Ownership + Secondary Peer-to-Peer Marketplace**
[xbox.com\/playr; Immutable X\(Box Cloud\)](https://preview.redd.it/pgpfi2vlddoc1.png?width=700&format=png&auto=webp&s=8c2a124f322acd16b7b33597ae806fe0f07f0384)
* Xbox Game Pass works by having an **expanding catalog of games** available as part of the subscription, and **various are removed over time** (with users receiving notice in advance).
* **In order to continue playing these discontinued games, you must purchase a copy of the game** (incentivized with a varying discount as a bonus of the Pass depending on 3 tiers of how 'AAA' the game is considered at the time - *up to 20% off retail price*):
[https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/help\/subscriptions-billing\/manage-subscriptions\/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-faq](https://preview.redd.it/0fx7xpzcgdoc1.png?width=1574&format=png&auto=webp&s=70ffe1eb44a478f65b1b5ac9f84f0600abad423e)
* This purchased ownership is currently no different from other centralised services like Steam, but **with Immutable zkEVM** (*and the EIP-4844 Ethereum upgrade live as of yesterday*): the licenses could now be **issued for cent fees completely sponsor-able by Microsoft/GameStop** (*if not even less than a cent*) to users via their **Immutable Passport wallet** \- which can simply be **interlinked with their Microsoft e-mail** and not even necessarily called NFTs at purchase.
* You can sign up for a Microsoft account for Xbox Game Pass **via non-Outlook e-mail providers** (e.g. Gmail) by using your existing e-mail address and entering a verification code sent there upon login instead of a password ([**IDENTICAL** to how Immutable Passport functions across all games it is integrated with](https://twitter.com/0xferg/status/1653546237399044097)).
* This upgrade of ownership would not only be cemented as **immutable** (*ha*) **proof of purchase on the Ethereum blockchain** transcending the medium it was purchased on - but could also be **modified with various characteristics** when minted (*/purchased)* and air-dropped to your wallet *(/account*).
* **Such as**: if it can be traded/is account-bound, how long a user needs to wait before trading, exact royalty % fees to be sent to (various) addresses (Microsoft, GameStop, developers) whenever traded, and **quite literally endless other programmable conditions**.
**"But why would anyone buy from Microsoft if the peer market will just undercut them?"**
* Consider the **rotating catalog nature** of Xbox Game Pass:
* There can be a (*semi-*)**finite NFT economy created with game licenses** in which Xbox provides a **reliable** (*or perhaps even limited by developer*) **amount of licenses while a game is part of their subscription cloud service**.
* NFT license holders would be able to **provide that as evidence of purchase** when that game is removed, but also have the ability to sell it to other users for **whatever value they perceive as fit** once done with it (*depending on if available for purchase outside of NFT license form, new updates, etc.*)
* It would make sense given GameStop's company history that such a **'used game' marketplace** would be provided by them, and they could even limit it to games strictly not within the current subscription catalog (*but perhaps still allow users to directly send it to other wallets regardless without utilising the trustless trade service*) and **reap transaction % fees for providing the service**.
* If really wanting to limit this to only selective games (*in my opinion unlikely*), they can still use this service when **introducing Web3 games to the Xbox Pass rotation**:
* **Incentivizes hard work** for Web3 developers to **achieve interesting gameplay focused on long-lasting mechanics** players want to return to - as opposed to just **short attention grabbing gimmicks** \- for **maximizing permanent sales** during a rotation cycle (and therefore **increasing their resale royalty % cut revenue from trading** post-removal).
* **This provides a platform for independent start-up developers** fueled with **genuine passion and ambition to spotlight themselves** by shipping a 'trial' version of their game to a platform with **34M+ existing user potential exposure:**
[https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1276183\/xbox-game-pass-subscriber-count-global\/](https://preview.redd.it/sqhz9q9dkdoc1.png?width=2632&format=png&auto=webp&s=6a8797a0abed23a0ab17f567f260d93f1ffc9b43)
**GameStop** (*Revamped* *Power-Up)* **PRO**
[The true core incentive for GameStop x Microsoft; \\"5% OFF ALL Pre-Owned\\" 😉](https://preview.redd.it/i4hc538zc5qc1.png?width=1400&format=png&auto=webp&s=8d6dd471b0cc1d99810f668a1a59de363c8a78e9)
* With GameStop's pivot to become more digital centered after Cohen's takeover: this allows them to **utilize their existing stores to their full potential** rather than essentially being an 'artifact' and almost baggage from their brick-and-mortar origins:
* This is where the '**omni-channel ecosystem**' comes into play: allowing customers to **trade-in** physical (/digital) games (/items) and **receive credit** which is interchangeable for use between their provided real and online services.
* Microsoft enjoys increased revenue from people utilising this cross-realm service which **otherwise wouldn't be possible** (at least feasibly; without opening stores across the US/other countries to match the world's biggest video game retailer).
**Don't be quick to underestimate GameStop's dedication to their original NFT motto**:
[https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/cloud-gaming | https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/b\/terms-of-sale](https://preview.redd.it/r7341o2hk5qc1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=593ed4c0ea4f64f85821583ccfd14fce4d74655b)
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/0xferg\/status\/1542397550702886912](https://preview.redd.it/mdy5vyqr2eoc1.png?width=593&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea0474bbe9dd5cd7510ff9d58154d000738473d8)
[\(Microsoft Blockchain Co-founder\) https:\/\/twitter.com\/yorkerhodes\/status\/1489601796788170752](https://preview.redd.it/xdwkcuok2eoc1.png?width=595&format=png&auto=webp&s=11fae743cedd7c71d24eeda6a7c1f19b05637836)
[Immutable icon registered for 'The Main Quest' associated hashtag 🧐🤨](https://preview.redd.it/5sb3cx613eoc1.png?width=593&format=png&auto=webp&s=41b27be8576f0d12a811f0d83a1abd65553d062a)
[God Bless Gmerica 🏴☠️](https://preview.redd.it/h0ishiowodoc1.png?width=1915&format=png&auto=webp&s=d6c4d03eabf36e313daa37f40317365af0643c55)
https://preview.redd.it/lpsbn3hundoc1.png?width=395&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee6c625f43d614a85f07f4a687e9d36c03ac9b4d
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2024-03-14 22:46:53
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Iron_Monkey
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1beyh96/x_marks_the_spot_gamestop_playr_x_xbox_game_pass/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1beyh96/x_marks_the_spot_gamestop_playr_x_xbox_game_pass/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1be4zrp
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247 more for the pool! I’m not going anywhere.
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2024-03-13 22:32:10
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Thorough_Good_Man
| 945
| 7
| 0.99
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💻 Computershare
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1be4zrp/247_more_for_the_pool_im_not_going_anywhere/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1bd5vlw
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Well, what are you waiting for?
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Total worth of Gamestop Assets: $3.11 Billion
Total worth of Gamestop Liabilities: $1.88 Billion
Total shares issued by Gamestop: 305 million
\[(Total Assets)-(Total Liabilities)\] / (# of shares issued) = $4.03 per share
Meaning even if they want to keep dropping this there is no way they can drop it past $4.03 (+/- a few cents)
Btw, more tinfoil, but if you type in Microsoft Copilot how much is a gamestop share worth based on the total assets on hand and total cash on hand, Copilot will spit out somewhere in the territory of $0.33 per share. EVEN though it spits out the right info for worth of assets, cash on hand, and number of shares issued....
Someone at Microsoft is short gamestop?
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2024-03-12 19:18:44
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feastupontherich
| 610
| 52
| 0.89
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1bd5vlw/well_what_are_you_waiting_for/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1bd5vlw/well_what_are_you_waiting_for/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1b7xz4n
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Fundamental Turnaround - The Fourth Quarter
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**^(PART 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS)**
**^(PART 2 - THE TURNAROUND)**
**^(PART 3 - THE FOURTH QUARTER)**
^(TL;DR at the end. If you have time, please read the full post. I’m not smart enough to post highly-technical DD like the great names of years past. There won’t be anything you can’t understand in this one.)
**PART 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS**
https://preview.redd.it/6g2en2yqsomc1.jpg?width=892&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d63743e96f5c7e97a178ab472985b2d6889d2950
GameStop’s reported assets for the third quarter of 2023: a total of $3,146,900,000. Chances are you’re very familiar with following phrase: “Long-term debt remains limited to one low-interest, unsecured term loan associated with the French government’s response to COVID-19.”
Subtracting GameStop’s debt ($20,000,000) brings us to $3,126,900,000. Divided by GameStop’s shares outstanding (305,300,000), this total becomes $10.24.
$10.24 is the price per share based on GameStop’s assets alone.
GameStop closed yesterday at $15.00 exactly. At this price, you’re paying $4.76 per share for the future earnings and potential of what it can become.
It seems low, right? Well it is low, and for seemingly good reason. After all, GameStop hasn’t been profitable since 2018. Even worse, the whispers about GameStop’s core business were around well before then: *Physical games will go away one day, this company has no future*.
Rumors came around just recently that Microsoft was considering removing the option of purchasing disc-enabled consoles. Their CEO already squashed the rumors as lies after some backlash about the inability to truly own digital items, but the fact remains that few people even questioned the rumor. It’s all but expected that discs will go the way of the headphone jack.
It was such a certainty that GameStop would close its doors one day that a group of hedge funds decided to short GameStop into bankruptcy as they did with dying companies before, planning to never have to buy back the shares.
It was the perfect crime. Underreport short interest and naked short the company until it succumbs to the constant downward pressure combined with corporate owned media outlets promoting it being a failing business model.
The only possible way it could go wrong would be for someone to somehow turn GameStop profitable for the foreseeable future and build a strong cash reserve to withstand years of coordinated attacks, an impossibility so far fetched that-
https://preview.redd.it/nv9oa0wytomc1.jpg?width=1211&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f0a9f8ad3e3952dbf6620b3b9f932dfa71ebcf0
An in-depth summary of Ryan Cohen is due, because a ship is only as good as her captain. Even if you know the man’s resume, this may expand on your knowledge of what he’s done in the past and intends to do at GameStop.
Cohen didn’t go to Harvard Business School. He didn’t even go to college. He cites his father, Ted, as his inspiration and first teacher to running a successful business. Ted Cohen owned a small glassware import business and his number one priority was to always delight the customer.
Though Ryan Cohen is a multi-billionaire, he didn’t grow up wealthy. He started Chewy in 2011, an online store based around pet supplies.
By 2013, he had created some momentum. He went door-to-door to investment firms looking to expand and become a competitor to Amazon. After over 100 potential backers chose not to put their money against Amazon, Volition Capital finally invested $15,000,000.
By 2016, Chewy was the largest pet related online store, making $900,000,000 a year. In 2017, PetSmart purchased Chewy for $3,350,000,000. Today, Chewy’s market cap is $7,500,000,000.
A managing partner at Volition explained they invested due to Chewy’s customer retention rate in an interview conducted years later with the Wall Street Journal. “Customers who had signed up for automatic recurring shipments made up 66% of Chewy’s sales in 2018, according to a securities filing. That’s the result of Mr. Cohen’s fanatical devotion to customer service”
In November of 2020, Ryan Cohen, the largest single shareholder of GameStop with 9.98% of the company, wrote a letter to the board demanding change. Revenue had fallen and profit became loss over the last decade despite the gaming industry growing 2.5x in the same period. He called out Sherman, then-CEO, by name.
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https://preview.redd.it/vpz01um6uomc1.jpg?width=1180&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=456f5d4022bb811ea30e76490ca57f28f6640063
It’s no coincidence that Sherman was ousted when Cohen took over as chairman in June of 2021. He also added board members from Chewy to the GameStop board, including his mentor Larry Cheng, the managing partner at Volition who provided the earlier quote on Cohen’s dedication to the customer.
Since then, Cohen has become CEO in addition to chairman and added 100,000 shares to his GameStop position in March of 2022 for about $10,000,000 total and another 440,000 in June of 2023 for another $10,000,000. He owns 12.1% of GameStop as of now.
As CEO, Cohen makes $0 and 0 shares as salary. He’s never sold a single share since his first purchase in 2020. Board members are paid partially in vested company stock and they all make purchases of GameStop throughout the year. They rarely sell. This level of insider buying and holding is unique among public companies and serves as a mark of faith that the company is undervalued.
**PART 2 - THE TURNAROUND**
In his first and last earnings speech, Cohen said to judge him by his actions and not his words. He’s lived up to his word on that front. By knowing his method of business management from his time running Chewy and reading GameStop’s recent earning reports, his actions speak loudly.
Cohen and the crew managed to get GameStop back to profitability. More importantly, they did it in a way to ensure profitability for the years to come. They did it by taking an axe to branches that lose money and cutting loose all leases where there were multiple GameStops in one small area (a relic from when GameStop purchased EB Games).
Its brutal work, but Cohen loathes board members not willing to do the work. Ugly or not, cost-cutting is a dying business’s first step to achieving a turnaround.
The second step is attaining new revenue sources. Below is an image of GameStop’s yearly revenues.
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[Quarter 4 2023 is estimated by analysts as the earnings report hasn’t released yet](https://preview.redd.it/cyhtr64ruomc1.jpg?width=1260&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b95ea9685d4f5bc9acf8ef1cdb95bde0b147d1b)
It was the lack of revenue growth from 2011 onwards and the steep fall between 2019 and 2020 that caused Cohen to write his letter to GameStop’s board. Looking at the 2 and a half-years since Cohen’s takeover doesn’t seem like he’s done anything to grow it, but remember this is amidst a frenzy of closing stores. The fact it doesn’t drop is wild and it’s due to same-store revenue and- more importantly- e-commerce going up.
[https:\/\/www.gamestop.com\/digital-store Digital download codes can be purchased from GameStop even today which is free money\/discounts for Pro members, but this can be better advertised as even many people here don’t know about it. Making this more known or adding features would be one easy way to increase revenue. ](https://preview.redd.it/8vhcc2m5vomc1.jpg?width=1283&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8f479c98b4525ec3caf5fdf3f256d8e3e0a0253)
The majority of slashing away the money-losing locations is done, so there shouldn’t be new heavy downward pressure applied to the revenue totals from now on, though the ones already closed will always be felt in their absence.
Cohen has already begun the philosophy of ’customer first’ at the company. PowerUp Rewards and Pro member counts are only released with the 10K (Q4 earnings), not with every report, so by the last count from about a year ago, there were 56.7 million rewards members (compared to 47.1 million in 2020 under Sherman) and 5.6 million Pro members (compared to 4.4 million for 2020).
Even with this number climbing, new sources of revenue will be needed to make the share price soar.
[July 2022 marked the launch of GameStop NFT BETA](https://preview.redd.it/pipe3p7fvomc1.jpg?width=583&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=407b65fb7d8d8173ca500e830454d06c948557a7)
It seemed like a match made in Heaven. GameStop’s motto has always been ‘Power to the Players’. NFTs would be able to give authentic and verifiable proof of ownership in terms of digital items. But it lasted only a year and a half.
[February 2024 marked its ending](https://preview.redd.it/5pwxcy2kvomc1.jpg?width=1182&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a4dc3f6eea7259fcbeecf4cc4f9cb86ca7fb9cd)
I’ll admit, I was devastated when I heard it would never leave BETA. I didn’t care about the money spent developing it, GameStop had a lot of cash in reserve. It was the lost potential of the marketplace once things really got going.
And more importantly, I mourned the stillbirth of PLAYR. Dead before seeing the light of day. It was to be a game launcher like Steam, only where Steam won’t allow web3 games, PLAYR would encourage them. There has been no official announcement of PLAYR being discontinued, but the message as to why the NFT marketplace closed in addition to [the sign-up page](https://playr.gamestop.com/) now linking to the marketplace makes it seem obvious.
With some months to process what happened, I realized there’s good news in even this. Not directly, of course. But there’s good in the reasoning as to why it’s been stopped.
Being wary of potential legal issues in the murky waters of web3 means the board wants to increase revenue the right way. They aren’t scared to take calculated risks, jumping in to an emerging market but deciding to get out once it seemed the SEC wasn’t fond of it. Anyway, if the government would ever clear it up, GameStop still has the infrastructure already built to simply relaunch.
Antoine Bonnin, Vice President of Design, Special Projects at GameStop, [spoke in September of 2023](https://youtu.be/FflmBGRKujY?t=1259) about his excitement for projects coming in 2024. He quickly laments that working at GameStop is new to him in that you are not allowed to talk about upcoming things openly, then drops the topic.
GameStop held a share offering which ended in June of 2021. From GameStop’s investor relations page: “The Company ultimately sold 5,000,000 shares of common stock and generated aggregate gross proceeds before commissions and offering expenses of approximately $1,126,000,000.”
As of Q3, GameStop has $1,209,000,000 in cash and that’s a beautiful weapon to have in the hands of a board willing to take bold directions with potential growth.
Not to mention the board gave Ryan Cohen the right to invest their money at his will. Say… didn’t Berkshire Hathaway start as a textile manufacturing company?
**PART 3 - THE FOURTH QUARTER**
GameStop has always been a seasonal company, with nearly 40% of its yearly revenue made during the 4th quarter. With this in mind, the $2,448,000,000 estimate by analysts seems to be in line. Whether it beats or misses the estimate is missing the forest for the trees. With such great improvement in the previous 3 quarters of 2023, a positive yearly EPS is confirmed.
In my opinion, Q4’23 will be the most important earnings report since this whole thing began.
The start of the turnaround will be signaled.
Here‘s an interview from 3 months ago with [Ken Griffin publicly admitting to a crime right before talking about the SEC being on a ‘jihad’ against him](https://youtu.be/FID0BLkZXuY?si=c6u98DFquqitxytw&t=2090): “That markets are efficient because of active managers setting the prices of securities. Firms like Citadel, firms like Fidelity, firms like Viking Global & Capital Research. We're all running large teams of people that are engaged in fundamental research trying to drive the value of companies towards where we think they should be valued.”
If you’ve been around here for some time, you’re familiar with the mechanism of how that’s done. If not, I recommend you search ‘dark pool’ with the DD tag in this subreddit. It’s one of the more blatant forms of crime allowed by the SEC.
Price can be fixed in a variety of ways, especially for market makers. That wouldn’t be an issue since market makers don’t invest, but Citadel does have a sister hedge fund named… Citadel.
Even for market makers though, you can’t force the entire market to agree on a price if it’s ridiculous. It had to be within reason or a clever guy who learned to invest from Warren Buffet would pounce at the value offered.
So the owner of Citadel’s hedge fund arm says the price is driven to what he believes is fair value. There’s an interesting descending ceiling that’s been on GameStop ever since the $45 battle ($180 pre-split) of March 2022.
[Sorry for the quick and dirty line work, doing this on my phone](https://preview.redd.it/b2mp3ov3yomc1.jpg?width=1211&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c521f84549494ffebf5fd44c151a489b81fa7b58)
Note that I don’t believe in Technical Analysis. If TA was right even 51% of the time, mathematicians would be billionaires. This simple line over a graph isn’t TA, it merely represents the lower and lower market cap that Ken and friends believe GameStop’s fair value is worth. Interestingly, they believe it’s worth less as they get closer to constant profit.
I know you’ve seen the daily posts showing GME utilization and you’ve seen that it’s been maxed out for a long, long time. Funnily enough, if a group of hedge funds shorted a stock every day for years on end, they would need it to go lower and lower unless they want to risk a margin call. Yet, at the same time, they wouldn’t want it to be too low if that stock’s loyal investors decided to DRS their shares, otherwise they’d speed up the unveiling of their crimes.
Could that line be their margin call? Perhaps the stress point of the group’s financially weakest firm? I used to love watching videos of people setting up dominoes for hours only to push the first one over and let us see them all fall for a couple of minutes. I wonder what it would look like if dominoes had been set up for years.
**TL;DR** \- GameStop is valued as barely more than its base assets despite a fantastic turnaround effort occurring before our eyes. The upcoming Q4 report for 2023 will bring news of profitability done in a way to ensure profitability for the foreseeable future. In addition, the new board are not scared to take calculated risks with their cash reserve and new products should release this year. The price can only be held down with some modicum of reason lest the market seize the opportunity. Shorts must close. DRS.
^(Thank you to our mod team for allowing me to post before hitting the required account age limit.)
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2024-03-06 12:00:55
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8----B
| 1,732
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📚 Due Diligence
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1b7xz4n/fundamental_turnaround_the_fourth_quarter/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1b7xz4n/fundamental_turnaround_the_fourth_quarter/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1b7aezd
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Insiders yeeting their stocks left and right. GME on top for your viewing pleasure.
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Beautiful graphs to get you jacked for earnings. Personally, one of the most prominent reasons I stayed bullish on GME all this time.
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2024-03-05 17:04:58
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joeker13
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💡 Education
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1b7aezd/insiders_yeeting_their_stocks_left_and_right_gme/
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1b7aezd
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1b69kzn
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GME Short Volume and interest. Not my post so please don't credit me, was sent to me in DM's and i find it incredibly bullish. Also because it is not in this sub so i can't link. Looking for TA experts here to weigh in if your out there. LFG.
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Cheers everybody!
Since GME earnings are coming I want to share an update of my GME short volume analysis. I have to keep it short because I don't have time.
Any constructive comment is appreciated. Feel free to share this post on any channels.
**TLDR;**
>The (freely available) Short Volume of GME still looks very unsuable. Looking only at the Short Volume data, the situation for **GME shorting positions appears to be significantly worse than before the events of January 2021.**
# 0. Disclaimer
This is not a financial advise. This post is intended for entertainment or learning purposes only.
My point of view is completely biased. Parts of or the complete analysis could be completely nonsense.
This post only reflects my humble opinion. I have not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation. The probability that I am completely wrong is not negligible.
In addition, English is not my mother tongue so this post will contain various and several spelling and grammatical errors.
# 1. Database
* FINRA short data: [https://www.finra.org/finra-data/browse-catalog/short-sale-volume-data/daily-short-sale-volume-files](https://www.finra.org/finra-data/browse-catalog/short-sale-volume-data/daily-short-sale-volume-files)
* CBOE short data: [https://www.cboe.com/us/equities/market\_statistics/short\_sale/](https://www.cboe.com/us/equities/market_statistics/short_sale/) (CBOE stopped publishing short volume on June 30, 2023.)
* NYSE short data: [https://ftp.nyse.com/ShortData/](https://ftp.nyse.com/ShortData/)
* Nasdaq short data: [https://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=shortsale](https://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=shortsale) (only data from the small exchanges BX and PSX are freely available.)
* Price (other meta data are not freely available anymore) from Yahoo Finance via [yfinance · PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/yfinance/)
* Fails-to-deliver [FTD data](https://www.sec.gov/data/foiadocsfailsdatahtm)
All the data (Short Volume and Total Volume) were joined into a single dataset. The Short Exempt Volume will not be used since it's included in Short Volume (see [FINRA](https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/DailyShortSaleVolumeFileLayout.pdf)).
Stock splits are considered within the dataset of Short Volume and FTD. Yahoo data are corrected when re-downloaded.
# 2. Assumption / Method of calculation
**First of all, Short Volume is not Short Interest.**
From the data (section 1), we know that
>Total Volume T = Short Volume S + Long Volume L.
Let NetShort be a daily "Short Indicator" (in number of traded shares) with the following property
>NetShort := S - L = S - ( T - S ) = 2S - T.
This idea was already published somewhere (e.g., [Quiver Quantitative](https://www.quiverquant.com/offexchange/GME)), also on Reddit.
NetShort can be positive or negative on a particular day. The approach is to integrate (accumulate) this quantity NetShort over a long time period.
>Short Indicator SHI = Sum of all NetShort over a specific time period
This quantity is called the Short Indicator (SHI) to distinguish daily "Net Short" volume from cumulative "Net Short" volume. In the following all presented SHI are integrated from beginning of the available data, i.e., 2008.
Since we do not know the true state, i.e., the number of current shorts, only the changing of the SHI curve (derivative, delta) is meaningful.
# 3. Data presentation
The following plot shows the following information:
1. Axis: SHI (orange curve) of GME in comparison with the price; stock split information is included
2. Axis: Total volume from Yahoo and the ratio (blue) of Total Volume (FINRA, CBOE, NYSE, Nasdaq as far as available) to Yahoo Total Volume. The ratio is plotted as moving mean (5 days = current day and 4 previous days) to reduce the "noise".
3. Axis: Total and Short Volume from FINRA, CBOE, NYSE and Nasdaq (as far as available). The blue line shows the ratio of the Short and Total Volume within this dataset. The ratio is plotted as moving mean (5 days) to reduce the "noise".
4. Axis: Fails-To-Deliver (updated 2024-01-31) and the ratio of the FTD to the Yahoo Total Volume two days prior to the reported FTD date.
On the right side are 3 histograms. They show the following information:
* The number of trading days with a specify ratio of the Short and Total Volume (dataset from section 1) with a bin width of 2 percent points. The histogram distinguishes between days on which the closing price is higher (green days) or lower (red days) than the opening price.
* Histogram on the bottom: last year; in the middle: 2 years prior the last year; top: remaining available data
# 4. Results
[GME short volume](https://preview.redd.it/rsv9gcrk7bmc1.png?width=2850&format=png&auto=webp&s=486099e73c173714e1f79c7e21586cfc93dc28d9)
(mm = million)
* The SHI (cumulated net short volume) is rising since the starting point of the data (now fully shown in picture). The SHI approaches a "limit / plateau" in 2020.
* During the events in January 2021, the SHI dropped. Since then the SHI is rising again. There was a GME share dilution in 2021. And the SHI is still continuously increasing since February 2021.
* The stock split does not affect the rising of the SHI.
* The statistic (histograms) shows that the short ratio of GME is on average above 50%. In the last 3 years the short ratios are (on average) even much higher than 50%. In particular the short ratios for red days are (on average) extremely high. But even on green days the short ratio does not (on average) fall below 50%.
**(Be aware that correlation is not the same as causality!)**
**The SHI plot of GME stil looks very unusual.** E.g., compare with the SHI of popcorn: In mid 2021 the SHI drops massively with the runup (speculation: large part of short position were closed). Then the SHI is rising again (popcorn has significant problems covering its operating costs and handling its debt, crooked dealings from Aaron and friends (buying a mining company WTF?) etc. => speculation: new short positions are opened). Speculation: With the help of Aaron the short positions could easily be closed (APE dilution in combination with popcorn reverse split). My guess: The upcoming debt restructuring will drive popcorn into insolvency.
In contrast, GME financial situation is very promising (1bn cash, no debt (except small loan in France), reducing SG&A costs while sales remained almost the same). This is a big advantage in an environment of high interest rates. Having cash reserves opens up many possibilities, especially with RC as an e-commerce expert. Gaming and accessories are a big and lucrative market.
We must be clear that as long as GME does not achieve the turnaround, the shorting will keep going. No SEC or regulation authority will help the GME investors. With this in mind, we need to continue buying from GME (e.g., get an Pro Membership), increase its social media reach (e.g. get an X account, follow GME and like their posts), etc.
In the following, you will find other SHI plots without commentary.
**Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. $Mic Drop$**
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[Amazon short volume](https://preview.redd.it/ngqxia9r7bmc1.png?width=2850&format=png&auto=webp&s=02e14dd52c318827d8fab98bdfddf0d735ba20e3)
[Microsoft short volume](https://preview.redd.it/66bp4gbu7bmc1.png?width=2850&format=png&auto=webp&s=c8cd771c70a3c5c4b2aeea4f114b46c20c18339d)
[Apple short volume](https://preview.redd.it/4r80cemw7bmc1.png?width=2850&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1e69ef38019e3d35ce0d35c4d60681ccd690ba5)
[popcorn short volume](https://preview.redd.it/iqiaz4zx7bmc1.png?width=2850&format=png&auto=webp&s=d5646b875cd2d723a758596764d398325b301715)
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# A comment that was left on this post.
>RC as an e-commerce expert
Do you believe this because of Chewy or GameStop? Comparing Chewy and GameStop is apples and oranges. What has RC done with GameStop that shows that he's an e-commerce expert?
>Gaming and accessories are a big and lucrative market
How is that actually relevant to GameStop, especially with the increasing irrelevancy and redundancy of GameStop's business model? What about moat, competition and market share?
>No SEC or regulation authority will help the GME investors
Why do GME investors need help from SEC or regulation authority? If "GME financial situation is very promising" then why do we "need" to do things like buy from GME and increase social media reach? e.g. I can invest in Apple without help from the SEC or 'needing' to buy from them when I personally use Android phone and PC and without doing marketing for them.
# My response
Responding to someone elses questions here. Mostly because they post in the \[redacted\] sub and i find that sus. This comment is nice and i remember your name from 84 years ago. Plus i agree with what you said.
1. Proof of concept and underlying of how e-commerce operates. He took on Amazon in the pet food market and one. Delighting customers should a winning business model, if your a customer. Customer retention is much higher and loyalty is also a huge factor.
2. Physical media is not likely to disappear entirely. Nintendo has shown no signs of getting rid of it, even if Microsoft was trying to push to get rid of it, they adapted to customer response because they HAD to. Not because they wanted to.
3. The market is fraudulent. Infinite liquidity from market makers does not allow for true price discovery. Why do you think so much effort was put into neutering the SEC so they couldn't actually do anything? They are responsible for watching the markets. Which you should care about regardless of 1 stock or another.
You don't even address anything in the post or anything about the short interest. To me it looks incredibly bullish given everything we know here.
# What are your thoughts?
https://preview.redd.it/y618pna28bmc1.jpg?width=796&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=553430ac488ffe0795f102989d3ce730516af580
| 1,709,554,808
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2024-03-04 12:20:08
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waitingonawait
| 1,392
| 107
| 0.94
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1b69kzn/gme_short_volume_and_interest_not_my_post_so/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1b69kzn/gme_short_volume_and_interest_not_my_post_so/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1b36mo2
|
We still doing receipt porn?
| null | 1,709,229,358
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2024-02-29 17:55:58
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CactusSage
| 518
| 8
| 0.97
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1b36mo2/we_still_doing_receipt_porn/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1axlcfl
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Instigating FOMO? What do y’all Apes think, they’re trying to prop up the casino just ONE MORE DAY…? - “A good day for 401(k)s: S&P 500 and Dow hit new highs as Nvidia fervor takes hold of Wall Street — CNN”
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A good day for 401(k)s: S&P 500 and Dow hit new highs as Nvidia fervor takes hold of Wall Street
Nicole Goodkind
Updated 4:29 PM EST February 22, 2024
New York
US stocks soared to new highs on Thursday after Nvidia, the third largest company on Wall Street, blew past earnings expectations and bolstered investor optimism on Wall Street.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both notched new record highs and the tech-heavy Nasdaq was within striking distance of its own all-time high, reached in November 2021.
The Dow ended the day 457 points, or 1.2%, higher. The S&P 500 gained 2.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was 3% higher.
Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded their best days in over a year and the Dow surpassed the 39,000 level for the first time.
Nvidia (NVDA) also reached a new record high, popping 16.4% after reporting extraordinary earnings growth, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom.
The company gained $277 billion in value on Thursday alone, marking the largest-ever increase in a trading session.
Nvidia, a chipmaker whose technology is used to power AI, mentioned the term 67 times before taking any questions during its earnings call Wednesday.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement on Wednesday evening that generative AI has now “hit the tipping point,” and that he expects more growth ahead. “Demand is surging worldwide across companies, industries and nations,” he said.
The California-based firm has seen its take-home income grow 769% year-over-year and the company’s full-year profits are up more than 580% from the year earlier.
Other chipmakers benefited from Nvidia’s good news. Shares of AMD (AMD) were 10.7% higher on Thursday morning and Microsoft (MSFT) was 2.4% higher.
Tech stocks also enjoyed a boost. Meta and Amazon were up 3.9% and 3.6%, respectively, and shares of Apple were 1.1% higher.
But some companies were left out of the fun: Intel, which laid out its plans to compete with Nvidia during a conference on Wednesday, fell by 1.1%.
The Nvidia-led rally has put worries about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer on the backburner for now, but traders got some disappointing news on Wednesday.
Fed officials continue to worry that inflation could remain stubbornly elevated during their policy meeting last month, minutes released yesterday afternoon showed. That could keep interest rates at 23-year high for longer than previously expected, affecting Americans’ borrowing costs on everything from car loans to mortgages.
Traders now largely expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in June or July, rather than at its May policy meeting, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
| 1,708,644,658
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2024-02-22 23:30:58
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BuyDRSHodlRepeat
| 33
| 4
| 0.79
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:bar_graph: Macroeconomics
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1axlcfl/instigating_fomo_what_do_yall_apes_think_theyre/
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https://apple.news/AqVX-kOxLSLa2HOrXQsxYzQ
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Superstonk
|
Microsoft
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1apj7j4
|
What’s the plan with Xbox going digital?
|
From my understanding, there is/was a partnership with Microsoft. With them going digital, and PS5 already mostly digital, what’s the future look like? The NFT marketplace was a dud. Many of the games I was looking forward to stopped meaningful progress.
What’s the next vertical? What’s the revenue generator? Genuine questions. $10k deep at $48 DCA.
Is it apple partnership? Microsoft added partnership? What could GME add value to? Is a merger about to occur? Is that why there’s such stringent money management and RC taking control of funds? Has anyone else brought this up?
| 1,707,793,772
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2024-02-13 03:09:32
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Munoz10594
| 195
| 117
| 0.71
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1apj7j4/whats_the_plan_with_xbox_going_digital/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1apj7j4/whats_the_plan_with_xbox_going_digital/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
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1an7zhl
|
Seemed like a good time to dust this beauty off.
| null | 1,707,539,629
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2024-02-10 04:33:49
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Get-It-Got
| 268
| 17
| 0.86
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☁ Hype/ Fluff
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1an7zhl/seemed_like_a_good_time_to_dust_this_beauty_off/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
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1am06xg
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Help me upgrade my PC with sold at GameStop parts.
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Hey regards, I know nothing about PC building and this set up was gifted to me by my brother a few years ago. I can’t play anything relatively new. Help me upgrade (without breaking the bank) and I’ll buy the parts at GameStop !
| 1,707,411,141
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2024-02-08 16:52:21
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Responsible_Buy9325
| 592
| 32
| 0.97
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1am06xg/help_me_upgrade_my_pc_with_sold_at_gamestop_parts/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
1alfay7
|
XBOX Demo Day at GameStop February 10th. Check the event locator.
| null | 1,707,344,051
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2024-02-07 22:14:11
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ChaakuGaiden
| 259
| 11
| 0.96
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1alfay7/xbox_demo_day_at_gamestop_february_10th_check_the/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
1al3czj
|
Everything's going to be fine......... These were the only I could find that did this but seriously what happened at 5:55?
| null | 1,707,313,848
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2024-02-07 13:50:48
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jhs0108
| 1,110
| 69
| 0.91
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:Bar_Chart: Data
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1al3czj/everythings_going_to_be_fine_these_were_the_only/
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1al3czj
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1ak0soz
|
Xbox is sharing its exclusives with Playstation and said they're going to be a third party publisher from now on. They also said they have an announcement next week. Then I remembered this announcement from 2020 (link in post)
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https://news.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gamestop-announces-multi-year-strategic-partnership-microsoft#:~:text=Following%20decades%20as%20an%20essential,players%20with%20no%20upfront%20cost.
Post was deleted initially for not having enough characters so I'm typing this hoping it will make the cut this time. This might be something, might be nothing.
With the new hype date being Feb 14th this is interesting. I'm here forever regardless.
| 1,707,192,088
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2024-02-06 04:01:28
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Ceph1234
| 495
| 31
| 0.86
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1ak0soz/xbox_is_sharing_its_exclusives_with_playstation/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
1ajrrlj
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Gamepass Demo Day and GameStop
| null | 1,707,167,622
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2024-02-05 21:13:42
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Ajaxwalker
| 252
| 9
| 0.96
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☁ Hype/ Fluff
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1ajrrlj/gamepass_demo_day_and_gamestop/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
1abphmy
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From Insomniac Games Leak: 65% of Sony Studio Game Sales were Physical (as of Feb 2022)
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I don’t know that I’ve ever seen this discussed here, but this is an excellent data point to keep in mind as Xbox works to phase out physical copies of games.
One of the things I value most about my PlayStation and switch as someone who has shit internet, is the ability to download and play games from the disc/cart. Microsoft is crazy for trying to force digital only.
Physical games are not going anywhere.
| 1,706,294,370
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2024-01-26 18:39:30
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Prof_garyoak
| 2,481
| 110
| 0.97
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:Bar_Chart: Data
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1abphmy/from_insomniac_games_leak_65_of_sony_studio_game/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
|
1abnosl
|
Why doesn’t a company like Apple or Microsoft buy Gamestop?
|
Been searching the sub for an answer but only saw the posts about millionaires and billionaires trying to keep the status quo.
Microsoft and Apple have so much money that it wouldn’t even be a rounding error for them. They would make the money back in revenue in just a couple of days.
What are some reasons they wouldn’t buy?
| 1,706,289,814
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2024-01-26 17:23:34
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beeronspace
| 0
| 45
| 0.34
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1abnosl/why_doesnt_a_company_like_apple_or_microsoft_buy/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1abnosl/why_doesnt_a_company_like_apple_or_microsoft_buy/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1abeyms
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Microsoft layoffs in the gaming department. Bottom of the article talks about getting rid of physical media, which is in line with the leaks of the new Xbox without a disc drive.
| null | 1,706,263,377
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2024-01-26 10:02:57
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marichuu
| 327
| 101
| 0.88
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1abeyms/microsoft_layoffs_in_the_gaming_department_bottom/
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https://www.geekwire.com/2024/analysis-microsoft-layoffs-are-the-latest-example-of-gaming-industry-labor-issues/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1aberni
|
How to make Playr successful
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With news of microsoft officially going digital game sales only, we seriously need to be able to resell digital games.
Do you guys think Playr could pull it off? Would the platform need to be online only? An idea could be it you want to be able to sell it on the marketplace after playing it, maybe it stays as online only. And then if you really wanna keep the game, you get the option to convert it to a non-DRM game, kinda like how GoG does on their platform.
How much of a cut do you think the developers and publishers should get for a resell? How much would gamestop get? If I resell a 60 dollar game for 50 bucks, I'm guessing I'd only get like maybe 25? If I'm powerup members, maybe i get 30 instead? I mean that still sounds waaaay better than the current digital ecosystem we have now..
There is literally no marketplace for this right now, are we still waiting for regulatory approval on this? Any programmers here think this is doable on gamestop's end, or am I just dreaming? Why not start off with just indie developers first?
It seemed like that was the direction we were going towards, but with shutting down of the wallet, and then shortly after, the NFT marketplace, how the heck are we supposed to pull it off now?
I feel like gamestop knows what it needs to do, is it really that hard to do it? I'll hold for another 84 years if I have to I guess. I think Playr will become wildly successful, it just needs to be born.
| 1,706,262,573
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2024-01-26 09:49:33
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jkwithya
| 62
| 14
| 0.78
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1aberni/how_to_make_playr_successful/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1aberni/how_to_make_playr_successful/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
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19fema4
|
Taken from the GME sub - interesting future store design sent to stores
| null | 1,706,203,554
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2024-01-25 17:25:54
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AMACarter
| 947
| 73
| 0.91
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/19fema4/taken_from_the_gme_sub_interesting_future_store/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
19a7b5w
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~46 Days to go for Q4 earnings !
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Stay jacked !
| 1,705,628,813
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2024-01-19 01:46:53
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ShortHedgeFundATM
| 1,064
| 17
| 0.96
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💡 Education
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/r/Superstonk/comments/19a7b5w/46_days_to_go_for_q4_earnings/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1993v22
|
BULLISH; TELL ME IT NOT GOING TO BE ALL RELATED
| null | 1,705,516,338
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2024-01-17 18:32:18
|
theravingsofalunatic
| 1,696
| 90
| 0.94
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:bar_graph: Macroeconomics
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1993v22/bullish_tell_me_it_not_going_to_be_all_related/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
198el64
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The most valuable company…so far 💎🙌🚀🌚
| null | 1,705,440,722
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2024-01-16 21:32:02
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Tronowitz
| 1,715
| 93
| 0.88
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🤡 Meme
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/r/Superstonk/comments/198el64/the_most_valuable_companyso_far/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
|
197wjf8
|
BULLISH; NOTHING TO SEE HERE MOVE ALONG
| null | 1,705,387,789
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2024-01-16 06:49:49
|
theravingsofalunatic
| 1,528
| 65
| 0.97
|
:bar_graph: Macroeconomics
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/r/Superstonk/comments/197wjf8/bullish_nothing_to_see_here_move_along/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
18ysuyf
|
Griffin-Madoff Connection. How Stupid do they think Apes are? New Forget GameStop Article. Says Bets Sub is Buying 10 Other Stocks. Keep in Mind they're all Top Holdings of Citadel, SUSquehanna & Company. LETS DIG DEEPER!
|
A User recently requested I post this here as Kenny & Company seem to be Commencing The Bag Pass!
[See Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/18yp2dk/comment/kgch41d/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
While Most The World is Asleep Apes are Paying Attention!
Working on a In Depth DD regarding Griffin-Madoff Connection.
Should have up Tomorrow or Next Day!
So recently saw a New Forget GameStop Article...
Wanted to Break It Down!
[ Sureeeeee](https://preview.redd.it/1vz3yjqwliac1.png?width=1467&format=png&auto=webp&s=31692d46138d0bd086669abdb8e9143609040698)
Keep in mind most PFOF Brokers that Receive Revenue from Citadel, SUSquehanna & Company Suspended GameStop & Movie Stock....
For Example Robinhood made over 77% of its TOTAL REVENUE in 2021 (Year of Sneeze) from Citadel, SUSquehanna & Company....
Citadel & SUSquehanna pay 1st and 2nd Most for PFOF from Brokers....
Keep in mind Jeff Yass of SUSquehanna was absent from The GameStop Hearing!
Will get back to Robinhood shortly in this DD. Stay Tuned!
So first off so this makes a little more sense lets look at Citadel & SUSquehanna's Top Holdings...
[Citadel Top Hodlings](https://preview.redd.it/61j7aqryliac1.png?width=1884&format=png&auto=webp&s=8ac107d48c8271c90611287ee0380a75b0a0b201)
Keep in mind Venator Materials PLC (VNTRF) which is an OTC Stock and Top 10 Holding of Citadel was acquired by them THE DAY BEFORE IT PUMPED AND DUMPED!
They acquired more VNTRF Stock than the FLOAT!
[Da Fuk?](https://preview.redd.it/yqgg1y90miac1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=d1f834ea2456b1a0dc055ccd935f4fce85e736c0)
Now lets looking SUSquehanna's 13F.... Pretty similar to Citadel minus OTC Pump and Dump...
[ SUSquehanna Top Holdings](https://preview.redd.it/apcgwom1miac1.png?width=1874&format=png&auto=webp&s=079a12d35f7f1abef9f1695e6439dd16adfd95d5)
Wanted to focus on some of the Top 10 Stocks they claim Bets Sub buying that stick out...
Sounds like Bag Passing to Me? You be the Judge!
First one that stood out to me would be Lululemon....
https://preview.redd.it/5ibgune3miac1.png?width=861&format=png&auto=webp&s=6a7c46c7a3351939a807be4e13fcb6fecc9bd9dd
As mentioned in the Article Viking Global is a Large Investor...
Keep In Mind Ken Griffin was just talking about Viking Global as a Firm like Citadel that sets the Prices of Stocks...
See Here:
[ Yes Of Course!](https://reddit.com/link/18ysuyf/video/ag2b0e66miac1/player)
Next would be SPY!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/iz7hdq28miac1.png?width=869&format=png&auto=webp&s=eae0c76b7bc2df1515e751431777ac8365b24e89)
As seen Above! SPY Puts and Calls are the Top Holding of Citadel, SUSquehanna & Company!
SPY is also a Top 10 Holding of SUSquehanna....
Next is would Broadcom which honestly don't know much about....
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/pm3es6a9miac1.png?width=897&format=png&auto=webp&s=ae05f9eed7ad64b86ad9d9622b932d835ddf740a)
But I did notice something! Citadel just increased it's Position by 4390.8%.....
SHOCKER!
Next is Advanced Micro Devices....
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/3mlzm9lamiac1.png?width=877&format=png&auto=webp&s=d04cc349a8c258ec39dc710c09ad65e4a7140d0c)
AMD Puts and Calls is a Top 35 Holding of Citadel and Top 50 Holding of SUSquehanna....
Here is where Things Get Interesting as I mentioned I would get back to Robinhood....
So during the time of the Sneeze Virtu asked Robinhood to route away all trades beginning with the letter "A"... Except (Apple, Amazon & AMD)... Hmm why keep the "Blue Chips"?
Keep in mind Apple, Amazon & AMD are Main Derivatives used by Citadel, SUSquehanna & Company that they have "Puts" and "Calls" in as seen above....
Keep in mind Robinhood Restricted 5 Stocks with the Letter A... AMD is the only "Blue Chip"..
American Airlines and Movie Stock were in the Original 13 Suspended by Robinhood...
Keep in mind Citron Research put out a Similar Tweet as GameStop regarding American Airlines!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/g56oiusbmiac1.png?width=1210&format=png&auto=webp&s=ae92c2197197fa096c99fb97311aa928ff826d79)
They later expanded Restrictions to 50 Stocks which included the Following!
Broke them all down in DD recently!
[See DD Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/184br4b/open_discussion_robinhood_trading_suspensions_why/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Here at the ones with A's that were Restricted and Email from Virtu To Robinhood to route away Trades starting with A... Except (Apple, Amazon & AMD)....
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/muhj672dmiac1.png?width=851&format=png&auto=webp&s=08ab997b412040fc4f412a3935168fdd26ba6c77)
Welp guess what the next Top 10 Stock that Bets Sub is Buying!
Apple!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/cg1j2b8emiac1.png?width=798&format=png&auto=webp&s=3d28a39ce04bf58b787cf8b1392b298577d89f79)
Speaking of GameStop becoming a Holding Company like Berkshire Hathaway!
Apple makes up over 50% of BRK.A.... Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree?
Guess who was also involved in the Sneeze Incident! BRK.A!
[Hmmmmm](https://preview.redd.it/8nczac8fmiac1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=769d868bca369b3da5bf2f2e7943273978ba8f75)
BRK.A also has the Most Darkpool Trades by Percentage in the WHOLE MARKET!
[ Recent Darkpool Stats by Percentage](https://preview.redd.it/a0ynm17gmiac1.png?width=1773&format=png&auto=webp&s=bcd2152495874f956aed9780e866df34ad6262f4)
Anyways back to the next Stock Bets Sub is Buying!
Nvidia!
https://preview.redd.it/ejm4o5iimiac1.png?width=833&format=png&auto=webp&s=5068638c8e73155edc424ffa9560db30e6729050
Kenny recently mentioned in his Interview regarding Dumb Money that Retail should be Investing in Apple and Nvidia.
Said he was Sad to see GameStop Investors "Lose Money.... Sure Ken!
[ King Ponzi!](https://reddit.com/link/18ysuyf/video/brr5bwbnmiac1/player)
Nvidia Puts and Calls are a Top 7 Holding of both Citadel and SUSquehanna....
SHOCKER!
Next is META!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/jk246n9pmiac1.png?width=815&format=png&auto=webp&s=8784dada2adb7335e839dbcf2e6b9d3114049d97)
Meta Puts and Calls are a Top 20 Holding of Citadel and SUSquehanna...
Keep in mind Mark Zuckerberg has been Selling Stock Lately.... ALOT OF IT!
[Wut Doing?](https://preview.redd.it/99toiafqmiac1.png?width=972&format=png&auto=webp&s=4cb5b7d68d92ef183c6cf2760cd7c21e182fb01e)
He has Sold WAY MORE since I made this Original Post!
Next up another Top 20 Holding of Citadel & Susquehanna regarding Puts and Calls!
AMAZON!
https://preview.redd.it/7kw0861smiac1.png?width=801&format=png&auto=webp&s=a8efd9613c5d8830e77717c5702df25abb2e8388
Jeff Bezos actually plans on joining Kenny in Miami....
Keep in mind Amazon's Market Share Benefits from the Bankruptcy of Companies & Jobs...
SHOCKER!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/fcdcbnbtmiac1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=c463df2137f09f727ef9144b91db983f15586b49)
Guess who else looks is planning to sell Amazon Stock.....
YUP!
https://preview.redd.it/efgxg0bumiac1.png?width=901&format=png&auto=webp&s=a2b3520b007ce5e1877141ed25319c7931dda60d
Now onto the Top Stock Bets Sub is Buying....
Microsoft!
[ ](https://preview.redd.it/9ywc8hivmiac1.png?width=791&format=png&auto=webp&s=bd395787b52be0df4138bf8369f4ff4b980db8c5)
Microsoft Puts and Calls are a Top 17 Holding of both Citadel and Susquehanna....
Keep in mind Bill Gates is not involved much with Microsoft anymore (Still Top Insider) but who remembers when he went on CNBC and hated on "Meme Stock" Investors....
[ Ya Ok Bill....](https://reddit.com/link/18ysuyf/video/pr4gkewymiac1/player)
Sounds like Bag Passing to Me?
Speaking of Bag Passing...
Ken Griffin recently said that Citadel will not be Buying US Treasuries and that is up to AMERICAN SAVERS!
Keep in mind Hedge Funds are Currently $800 BILLION NET SHORT TREASURIES....
[ ](https://reddit.com/link/18ysuyf/video/49aimce1niac1/player)
This shit is so Clearly Corrupt id rather have shares in MY NAME and not a BROKER!
You do you! Not Financial Advice!
eeW eeW llamS A evaH I
https://reddit.com/link/18ysuyf/video/lle9rnw2niac1/player
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2024-01-05 00:27:28
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Super_Share_3721
| 785
| 26
| 0.96
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📚 Possible DD
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18ysuyf/griffinmadoff_connection_how_stupid_do_they_think/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/18ysuyf/griffinmadoff_connection_how_stupid_do_they_think/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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18w8egk
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Post was removed. Ken G crook article repost.
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Ken G article copy pasta from somewhere.
Can’t tag superstonk in REDACTED…another subreddit….or some reason…
Apparently it’s called brigading or something….I thought the bigger, smarter, louder, stronger subreddits would win. That’s kind of how natural selection works. But we have to deal with censorship…which is wrong.
so I copy pasta for here…again…probably removed again
I didn’t violate the letter of the Reddit law earlier and I don’t think I did here this time either.
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“Ken Griffin Now Makes Surprising Claims Confirming Illegal Manipulation
With the markets approaching all-time highs, this might start to matter a lot.
[https://franknez.com/ken-griffin-now-makes-surprising-claims-confirming-illegal-manipulation/](https://franknez.com/ken-griffin-now-makes-surprising-claims-confirming-illegal-manipulation/)
>“Firms like Citadel, firms like Fidelity, firms like Viking Global, Capital Research, we’re all running large teams of people that are engaged in fundamental research trying to drive the value of companies towards where we think they should be valued,” says Griffin.
You shouldn't be trying to guess what effect the economy will have on the market. You should be trying to guess whether firms like Citadel, Fidelity, Viking Global and Capital Research want the prices to move and in what direction. When they make those decisions, it is their own bank accounts they are thinking about, and not yours.
IBM is short 27,365,207 shares at a price of $160 equals $4,378,433,120 shorts would have to pay to close their short positions.
Microsoft is short 53,704,127 shares at a price of $376 equals $20,192,751,752 cost to close.
Apple is short 120,233,720 shares at a price of $192 equals $20,680,199,840 cost to close.
That is $45 Billion on just three stocks that must be somewhere else changing the prices of those assets. It is their piggy bank that you are putting your money in. Be careful!”
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2024-01-01 22:16:02
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TendieTrades
| 1,969
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| 0.96
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18w8egk/post_was_removed_ken_g_crook_article_repost/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/18w8egk/post_was_removed_ken_g_crook_article_repost/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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18r8s1p
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When the family sets you up with GS gift cards to get the big Post-Xmas 🎁 at your favorite store 😎
|
Looking forward to gaming up in the new year! 🎊 🚀 BUY.HODL.DRS.SHOP
| 1,703,599,405
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2023-12-26 14:03:25
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thisisyourfaultsheep
| 605
| 9
| 0.97
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18r8s1p/when_the_family_sets_you_up_with_gs_gift_cards_to/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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18ng5nb
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Merry christmas
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14 days Microsoft game pass Ultimate. Games on PC or XBOX consoles. Enjoy the last days of this year with some games!
| 1,703,139,140
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2023-12-21 06:12:20
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Saint_Bernardusz
| 419
| 6
| 0.97
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🎅🏼🎄 Very GMErry Holidays ❄ ⛄
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18ng5nb/merry_christmas/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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18ii9gz
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PC Gamers: Ask not what Gamestop can do for you – ask what you can do for Gamestop!
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Just a heads up, if you are currently subscribed to Microsoft's Gamepass for PC but aren't purchasing your subscription through Gamestop, why not?
They only seem to offer the 3 month digital code. ([https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-3-month-for-pc/225477.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-3-month-for-pc/225477.html))
It would be nice to be able to purchase the monthly version like they offer for the Ultimate version and the Xbox version of the Pass, but it's not the end of the world.
If all PC gamers who are subscribed to Gamepass were to start subbing through Gamestop it could help tremendously and make the difference to make the company profitable in Q1-Q3.
Q3 was so close and every $ spent through GameStop vs somewhere else helps!
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2023-12-14 20:46:50
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Snoo_75309
| 209
| 13
| 0.94
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18ii9gz/pc_gamers_ask_not_what_gamestop_can_do_for_you/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/18ii9gz/pc_gamers_ask_not_what_gamestop_can_do_for_you/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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18hto1h
|
Convincing a random (my uncle) to buy GME with cold hard facts...
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Hello fellow apes-
It would be awesome if you all could help me crowd-source factual reasons why a random person should be invested in GME. There is 3 years' worth of history and I can't remember it all! Think of this post as a brief, factual list that could be posted on the SuperStonk dashboard that makes one say to themselves: ***GameStop is DEEP FUCKING VALUE and A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.***
I have several aunts and uncles with no kids who play around with stocks.
I **DO NOT** want to send them a link to the DD library for them to read. That is not the purpose of this post since newcomers don't have hours and hours to catch up on 3 years' worth of DD. Additionally, I want to **AVOID** lengthy topics like the following which could lead down the DD rabbit hole and are difficult topics to explain:
* Dark pools, infinity pool
* What occurred in Jan 2021
* Citadel and Mayo Boy, BCG, and any predatory financial terrorists
* DRS (of course if people buys I will say to DRS and explain what it is at that time)
The factual reasons I have in mind are the following and I'd like to add as much detail from the balance sheet and 10-K's as possible but I honestly am not financially literate. You could say I'm smooth-brained. Please help me add detail to this list (sources, dates, etc), help correct it, help organize it, etc.!
1. GameStop Fundamentals
1. Ryan Cohen serves as Chairman, CEO, CIO and has no salary from the company.
1. Ryan Cohen created the successful company Chewy.
2. Around $100B in cash reserves (source?)
3. $100M set aside for future investments
4. No debt except one long-term French loan (source?)
5. 95% YoY improvements to the balance sheet setting up for a year of profitability (source?)
2. Recent History
1. Hundreds of new hires in 2021-2022 leaving positions at Amazon, Google, Chewy, Target, Intel, Zulily, Microsoft, etc. to help create the NFT Marketplace.
2. Insiders have continued purchasing more shares.
3. In 2022, Gamestop did a 4:1 stock split
3. NFT Marketplace beta release in 2022
1. NFT marketplace is currently in beta testing mode
2. [Partnership with Loopring to run the NFT Marketplace](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/loopring-price-predictions-where-gamestop-220848666.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall)
3. [Partnership with Immutable X to develop the future of NFT gaming including a $100M fund to support gaming developers](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gamestop-partners-immutable-x-nft-131540740.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall)
4. Future of the gaming industry
1. [In-game NFTs expected to be huge in the coming years](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/research/in-game-nfts-forecast-to-grow-into-15b-market-by-2027#:~:text=We%20estimate%20that%20as%20of%20the%20end%20of,to%20as%20much%20as%208%25%20as%20of%202026)
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Now is the best time for newcomers to buy especially when they see they only need to invest <$20 per share!!
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2023-12-13 22:52:58
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dpd11
| 146
| 32
| 0.83
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/18hto1h/convincing_a_random_my_uncle_to_buy_gme_with_cold/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/18hto1h/convincing_a_random_my_uncle_to_buy_gme_with_cold/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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1837h5i
|
XXXX 100% DRS’d and booked. F#@! around with the wrong dumbasses and find out 🖕
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2023-11-25 01:03:38
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Stonkxx
| 479
| 1
| 0.97
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/1837h5i/xxxx_100_drsd_and_booked_f_around_with_the_wrong/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
|
182xq4b
|
A little Black Friday GME shoping
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2023-11-24 17:49:55
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Struppy21
| 350
| 2
| 0.97
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/182xq4b/a_little_black_friday_gme_shoping/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
182fvia
|
My wife said “I want a controller that’s my own and that is hard for the kids to lose”. Also got the new Bluey game… and card packs obviously…
| null | 1,700,788,133
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2023-11-24 01:08:53
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ruum-502
| 500
| 15
| 0.95
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/182fvia/my_wife_said_i_want_a_controller_thats_my_own_and/
|
Superstonk
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Microsoft
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181shb3
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GameStop selling movies now? 👀 interesting… let’s get a fact check
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2023-11-23 04:05:18
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WoochTAK
| 2,898
| 177
| 0.95
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/181shb3/gamestop_selling_movies_now_interesting_lets_get/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
|
181904j
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We still doing receipt porn? Upgraded the console. 🚀🌕
| null | 1,700,659,338
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2023-11-22 13:22:18
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Crazy-Ad-7869
| 975
| 15
| 0.97
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/181904j/we_still_doing_receipt_porn_upgraded_the_console/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
|
|
17wwj7r
|
Microsoft Casual Games and the 741 partners, a GameStop tale?
|
https://news.microsoft.com/2020/10/08/gamestop-announces-multiyear-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft/
| 1,700,166,372
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2023-11-16 20:26:12
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OrcoVidXIX
| 105
| 5
| 0.84
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17wwj7r/microsoft_casual_games_and_the_741_partners_a/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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|
17w3zrd
|
Receipt Pr0n! Xbox Series X
| null | 1,700,082,889
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2023-11-15 21:14:49
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Audigitty
| 336
| 5
| 0.97
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17w3zrd/receipt_pr0n_xbox_series_x/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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17w3xo3
|
Citadel Advisors Sure Know How to Pick Them
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Hedge Fund + Making the Market = Never Lose...almost seems like a conflict of interest but what do I know, I'm smooth.
| 1,700,082,748
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2023-11-15 21:12:28
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KenGriffinsBedpost
| 1,473
| 55
| 0.97
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:Bar_Chart: Data
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17w3xo3/citadel_advisors_sure_know_how_to_pick_them/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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17typsr
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“There are now no property rights to securities held in book-entry form in any jurisdiction, globally.” David Rogers Webb, in his book "The Great Taking"
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*Once you know the truth, it changes you! You can’t stay the same!*
Hey everyone,
This is my first time posting, and while this won't be a technical DD like those we've seen over the last three years, I simply want to share some important things I came across.
I want to draw your attention to **David Rogers Webb**'s and his book, “**The Great Taking**.” For me, it was absolutely a transformative read. It might just be the most crucial book you ever pick up, offering quintessential insights into understanding our financial landscape—from the Federal Reserve to the DTCC, covering book-entry to "security entitlement" and everything in between. In many ways, it could also help you prepare you for the future and ‘the great taking’ that is to come (ie the Great Depression). Take the time to read it in its entirety, including the prologue, and you won't regret it.
I have come across three (3) remarkable authors, who shed light on critical aspects and without whom it really is difficult to understand the following:
​
1. **Understanding History and Origins:** Delving into how it all began.
2. **Tracing the Past to the Present:** Unraveling the journey to our current state (ie how did we get here)
3. **Forecasting the Future and the Great Taking:** Offering glimpses of what may come
​
While all three authors are noteworthy, **David Rogers Webb** and his book, “**The Great Taking”** should be a must-read for everyone! *If you don’t have the time to read it in its entirety, I would highly suggest watching the two related videos below talking about his book and at least skim the first two chapters!*
The authors I have highlighted collectively address elements of the beginning, the past/present, and the future, so don't pigeonhole yourself to any one particular author! I realize not everyone may have the time or the money to buy and read these books, so I have linked free PDFs of their books where possible.
For each author, I have added a short background, linked videos discussing their work and brief book descriptions, offering insight into the key issues they address. Interestingly, these authors, inadvertently or not, touch on similar events and often converge on similar conclusions.
While you should take everything with a grain of salt, these are not your average Tom, Dick and Harry, they are advanced Tom, Dick and Harry, akin to Dr. Susanne Trimbath. Their works are grounded in years of experience and supported by reliable, verifiable references.!
​
**What am I sharing this?**
* Simply put, this is bigger than I could have possibly comprehended and goes deeper than I could have ever imagined;
* I want to put it all out there and provide resources to better help you better understand the system you are a part of;
* To discuss theories of how this all might unfold and how to prepare for and protect oneself in the future (ie you’ve read Peruvian Bull’s hyperinflation thesis, now you can read about the opposite, Deflationary Collapse; good to understand both schools of thought);
* **MOST IMPORTANTLY:** ***To discuss the implications of what David Rogers Webb has to say about the following, in relation to GME and how MOASS scenarios could play out:***
* ***“Book-entry”***
* ***CIA's involvement in the DTCC***
* ***“Security entitlement”***
* ***Legal precedents*** ***that the “protected class” of secured creditors have an absolute priority claim to client assets,*** etc.
I have watched all these videos but have not yet read all of the books (working my way through them now; one of them is more than 600 pages) so I am by no means an expert! Feel free to critique and provide constructive feedback on anything I have shared here.
​
I tried adding a TLDR here but there is too much information to narrow it to down a single sentence or two, so I am hoping you will all read The Great Taking and watch the videos, leading to a fruitful discussion of the subjects the authors discuss.
​
**This is NOT AT ALL meant to be an anti-DRS post. Quite the opposite! In fact, I was hoping individuals more learned than myself here can deconstruct what David Rogers Webb says about "book-entry" and break it down for the rest of us, as to how it implicates DRS and GME!**
​
**1)** **Author: David Rogers Webb**
[https://thegreattaking.com/about-this-book ](https://thegreattaking.com/about-this-book%20)
>“David Rogers Webb has deep experience with investigation and analysis within challenging and deceptive environments, including the mergers and acquisitions boom of the 80’s, venture investing, and the public financial markets. He managed hedge funds through the period spanning the extremes of the dot-com bubble and bust, producing a gross return of more than 320% while the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ indices had losses. His clients included some of the largest international institutional investors.”
​
**Book: The Great Taking**
* Read here: [https://thegreattaking.com/](https://thegreattaking.com/)
* *You can read it online or download it as a free PDF*
I can’t put into words how eye opening this book was for me, so I’ll leave i-t as this, even after almost 3 years of being here and seeing it all unfold right in front of my own eyes, reading this book, I still felt like Neo waking up to the Matrix!
I also can't emphasize how important this book is! He brings together the past and the future in the most eloquent yet somewhat ‘simple’ way for everyone to understand! Not only does it have direct connection to GME/MOASS (ie book-entry, etc), what he has to say is about the very future of our world and how “they” are gonna take everything from us all!
The book is less than 130 pages and you can finish it within just a few hours (here’s your weekend reading)! I implore you to **READ EVERY SINGLE WORD** he has to say!
https://preview.redd.it/20jq4tdjc00c1.png?width=571&format=png&auto=webp&s=4f4794af5286033bd7374e55b1cef212486ef577
**Discussion of his work (videos):**
1. How the Central Banks Plan to Come After Your Assets: [https://youtu.be/r4I6uqLuJfA?si=AFWOGh6bocD\_S9Wf ](https://youtu.be/r4I6uqLuJfA?si=AFWOGh6bocD_S9Wf)
[https:\/\/youtu.be\/r4I6uqLuJfA?si=AFWOGh6bocD\_S9Wf ](https://preview.redd.it/7z78qyv1d00c1.png?width=1178&format=png&auto=webp&s=d876122f9243053d8c7cac4b76e5b2db5c708234)
​
2. The Banks' Sinister Secret Plan to Take Everything You Have! [https://youtu.be/bz-pfYA5B4k?si=2mI4r2Pjbv6FZLw-](https://youtu.be/bz-pfYA5B4k?si=2mI4r2Pjbv6FZLw-)
[https:\/\/youtu.be\/bz-pfYA5B4k?si=wE9ws2YDdKoI5lgl](https://preview.redd.it/ubifso1pd00c1.png?width=1180&format=png&auto=webp&s=0324ed7fbc3627f87952fc6e38620959cb63d912)
​
**Short description of the book:**
>“You are invited to read or download ***The Great Taking***, a book written about the scheme of central bankers to subjugate humanity by taking all securities, bank deposits, and property financed with debt.
>
>What is this book about?
>
>It is about the taking of collateral (all of it), the end game of the current globally synchronous debt accumulation super cycle. This scheme is being executed by long-planned, intelligent design, the audacity and scope of which is difficult for the mind to encompass. Included are all financial assets and bank deposits, all stocks and bonds; and hence, all underlying property of all public corporations, including all inventories, plant and equipment; land, mineral deposits, inventions and intellectual property. Privately owned personal and real property financed with any amount of debt will likewise be taken, as will the assets of privately owned businesses which have been financed with debt. If even partially successful, this will be the greatest conquest and subjugation in world history.
>
>Private, closely held control of ALL central banks, and hence of all money creation, has allowed a very few people to control all political parties and governments; the intelligence agencies and their myriad front organizations; the armed forces and the police; the major corporations and, of course, the media. These very few people are the prime movers. Their plans are executed over decades. Their control is opaque. To be clear, it is these very few people, who are hidden from you, who are behind this scheme to confiscate all assets, who are waging a hybrid war against humanity.”
He breaks it all down into the following topics:
* Dematerialization
* Security Entitlement
* Harmonization
* Collateral management
* Safe Harbor for Whom, and from What?
* Central Clearing Parties
* Bank Holiday
* The Great Deflation
​
**Here are a few excerpts from David Rogers Webb's book,** ***The Great Taking regarding "book-entry***\*\*:"\*\*
[See page 7 in the book, The Great Taking](https://preview.redd.it/1a0riln5czzb1.png?width=816&format=png&auto=webp&s=4cdc692dd91dbcb3eb8d48e35f56326baf7dbbac)
​
​
[See page 19 in the book, The Great Taking](https://preview.redd.it/eufw80x2dzzb1.png?width=808&format=png&auto=webp&s=a05b06a1077c6f05088399899a20c33da09e648b)
​
​
[See page 21 in the book, The Great Taking](https://preview.redd.it/3rfoivkdczzb1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=8a38140afec66ce489024c16fede0c79373ea2dc)
​
​
[See page 22 in the book, The Great Taking](https://preview.redd.it/zpq5dh0oczzb1.png?width=730&format=png&auto=webp&s=e6a293b436dc5c771d837fcc83fafd938e9a7675)
​
​
[See page 81 in the book, The Great Taking](https://preview.redd.it/v6bb28vuczzb1.png?width=798&format=png&auto=webp&s=c6725a6a1e6a4eb7a4929f3058a36a9fd5f4e310)
​
**2)** **Author: G. Edward Griffin**
“He is a writer, documentary film producer, and Founder of Freedom Force International. Listed in Who’s Who in America, he is well known because of his talent for researching difficult topics and presenting them in clear terms that all can understand.”
​
**Book: The Creature from Jekyll Island**
* Read here: [https://archive.org/download/pdfy--Pori1NL6fKm2SnY/The%20Creature%20From%20Jekyll%20Island.pdf](https://archive.org/download/pdfy--Pori1NL6fKm2SnY/The%20Creature%20From%20Jekyll%20Island.pdf) (it is more than 600 pages in length but in my opinion, every word carries its weight in gold)
* Listen to the audiobook version here: [https://youtu.be/T\_b3xb2T\_E0?si=1yJfF11W\_0W8oSvb](https://youtu.be/T_b3xb2T_E0?si=1yJfF11W_0W8oSvb) (you can listen to it like a podcast)
​
[https:\/\/archive.org\/download\/pdfy--Pori1NL6fKm2SnY\/The%20Creature%20From%20Jekyll%20Island.pdf](https://preview.redd.it/mj9y0onae00c1.png?width=657&format=png&auto=webp&s=a52d7c426699095bf125d6c5f0c05e6b0d837ba6)
**Discussion of his work (video):**
* The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the The Federal Reserve: [https://youtu.be/lu\_VqX6J93k?si=ODdj-0S6Y54W6i\_T ](https://youtu.be/lu_VqX6J93k?si=ODdj-0S6Y54W6i_T)
* This is the author, Edward Griffin, himself talking about his book; it looks like it was filmed in the 1800s but every second is worth the listen
[https:\/\/youtu.be\/lu\_VqX6J93k?si=Vp1KYKhMI6QZyI6L](https://preview.redd.it/pyba0qd0f00c1.png?width=892&format=png&auto=webp&s=77de63dfac125589a9562c0037e28bde04a926b8)
**Short description of the book:**
>“This is the classic exposé of the Fed that has become one of the best-selling books in its category of all time.
>
>Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magician's secrets are unveiled. Here is a close look at their mirrors and smoke machines, the pulleys, cogs, and wheels that create the grand illusion called money. A boring subject? Just wait.
>
>You'll be hooked in five minutes. It reads like a detective story - which it really is, but it's all true. This book is about the most blatant scam of history. It's all here: the cause of wars, boom-bust cycles, inflation, depression, prosperity. Your world view will definitely change.
>
>Putting it quite simply, this may be the most important book on world affairs you will ever read.
>
>The 5th Edition includes a no-holds barred analysis of bank bailouts that are shown to be nothing less than legalized plunder of the people. Many other updates have been added, including a revision to the list of those who attended the historic meeting at Jekyll Island where the Federal Reserve was created.”
​
**3) Author:** **Susan Bradford**
[https://www.susanbradford.org/ ](https://www.susanbradford.org/)
>“Susan Bradford is a Washington, DC-based investigative journalist, who began her career as a news production intern at CBS-TV News in Los Angeles. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine, with a BA in English Bradford worked as a reporter for City News Service a wire service which provides local news coverage to major broadcast and print media in the Southern California market. Concurrently, she worked as a weekend news reporter for KNX (CBS) news radio in Los Angeles, writing scripts for news anchors.
>
>Thereafter, Bradford worked as production assistant for the PBS Red Car Film Project, which produced a documentary on the federal government's investigation of Standard Oil, General Motors et al. for their violation of the Sherman Anti Trust Act in its efforts to corner the market and sabotage the Red Car Rail system in California.
>
>Following her passion for foreign affairs, Bradford relocated to England, where she earned an MA in International Relations from the University of Essex. During her postgraduate studies, she founded the European Review, which became the department publication for the university's Centre for European Studies. As Editor, she successfully solicited contributions from heads of state from Britain and the European Union, including, for example, Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Sir Leon Brittan, among others. As a postgraduate, she was also appointed to the Atlantic Council of the UK (NATO Public Affairs office) as Senior Research Fellow. She also served on the NATO Universities Advisories Committee, organizing conferences for NATO leadership across the UK.
>
>Concurrently, she served as publications coordinator for the London Strategy Group of the European Movement, After graduating from Essex, Bradford worked as speechwriter for UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Michael Howard. Thereafter, she joined Fox News Channel in Washington, DC, as a freelance producer, helping to produce video packages for Paula Zahn's Edge and Brit Humes' Special Report. She next joined the Voice of America as Assignments Editor, coordinating the VOA's national and international news coverage. At the height of the North Korean conflict, Bradford was appointed speech writer to Korean Ambassador Sung Chul Yang. Bradford's professional biography is maintained in Marquis' Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who Among American Women.”
​
**Book: Taking Back America**
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCQ5KNPK](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCQ5KNPK)
* I couldn’t find a free pdf online
https://preview.redd.it/e1yr21y9f00c1.png?width=671&format=png&auto=webp&s=dd4698b58e738ef32ce82773c4cb2a4f5a51edb8
**Discussion of her work (video):**
* How Kleptocrats Pillaged America. Interview with Susan Bradford author of Taking Back America: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wrm9wi-3ooI](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wrm9wi-3ooI)
* This is the author herself talking about her book and her research)
[https:\/\/youtu.be\/wrm9wi-3ooI?si=wPUwTa5fJWiEmI1k](https://preview.redd.it/jkt6cla1g00c1.png?width=1174&format=png&auto=webp&s=dab64c12200f09071ccfd11b89a20fe31fb2973b)
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**Short description of the book:**
>“In this latest installment in investigative journalist Susan Bradfordʼs series on the Deep State, Taking Back America connects the dots and names names to provide clarity on how the United States was lost to kleptocrats so that steps can be taken to restore the country to we, the people. Among the revelations in this detailed book are:
* The origins and larger purpose behind global intelligence networks;
* Henry Kissingerʼs collaborations with Mao Tse-tung on behalf of the City of London;
* Yale University's role in the creation and promotion of the kleptocracy;
* The year that launched the kleptocracy;
* How the kleptocrats set out to cripple, fleece, and ultimately, destroy the United States;
* How IBM circumvented anti-trust litigation by creating its own competition;
* The networks, leaders, drivers, strategies, and agenda behind the global kleptocracy;
* How the political left and right have aligned at the highest levels against we, the people;
* How kleptocrats work through proxy to consolidate wealth and power;
* Iranʼs role in the kleptocrats’ grand strategy;
* The secrets to which Princess Diana was privy through her relationship with Dodi Fayed;
* How the United States was lost to the National Crime Syndicate;
* Revisiting the scandals surrounding Republican superlobbyist Jack Abramoff to uncover hidden truths about the worldʼs power brokers.
* How the kleptocracy advanced through the Indian tribes;
* The rightʼs disingenuous "fight for freedom" on behalf of kleptocrats;
* Donald Trumpʼs strange alliance with Republican superlobbyist Jack Abramoff;
* The tribal origins of the Carlyle Group;
* The devastating truth behind President Reaganʼs engagement of Mikhail Gorbachev;
* The religious rightʼs unholy relationship with pharmaceutical companies;
* How Microsoft came to dominate the Chinese markets;
* The truth behind the Russian collusion delusion;
* How kleptocrats have weaponized the Department of Justice against commercial rivals;
….And much, much more!
>This well-researched book is chock full of new information and is a must-read for those seeking to understand how America arrived at its current state of malaise so that we, the people, can counter what was done and reclaim that which was lost!”
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As a side note, if you think any of this is too far fetched, take a look at the book below, straight from the horse’s mouth:
* **Killing HopeL U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II by William Blum**
* It’s literally fucking called “Killing Hope”
Read here (free PDF): [https://www.cia.gov/library/abbottabad-compound/13/130AEF1531746AAD6AC03EF59F91E1A1\_Killing\_Hope\_Blum\_William.pdf](https://www.cia.gov/library/abbottabad-compound/13/130AEF1531746AAD6AC03EF59F91E1A1_Killing_Hope_Blum_William.pdf)
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[ https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/abbottabad-compound\/13\/130AEF1531746AAD6AC03EF59F91E1A1\_Killing\_Hope\_Blum\_William.pdf ](https://preview.redd.it/nbxxx6ibi00c1.png?width=568&format=png&auto=webp&s=ff3cfa35552d64b8951dce11b19077bb427c99d0)
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📖 Partial Debunk
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17typsr/there_are_now_no_property_rights_to_securities/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17typsr/there_are_now_no_property_rights_to_securities/
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The Pantheon reposted and a few links added. Chicago Public Education Fund.
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# [https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/ogfbrn/pantheon\_part\_ii\_citadels\_network/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/ogfbrn/pantheon_part_ii_citadels_network/)
[https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/board/](https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/board/)
[https://thefundchicago.org/**chicago-public-education-fund-announces-largest-ever-investment-in-chicagos-school-principals/**](https://thefundchicago.org/chicago-public-education-fund-announces-largest-ever-investment-in-chicagos-school-principals/)
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/uuwcpl/**so\_ken\_griffin\_sits\_on\_the\_board\_of\_the\_chicago/**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/uuwcpl/so_ken_griffin_sits_on_the_board_of_the_chicago/)
[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-07/\*\*citadel-s-ken-griffin-gives-130-million-in-chicago-while-moving-firm-to-miami?\*\*embedded-checkout=true](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-07/citadel-s-ken-griffin-gives-130-million-in-chicago-while-moving-firm-to-miami?embedded-checkout=true)
https://preview.redd.it/4w29v31w2wzb1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0f6165cab969bc4f6016bd7354f47d4419871ce
BCG's website yuck.
Sharing this again because it did not get much attention back in the day. I believe it will do a lot better now. It does disclaim at the time there is no damning or groundbreaking information.
“[It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.9fVIDSD0ZmTl_1MSNETcIAHaEQ%26pid%3DApi&f=1)” \~ George Carlin
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I remembered reading about the Chicago universities.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago\_Boys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Boys)
https://preview.redd.it/kaw9k3n43wzb1.png?width=623&format=png&auto=webp&s=246bf314212a5b546d0c8ecfa00462d215b6d909
[https://www.ctulocal1.org/posts/jacobin-disaster-capitalism-in-the-chicago-public-schools/](https://www.ctulocal1.org/posts/jacobin-disaster-capitalism-in-the-chicago-public-schools/)
https://preview.redd.it/epl12e863wzb1.png?width=639&format=png&auto=webp&s=3802156327ff899cd1726b210ba96d841d3d4df7
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[Link](https://www.williamblair.com/Investor-Annex/Demo/~/media/Downloads/Disclaimers/sec_rule6.pdf)
* Helen Zell - Zell Family Foundation (Equity Group Investments, too)
* Sam Zell (Helen Zell’s husband) made a risky purchase of the Tribune Co., which would eventually lead to thousands of employees being screwed over; in a newsletter to the company, he wrote: “I’ve said repeatedly that no matter what happens in this transaction, my lifestyle won’t change,” … “Yours, on the other hand, could change dramatically if we get this right.”
* [Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/business/media/06tribune.html)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Zell)
* Barbara Malott Kizziah - Malott Family Foundation
* Jill M. Garling
* Ellen S. Alberding - Joyce Foundation (and Highmount Capital LLC)
* Gillian Darlow - Polk Bros. Foundation
* *Kassie Davis - Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group Foundation*
* World’s largest financial derivatives exchange - Chicago Mercantile Exchange
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Mercantile_Exchange)
* John Dugenske - Allstate Insurance Company
* *Kimberly Evans - The Northern Trust Company (* [I paid $20 just to see where Kenny and Gabe hid the short positions.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/rexww0/comment/hobguba/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3))
* 4th largest bank in the world by AUM; allied with BlackRock
* Claimed no wrongdoing after losing the 401(k) and ESOP value of 20,000 Enron employees when Enron went bankrupt; they served as trustees for these plans.
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Trust)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron_scandal)
* Bought Citadel’s “Omnium” HF Administration Service in 2011 (and Software Platform in 2018), in order to provide Citadel and other HFs with third party maintenance of books and records; an article by Forbes from 2011 notes that this really doesn’t mean that numbers can’t be fudged; just that things *look* more credible ( **Some ex-Citadel** ([https://www.victoryparkcapital.com/our-team/](https://www.victoryparkcapital.com/our-team/)): [Jeffrey Schneider, Partner/Chief Operating Officer at Victory Park was controller/VP of corporate finance for Citadel's fund administrator Omnium](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/u4jwqy/comment/i4x9ddq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)**)**
* [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2011/05/16/what-citadels-sale-of-omnium-means-for-hedge-fund-investors/?sh=7099a23221ab)
* [Yahoo!](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northern-trust-acquires-citadel-apos-212709171.html)
* Jim Frank - Wheels, Inc.
* Joined the “Fix the Debt” campaign in 2013; a movement to cut earned benefit programs (like Social Security and Medicare) under the guise of relieving the national debt.
* [SourceWatch](https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Wheels,_Inc.)
* John Garabedian - Boston Consulting Group ([The Web of Corruption linking BCG to several bankruptcies has been deleted. Interesting](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17ekf8k/the_web_of_corruption_linking_bcg_to_several/)**...** )
* World’s second largest consulting firm by revenue
* Recently in hot water for working with Isabel dos Santos, who exploited natural resources in Angola, instead of helping with widespread poverty. “According to the article, BCG was contracted by the Angolan state-owned petroleum company Sonangol, as well as the jewelry company De Grisogono, owned by her husband through shell companies in Luxembourg, Malta and the Netherlands; the firm was reportedly paid through offshore companies in tax havens such as Malta”
* Also in trouble for helping Mohamed bin Salman attempting to consolidate power in Saudi Arabia by helping draft economic plans for the country; also for trying to set up plans for the FIFA world cup in Saudi Arabia
* Also ALSO in trouble for conflict of interest building a hospital in Sweden
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Consulting_Group#Controversy)
* Austan Goolsbee - University of Chicago Booth School of Business
* Former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors 2010-2011
* Served under the Obama Administration
* [CPEF](https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/board/austan-goolsbee/)
* Karen May
* Former democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives (2001 - 2012)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_May)
* *Siddharth (Bobby) Mehta - TransUnion*
* Consumer credit reporting agency that aggregates data on over 1 billion consumers; pretty much everyone with active credit in the US; smallest of the “big three” with Experian and Equifax.
* Literally have a section on Wikipedia called “Legal and Regulatory Issues,”
* Paid out the largest verdict in credit Union history ($60M) for reporting certain consumers on a government list of terrorists. Multiple examples of lying to/misleading customers, or failing to correct errors on credit reports.
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TransUnion)
* Also Avant, since 2012; a mid-prime lender, based out of Chicago, this company had to pay $3.85M to settle charges leveled by the FTC for engaging in “deceptive loan practices,” namely, unauthorized charges.
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avant_(company))
* [FTC](https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/162-3090/avant-llc)
* Anthony Miller
* Deputy Secretary of the Department of Education (2009 - 2013)
* Operating partner with Silver Lake Partners, one of the largest technology investors in the world
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_W._Miller)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Lake_(investment_firm))
* Judy Pomeranz - Ralph and Evelyn Davis Family Foundation
* Worked briefly as Director of GATT (WTO) Affairs in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration
* [CPEF](https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/board/judy-pomeranz/)
* Andrea Saenz - The Chicago Community Trust
* Penny Bender Sebring - University of Chicago
* Brian Simmons - Shorehill Capital
* Eric S. Smith - BMO Harris Bank ( [BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) RESTRICTIONS FOR GME AND OTHER STOCK...](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/nts2uw/bank_of_montreal_bmo_restrictions_for_gme_and/))
* David J. Vitale - Urban Partnership Bank
* D’Andre J. Weaver - DeSoto Independent School District
CPEF Directors Emeriti
* *Scott C. Smith - Former President of Tribune Publishing*
* *Penny Pritzker - Former US Secretary of Commerce*
* Pritzker Family Business - “contained over 200 businesses and was valued at $15 billion”
* Founder, PSP Partners, PSP Capital Partners, Pritzker Realty Group, Artemis Real Estate Partners LLC.
* Serves on Microsoft’s Board, Chair of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
* Daughter of the founder of Hyatt Hotels
* Brother is the incumbent governor of Illinois (J.B. Pritzker)
* Chairperson of Superior Bank of Chicago, a bank criticized by both government and consumer advocates for “unsound financial activities and predatory lending practices”. Penny denies any direct or indirect ownership of the bank at the time of the issues.
* Major contributor and supporter of the Obama campaign
* Digital Economy Board of Advisors, including tech CEOs and academics to advise on policy
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Pritzker) \- Penny
* *J.B. Pritzker - Incumbent Governor, Illinois*
* Important role in the creation of Illinois Venture Capital Association and Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
* Had the toilets removed in one of his mansions (both right next to each other), making the value 1/6th of what it was originally, giving him an 83% property tax reduction
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._B._Pritzker) \- J.B.
* *The Honorable Bruce V. Rauner - Former Governor, Illinois (2015-2019)*
* Former chairman, GTCR
* R8 Capital Partners
* Has an entire paragraph about Ken Griffin’s Campaign Donations to him (and his plea to weaken public employee unions)
* Medal from Illinois Venture Capital Association
* $1M class action lawsuit settled for unwanted automated calls during gubernatorial run
* [CTC](https://considertheconsumer.com/class-actions/bruce-rauner-campaign-tcpa-settlement-2021-illegal-unwanted-automated-calls-class-action-settles-for-1-million)
* Attempted to recruit 4 other candidates to run in his place during his second gubernatorial run (was making gains the longer he let the campaign run, but didn’t actually want to win it).
* [ABC7](https://abc7chicago.com/bruce-rauner-illinois-governor-republicans-interview/4900233/)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Rauner)
* Timothy R. Schwertfeger - Former Chairman and CEO, Nuveen Investments
* Nuveen investments was one of the largest issuers of Auction Rate Securities, which were sold as “cash equivalents” on the market, which meant that cash returns for them could be available in as little as 7 days; these auctions were abandoned by banks in 2008, and thousands of investors were left unable to withdraw their funds. (Basically just part of the fallout of 2008; their worth was only backed by the confidence of participants)
* Still Chairman/CEO of a related company; Nuveen Institutional Advisory.
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuveen)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auction_rate_security)
**-Other Groups - Art/Education Clubs:-**
* The Art Institute of Chicago
* The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
* The Whitney Museum of American Art
* The University of Chicago
* Alumn
* Harvard University
**-Other Groups - Economic Clubs-**
* [Commercial Club of Chicago](https://commercialclubchicago.org/member-directory/) \- Civic Committee
* Too extensive to fully catalog
* [The Economic Club of Chicago](https://econclubchi.org/club-leadership/board-of-directors/)
* Too extensive to fully catalog
**-Business Organizations-**
[G100](https://g100network.com/team)
* Ken Frazier - Chairman/CEO, Merck & Co. (Pharmaceuticals)
* Litigation over illegally obtaining the formula of a drug belonging to Pharmasset (judge described the company’s behavior during the trial as “systematic and outrageous deception in conjunction with unethical business practices and litigation misconduct.”... Employee lied under oath about having a faulty memory)
* Additional litigation over patent-infringement for cancer drug “Keytruda”.
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Frazier)
* Larry Bossidy - Former CEO, AlliedSignal (Aerospace/Engineering) (retired)
* Also quite high-ranking in GE Credit Corporation
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Bossidy)
* Henry Kravis - Founder, Co-chair, Co-CEO,KKR & Co.
* AUM - $233B (2020)
* Offices in 21 cities, 16 countries
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohlberg_Kravis_Roberts)
* *Mike Milken - Formerly convicted felon, financier, and philanthropist*
* Employed at Drexel Harriman Ripley, later Drexel Burnham Lambert
* Charged by a federal grand jury in 1989 of 98 counts of racketeering and fraud, sometimes associated with market makers. “Misconduct, including insider trading, stock parking, tax evasion, and numerous instances of repayment of illicit profits”
* Lifetime ban from any involvement in the securities industry
* Investigated (ongoing?) for potentially violating his ban for providing investment advice through Guggenheim Partners
* Pardoned by Trump administration in 2018; trading license was still void, but he could apply to get a new one.
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Milken)
* Jack Ma - Co-founder, formerly Executive Chair, Alibaba Group and Yunfeng Capital (Online Retail Space)
* 3rd wealthiest person in China ($51.5B Net Worth)
* 26th wealthiest person in the world
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ma)
* Victor Fung - Group Chairman, Li & Fung Limited (Supply Chain Management)
* Labor violations, high pressure sales tactics, depressed wages, etc.
* Lost blue chip status and 95% of its market value from 2011 to 2020
* CEO believed to be overpaid while the company is suffering
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Fung)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_%26_Fung) 2
* Lee Hsien Loong - Prime Minister, Singapore
* Fun Fact - highest-paid head of government in the world
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Hsien_Loong#Controversies)
* Jim Hackett - CEO of Ford Motor Company, 2017 - 2020
* David Kelley
* Deb Henretta - Procter & Gamble
* Procter & Gamble, of course, being one of the 10 companies that owns pretty much everything; particularly, cleaning supply companies.
* Subject to much controversy, including child labor, animal testing ,and price fixing for goods
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procter_%26_Gamble)
* Harry McCahon - Executive Vice Chairman, Bank of America
* 2nd largest banking institute in the US, 8th largest in the world
* Number of suits relating back to the 2008 financial crash
* Generally just also involved in a lot of shady practices
* [G100](https://g100network.com/team/harry-mcmahon)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_America)
* Les Brun - Chairman, CEO, Sarr Group (Finance) (and Merck & Co.)
* Angela Ahrendts - Apple, Former Senior VP
* Marc Andreessen - (Various fields in the tech industry)
* Secretly coached Mark Zuckerberg on how to win board approval to create a new class of non-voting shares, while Andreessen was on a board representing shareholders (Conflict of interest)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Andreessen)
* Tim Cook - CEO, Apple
* Signature looks like it says “Poo”
* Fun fact: Cook was briefly considered to run as VP for the Clinton Presidential Campaign (2016)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Cook)
* Apple, itself, is of course under constant criticism for everything all the time, as monopolistic behemoths of the technology world are apt to be; it actually has a dedicated Wikipedia entry for criticisms
* [Wikipedia - Criticism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Apple_Inc.)
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.)
* *Ellen Grasso - Milken Institute (Economic Think Tank)*
* Associated with Mike Milken, so likely sketchy
* Seemed to have some sway with Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, regarding “Opportunity Zones” in Nevada
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milken_Institute)
* Chip Bergh - CEO, Levi Strauss
* Jim Stengel - Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble; Now the Jim Stengel Company
* Stengel Company - Think tank for business growth
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Stengel)
* John Collison - Stripe (Financial Software as a Service)
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Collison)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stripe_(company))
* Diane Greene - Co-founder, VMWare, Google Leadership
* Currently a board member of SAP, Stripe, Wix.com, and A.P. Moller-Maersk
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Greene)
* Anne Wojcicki - 23&Me, CEO
* Sister to Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube
* Collects not only genetic information, but also mines for personal data based on web usage/purchases
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Wojcicki)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23andMe)
* Matt Haggenmiller - BofA Merrill Lynch
* BofA Previously mentioned
* [G100](https://g100network.com/team/matt-haggenmiller)
* Mary Thompson - Former Reporter, CNBC/Bloomberg
* [G100](https://g100network.com/team/mary-thompson)
* Matt Tartaglia - Former Chief Revenue Officer, Deloitte (Accounting organization)
* Unsurprisingly, another company with a long history of controversy regarding unprofessional conduct, malpractice, and potentially even complacency in money laundering.
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deloitte)
* [G100](https://g100network.com/team/matt-tartaglia)
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* Closely involved with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the 2008 Financial Crisis
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Dodd)
* *Rahm Emmanuel (Chicago Mayor) (D) 2011 - 2019*
* On Freddie Mac board of directors, 2000
* Various other political positions between 2000 and 2019
* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel)
**-Political Affiliations - More Specific Look at the House Financial Services Committee-**
Members Griffin has Donated to…
* French Hill
* Ranking Member\*, Subcommittee of National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy
* (This has jurisdiction over currency and minting)
* Andy Barr
* Ranking Member\*, Subcommittee of Oversight and Investigations
* Ann Wagner
* Ranking Member\*, Subcommittee of Diversity and Inclusion
* \*Bill Huizenga
* Ranking Member\*, Subcommittee of Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
* (This oversees the SEC)
\*(Ranking Members - leaders of the minority party in the committee/subcommittee)
**-Political Affiliations -** [**“Nay” to Gary Gensler**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/mqps6r/are_these_donations_from_kenneth_griffin_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) **-** \[redacted\]
* Sen. John Barrasso (R) - WY
* Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R) - TN
* Sen. Roy Blunt (R) - MO
* Sen. John Boozman - AR
* Sen. Mike Braun - IN
Streets Ahead - Ken’s Connections to Wall Street, Hedge Funds, and it’s Regulators
Okay so this is pretty much just a list of current Citadel higher-ups and previous roles they’ve held with other hedge funds and regulatory agencies. Or current positions held with other hedge funds and regulatory agencies. *But doesn’t that likely create a conflict of interests?* Yes, yes it does; very astute of you, ape. Have you ever considered taking up consultation work? They probably wouldn’t want you there, you’d point out all the illegal things.
**-Hedge Funds-**
Citadel LLC - the Financial Asset Manager - [Link](https://www.citadel.com/about-citadel/)
* James Yeh (President, Co-Chief Investment Officer)
* Gerald A. Beeson (COO)
* Navneet Arora (Head of Global Quantitative Strategies)
* American Century Investments
* BlackRock (Global head of Model-Based Credit Research)
* Barclays (Global Head of Credit Research)
* Sebastian Barrack (Head of Commodities)
* Macquarie Group Ltd.
* Phillip Lee (Head of Surveyor Capital)
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https://preview.redd.it/d5do22ti3wzb1.png?width=615&format=png&auto=webp&s=9efdbd673194bc7ac88bef8f52e4c91e9bf1ddfa
* [Wikipedia 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Sprecher)
* [Wikipedia 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Exchange)
https://preview.redd.it/y1a3f9tj3wzb1.png?width=638&format=png&auto=webp&s=03f20de13326eec5a2d37d62f49ebb53549064a4
[bigfoot is real and he routes illegal funds through the cayman islands](https://preview.redd.it/0c2m3wbk3wzb1.png?width=478&format=png&auto=webp&s=a494428bea555606e6db938e132cf13ed4227cb6)
Thank you so much for reading! Heres some music
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHX7jf-znA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHX7jf-znA)
​
^(Addendum)
^(Also just came across this about SBF)
[^(https://www.businessinsider.com/what-we-know-sam-bankman-fried-anonymous-bail-sponsors-ftx-2023-2)](https://www.businessinsider.com/what-we-know-sam-bankman-fried-anonymous-bail-sponsors-ftx-2023-2)
| 1,699,783,776
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2023-11-12 10:09:36
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waitingonawait
| 58
| 1
| 0.9
|
📚 Possible DD
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17thb2k/the_pantheon_reposted_and_a_few_links_added/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17thb2k/the_pantheon_reposted_and_a_few_links_added/
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Superstonk
|
Microsoft
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17kmg4d
|
Cellar Boxing 101 🦍💪🚀💎🙌
|
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=2543759
🦍🦍🦍
💪💪🚀🚀💎💎🙌🙌
| 1,698,762,807
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2023-10-31 14:33:27
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b0mbSquad_1
| 935
| 11
| 0.98
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17kmg4d/cellar_boxing_101/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
17k0haf
|
If Apple lost 50% of its share price tomorrow, on no news, just because of short sellers, would you buy more or sell?
|
The share price means nothing to GameStop, the company, unless it is in dire financial conditions and needs to dilute to raise money. This is not the case with GameStop.
The share price being low is good news to an investor, who can buy more of the company at a lower price.
The company is in a better position now and on the verge of full year profitability than it was a year or two ago, when the price was higher.
Investors just need to wait and watch their company transform, the short and distort tactics mean nothing if you just wait until your thesis plays out.
There is a bottom, lest the price show the company is intrinsically undervalued, at which point everyone buys.
Whenever you see this, just imagine it is happening to a company like Apple or Microsoft. If short sellers were stupid enough to naked short Apple down to $10, you think everyone would be buying or selling?
Seen this before with BitCoyn, seen it before with Tesla. Just wait until they can go long themselves and you'll see true price discovery. But that only happens when they convince you to sell to them, and they would ideally like to buy at the bottom, hence the price.
| 1,698,691,584
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2023-10-30 18:46:24
|
freeworktime
| 1,480
| 115
| 0.93
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17k0haf/if_apple_lost_50_of_its_share_price_tomorrow_on/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17k0haf/if_apple_lost_50_of_its_share_price_tomorrow_on/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
17ijebr
|
GameStop was targeted, because Gaming is the future. It is a Big Club. Finkle is Einhorn, Megacorp. We are not in it, but Oligarchs have a plan for us since 1995, called Tittytainment. "How Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover will drive metaverse gaming into the mass market". (More in comments)
| null | 1,698,516,375
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2023-10-28 18:06:15
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Biotic101
| 742
| 40
| 0.92
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🤔 Speculation / Opinion
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17ijebr/gamestop_was_targeted_because_gaming_is_the/
|
https://theconversation.com/how-microsofts-activision-blizzard-takeover-will-drive-metaverse-gaming-into-the-mass-market-175453
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
17dc604
|
Cancelled MWIII pre-order to re-buy from GameStop
|
So I pre-ordered MWIII through the Microsoft store without really thinking about it, realized I should definitely be buying this from GameStop. I was able to cancel the pre-order by signing into Xbox.com > settings > payment & billing > order history > cancel. It was great, you should try it!
Microsoft won’t charge you for pre-ordering until 10 days before the full game is released. So I think you have until Nov 1st to cancel, as the game is released Nov 10th 2023!
| 1,697,921,641
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2023-10-21 20:54:01
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tev_love
| 767
| 20
| 0.96
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/17dc604/cancelled_mwiii_preorder_to_rebuy_from_gamestop/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17dc604/cancelled_mwiii_preorder_to_rebuy_from_gamestop/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
17d8waj
|
What is a FINRA Arbitrator? How to Apply to be one!
|
**This is one way the public can have a direct effect on the brokerage industry!**
Applicants don't need experience in the securities industry to apply, and you can do it if you already have a full or part-time job. Training is provided before you start, and you'll probably get one or two cases a year.
Applicants should have at least five years of paid business and/or professional experience—inside or outside of the securities industry—and at least two years of college-level credits.
A lot of people here are interested in the Securities Industry, and it would be nice to have more of the public involved in the outcomes of these FINRA cases.
I haven't yet applied but I've been thinking about it😏
# Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca recommended we apply:
[https:\/\/twitter.com\/lisabraganca\/status\/1499752915191402509?s=21 ](https://preview.redd.it/4gi4hbp2glvb1.png?width=550&format=png&auto=webp&s=35c8999b8ba6f7ffe521497ab735628a42c71c60)
FINRA Arbitration can be unfair, we can be the change we want to see
[https:\/\/x.com\/LisaBraganca\/status\/1488903119224328192?s=20 ](https://preview.redd.it/xafvvja7klvb1.png?width=583&format=png&auto=webp&s=66484c5b5d5a64a06fe09f48f62f83ff80e24b79)
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/t6m6u6/become\_a\_finra\_arbitrator/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/t6m6u6/become_a_finra_arbitrator/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
# Who are FINRA arbitrators?
**Arbitrators are classified as public or non-public. Individuals who are not affiliated with the securities industry are deemed public arbitrators.**
FINRA arbitrators are independent and are chosen by the parties to issue final, binding decisions. FINRA makes available an arbitration forum—pursuant to rules approved by the SEC—but has no part in deciding the award.
FINRA arbitrators are a group of dedicated individuals serving the investing public and the securities industry. They are neutral, well-qualified and essential to maintaining a fair, impartial and efficient system of dispute resolution. FINRA maintains a roster of more than 7,900 arbitrators.
FINRA is seeking to expand the depth and diversity of our arbitrator roster by recruiting candidates from a variety of cultural backgrounds and areas of professional expertise, such as business, accounting, finance, library sciences, liberal arts, legal and more.
# What does a FINRA arbitrator do?
An arbitrator who is selected to hear a case may serve as the sole arbitrator or as a member of a three-person arbitration panel. An arbitrator who accepts a case assignment must review all case materials prior to the first hearing session. Arbitrators serve as the decision makers for the dispute, and hear all sides of the case, study the evidence and render a final and binding decision.
# What are the benefits of becoming an arbitrator?
FINRA arbitrators have the opportunity to acquire a broad knowledge of the securities industry and gain professional experience with a respected forum. Arbitrators get the chance to develop skills, give back, build their networks and earn honoraria.
FINRA arbitrators receive an honorarium for each pre-hearing or regular session they attend: $300 per single-session hearing (up to four-hours); $600 per double session; $350 per case decided on the papers, without an in-person hearing; and an additional $125 per hearing day for arbitrators serving as the chairperson of the panel. For cases filed on or after April 19, 2021, chairpersons will receive an additional $250 for each hearing day and an additional $125 for each prehearing conference. Please see the [Honorarium](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/honorarium) page for additional information.
# Do I need to have arbitration or securities-related experience?
No, although some arbitrators do. Arbitrators are classified as public or non-public. Individuals who are not affiliated with the securities industry are deemed public arbitrators. Individuals who work or have worked in the financial industry, or who provide(d) services to financial industry clients or to parties engaged in securities arbitration and litigation are considered non-public arbitrators. Whether a person is classified as public or non-public, all individuals who are selected to become arbitrators will receive training before overseeing their first arbitration case.
# What experience is needed?
Applicants should have at least five years of paid business and/or professional experience—inside or outside of the securities industry—and at least two years of college-level credits.
# What are examples of the types of cases I will hear?
1. An investor files a claim alleging her broker and his firm made recommendations to purchase stocks that were unsuitable because they were inconsistent with her investment objectives. The investor would like to get the money back that she invested. The broker and his firm respond that the investments were suitable with the investor's investment objectives.
2. A brokerage firm hires a broker and advances her $1,000,000 as part of a promissory note. During the course of her employment, the broker repays $600,000 and then leaves the firm. The firm sues for the remaining $400,000. The broker responds that she was forced to leave, and therefore she does not owe the firm the money and files a counterclaim for unspecified damages.
3. An employee is fired from his position at a FINRA member firm. He alleges he was fired after the firm discovered his sexual orientation, when he applied for his husband to be added to the firm-sponsored medical plan. The firm responds that he was "let go" as part of a corporate restructuring plan.
# How is an arbitrator assigned to a case?
Once an arbitrator completes FINRA's [Basic Arbitrator Training Program](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-and-mediation/required-basic-arbitrator-training), he or she will be eligible to hear cases. The arbitrator's name will begin to appear on lists (generated on a random basis by our list selection system) and be sent to the parties during the list selection process. An arbitrator who is selected to hear a case may serve as the sole arbitrator or as part of a three-person arbitration panel. An arbitrator who accepts a case assignment must review all case materials prior to the first hearing session. Additionally, the arbitrator may be required to:
* participate in an initial prehearing conference call to schedule hearing dates, set discovery and motion deadlines and address any other preliminary issues involved with the case;
* participate in subsequent prehearing calls , if necessary, to resolve discovery disputes, hear arguments on motions, resolve scheduling issues and address any other matter that will simplify or expedite the hearing;
* attend an in-person hearing, when held\* (not all cases require an in-person hearing, and in such circumstances, the selected arbitrator will render a decision based on the information provided by the parties);
* discuss and deliberate the outcome after the hearing; and
* render a decision in the case.
\* FINRA assigns each approved arbitrator to one primary hearing location, which is the closest hearing location to an arbitrator's primary residence. The closest hearing location may be outside of the state of residence.
Want to see a typical day at a hearing? [View this video](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/finra-basic-arbitrator-training-hearing-video).
# How many cases will I be assigned to each year?
Arbitrators are selected to hear cases by the parties as described above. Accordingly, FINRA cannot guarantee the number of cases to which each arbitrator will be assigned. Arbitrators may receive one to two cases each year, but service may be less frequent.
# Will I receive training?
Yes. Before becoming eligible to serve on arbitration cases, all applicants who are accepted to the arbitrator roster must complete FINRA's [Basic Arbitrator Training Program](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-and-mediation/required-basic-arbitrator-training). The training is free and covers each stage of FINRA's arbitration process and reviews the procedures that arbitrators must follow to successfully complete an arbitration case. The training includes two separate assessments that applicants must pass. Individuals who are interested in applying to the arbitrator roster should wait until they are approved to the roster before taking the Basic Arbitrator Training Program and assessments.
After completing the mandatory online training, new arbitrators may attend a [voluntary orientation](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-and-mediation/voluntary-orientation). Orientations are via webinar and give new arbitrators a chance to meet FINRA staff and ask questions about serving on the roster.
FINRA also offers [advanced arbitrator training](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/advanced-arbitrator-training) on specific areas of FINRA's arbitration rules and processes. These sessions are available to an arbitrator who has passed the [Basic Arbitrator Training Program](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-and-mediation/required-basic-arbitrator-training).
# Are there any costs?
There are no application costs and no training costs. Furthermore, FINRA reimburses arbitrators for [reasonable travel expenses](https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/FINRA_Arbitrator_Travel_Policy.pdf).
# Are FINRA arbitrators employed by FINRA?
**No. They are not employed by FINRA; they are independent contractors. FINRA arbitrators are not eligible to receive FINRA employee or unemployment benefits.**
# I have a full-time/part-time job. Can I do that while serving as an arbitrator?
Yes. The backgrounds of our arbitrators range from full-time workers to freelancers to retirees to stay-at-home parents.
As a FINRA arbitrator, you will have the flexibility to work around your own schedule. Arbitrators are consulted to establish the dates and times that their assigned cases will take place. Some parts of the case are conducted via telephone, and can be held in accordance with the arbitrators' schedules. Please keep in mind that cases are generally scheduled Monday – Friday during business hours, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
# I want to sign up. What happens next?
Complete the [arbitrator application](https://ews.finra.org/auth/logon?goToUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.cdip.finra.org%3A443%2Fcdip-cabinet%2FARBAPP) and submit it electronically. The online arbitrator application is compatible with the following browsers:
* Firefox 22
* Microsoft Edge
* Google Chrome 27
* Safari 6
Please contact us at (855) 209-1620 or (212) 858-3999 if you have any questions about the application process. You may also review the [Arbitrator Application User Guide](https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/Arbitrator_Application_User_Guide.pdf).
[https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/become-finra-arbitrator](https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/become-finra-arbitrator)
| 1,697,912,529
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2023-10-21 18:22:09
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platinumsparkles
| 707
| 325
| 0.73
|
💡 Education
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/17d8waj/what_is_a_finra_arbitrator_how_to_apply_to_be_one/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17d8waj/what_is_a_finra_arbitrator_how_to_apply_to_be_one/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
17bm1ch
|
AG Letitia James sues gemini, genesis and DCG
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Full press release here....
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2023/attorney-general-james-sues-cryptocurrency-companies-gemini-genesis-and-dcg
New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Gemini, Genesis and DCG for fraud. Ftx, 3ac, loans, Securities and commodities.. oh my..
"Only a year into the program, in February 2022, Gemini revised its estimate of Genesis’ credit rating from BBB (investment grade) to CCC (junk grade) but did not publicly reveal to investors that it downgraded its rating and continued to market Earn as low-risk.
The OAG investigation also found that in July 2022, Gemini’s board of managers discussed ending the Gemini Earn program because of the risks associated with Genesis, and one board member even compared Genesis’ financial condition to that of Lehman Brothers before its collapse...."
"the lawsuit alleges that Genesis tried to conceal more than $1.1 billion in losses from its investors, Gemini, and the public. In June 2022, one of Genesis’ largest borrowers, Three Arrows Capital, defaulted on billions in loans."
"in July 2022, Genesis’ CFO directed Genesis personnel to tell its counterparties that the notes to Genesis’ balance sheet, which would have explained the promissory note and its impact on Genesis’ balance sheet, would not be available until the end of the year. However, in a Microsoft Teams chat she confessed to her co-workers that the “real reason” why Genesis would not provide these footnotes was because “[i]n the notes, we are required to disclose a lot of things [w]hich will highlight what happened.”
On oct 13th, in lue of their orders to provide evidence on the 9th, Genesis was ordered by the judge in the SEC vs Terraform Labs(tokenized stocks) to obey their subpoena 5 days from Oct 13th, yesterday. Hmmm...
Terraform Labs is blaming it's $40b collapse on citadel. SEC also exposed Jump Trading to profiting over $1.3 billion in the Terra collapse. Jump Trading was the crypto market maker for robinhood and found on the tokwnized stocks ledger the days leading up to the buy button removal.
"Through this lawsuit, Attorney General James is seeking to permanently stop Gemini, Genesis, DCG, and its executives from engaging in any business related to the purchase and sale of securities and commodities within or from New York. "
| 1,697,729,815
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2023-10-19 15:36:55
|
robotwizard_9009
| 82
| 5
| 0.95
|
📰 News
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/17bm1ch/ag_letitia_james_sues_gemini_genesis_and_dcg/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/17bm1ch/ag_letitia_james_sues_gemini_genesis_and_dcg/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
179jmkg
|
I believe Gamestop should buy a game development company.
|
Valve, Epic, Activision/Blizzard, Microsoft, Sony. The thing that allowed these companies to establish their own game launchers (or in microsoft and sony's cases consoles) was the first party developed games exclusively available on their platforms. IMO if Gamestop wants PLYR to succeed they need a first party exclusive that's going to bring players onto it. The industry is filled with the avarice of the old guard and begging for innovation. If Baldur's Gate 3 has shown us anything its the thirst gamers have right now for good games free from micro-transactions, free from bugs and players being used as beta testers for months or sometimes years until patches can be released (looking at you cyberpunk 2077).
Gamestop has the possibility of charting its own course and evolving from a retailer to a developer who respects the players autonomy. At this point I don't see any other studio besides maybe Square Enix evening existing in the same realm of what we've been dreaming of here, so if they're not going to give us what we want, we should make it ourselves.
| 1,697,497,662
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2023-10-16 23:07:42
|
Harbinger2nd
| 195
| 51
| 0.78
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/179jmkg/i_believe_gamestop_should_buy_a_game_development/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/179jmkg/i_believe_gamestop_should_buy_a_game_development/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
179f4fx
|
Gif Card Bonanza
|
I made a post earlier about gift cards I bought, but I figured this might help people to see just HOW MANY gift cards Gamestop actually has... (I probably missed some too)
# Music
Spotify: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/spotify-annual-membership-gift-card-99/238978.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/spotify-annual-membership-gift-card-99/238978.html)
Microsoft Groove: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/microsoft-groove-music-pass-12-month-subscription/620007.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/microsoft-groove-music-pass-12-month-subscription/620007.html)
# Streaming
Hulu: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/hulu-25-egift-card/146527.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/hulu-25-egift-card/146527.html)
Netflix: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/netflix-30/146538.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/netflix-30/146538.html)
Paramount: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/virtual-currency/products/paramount-plus-100-dollar-gift-card/319308.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/virtual-currency/products/paramount-plus-100-dollar-gift-card/319308.html)
Sling: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/sling-tv-25/146525.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/sling-tv-25/146525.html)
ZEE5: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/zee5-annual-pack-subscription/346222.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/zee5-annual-pack-subscription/346222.html)
# Gaming
Twitch: [https://www.gamestop.com/pc-gaming/pc-games/products/twitch-50/216861.html](https://www.gamestop.com/pc-gaming/pc-games/products/twitch-50/216861.html)
Xbox: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/xbox-gift-card-50/532050.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/xbox-gift-card-50/532050.html)
Xbox Gamepass: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-core---12-month-membership/401317.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-core---12-month-membership/401317.html)
Playstation: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/playstation-store-gift-card-100/154533.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/playstation-store-gift-card-100/154533.html)
Steam: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/valve-steam-wallet-card-50/215601.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/valve-steam-wallet-card-50/215601.html)
Nintendo: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/nintendo-eshop-99/147264.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/nintendo-eshop-99/147264.html)
Meta Quest: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/virtual-currency/products/meta-quest-gift-card-50/352523.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/virtual-currency/products/meta-quest-gift-card-50/352523.html)
Razer Gold: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/razer-gold-100/357209.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/razer-gold-100/357209.html)
Roblox: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/roblox-75-digital-gift-card--includes-exclusive-virtual-item-/234554.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/roblox-75-digital-gift-card--includes-exclusive-virtual-item-/234554.html)
Fortnite V-Bucks: [https://www.gamestop.com/pc-gaming/pc-games/products/fortnite-2800-v-bucks/321779.html](https://www.gamestop.com/pc-gaming/pc-games/products/fortnite-2800-v-bucks/321779.html)
\*\*\*\*There are many gift cards for in-game currencies/ points that I did not include- there are just too many, go and take a look\*\*\*\*
# Food
DoorDash: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/doordash-50/215879.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/doordash-50/215879.html)
UberEats: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/uber-eats-50/215875.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/uber-eats-50/215875.html)
Instacart: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/instacart-50-gift-card/236092.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/instacart-50-gift-card/236092.html)
Dominoes: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/dominos-20-gift-card/106917.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/dominos-20-gift-card/106917.html)
# Miscellaneous
Google Play: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/google-play-gift-card-100/345672.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/products/google-play-gift-card-100/345672.html)
Uber: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/uber-25/137146.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/uber-25/137146.html)
Microsoft 365: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/microsoft-365-personal-12-month-subscription/146530.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/microsoft-365-personal-12-month-subscription/146530.html)
MLB TV: [https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/mlb.tv-30-day-access/167025.html](https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/mlb.tv-30-day-access/167025.html)
# Get them cards!
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2023-10-16 19:59:33
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pretendocomprendo
| 89
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:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
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/r/Superstonk/comments/179f4fx/gif_card_bonanza/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/179f4fx/gif_card_bonanza/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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177553c
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What Does this Mean for GameStop Considering GameStop’s Multiyear Strategic Partnership with Microsoft?
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2023-10-13 18:21:20
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jeremy131
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/177553c/what_does_this_mean_for_gamestop_considering/
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https://deadline.com/2023/10/microsoft-closes-69-billion-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-video-games-1235572599/#recipient_hashed=10176f18d2adb04dd5ba7eab633e9df76b8c06c15d6b34dcf7984b19b9c8edc3&recipient_salt=2ae73598a553c13d9e3c5c495926d42d07dc7a0a8cbe4fce3384db0e0a89faeb
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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176u93u
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It seems the IRS isn't just going after Microsoft. Going after crypto exchanges according to Coinbase this new tax law is bad. Digital Asset tax law. Anyone here able to explain the impacts on GameStopNFT specifically? Also Ken Griffin subpoenas ProPublica for information about tax leaks.
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# [https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/digital-assets](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/digital-assets)
For federal tax purposes, digital assets are treated as property. General tax principles applicable to property transactions apply to transactions using digital assets. **You may be required to report your digital asset activity on your tax return.**
## Definition of Digital Assets
Digital assets are broadly defined as any digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or any similar technology as specified by the Secretary.
Digital assets include (but are not limited to):
* Convertible virtual currency and cryptocurrency
* Stablecoins
* Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Digital assets are not real currency (also known as “fiat”) because they are not the coin and paper money of the United States or a foreign country and are not digitally issued by a government’s central bank.
A digital asset that has an equivalent value in real currency, or acts as a substitute for real currency, has been referred to as convertible virtual currency.
A cryptocurrency is an example of a convertible virtual currency that can be used as payment for goods and services, digitally traded between users, and exchanged for or into real currencies or digital assets.
## Tax Consequences
Transactions involving a digital asset are generally required to be reported on a tax return.
Taxable income, gain or loss may result from transactions including, but not limited to:
* Sale of a digital asset for fiat
* Exchange of a digital asset for property, goods, or services
* Exchange or trade of one digital asset for another digital asset
* Receipt of a digital asset as payment for goods or services
* Receipt of a new digital asset as a result of a hard fork
* Receipt of a new digital asset as a result of mining or staking activities
* Receipt of a digital asset as a result of an airdrop
* Any other disposition of a financial interest in a digital assetNote: the transfer of property, including a digital asset, as a bona fide gift, requires the filing of Form 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return if the fair market value of the property, at the time of the transfer, exceeds the donor’s annual gift exclusion amount available at the time of the transfer.
## Guidance and Publications
For more information regarding the general tax principles that apply to digital assets, you can also refer to the following materials:
## IRS Guidance
* The [proposed section 6045 regulations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/29/2023-17565/gross-proceeds-and-basis-reporting-by-brokers-and-determination-of-amount-realized-and-basis-for), which are open for public comment and feedback until October 30, would require brokers of digital assets to report certain sales and exchanges. The proposed regulations would clarify and adjust the rules regarding the tax reporting of information by brokers, so that brokers for digital assets are subject to the same information reporting rules as brokers for securities and other financial instruments.Under current law, taxpayers owe tax on gains and may be entitled to deduct losses on digital assets when sold, but for many taxpayers it is difficult and costly to calculate their gains. These proposed rules require brokers to provide a new Form 1099-DA to help taxpayers determine if they owe taxes, and would help taxpayers avoid having to make complicated calculations or pay digital asset tax preparation services in order to file their tax returns. These regulations align tax reporting on digital assets with tax reporting on other assets, and, as a result, avoid preferential treatment between different types of assets.Under the proposed rules, the first year that brokers would be required to report any information on sales and exchanges of digital assets is in 2026, for sales and exchanges in 2025.
* [IRS Notice 2014-21](https://www.irs.gov/irb/2014-16_IRB#NOT-2014-21), as modified by [Notice 2023-34](https://www.irs.gov/irb/2023-19_IRB#NOT-2023-34), guides individuals and businesses on the tax treatment of transactions using convertible virtual currencies. For federal tax purposes, virtual currency is treated as property. General tax principles applicable to property transactions apply to transactions using virtual currency.
* [IRS Notice 2023-27](https://www.irs.gov/pub/foia/ig/sbse/notice-2023-27-nft-as-collectibles.pdf)**PDF** provides guidance on the tax treatment of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
* [Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Currency Transactions](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactions) expand upon the examples provided in Notice 2014-21 and apply those same longstanding tax principles to additional situations.
* [Revenue Ruling 2019-24](https://www.irs.gov/irb/2019-44_IRB#REV-RUL-2019-24) addresses the tax implications of a hard fork.
* [Revenue Ruling 2023-14](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/rev-ruling-2023-14.pdf)**PDF** addresses whether a cash-method taxpayer that receives additional units of cryptocurrency from staking must include those rewards in gross income.
^(Here is how i came across this 👇)
# [https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/12/coinbase-sounds-alarm-on-irs-crypto-tax-proposal/](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/12/coinbase-sounds-alarm-on-irs-crypto-tax-proposal/)
**Coinbase (COIN), the biggest U.S. crypto exchange, is arguing that a recent proposal from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will endanger the industry and Americans’ privacy.**
The IRS had proposed a rule recently to formally define crypto brokers and instruct them on how they and their customers can properly pay taxes. But Coinbase said in a comment letter to the agency on Thursday that the proposed rule represents “an unprecedented, unchecked, and unlimited tracking on the daily lives of Americans.”
"The lawmakers’ chief concern was that the rules as proposed will take too long to go into force, which would “disadvantage law-abiding Americans and cause the federal government to lose out on billions of dollars in tax revenue.” **Impose the rule “as swiftly as possible,” the senators suggested."**
^(and heres what chat GPT thinks 👇)
The tax rules and regulations related to digital assets, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), can have several implications for NFT marketplaces. Here are some key considerations:
1. **Reporting Requirements**: NFT marketplaces may have reporting obligations under the proposed section 6045 regulations. These regulations would require brokers of digital assets, which could include NFT marketplaces, to report certain sales and exchanges to the IRS. This means NFT marketplaces may need to track and report transactions involving NFTs to comply with these rules.
2. **Tax Compliance for Users**: NFT marketplaces may need to provide information to their users to help them understand their tax obligations. This could include information on how gains or losses from NFT transactions are treated for tax purposes. Users who sell NFTs may be required to report these transactions on their tax returns.
3. **Record-Keeping**: NFT marketplaces may need to implement robust record-keeping systems to track transaction details, including purchase prices, sale prices, and dates. These records are essential for both marketplace compliance and user tax reporting.
4. **Education and Resources**: NFT marketplaces could provide educational resources to help their users understand the tax implications of NFT transactions. This could include FAQs, guides, or links to IRS guidance.
5. **Regulatory Compliance**: NFT marketplaces may need to adapt their operations to comply with changing tax regulations. This might involve updating their reporting systems or collaborating with tax professionals to ensure compliance.
6. **User Experience**: NFT marketplaces might consider implementing user-friendly features that help users track their tax obligations. This could include tools for calculating gains and losses from NFT transactions.
7. **Impact on Liquidity**: The tax treatment of NFT transactions can influence user behavior. Users may decide to hold or sell NFTs based on their tax consequences. Marketplaces may need to consider how these tax rules affect the liquidity and activity on their platforms.
It's essential for NFT marketplaces to stay informed about the evolving tax regulations and ensure that they are in compliance with these rules. Additionally, they can play a crucial role in helping their users understand their tax responsibilities, thus promoting a compliant and transparent marketplace. Working with tax professionals or legal experts familiar with cryptocurrency taxation can be beneficial for both marketplaces and their users.
^(In other news...👇)
# [IRS tax returns leak an ‘affront to all citizens,’ Citadel says as Ken Griffin subpoenas ProPublica for documents](https://fortune.com/2023/09/14/ken-griffin-subpoenas-propublica-irs-tax-returns-leak-citadel-lawsuit/)
an affront to all citizens or just you poor kenny??
The least you could do after defrauding the American markets like you have is pay your taxes to the people who let you get away with it.
Oh what these files? Must really bug you when people look at it.
# [https://www.propublica.org/series/the-secret-irs-files](https://www.propublica.org/series/the-secret-irs-files)
**ProPublica has obtained a vast trove of Internal Revenue Service data on the tax returns of thousands of the nation’s wealthiest people, covering more than 15 years.** The data provides an unprecedented look inside the financial lives of America’s titans, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch and Mark Zuckerberg. It shows not just their income and taxes, but also their investments, stock trades, gambling winnings and even the results of audits.
🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀💜🚀
[https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/12/irs-plan-to-use-ai-may-affect-wealthy-taxpayers-heres-how.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/12/irs-plan-to-use-ai-may-affect-wealthy-taxpayers-heres-how.html)
* **The IRS is launching plans with boosted technology and artificial intelligence to collect unpaid taxes from higher earners, partnerships and large corporations.**
* **Once fully implemented, the newly enhanced technology is more likely to catch higher-end tax issues within a few years, according to one expert.**
[https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/the-irs-says-microsoft-may-owe-about-us-29-billion-in-back-taxes-microsoft-disagrees-1.6598553](https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/the-irs-says-microsoft-may-owe-about-us-29-billion-in-back-taxes-microsoft-disagrees-1.6598553)
*" Goff also said that the US$28.9 billion sought by the IRS could be reduced by up to US$10 billion because of taxes paid as a result of a 2017 tax law signed by then-President Donald Trump. "*
[^(https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-tax-bill-house-senate-trump-n831161)](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-tax-bill-house-senate-trump-n831161)
*^(Congress approved a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax bill on Wednesday)* ***^(that slashes rates for corporations,)*** *^(provides new breaks for private businesses and reorganizes the individual tax code.)*
# TLDR:
New tax law introduced soon being pushed through would hurt exchanges claims Coinbase. IRS is up to something. Could have an impact on the NFT marketplace as well? Oh also Ken big mad at ProPublica for IRS leaks.
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2023-10-13 08:50:55
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waitingonawait
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/176u93u/it_seems_the_irs_isnt_just_going_after_microsoft/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/176u93u/it_seems_the_irs_isnt_just_going_after_microsoft/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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175sxfv
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IGN talking about disk drives & the recent Xbox leak. They take the opportunity to run a small segment to bash GameStop, "won't be here in 5 years". The leaks are a result of the recent FTC v. Microsoft case. A “redacted” file erroneously contained unredacted attachments to confidential information.
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2023-10-12 00:00:07
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Odinthedoge
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/175sxfv/ign_talking_about_disk_drives_the_recent_xbox/
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https://v.redd.it/perzkopwsntb1
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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175sg8v
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Market reform takes time...look at what has happened from over a decade ago, Microsoft now has to pay back taxes (they will of course try to fight it).
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[https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/11/irs-says-microsoft-owes-an-additional-29-billion-in-back-taxes.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/11/irs-says-microsoft-owes-an-additional-29-billion-in-back-taxes.html)
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How is this affected by/affect GME?
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Consider this, only with new changes to the IRS can they go after Microsoft. These changes will lead to other companies being brought under scrutiny and if they lose their appeal(s), they would have to pay out a lot...when big companies need to move money around, they have to free up assets. "Oh, you have bad bets with our money? too bad, we want our money back" sort of thing.
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Or not...what do you think about this? Will this affect anything?
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2023-10-11 23:37:49
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the-doctor-is-real
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/175sg8v/market_reform_takes_timelook_at_what_has_happened/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/175sg8v/market_reform_takes_timelook_at_what_has_happened/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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16uhwc1
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Can someone explain to me why Bank of New York Mellon Portfolio value skyrocketed recently? BNY Mellon are Citadel’s Clearing Bank for Triparty Repos. BNY Mellon was the counterparty for at least a portion of the swaps we started unraveling before the FTCC suspended reporting. Part of Brazil's Puts.
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https://preview.redd.it/alvpd6wm4xqb1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=6d2aaa9da50eb4536c6f9d6973edd5376e0aeb62
^(Bank of New York Mellon Corp has disclosed 4,377 total holdings in their latest SEC filings. Most recent portfolio value is calculated to be $ 4,336,885,588,827 USD.) **^(Actual Assets Under Management (AUM) is this value plus cash (which is not disclosed))**^(. Bank of New York Mellon Corps top holdings are Apple Inc (US:AAPL) , Microsoft Corporation (US:MSFT) , Amazon.com Inc. (US:AMZN) , NVIDIA Corp (US:NVDA) , and Alphabet Inc - Class A (US:GOOGL) .) **Bank of New York Mellon Corps new positions include** ^(Dow Inc (US:DOW) , Liberty Broadband Corp - Series A (US:LBRDA) , Warrior Met Coal Inc (US:HCC) ,) **Kenvue Inc (US:KVUE)** , ^(and News Corp - Class A (US:NWSA) . Bank of New York Mellon Corps top industries are "Legal Services" (sic 81) , "Miscellaneous Repair Services" (sic 76) , and "Agriculture production livestock and animal specialties" (sic 02) .)
https://preview.redd.it/xasesmtadxqb1.png?width=1835&format=png&auto=webp&s=5c2dc95fdb7500a3e751639a236d4a0e2ee850c7
Also why the hell is KVUE above SPY on the OTC ATS data?
https://preview.redd.it/adjdkyx4fxqb1.png?width=1819&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d7e211dd69312acfd42c38478b124029c5c4242
Got a decent chunk of non ATS too, with Citadel near the top...
Also when i try to figure out what in their porfolio is picking up all this weight i just find a bunch of companies i don't recognize, except Nu from the list above.
https://preview.redd.it/m5weuwefnxqb1.png?width=1848&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ef5a1a832ef552d35c9bf10aa815ae355c2a191
# While I'm asking questions here I might as well ask this too..
https://preview.redd.it/d5m16h0jfxqb1.png?width=1172&format=png&auto=webp&s=0d9767457577233dd80c32cce928501e758a9855
Why the hell are these firms doing so many trades of 1 share through OTC methods??? These are not automated trades either.
# Wut doin Robinghood?
O right this too.. wtf is up with this shit.. For the maple apes.
https://preview.redd.it/b5dc1hethxqb1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=59397f0c6d7d01dfd270706d5676efa47ad179e7
Anyone got any answers other than crime?
Oh wait, i think i might've just figured it out waiting to post this.. Is this cash they are holding?
Still WTF is Kenvue?
[J&J spinoff Kenvue forecasts upbeat annual profit on self-care boost](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenvue-quarterly-sales-rise-strong-demand-self-care-products-2023-07-20/)
*J&J's consumer group Kenvue will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange starting today, May 4, for $22 per share, according to a* *statement* *from the two companies. The companies are selling more than 172 million shares to the public, pricing the offering at around $41 billion.*
*This will be the largest IPO in U.S. markets in more than a year,* *according* *to CNBC. Kenvue will trade under the ticker "KVUE."*
*After the IPO closes, which is expected on May 8,* ***J&J will hold around 90% of the total shares in Kenvue.***
[https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/jjs-consumer-group-kenvue-set-41b-ipo-largest-us-market-debut-more-year](https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/jjs-consumer-group-kenvue-set-41b-ipo-largest-us-market-debut-more-year)
# I need an audlt.
>!Still looking for an explanation as to what Robinghood is doing in the OTC market. I have no clue what I'm doing.!<
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2023-09-28 14:42:56
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waitingonawait
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🗣 Discussion / Question
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16uhwc1/can_someone_explain_to_me_why_bank_of_new_york/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16uhwc1/can_someone_explain_to_me_why_bank_of_new_york/
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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16u6xpc
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Microsoft crypto plans: leaked documents reveal plans for an Xbox crypto wallet
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2023-09-28 05:01:46
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justanthrredditr
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📰 News
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16u6xpc/microsoft_crypto_plans_leaked_documents_reveal/
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https://www.kitco.com/news/2023-09-25/Microsoft-crypto-plans-leaked-documents-reveal-plans-for-an-Xbox-crypto-wallet.html
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Superstonk
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Microsoft
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16p7nx4
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💎The price is wrong. Some throwbacks. OTC data. Money Laundering. Ownership figures. Short interest, how its reported and who does it. S3 Partners. Obligation Warehouse. Jeff Yass and Susquehanna. The Spiderweb of CM-Equity. Tokenized Securities. GameStop Swap DD. Foreign Exchanges and Jeff Bezos🙌
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# Just doing a mash-up of old DD, comments and such. A compilation if you will.. mixed with some newer stuff. Reasons why i'm holding and waiting for Uranus.
# TLDR:
GME is the best stock. The GIGAStock
OTC data indicates Citadel getting the serving platters stocked up for apes with bananas.
It is my opinion that SPACs were used to launder and protect large sums of money gotten from naked shorting.
Ownership figures are just silly from 2021.
Short interest, how its reported and who does it. S3 Partners being sus and changing how they report short interest. So short interest is bullshit, literally can't be over 100%.
10,000 short 100 float 10,000/10,100 = 99%.
Obligation Warehouse and a wrinkle explaining how it is used to bury FTDs, and how direct registration forces delivery.
Jeff Yass and Susquehanna. This guy seems to escape the spotlight quite often, I mean i'll mention Ken Griffin once here too, also Steve Cohen.
The Spiderweb of CM-Equity. This stuff is kind of over my head. Thankfully we got some real big brains up in this.
Tokenized Securities. GameStop Swap DD. Foreign Exchanges. Thanks chat for a decent mashup. Basically to add obscurity and avoid regulators.
and Jeff Bezos coordinating with hedge-funds to prevent companies from pivoting to e-commerce in a timely fashion. Stepping down as CEO 5 days after the sneeze.
Dark pools are dark.
Whats in the SWAPs!?
Over 7.5 million FTDs on Microsoft, July 25 2023.
I'm not great at summarizing all this and its kind of chunky.
This post is not meant as financial advise. This is just my way of expressing myself and viewpoint to my internet friends about the stock i like 💜
Buy Book Hold Shop.
***Unless prohibited by applicable law, during regular business hours and upon advance notice, DTC reserves the right to visit and inspect, to the extent such visits and inspections pertain to DTC’s securities position, the transfer agent’s facilities, books, and records***
[page 9 #13](https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/dtc/2009/34-60196.pdf)
📚🐒🍌
Can't credit everything, so ill copy pasta out the information etc. I did do a little tweaking with the ones that aren't sourced, mostly because i don't wanna seem like i'm price anchoring. I didn't pull up wayback links for them all. Some of this is old stuff. Not really sure what to flair this so i went with speculation.. mods can adjust if need be.
Firstly want to start with this throwback to the OTC data for January 2021 that showed over 500 million shares traded in Jan 2021.. when the float was still around 70 mil..
https://preview.redd.it/4w4306i2ispb1.png?width=3690&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6f6f80c92d286b28a0d3ac6852a939b5de79026
# This is fucking good news. Ask me why.
https://preview.redd.it/zty523t4ispb1.png?width=623&format=png&auto=webp&s=7a332edeb8cce8a90a385ffb24955ce7e44b6fb3
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Might be a bit of a leap from here to my post but im gonna link it anyways because something went on with SPACs in 2021...
[Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Money Laundering. Citadel. Failure to Delivers and portals. Bonus read about single stock ETF's and Gamestop.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/13fozis/special_purpose_acquisition_companies_money/)
**TLDR**
*SPAC's are shady investment vehicles that can be abused and used to launder/protect money. They can also be used by foreign adversaries to infiltrate the market and gain information. SPACs really boomed in Oct 2020-April 2021. Why so many SPACs so suddenly? Most SPACs end up failing. SPACs have drawn attention from authorities such as the SEC and FBI. For me this checks all the boxes for laundering: Placement, Layering and Integration. Citadel broke up a large chunk of money and split it into Acquisition companies in 2021. I also do not have solid proof of this claim, and eat more than your recommended dosage of tinfoil. I feel like you would need access to lots of intel in order to distinguish legitimate operations from phony.*
[https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Superstonk\/comments\/tl8uow\/citadel\_is\_a\_front\_for\_laundering\_criminals\_money\/](https://preview.redd.it/jsqq5rw7ispb1.png?width=665&format=png&auto=webp&s=705acf5c8bb776f0ab0dad805980853398b20812)
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[ Don't assume these numbers are accurate ](https://preview.redd.it/w8ssia6bispb1.png?width=2548&format=png&auto=webp&s=b4a4cca4a079e4df7d0ab04ffbc84324dcc9ba1d)
# Here's two old posts about the short interest
Gamestop has been shorted into the ground. We know this, and here is some DD I have put together with sources.
I AM NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR. THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE.
**Most of these numbers are estimates and are not exact,** but this is hopefully a solid, ideally underestimated as far as retail goes.
My range for the final MOASS is never selling, and an AI predicted \[redacted\] ceiling of \[redacted\] inside a vacuum for short closing. I cannot provide an accurate ceiling, as a direct ratio of Short to percentage increase just become hilarious, and I am not smart enough to generate the parabolic formula.
Some financial institutions have not acted responsibly in the market, and I have reason to believe that GME has been shorted 432% of the estimated float.
Total shares owned stand at 253,299,787
The total shares outstanding stands at 69,746,960
This cannot continue to continue, and I believe the firms responsible for this egregious short selling should take immediate steps to close their positions instead of borrowing more GME shares from ETFs to short further.
This is unprecedented, and I believe it might crash the financial market.
Please feel free to email me if you have any corrections to make.
My findings and estimations are below:
I like the stock
# GME Share Ownership
Insiders – 23,704,787
Institutions – 151,000,000 \*\* Institutional Shares **113,675,575** \- 162.98% (ex 13D/G \*\*)[sauce](https://web.archive.org/web/20210126074027/https://fintel.io/n/us/gme)
Funds – 40,000,000
Retail – 38,595,000
Total Owned: 253,299,787
Total Outstanding: 69,746,960
Percentage of ownership to outstanding : 363.17%
# GME Short Information
Estimated Synthetic shares: 183,552,827
FINRA Short % of Float: 78.46%
Finviz Float: 50,650,000
Reported shares Shorted: 35,538,624
*Total estimated Short positions (synth + reported shorts)*
219,091,451
Percentage of shorts to the float: 432.56% approx.
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\*\*Here is a deeper breakdown of share ownership:\*\*Retail brokerage usership (sources provided below)
* Robinhood - 13 million users
* TD Ameritrade - 11 million users
* Charles Schwab - 29.6 million users
* Webull - 10 million users
* E-Toro – 13 million
* T212 – 14 million
* M1 Finance – 250,000
* Fidelity – 25.5 million
* Vanguard – 7.5 million
* Blackrock – 4.8 million
Since it seems that retail owners are still buying (from my own perspective) this seems to be a safe assumption that **household ownership stands at 38,595,000 shares in total.**
Institutional Ownership
According to the Finra-Markets.Morningstar website, under the Shareholders tab, **ownership of Institutions is approximately 151,000,000 Shares** as of the most recent filings.
Fund Ownership
According to the Finra-Markets.Morningstar website, under the Shareholders tab, **ownership of Funds is approximately 40,000,000 Shares** as of the most recent filings.
Insider Ownership
According to the Fintel.io website, under the insiders > insider trades tab, **ownership of Insiders is approximately 23,704,787 Share**s as of the most recent filings.
Price Basis:
A post on the \[redacted\] subreddit, authored by \[redacted\] on the 10th of February, 2021 showcased a closing of 7,056,150 shares resulted in a price increase of $327.09/share by the end of the day. This is based on the FINRA reports and dates from 1/13/2021 - 1/27/2021.
I am not intelligent enough to create a formula on something with this much potential data. The price would increase by approximately $$$$$$$$ This might not be unreasonable, as Tulip Mania raged on
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# ETF Shorting
Recently, we have learned that certain ETF’s are being shorted to short GME by proxy.
SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) currently has Institutional ownership of 25,662,569 shares compared to 6,700,000 outstanding shares. This is 383.02% of issued shares.
\[redacted\] posted the original DD for this: \[redacted\]
\[redacted\] discovered that on 02/01/2021, XRT short float peaked at 800% - \[redacted\]
I am not sure if all of the synthetically created shorts are counted in the fund ownership above, but I doubt it.
These ETF short positions will cause a rippling effect in the market should GME squeeze.
These are all the ETFs with GME in their funds:
* GAMR - ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF
* XRT - SPDR S&P Retail ETF
* XSVM - Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF
* RWJ - Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF
* VIOV - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
* VIOO - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF
* VIOG - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600
* VTWV - Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF
* IUSS - Invesco Strategic US Small Company ETF
* VCR - Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
* VTWO - Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
* IWC - iShares Microcap ETF - Small Cap Blend Equities
* EWSC - Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Equal Weight ETF
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The S3 Partners Ownership Rabbit-Hole
*"As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, S3 Partners* ***primarily provided financial data, including short interest data, to institutional investors, hedge funds, financial institutions, and other market participants.*** *They offered services that helped clients monitor short interest in various stocks and analyze market data for investment purposes. Their clients typically included professionals in the financial industry who require accurate and timely data for trading and investment decisions."*
Happy Friday, apes! What another wild week on the GME Express to the Moon!
As you guys unwind and try and get thru the weekend (as quickly as possible)...I wanted to give you all something fun to read to help fuel your confirmation bias!
So pour yourself a drink, put on your tinfoil hats, and enjoy! This is a long one...
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**DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice! I am not a financial advisor. These are just my personal views. I am just another average retail investor who loves the GME stock and this community! All investing carries risk - only invest what you can afford to lose!**
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So this all began when my wife showed me this super-short (but, oh-so-sweet) article from Wednesday on Reuters: [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop-short/short-interest-in-gamestop-declined-to-15-vs-141-at-peak-s3-idUSKBN2BG28H](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop-short/short-interest-in-gamestop-declined-to-15-vs-141-at-peak-s3-idUSKBN2BG28H)
In the article they are reporting that the short interest in GME is **only at 15% now, down from 141%** at peak! Like many of you - when I read this article - my first reaction was:
*"Oh, no! No more MOASS! I better start paper-handing!"*
Just kidding, I crushed up another red-colored crayon (I choose red vs green depending on how GME is doing at the time), snorted it, and bought some more shares of GME.
But the article did intrigue me - Reuters is a pretty respectable and unbiased news outlet (at least from my personal experience) - after all, they did write the book on integrity and bias-free journalism!
So I wiped my nose and decided to re-read the FOUR SENTENCE article again. And the entire article was based on data from "analytics firm **S3 Partners**".
Now, I've seen these guys referenced in other articles as well but didn't think much of it. But they seem to get referenced A LOT.
So that got me thinking: *"Who, the flying fuck, are these guys?"*
Their website ([https://s3partners.com/](https://s3partners.com/)) doesn't really give much information other than they are a "Data Power Company" (whatever that means) based in NYC. A search of their LLC shows they are incorporated in Delaware (super common) but that's about it.
However, if you do a search for them on the SEC's website for registered investment advisors - you do find some more information: [https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/137091](https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/137091).
Notably, you will find a **Form ADV** (it's what investment advisors fill out to register with the SEC) from 2013 (btw it looks like they are no longer a registered investment advisor as their status is currently terminated - guess being a Data Power Company was more lucrative!).
Where it gets interesting is if you click on the Form ADV that is on file: [https://reports.adviserinfo.sec.gov/reports/ADV/137091/PDF/137091.pdf](https://reports.adviserinfo.sec.gov/reports/ADV/137091/PDF/137091.pdf)
And scroll down to **Schedule A (on page 15)**. It actually lists who the Direct Owners and Executive Officers are.
Here is a screenshot:
https://preview.redd.it/6ziys18qispb1.png?width=1009&format=png&auto=webp&s=dbda899c88b15fee67996985caac56c5bedf4740
Direct Owners and Executive Officers of S3 Partners as of 1/31/2013
A quick Linkedin search shows that **Bob Sloan** is still a managing partner at S3: Linked in: \[redacted\]
**Michael Katz** is still a Partner and General Counsel at S3: 87b4485/ Linked in: \[redacted\]
And **Howard Sugarman** is a Managing Director at S3: Linked in: \[redacted\]
So we can safely assume it's the same S3 Partners (the address listed in the ADV also matches the address on their website). Cool!
Where it gets really interesting is the fourth, and final, owner listed: **Knight Capital Group, Inc.**
Alright - so who are *these* assholes (just assuming here)? Well, a quick Google search brings me to this Wikipedia page: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight\_Capital\_Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Capital_Group)
Not sure about the rest of you apes, but I like to look for short words with a lot of white space around them whenever I read something...
So naturally, the **See also** section caught my inquisitive ape eyes:
* Dark pool
* Market Maker
Assumption of assholery confirmed!
Well, that can't be a fucking coincidence given everything we learned about **dark pools** this week right?? (Btw literally *nothing* seems to be a coincidence anymore when it comes to $GME...as I type with my tinfoil hat on, which has an even smaller tinfoil hat on top of it).
After more Googling (there are numerous articles on this btw), I came across this **fantastic** article on KCG: [https://medium.com/dataseries/the-rise-and-fall-of-knight-capital-buy-high-sell-low-rinse-and-repeat-ae17fae780f6](https://medium.com/dataseries/the-rise-and-fall-of-knight-capital-buy-high-sell-low-rinse-and-repeat-ae17fae780f6)
Apparently, these assholes are famous for what boiled down to a human-error IT incident back on **August 1, 2012** (remember this date - it's important later) where *"a technician forgot to copy the new Retail Liquidity Program (RLP) code"* to their automated routing system inadvertently *"executed over 4 million trades in 154 stocks totaling more than 397 million shares and assumed a net long position in 80 stocks of approximately $3.5 billion as well as a net short position in 74 stocks of approximately $3.15 billion"*.
Anyways, KCG lost over **$460M** overnight and by the next day, their stock had lost **75%** of it's value.
https://preview.redd.it/mxcr3morispb1.png?width=620&format=png&auto=webp&s=9702ae5c762e6121401e649f35daf40e56aeed00
Ouchtown Population: KCG
So what does any of this have to do with dark pools? Well, that **Retail Liquidity Program** (RLP) that was mentioned above? That was the first dark pool that was created by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) itself!
Btw you can check out NYSE's dark pool (sorry, that sounds inherently evil, so we'll just call them "Supplemental Liquidity") program here: [https://www.nyse.com/markets/liquidity-programs](https://www.nyse.com/markets/liquidity-programs)
And guess who is on the VERY short list for approved Market Makers in these programs?
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Fun Fact: This is the same list of finalists vying for induction into the 8th (Fraud) and 9th (Treachery) Circles of Hell!
Before we move forward, most of you autists probably still don't know what the fuck dark pools are. So let's try and fix that.
From Investopedia: [https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/050614/introduction-dark-pools.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/050614/introduction-dark-pools.asp)
*Dark pools are private exchanges for trading securities that are not accessible by the investing public. Also known as “*[*dark pools of liquidity*](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dark_pool_liquidity.asp)*,” the name of these exchanges is a reference to their complete lack of* [*transparency*](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/transparency.asp)*. Dark pools came about primarily to facilitate* [*block trading*](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blocktrade.asp) *by institutional investors who did not wish to impact the markets with their large orders and obtain adverse prices for their trades.*
https://preview.redd.it/v7omiqfwispb1.png?width=642&format=png&auto=webp&s=0c4575de70e16b4fdc7c6452645539657f9dd88b
https://preview.redd.it/b5gtillxispb1.png?width=658&format=png&auto=webp&s=75c8651d14f6e9f6ccdd0b04f455151f9fc52d3a
[https://financialpost.com/investing/knight-capital-spurns-us500-million-rescue-from-citadel-sources](https://financialpost.com/investing/knight-capital-spurns-us500-million-rescue-from-citadel-sources)
[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kcg-hldgs-m-a-virtu-fincl/trading-firm-virtu-financial-to-buy-kcg-for-about-1-4-billion-idUSKBN17M1EK](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kcg-hldgs-m-a-virtu-fincl/trading-firm-virtu-financial-to-buy-kcg-for-about-1-4-billion-idUSKBN17M1EK)
[https://www.tradersmagazine.com/departments/brokerage/citadel-purchases-kcg-dmm-business-becomes-1-on-nyse/](https://www.tradersmagazine.com/departments/brokerage/citadel-purchases-kcg-dmm-business-becomes-1-on-nyse/)
# If you're still with me...well done!
https://preview.redd.it/ovszp1czispb1.png?width=275&format=png&auto=webp&s=527d9a28efccfc589c2db0207dc5e352a26a76c5
# But if you follow the flow...
# S3 Partners (oh yeah, that's what this post was all about!):
* Owned (at least in-part) by KCG per SEC filing in 2013
* KCG merged with Getco and became KCG Holdings
**KCG Holdings sold its legacy KCG arm to Citadel in 2016**
Conclusion: CITADEL OWNS(has some control of) S3 PARTNERS (most likely)
The other conclusion is that Citadel is the original bastard of dark pools. They literally have all tricks of the trade and loopholes at their disposal. When the price of GME falls and we are left wondering:
*"Da fuq just happened?"*
The answer is that these hedge funds are reaching deep into their bag o' fuckery to show us another tool that they can fuck us with!
**TLDR; CITADEL OWNS S3 PARTNERS (most likely) so don't trust any articles (even from seemingly reputable sources) where analysis is based on data provided by them!**
[ has now been removed, thank you wayback machine](https://preview.redd.it/8nin1ry3jspb1.png?width=598&format=png&auto=webp&s=7601fe3e9ee7af3edc85cc27c6c6f57badad680b)
https://preview.redd.it/z3sxpk26jspb1.png?width=1250&format=png&auto=webp&s=66e59bb8380905ac62605117e945fbfffdba4b67
[https://web.archive.org/web/20210203185455/https://www.s3partners.com/notesonfloat.html](https://web.archive.org/web/20210203185455/https://www.s3partners.com/notesonfloat.html)
🐇
so... I just went down a little rabbit hole... It looks like their relationship goes way back, when Knight Capital and Citadel co-owned Direct edge.
[SEC file](https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysenat-2020-05/srnysenat202005-7644319-222351.pdf)
"Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and Knight each own 19.9% of Direct Edge. The remaining 8.76% is owned by a group of five brokers, including affiliates of JP Morgan Chase & Co. (through LabMorgan Corp.), Bank of America (through Merrill Lynch L.P. Holdings, Inc.), Deutsche Bank USA
# Nomura Securities International Inc.
[name rings a bell](https://preview.redd.it/rcvvvq48jspb1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c7c63bfcfed0b2efc9aafbbdb32631c1318f014)
additional posts around Knight..
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/r6yhng/knight\_capital\_group\_back\_in\_spotlight\_heres\_are/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/r6yhng/knight_capital_group_back_in_spotlight_heres_are/)
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/vsf2kn/tldr\_jamil\_nazarali\_leaves\_kcg\_joins\_citadel/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/vsf2kn/tldr_jamil_nazarali_leaves_kcg_joins_citadel/)
Goldman Sachs...
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/14fe7zb/comment/jozmvxs/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/14fe7zb/comment/jozmvxs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
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Really just felt the need to put this post in here somewhere. Real wrinkle explaining the obligation warehouse, which is where FTD's go to wait for bankruptcy, at least that's my take 🤷♂️ Can't fit the whole thing in so i'll just do the TLDR
Also why Directly Registering is so important.
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One last throwback
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/mltazx/susquehanna\_and\_crypto\_a\_potential\_link/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/mltazx/susquehanna_and_crypto_a_potential_link/)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff\_Yass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Yass)
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/vokolv/just\_susquehanna\_being\_sus/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/vokolv/just_susquehanna_being_sus/)
Hello fellow apes, I have been digging into a random train of thought and can’t help but seem that there may be some correlation between these events. I fully admit that I don’t have direct links which is why I would love for anyone to contribute to this and fill any of the holes that are present.
TLDR: There could be a correlation between the rapid rise of the crypto market in parallel with GME. We have the largest crypto exchange coinbase going public next week, the same week DFV’s calls expire. Could citadel and friends be holding their leverage over the fed and treasury through the bond market in order to make crypto seem like a safe haven upon the collapse of the dollar? Help me look more into this, I could be completely off base.
Firstly, a wonderful post by \[redacted\]
[The missing 🧩: Citadel’s Frenemies, PFOF, Michael Burry’s Twitter, and how they’re hiding deep ITM Options](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/mlf82b/the_missing_citadels_frenemies_pfof_michael/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb)
Susquehanna is sus
This got me looking into SIG a bit, and prior to looking into them I’ve been doing a good bit of research on Citadel at large and Texas.
For some context, a number of the exchanges have considered moving their data centers to Texas to escape a potential tax in New Jersey where most of them are currently housed. They met with the Gov. of Texas a while back in November.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2021/02/10/nyse-head-says-exchange-isnt-moving-yet-as-texas-gov-abbott-woos-with-favorable-tax-proposal/%3foutputType=amp)
SIG has been at the forefront of the crypto market for a long time running, having engaged in bitcoin futures since 2018 and to my knowledge were the first to do so.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/06/05/technology/bitcoin-susquehanna.amp.html%3f0p19G=6214)
Interestingly enough, Texas also happens to be where the largest Bitcoin farmers are hoping to move soon, due to its cheaper electricity, strong wind farms and less strict regulations.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.technologyreview.com/2020/02/27/905626/how-texass-wind-boom-has-spawned-a-bitcoin-mining-rush/amp/)
What I’m confused about, is the very rapid rise of crypto in parallel with GME, It just seems a little weird timing wise but I could be making a mountain out of a molehill.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2021/03/28/after-500-bitcoin-boom-heres-why-april-could-be-even-bigger-for-the-bitcoin-price/amp/)
Moving on to some more potential correlations, we all know archegos capital management triggered some large block sales for some big banks to avoid losses, namely Goldman and Morgan Stanley.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/04/06/morgan-stanley-dumped-5-billion-in-archegos-stocks-before-fire-sale.html)
Guess who is REALLY pushing into crypto ? Like ASAP?
[Goldman](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/03/31/bitcoin-goldman-is-close-to-offering-bitcoin-to-its-richest-clients.html)
And
[Morgan Stanley](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.coindesk.com/morgan-stanley-approves-bitcoin-exposure-for-handful-of-mutual-funds%3famp=1)
This all seems to be coming to a head, furthermore the largest crypto exchange Coinbase is planning to go public next Wednesday the 14th. We all know that next week has some interesting things happening, namely DFV’s calls expiring.
[Source](https://www.google.com/amp/s/investorplace.com/2021/04/coinbase-ipo-when-does-coinbase-go-public-what-is-the-coin-stock-ipo-price-range/amp/)
My rather tinfoil hat line of thinking could be given that citadel is leveraging their money over the fed through the treasury market, could their intention have been to use \[redacted\] and the lax in regulations to short the shit out of the market at large, both stock and bond, collapse the house of cards and devalue the dollar, while moving into crypto? This is slightly prompted by Michael Burry and his thoughts on crypto and its role at large against gov. currency.
[Source](https://markets.businessinsider.com/currencies/news/big-short-michael-burry-bitcoin-crypto-government-handicap-disrupt-system-2021-3-1030144501)
I feel like I’m jumping a bit and don’t have all the answers, please feel free to correct me anywhere I am wrong. I am but a humble ape.
Holding till the end, and glad to be among my own
As always, This is not financial advice.
Thank you for your time 🙏
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# [https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/125ur93/part\_5\_the\_spiderweb\_of\_cmequity\_ag\_ongoing/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/125ur93/part_5_the_spiderweb_of_cmequity_ag_ongoing/)
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[The discovery that tokenized securities were used in swaps cannot be overstated: it has been a key connection point we've been missing](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16iuru4/the_discovery_that_tokenized_securities_were_used/)
how could these two techniques be combined
ChatGPT cause i'm lazy
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/11xoawt/the\_gamestopswap\_dd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/11xoawt/the_gamestopswap_dd/)
https://preview.redd.it/7m87xxbnjspb1.png?width=572&format=png&auto=webp&s=396ddd6ce12703b4db32c21c7687571a0bdf2c0d
[SWAPception?](https://preview.redd.it/yb42j32ojspb1.png?width=595&format=png&auto=webp&s=7fd594475fe3e45ec52ba0d352a5a7581d0df408)
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# Screw it i haven't mentioned Bezos in this post..
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Okay this is stupid... just found this lol.
20230725|594918104|**MSFT|7,539,243**|MICROSOFT CORP;COM USD0.000012**|345.11**
# 2.6 BILLION DOLLARS IN FTDS ON MICROSOFT
**This is still a relatively small amount compared to the total float size and avg volume**.. it is still kind of shocking to me. On a blue chip... Anyways.. thanks to all
o7
PS if you got the time check out these old posts and go comment on protecting DRS in the UK
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16m8g7v/it\_only\_takes\_two\_minutes\_to\_change\_the\_world/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16m8g7v/it_only_takes_two_minutes_to_change_the_world/)
This has to do with vertical business systems.. market makers-brokers-exchanges-clearinghouses in the crypto space
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1671wmj/just\_a\_reminder\_if\_you\_havent\_seen\_it\_or\_havent/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1671wmj/just_a_reminder_if_you_havent_seen_it_or_havent/)
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16p7nx4/the_price_is_wrong_some_throwbacks_otc_data_money/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16p7nx4/the_price_is_wrong_some_throwbacks_otc_data_money/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
16jcalp
|
Best deal in town right here! 🚀
| null | 1,694,781,630
|
2023-09-15 12:40:30
|
EColli93
| 704
| 8
| 0.98
|
:Bar_Chart: Data
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16jcalp/best_deal_in_town_right_here/
|
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/16jcalp
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
16hsxd6
|
Damn sexy deal for Series 2. Nabbed it before B2G1 were not allowed on pre orders. Receipt porn baby!!
|
I've never collected trading cards before. These are beautiful cards. There's been some bumps in the road for Cardsmiths in quality conttol, but they'll get there. I love these cards.
| 1,694,625,545
|
2023-09-13 17:19:05
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wannabezen2
| 801
| 66
| 0.96
|
☁ Hype/ Fluff
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16hsxd6/damn_sexy_deal_for_series_2_nabbed_it_before_b2g1/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
16fyk7e
|
The Axos Clearing GME Buy Freeze [ February 2nd, 2021 ]
|
IMPORTANT: [old.reddit.com](https://old.reddit.com) Users switch to [www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com) to properly view this post: Unavoidable.
https://preview.redd.it/uqn0j686hnnb1.png?width=1571&format=png&auto=webp&s=ce0c6c14dd6127fc022f316a2d6c4210e6f42622
https://preview.redd.it/4i9wtumacnnb1.png?width=556&format=png&auto=webp&s=0cf68e38d7c2eca5f7ebe0123efe70546ec847b8
Some Context:
[Febuary 2, 2021 |||| Officially confirmed by the US House Committee on Financial Services as a complete buy](https://old.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/12ofmh0/how_did_we_miss_this_there_were_actually_two_buy/)
On this date, Robinhood was on day 3 of capping buying on GME whereas [**Axos Clearing**](https://i.imgur.com/10du6mA.png) had started the 2nd buy freeze affecting many brokers and any attached to DriveWealth. Moreover, a DTCC rule change had taken effect on February 1, 2021 to the clearing fund deposit requirement formula.
[Confirmed Proof. FEB 1, 2021 | DTCC officially changed the clearing fund deposit requirement calculation the day before the 2nd GME buy freeze by Axos Clearing on FEB 2, 2021 (CashApp, DriveWealth, Sharsies, Stake, Hatch, FreeTrade...) - CREDIT user \[REDDIT REDACTED\] who spent hours finding this](https://pdfhost.io/v/tWFJJzCFo_Microsoft_Word_Important_Notice_NSCC_Segmentation_Date_Update)
​
[There was also a trade halt on top of the Axos Buy Freeze](https://archive.is/TDSKJ)
**Drivewealth** is the common buy freeze denominator clearing through **Axos Clearing**. In the Bamboo blog, they indicate DriveWealth's Clearing Fund Deposit was 250% greater. ([Point72 owned 15% in Drivewealth](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-20/point72-backed-drivewealth-raises-capital-at-2-85-billion-value))
Also, what the fuck are these companies? They aren't Introductory Brokers Because That's DriveWealth unless they are and the line goes. Introductory Broker - Real Broker - Clearing Firm (which is bullshit)
Blog Posts:
* [**FreeTrade**'s || Official Blog Post Placing GME in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021](https://archive.is/OCAq5)
* [**Revolut**'s || Official Blog Post Placing GME in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021](https://archive.is/m1GYr)
* [**Bamboo**'s Official Blog Post Placing GME in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021](https://archive.is/JUmJE)
* [**Hatch**'s Official Blog Post Placing GME in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021](https://archive.is/XLerS)
* [**Square's CashApp Deleted** There Official Blog Post Placing \[Popcorn\] in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021](https://archive.is/IdpJL)
* ​
* smart move on their part, don't know where they got the funding because Axos was their clearing firm.
* [**Stake Deleted**](https://i.imgur.com/EuOm9KQ.png) There Official Blog Post Placing GME in "Sell Only" on February 2nd 2021 - no one archived it but it comes up in the google prompt and still linked on their twitter below
​
Articles:
* [https://archive.is/YNr1g](https://archive.is/YNr1g)
* [https://archive.is/moZlq](https://archive.is/moZlq)
Twitter February 2, 2021:
* [**FreeTrade** Twitter ](https://twitter.com/freetrade/status/1356566554901626885)
* [Square's **CashApp** (Popcorn)](https://twitter.com/CashApp/status/1356621841545261062).
* [**RevolutApp**](https://mobile.twitter.com/boring_vampy/status/1356612577124626433)
* [**Sharsies** Twitter February 2, 2021](https://twitter.com/sharesiesnz/status/1356491052807458816)[facebook](https://m.facebook.com/335055470198095/posts/1304914289878870/)
* [**Stake** Twitter February 2, 2021](https://twitter.com/hellostake/status/1356475290462023680)[another](https://twitter.com/hellostake/status/1356475291787386880), [another](https://twitter.com/WhereCanIBuyGME/status/1356536806561341443)
* [**Bamboo Invest** Twitter February 2, 2021](https://twitter.com/investbamboo/status/1356575859461791746)
* [**Hatch** Twitter February 2, 2021](https://twitter.com/HatchInvest/status/1356523370750251009)
General Twitter:
* [https://archive.is/VWqAr](https://archive.is/VWqAr)
| 1,694,446,843
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2023-09-11 15:40:43
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ringingbells
| 296
| 7
| 0.98
|
📚 Due Diligence
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/r/Superstonk/comments/16fyk7e/the_axos_clearing_gme_buy_freeze_february_2nd_2021/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/16fyk7e/the_axos_clearing_gme_buy_freeze_february_2nd_2021/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
16eiw5i
|
From yesterday's rant to today's receipt porn
|
Yesterday had trouble completing a purchase through the App and website
After getting bashed on here for complaining, someone from the online orders department reached out. Apparently there's an issue when placing multiple orders to the same address.
Got it ordered today!
| 1,694,298,582
|
2023-09-09 22:29:42
|
overpwrd_gaming
| 461
| 4
| 0.98
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/16eiw5i/from_yesterdays_rant_to_todays_receipt_porn/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
165yhb0
|
We still doing these?
|
Is the bot still running? Idk too zen to read posts here all the time. +500
| 1,693,448,990
|
2023-08-31 02:29:50
|
DirtUnderneath
| 1,796
| 20
| 0.98
|
💻 Computershare
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/165yhb0/we_still_doing_these/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
1616z2a
|
Does anyone know if GameStop still has that deal with Microsoft regarding profit share of all online sales bought on xbox's purchased from gamestop?
|
Last I could find were some articles in 2020. Haven't seen anything since and am wondering if it's still in place or not?
​
See this article: [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/microsoft-will-give-gamestop-a-share-of-xboxs-digital-revenues/#:\~:text=%22The%20way%20it%27s%20going%20to,as%20well%2C%22%20he%20said](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/microsoft-will-give-gamestop-a-share-of-xboxs-digital-revenues/#:~:text=%22The%20way%20it%27s%20going%20to,as%20well%2C%22%20he%20said).
| 1,692,987,740
|
2023-08-25 18:22:20
|
Knott_A_Haikoo
| 79
| 11
| 0.88
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1616z2a/does_anyone_know_if_gamestop_still_has_that_deal/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1616z2a/does_anyone_know_if_gamestop_still_has_that_deal/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
15uofnp
|
Sir, Superstonk figured out the CS pump and dump scheme.
| null | 1,692,374,280
|
2023-08-18 15:58:00
|
L3theGMEsbegin
| 1,054
| 29
| 0.96
|
👽 Shitpost
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/15uofnp/sir_superstonk_figured_out_the_cs_pump_and_dump/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
15if8f7
|
I know what you people like.
|
Receipt porn
| 1,691,191,055
|
2023-08-04 23:17:35
|
bigbrotherswatchin
| 472
| 12
| 0.95
|
:pwrup: Bought at GameStop :pwrup:
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/15if8f7/i_know_what_you_people_like/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
15cx69a
|
GameStop M&A Opportunity
|
So GameStop got the Apes into a tizzy when they mentioned potential acquisitions. Let's breakdown some M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) insights before we get to a potential/realistic opportunity IMO....cough...batteries....
https://preview.redd.it/c5zj6j0xoxeb1.png?width=938&format=png&auto=webp&s=250ccc196978949a7e16b208f66fea7f1cfb0bc0
Why does a company pursue a merger or acquisition? It’s a high-risk high-reward strategy that requires significant time, effort, and capital.
**Reasons to make an acquisition?**
**Capture value:** Acquire an undervalued business, that GME believes their resources could extract unseen value.
**Acquire technology or expertise.**
**Diversify:** Expanding into adjacent categories that cater to the same customer but don’t directly compete with existing supplier relationships. This reduces supplier risk and revenue risk.
**Create operating synergy:** Two brands one back office. Use assets for multiple purposes.
**Time to market:** Expanding into a new category without the capital cost and time cost of building from the ground up. Expanding into a new geography.
**Horizontal integration:** Acquire a competitor (remove competition) increase market share.
**Vertical integration:** Acquire suppliers/vendors to grow topline sales and increase margin.
**Cross-selling:** acquire products/services that allows GME to up-sell their consumer. People prefer a one-stop-shop and try to optimize time for shopping by acquiring all the necessities from the same roof.
**Optimize taxation.**
**Increase revenue:** Acquisitions for the sake of growth tend to fail.
**Revenue Synergies:** Greater Market share % and brand recognition. Cross selling/upselling/product bundling opportunities. Geographic expansion. Pricing power from reduce competition. Access to new end markets and customer types
**Cost Synergies:** Eliminate overlapping workforce functions and reduced headcount. Reduce professional service fees. Consolidate redundant facilities. Negotiating leverage over suppliers.
**M&A Structures**
Horizontal integration
Vertical integration
Reverse Merger
Conglomerate Merger
Divesture
Spin-off
Forward integration
Backward integration
Merger Arbitrage
**Cash versus stock acquisition**
Why use stock?
**For the acquirer**, the main benefit of paying with stock is that it preserves cash. For buyers without a lot of cash on hand, paying with acquirer stock avoids the need to borrow in order to fund the deal.
**For the seller**, a stock deal makes it possible to share in the future growth of the business and enables the seller to potentially defer the payment of tax on gain associated with the sale.
Asset Sale
Acquiring a Target’s assets. In an asset sale, the Target retains possession of the legal entity, and the Acquirer purchases individual assets of the company. The Target also retains the liabilities.
Stock Sale
Through a stock sale, the buyer purchases the selling shareholders’ stock directly thereby obtaining ownership in the seller’s legal entity. With stock sales, buyers lose the ability to gain a stepped-up basis in the assets and thus do not get to re-depreciate certain assets.
The acquirer purchases all assets and liabilities.
Sellers often favor stock sales because all the proceeds are taxed at a lower capital gains rate.
**M&A Modeling**
Measures the estimated accretion or dilution to an acquirer’s earnings per share (EPS) from the impact of an M&A transaction. In M&A transactions, “accretion” refers to an increase in the pro forma EPS post-deal, whereas “dilution” indicates a decline in EPS after transaction-close.
EPS Accretion/dilution = Pro Forma EPS/Acquirer EPS – 1
**Accretion/Dilutive Acquisitions**
A decline in EPS (i.e. “dilution”) tends to be perceived negatively and signals the acquirer might have overpaid for an acquisition – in contrast, the market views an increase in EPS (i.e. “accretion”) positively.
**GameStop M&A**
Should they pursue acquisitions?
Is the ROIC better spent on inorganic (acquisitions) or organic growth?
Is GameStop lacking in a sector, product, demographic that an acquisition would solve?
What acquisition would improve EPS, margins, revenue, etc.?
What Target criteria is necessary for an acquisition? Enterprise value, quality of revenue, gross margin, operating margin, consumer demographic, EBITDA, etc.?
What size company could GameStop acquire? With their cash on hand, the potential to use stock, and a healthy amount of debt (I doubt debt would be used), I believe the EV range of companies GameStop could acquire is $100m - $5bn. The higher end of this range would probably take the form of a merger not acquisition.
**Now on to the acquisition opportunity.....**
https://preview.redd.it/leud2kw4pxeb1.png?width=361&format=png&auto=webp&s=aff9a72282215229fed8f0c9b66e91b62b75879f
**Batteries Plus Acquisition Thesis** ***(Just for you Turd)***
https://preview.redd.it/0o670927pxeb1.png?width=481&format=png&auto=webp&s=a41d89493095cdd593fb3b6e6e443e44e929ceba
**Batteries Plus Summary**
Batteries Plus was founded in 1988. Batteries Plus sells consumer electronic batteries along with commercial batteries for medical devices, hospitals, construction equipment, boats, RVs, and other commercial applications. Batteries Plus has a long private equity history with Red Top Capital acquiring the business in 1995 then selling it to Roark Capital in 2007. In 2016, Freeman Spogli & Co. acquired it from Roark Capital.
Batteries Plus is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Batteries Plus also owns a distribution facility in Milwaukee that services 100% of their company-owned and franchisee store locations.
Batteries Plus franchises stores across the US. Franchise stores total 620 and Batteries Plus operates 100 company-owned stores. This has grown from 630 total stores in 2016. The average franchisee owns 44 locations. Batteries Plus has 120 franchisee owners across 620 stores.
Batteries Plus offers battery recycling and electronic recycling through their partner East Penn, who picks up weekly from stores.
**Franchise Costs**
Batteries Plus charges an initial fee of $49.5K, a 5% monthly net sales royalty, and 4% of net sales for national and local marketing. Franchisees are also responsible for inventory and leases.
**Store Metrics Overview**
The top 10% of Batteries Plus stores generate $1.9m in annual net revenue.
The top 44% generate $1.2m in annual net revenue.
The bottom 280 stores generate between $528K and $887K.
Batteries Plus company-owned stores generate between $1m - $1.5m in annual net revenue.
The average franchisee store level EBITDA margin in 2022 was 15%.
Stores average sqft is between 1200-1600.
70% of store revenue is consumer battery. 30% of store revenue is commercial revenue.
Commercial revenue is typically contracted. Commercial revenue includes school districts, construction equipment companies, hospitals, medical device manufacturers, RV dealerships, rental car companies, etc.
2/3rds of the batteries sold at Batteries Plus are illegal to ship via plane. Limits Amazon competition.
**Financial Overview**
Batteries Plus generated between $625m - $700m in 2022 sales.
Batteries Plus the Franchisor generated between $125m - $175m in 2022 net sales.
Company-owned store level EBITDA was 15% or $18m in 2022. Franchisor EBITDA is considerably higher do the relatively cost-efficient business model. Franchisor EBITDA was around $18m or a 55% EBITDA margin.
https://preview.redd.it/dovqjfwbpxeb1.png?width=917&format=png&auto=webp&s=ccc6b4df53eee086d03cbe6fcaf1b98e053ca969
https://preview.redd.it/vtwo4ducpxeb1.png?width=520&format=png&auto=webp&s=4b2b346598b6dfc1257579c1125b0f0e265a1a5d
**Acquisition Merits**
Product Diversification: Expand into an adjacent category of batteries that doesn’t directly compete with existing supplier relationships. This reduces supplier risk and revenue risk.
Supplier Diversification: Batteries Plus would reduce GameStop’s reliance on large video game companies that they compete against i.e. Microsoft, PlayStation, Nintendo.
Reduce Seasonality: GameStop is a seasonal business that is heavily reliant on console cycles, video game releases, and the holidays. Batteries Plus offers shelter from seasonality. Batteries Plus also reduces supplier/vendor risk as it diversifies GameStop away from AAA game developers, Microsoft, Nintendo, and PlayStation.
Expand customer demographic: Batteries Plus brings a new but familiar customer to GameStop.
Increase quality of revenue: Batteries Plus commercial contracted revenue improves the quality of revenue GameStop would generate. Long-term contracts with commercial business is more appealing than consumer sales.
ESP Accretive: Batteries Plus would bring an attractive EBITDA margin that would immediately improve GameStop’s EPS.
Improve utilization rate: Batteries Plus and GameStop crossover on electronic recycling. GameStop could increase the utilization rate of the recycling facility by increasing electronic recycling from Batteries Plus.
Retailer Defensibility: Batteries Plus offers products that are illegal to ship via plane which makes it difficult for Amazon to compete. Commercial batteries offer a moat for GameStop that reduces competitor risk i.e. Target and Walmart can’t compete and don’t offer commercial battery services.
Profitability vs. Growth: Batteries Plus offers an immediate improvement to GameStop’s fundamentals along with modest growth potential over the next 5 years. Fundamental improvement NOW is more valuable than future potential growth. The current market environment rewards better fundamentals.
Asset Light Business Model: The franchisee model means GameStop wouldn’t be acquiring many new store leases.
Familiar business: Batteries Plus is a brick-and-mortar retailer, something GameStop is acutely experienced in.
Quick integration: The franchise model doesn’t require integration of thousands of employees, large HR systems, payroll systems, etc. It would be a quicker integration that wouldn’t distract GameStop mgmt.
**Battery and Electronic recycling**
Batteries Plus outsources battery and recycling to East Penn. GameStop could leverage their recycling facility to fix and sell more tables and phones, a higher margin product channel. GameStop could continue to outsource battery recycling to East Penn.
https://preview.redd.it/kqtfekugpxeb1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=e9471839d7c98a49cba5a8f177c4f1b8aed81ccc
https://preview.redd.it/spcgbnshpxeb1.png?width=948&format=png&auto=webp&s=d383289ea47455c4fc4e37995c80f2860de17b6d
**Distribution Facility**
GME’s only distribution center west of the Mississippi is Texas. In theory, you could close the Toronto DC and have the WI DC serve all of Canada and the Pacific NW.
Significantly cut down on logistics costs in shipping product to the PacNW and Western Canada.
**Valuation**
Using peer EV/EBITDA comps, Batteries Plus could be valued between $350m - $400m. Running an Accretive/Dilutive EPS Analysis, I believe Batteries Plus could significantly improve GameStop’s EPS. Batteries Plus would be a 91% EPS accretive acquisition. I believe the market would look favorably at this acquisition.
GameStop has enough cash on hand to make an acquisition of this size without putting themselves in a tight cash position. This acquisition would also be profitable and immediately add to GameStop’s bottom line and more importantly, Batteries Plus wouldn’t require additional cash to fund operating losses.
https://preview.redd.it/4wjuu2ujpxeb1.png?width=520&format=png&auto=webp&s=717ca61bc5ee2f78f9ff49de8d20f8551124c67c
https://preview.redd.it/r7vp9urkpxeb1.png?width=878&format=png&auto=webp&s=86b306ae97f4a8883ef98610d209ae32153c8edf
https://preview.redd.it/zfybctwlpxeb1.png?width=481&format=png&auto=webp&s=91313cb1be2eab5ecf5374c8b4ef5353b77ee3b0
The stores even kinda look the same...
https://preview.redd.it/yp5tz6fnpxeb1.png?width=788&format=png&auto=webp&s=eeadf6fa9384dcbba3d19ceda98c6e78b890f29d
https://preview.redd.it/z50741gopxeb1.png?width=1008&format=png&auto=webp&s=27bdc2e41b50ba1552e86ff562a0820fe473e707
NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! MY ASSUMPTIONS ARE JUST THAT, ASSUMPTIONS.
​
​
​
| 1,690,649,998
|
2023-07-29 16:59:58
|
smdauber
| 317
| 55
| 0.87
|
📚 Due Diligence
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/15cx69a/gamestop_ma_opportunity/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/15cx69a/gamestop_ma_opportunity/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1585ljc
|
Not the main reason why I hold/hodl GME but make your own picture :)
|
I had math in in school, you too?
https://www.insidearbitrage.com/2023/07/stratasys-to-engage-in-discussions-with-3d-systems-merger-arbitrage-mondays/
84 years ago:
https://news.microsoft.com/2020/10/08/gamestop-announces-multiyear-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft/
Have a good week Superstonkers!
| 1,690,190,936
|
2023-07-24 09:28:56
|
Droctagoner
| 80
| 9
| 0.8
|
💡 Education
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1585ljc/not_the_main_reason_why_i_holdhodl_gme_but_make/
|
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1585ljc/not_the_main_reason_why_i_holdhodl_gme_but_make/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
1535bwi
|
It appears Ross Brown (SVP @ Oracle, guy who just replied to RC’s tweet outing Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for ignoring GameStop) actually knows what’s up with GME — Here’s his spicy comment to SEC on Apr 19, 2023- Even accuses US Congress of dereliction of duty
|
- https://archive.is/TS9Kq
- https://www.sec.gov/comments/s7-02-22/s70222-334394.htm
========
Exact Comment:
========
Subject: s7-02-22: WebForm Comments from Ross Brown
From: Ross Brown
Affiliation: Investor, SVP Oracle Corp.
April 19, 2023
Markets function best with absolute transparency on treating data as a way to be able to determine correct prices at market forces. Chairman Gensler continues to make progress on making more transparent and fair markets by addressing market maker, loopholes that lead to abuse and historic fines.
As an individual investor, at times, it feels like Congress is at the behest of institutional money in opposition of retail investors. This dereliction of duty by members of Congress should not be allowed to make its way into the regulatory framework of the SEC.
========
Comment is in re: to this page:
========
- https://archive.is/1jU43
- https://www.sec.gov/comments/s7-02-22/s70222.htm
#Comments on Amendments Regarding the Definition of “Exchange” and Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) That Trade U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities, National Market System (NMS) Stocks, and Other Securities
#[Release No. 34-94062; File No. S7-02-22]
| 1,689,702,787
|
2023-07-18 17:53:07
|
Expensive-Two-8128
| 3,973
| 117
| 0.99
|
🗣 Discussion / Question
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/1535bwi/it_appears_ross_brown_svp_oracle_guy_who_just/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
|
152yy01
|
Microsoft with that passive aggressive nonsense this AM, or maybe just a writer using too much AI...
| null | 1,689,687,977
|
2023-07-18 13:46:17
|
Spaceman_Earthling
| 50
| 4
| 0.78
|
👽 Shitpost
|
/r/Superstonk/comments/152yy01/microsoft_with_that_passive_aggressive_nonsense/
|
Superstonk
|
Microsoft
|
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