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Subhasree Kar

As Michael Burry Buys Up GameStop, Wall Street Analysts Are Still Staying Far Away on the Sidelines

In a striking turn for one of Wall Street’s most debated names, famed contrarian investor Michael Burry has been accumulating shares of GameStop Corporation (GME) in 2026. Best known for his prescient bet against the U.S. housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis,  Burry's move signals a renewed vote of confidence in the embattled video game retailer’s future prospects.

The investor's disclosures have reignited debate about the stock’s narrative, shifting from meme-fueled speculation to a value-oriented thesis.

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