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03 Jul 2026, 10:28 UTC · 1h ago
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Michael Burry has taken a short position in Micron Technology (MU), labeling the company a 'destroyer of capital.' — A high-profile bearish bet from a known contrarian investor can trigger sentiment shifts and selling pressure in the specific ticker.
-0.60Burry claims Micron's extension over its 200-day moving average is greater than it was during the dot-com peak, signaling a 'bubble peak.' — Technical arguments comparing current valuations to the 2000 crash suggest a significant impending correction for AI infrastructure stocks.
-0.40Burry argues Micron's long-term median ROIC of 4% and ROE of 7% are insufficient compared to its cost of capital. — Fundamental criticism of capital efficiency challenges the long-term valuation premium currently afforded to the stock.
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Burry disputes the scarcity value of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), asserting that Micron is a cyclical commodity rather than a unique asset. — If the market accepts the 'commodity' thesis over the 'scarcity' thesis, it removes the justification for extreme price multiples.
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Michael Burry is shorting the stock, calling it a 'destroyer of capital' and predicting a bubble burst.
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