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14 Aug 2026, 14:40 UTC · 18h ago
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Michael Burry rolled his QQQ put options to June 2027 with higher strike prices, explicitly betting on a 'larger fall' in the broader tech market. — A high-profile contrarian increasing his hedge against the Nasdaq 100 signals an expectation of a significant systemic correction in growth stocks.
-0.60Micron Technology reported FY Q3 2026 revenue of $41.5 billion (up 346% YoY) and guides Q4 revenue to approximately $50 billion. — Massive revenue growth and strong guidance confirm the intensity of the AI memory cycle and fundamental strength in the sector.
+0.50Michael Burry increased his short position in Micron Technology (MU) despite the stock's 671% gain over the past year. — While a single investor's bet is limited, Burry's conviction against a momentum leader can trigger sentiment shifts if a peak is reached.
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Burry increased his portfolio cash position to 12% by trimming long positions across the board. — Raising cash typically indicates a defensive posture and a lack of confidence in current market valuations.
-0.20Burry closed his short positions on Tesla and Applied Materials while maintaining put options on NVIDIA and Palantir. — Covering shorts on certain names suggests a tactical shift, though the remaining AI-focused shorts maintain a bearish bias.
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Reported massive revenue growth, strong margins, and high analyst buy ratings despite Michael Burry's short position.
Stock is down 28% year to date and was the subject of a profitable short trade by Burry.
Michael Burry maintains a short position in the shares.
Mentioned as a target for Burry's put options, indicating a bearish outlook from a prominent investor.
Mentioned as a target for Burry's put options, indicating a bearish outlook from a prominent investor.
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