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Stocks sustained by persistent online attention can stay overpriced for long periods, so overvaluation alone does not imply a near-term correction.

Drawn from what Noah Smith said

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    Noah Smith 25 Jul 2022

    Knowing this research, I should have emphasized the possibility that Gamestop would stay overpriced for a long time.

    Four things I got wrong since I started this blognoahpinion.blog

First recorded here 25 Jul 2022 · How quotes work

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