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Palantir, Short Sellers, and the Line Between Market Strategy and Manipulation
This week, Palantir’s stock dropped more than 11% despite reporting strong earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. CEO Alex Karp didn’t stay quiet and instead, he publicly accused short sellers like Micheal burry, of “market manipulation.” His frustration reflects a growing tension between investors betting against high valuation tech companies and executives defending their firms long term visions. Short selling, while legal, often creates a perception of instability. When influential figures like Michel Burry announce short postions, it can trigger panic among retail investors, even if the company’s fundamentals remain strong. Alex Karp came on CNBC, calling the strategy absurd, and highlights how easily financial sentiment can be swayed by…
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Ventures
More Sunshine Solar Cleaning (Founder): Operated a solar panel cleaning business managing sales, operations, and client services. Toned Apparel (Founder): Created a clothing brand with a self-built website and social media campaigns, learning digital marketing and behind the
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I’ve Been Accepted! Financial Representative Intern — Northwestern Mutual (Summer 2026)
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted an offer to join Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern for Summer 2026! I’m excited for the opportunity to gain hands on experience in financial planning, investment strategy, and client relationship management while helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along my journey. I’m looking forward to learning from some of the best in the industry and growing both personally and professionally.
