Capitalist Countdown: Wealthy VC’s Top 5 Investing News Stories of the Week

Ryan Troup July 14, 2022Last Updated: August 11, 2022

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The Capitalist Countdown is a weekly series that features the biggest stories from the market’s hottest stocks as well as news from under-the-radar hidden gems capable of delivering mutibagger returns to your portfolio.

Please sit back, relax and enjoy Capitalist Countdown’s top 5 market-moving news stories for the week of July 11th – 17th, 2022.

5. Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort Promotes Bitcoin as Hedge Against Inflation

Bitcoin and the Rest of the Cryptocurrency Industry Are Facing a Reckoning Right Now

After years of unbelievable growth, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has plunged nearly 70% since November, but here’s why Jordan Belfort, aka the Wolf of Wall Street, still believes BTC is a good hedge against Inflation.

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4. Why Hedge Funds Love These 6 Stocks During a Recession

Everyone Can Make Money During a Bull Market, Throw a Dart at the Wall, and You’ll Likely Hit a Winner

Making Money During a Bear market is another story. Learn more about why hedge funds, such as Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management love these six stocks during a recession.

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3. Four-for-One Stock Split is GameStop’s Latest Ploy to Remain Relevant

After Being Brought Back From the Dead Courtesy of the Apes on the Wall Street Bets Subreddit During Meme Stock Mania, Video Game Retailer GameStop Has Been Searching For a Way to Justify its Sky-High Valuation

Despite plummeting more than 60% from its 2021 highs, GameStop (NYSE: GME) still sports an $8.9 billion market cap (over 6x revenue), with the unprofitable company just unveiling its latest ploy in a four-for-one stock split.

READ FULL GAMESTOP ARTICLE

2. Here’s How Investors Can Combat Stagflation With These 7 Stocks

Stagflation is What Happens When Economic Growth is Slowing at the Same Time Inflation is Rising

While the prospects of investing during tumultuous times like these may seem daunting, here are seven stocks for investors looking to combat Stagflation.

READ FULL STAGFLATION STOCKS ARTICLE

1. Fed Meeting Minutes Indicate Another Raise is Likely Coming

As We Enter the Second Half of 2022, the Economy is in a Similar State to What it Was in at the Beginning of the Year

Despite the Federal Reserve’s largest single year rate hike in decades, inflation is still raging, With the recent Fed minutes indicating another large rate hike is on the table.

READ FULL FED MINUTES ARTICLE