Ryan Cohen Is The Next Warren Buffett? Michael Burry Thinks So

Comparisons between Ryan Cohen and Warren Buffett have moved from the dark corners of Reddit to the center of mainstream financial discussions, fueled by Michael Burry's recent observations. 

Burry sees GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) as more than a struggling retailer— he sees a massive $4 billion war chest led by a visionary and waiting for its Berkshire Hathaway moment.

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The Berkshire Blueprint

Burry's thesis rests on the historical precedent of Berkshire Hathaway itself. Originally a failing textile mill, Buffett used the company's capital to pivot into insurance and high-yield acquisitions. 

According to Burry, Cohen is following Warren Buffett's script. 

“Ryan is making lemonade out of lemons. He has a crappy business, and he is milking it best he can while taking advantage of the meme stock phenomenon to ...