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Clarence Saunders goes it alone, springing his trap on the bears, and all hell breaks loose on Wall Street. The Piggly Crisis that Saunders sets off, will be echoed nearly 100 years later, when an army of small investors will use Robinhood to drive the price of memestocks like Gamestop through the roof. Both events will test the limits of fair play, and challenge the powerful forces that control the stock market. ***NOTE- this epis...

Clarence Saunders and Jesse Livermore begin their bold operation to fight the Bear Raiders, and defend Piggly Wiggly. As Saunders learns the art of stock manipulation, he begins employing his creative genius to bend the rules of the exchange, and even the odds against his powerful opponents. The stage is set for an epic showdown that will challenge the American financial system and change the game itself.

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Clarence Saunders invents the world's first supermarket, Piggly Wiggly, launching the self-service shopping revolution. When he finds his life's work jeopardized by a surprise attack from Wall Street short sellers, Saunders must race to save the company. If he stands any chance against the bears, Saunders must first recruit Jesse Livermore, the most feared operator of all, to teach him the art of stock manipulation. These...