Big Short’s Michael Burry Bets on Lipstick to Combat Recession

Michael Burry, known for predicting the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, sold a major portion of his holdings during Q1 to focus on a single cosmetics stock: Estée Lauder. Analysts believe Burry expects a recession, based on the notion that makeup purchases tend to increase during economic downturns as consumers’ spending habits shift. Michael Burry […]

May 25, 2025 - 09:37
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Big Short’s Michael Burry Bets on Lipstick to Combat Recession
Michael Burry Bets on Lipstick to Fight RecessionMichael Burry, known for predicting the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, sold a major portion of his holdings during Q1 to focus on a single cosmetics stock: Estée Lauder. Analysts believe Burry expects a recession, based on the notion that makeup purchases tend to increase during economic downturns as consumers’ spending habits shift. Michael Burry […]