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David Tepper’s Appaloosa sells AI memory stocks while loading up on Magnificent Seven in the second quarter

Cnbc · · 380 words · By Alex Harring
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David Tepper's Appaloosa Management bet big on megacap technology stocks in the second quarter, while selling off former high-flying memory chip makers.

Claims checked 15
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

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What happened

David Tepper's Appaloosa Management bet big on megacap technology stocks in the second quarter, while selling off former high-flying memory chip makers.

Why it matters

Appaloosa expanded its stake in Amazon by more than 15%, lifting it to a value of nearly $1.2 billion, according to regulatory filings released Friday.

Common ground

Amazon remained the hedge fund's largest holding, according to InsiderScore.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/14/david-tepper-appaloosa-13f-q2.html

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Loaded Language 70% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon alum created positions in Boeing and American Airlines worth about $173 million and $136 million, respectively.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “Amazon remained the hedge fund's largest holding, according to InsiderScore.”
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One source explicitly states that David Tepper's Appaloosa Management elevated Amazon to their number one portfolio position.
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web search NEUTRAL — Your Account Your Orders Shipping Rates & Policies Amazon Prime Returns & Replacements Manage Your Content and Devices Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
https://www.amazon.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Manage your Amazon account settings, orders, payments, and preferences for a personalized shopping experience.
https://www.amazon.com/your-account
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web search NEUTRAL — Browse & stream your favorite music and podcasts from your web browser now. Listen to your favorite playlists from over 100 million songs on Amazon Music Unlimited.
https://music.amazon.com/
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Claim 3: “Tepper also created a position of more than $241 million in Apple in the latest quarter.”
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The claim states Tepper 'created a position' (bought shares) in Apple, but the evidence explicitly states he 'purchased put options on Apple worth $242 million', which is a bet that the stock price will fall, not a long position.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schoo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_Mellon_University
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of episodes from the series Spirit Riding Free, which is a Netflix series based on the movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aptiv PLC is a supplier of automotive technology and components. It is organized in Jersey and is a resident of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, for tax purposes. The company operates 139 major manufacturin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptiv
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Claim 4: “shares have pulled back nearly 16% since the start of July”
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The evidence mentions a 1.8% fall and a closing price in September 2026, but does not corroborate a 'nearly 16%' pullback since the start of July.
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web search NEUTRAL — Micron shares fall 1.8% as investors assess a report on incentive payments and labour discussions at its Taiwan operations alongside broader technology-sector weakness.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/market-news/article/35410/mic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is a leading semiconductor company manufacturing memory and storage products. On September 02, 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) closed at $956.08 per share…
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/micron-technology-mu-sha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Duquesne's billionaire investor was a busy bee in the second quarter, exiting nearly two dozen holdings and reducing 11 others. Perhaps no sale stands out more than the 23,400 shares sold of memory an…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/01/billionaire-stanle…
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Claim 5: “The Meta Platforms position widened by almost 55%, to about $380 million.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries for horses, films, and gaming consoles, with no financial data regarding Meta Platforms.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of games for the Sony PlayStation video game system, organized alphabetically by name. There are often different names for the same game in different regions. The final licensed PlaySta…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sega Saturn is a 32-bit fifth-generation home video game console that was developed by Sega and first released on November 22, 1994. Its games are in CD-ROM format, and its game library contains s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aptiv PLC is a supplier of automotive technology and components. It is organized in Jersey and is a resident of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, for tax purposes. The company operates 139 major manufacturin…
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Claim 6: “He sold off stakes in Corning , L3Harris and RTX .”
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Claim 7: “The Carolina Panthers owner added nearly 7% to his Alphabet holding, bringing the stake's value to more than $661 million.”
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One source claims Tepper increased his Alphabet stake by 29%, while another mentions a 5% increase. Neither source confirms the specific 'nearly 7%' figure or the '$661 million' value.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Delta ( DEL-tə; uppercase Δ, lowercase δ; Greek: δέλτα, délta, [ˈðelta]) is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of four. It was derived from the P…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scion Asset Management, LLC is an American hedge fund headquartered in California, founded by Michael Burry. It is best known for profiting from the subprime mortgage crisis, as well as paving the way…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harold Thomas Wright (born November 29, 1952) is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Creepshow 2 (1987), City of Hope (199…
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Claim 8: “Tepper cut his position in Micron Technology by more than 41%, even as Micron remained his second-largest position at around $1.125 billion.”
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One source confirms Tepper cut his Micron Technology stake by 41%, but the provided evidence for claim 5 specifically is irrelevant (horse/film Wikipedia). However, looking at evidence for claim 4, the 41% cut is mentioned once.
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web search NEUTRAL — additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Useand Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appaloosa
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web search NEUTRAL — Toggle the table of contents Appaloosa(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appaloosa_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — A Horse For All Reasons Welcome to the Appaloosa Horse Club The Appaloosa Horse Club has a new addressMailing Address: PO Box 82519, Oklahoma City, OK 73148Physical Address: 2200 SW 13th Street, Oklah…
https://www.appaloosa.com/
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Claim 9: “Micron shares skyrocketed more than 240% in the second quarter — its largest quarterly gain ever”
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The provided evidence consists of general Wikipedia landing pages for Micron Technology and no specific data regarding a 240% quarterly gain.
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web search NEUTRAL — Micron Technology - Wikipedia. Jump to content. Main menu. move to sidebarhide. Navigation . Main page. Contents. Current events. Random article. About Wikipedia. Contact us. Contribute . Help. Learn …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micron_Technology
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web search NEUTRAL — Micrometre - Wikipedia. Jump to content. Main menu. move to sidebarhide. Navigation . Main page. Contents. Current events. Random article. About Wikipedia. Contact us. Contribute . Help. Learn to edit…
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web search NEUTRAL — Micron is a global leader in memory and storage, powering AI and compute-intensive applications from cloud to edge with innovative semiconductor solutions.
https://www.micron.com/
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Claim 10: “Shares of the memory stock have tumbled nearly 28% in the third quarter after soaring about 258% in the March-June period.”
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Claim 11: “shares are still up 240% in 2026.”
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No evidence was found to corroborate that Micron shares are up 240% in 2026.
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Claim 12: “Appaloosa expanded its stake in Amazon by more than 15%, lifting it to a value of nearly $1.2 billion”
CORROBORATED
Two independent web search results confirm that Appaloosa Management increased its Amazon position by 15.8% last quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — Key Points. David Tepper's Appaloosa Management increased its Amazon position by 15.8% last quarter, with the "Magnificent Seven" stock now making up 16% of its overall stock portfolio. The outsize wa…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/23/billionaire-david-…
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web search NEUTRAL — David Tepper's Appaloosa Management increased its Amazon position by 15.8% last quarter, with the "Magnificent Seven" stock now making up 16% of its overall ...
https://stockcircle.com/portfolio/david-tepper/amzn/transact…
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web search NEUTRAL — David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management and Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group have both elevated Amazon to their number one portfolio position. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square constructed its Amazon stake essent…
https://parameter.io/why-billionaire-hedge-funds-are-loading…
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Claim 13: “The average analyst has a buy rating on Micron and estimates nearly 51% upside over the next year, according to LSEG.”
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No evidence was found after searching for LSEG analyst ratings on Micron.
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Claim 14: “Tepper also zeroed out a stake worth more than $400 million in Sandisk .”
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Claim 15: “After the end of the quarter, Appaloosa bought a bigger position in memory stocks than what it sold in the second quarter”
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