King of Hollywood

Chapter 322: Chapter 49: Truly Worthy of the Miracle Director Chapter 322: Chapter 49: Truly Worthy of the Miracle Director “Rumors,” Claude said over the phone, not with annoyance or complaint but with admiration, “Eisner really is an old fox. Such a simple little trick, yet it made us suffer a significant loss.”

Rumors are the simplest and most common tactic in finance. To exaggerate a bit, the randomness of finance is only a bit higher than that of quantum states. Speaking of stocks, perhaps one second they are surging dramatically, but the next they could be plummeting. Even Buffett wouldn’t dare guarantee he could catch those fleeting opportunities every time, let alone anyone else.

It is because of this characteristic that financial matters are easily influenced by external factors, and rumors are the easiest way to have an effect. If there are talks that a company’s executives have met with bankers, that a major investor is planning to pull out of a company, internal discord within a company, etc., such news will certainly cause the company’s stock to fluctuate.

However, the reason rumors are the most commonly used tactic is that the results they typically achieve aren’t significant—rumors are just rumors, after all. They either exaggerate negative matters or are completely fabricated, with no essential difference from tabloid gossip—if it’s the truth, then it’s not a rumor but a scandal. Thus, as long as the company reacts quickly and denies the rumors promptly, the turmoil that rumors can provoke is inversely proportional to the company’s reputation.

Yet, even such ordinary tactics can reap a rich harvest if used well. For instance, spreading a few rumors at a critical moment when competing with a company or group. Once the other party begins to waver, even the smallest crack can lead to their complete defeat. The most famous case known to the public is when the Rothschild family bet on the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo and created the false news of the Duke of Wellington’s defeat to take control of the Bank of England.

Of course, Eisner couldn’t compare to the Rothschilds of a century ago, and nowadays, channels for acquiring information are much more accessible, with correspondingly more varied tactics. Achieving such a grand result again would require skill, vision, capability, and opportunity—none could be lacking. But the old fox is still an old fox, and although Claude was also outstanding, he lacked a bit in experience. Despite considering all factors, he had still let the other side take advantage of a loophole and suffered a loss.

“The situation going forward might be difficult since they have taken the initiative,” Claude said over the phone.

“It’s okay, I’ve left everything in your hands; you handle it all,” Adrian was unconcerned. He only reminded, “But, Claude, don’t forget this year’s goal isn’t just ABC.”

“I know, Marvel Comics,” Claude laughed. “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.”