# Turnaround Stories and Shorting Stocks

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Podcast: [Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motley-fool-hidden-gems-investing-1015621)
Published: 2026-06-02T20:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dollar General was a stock market darling for much of the 2010s, but fell on hard times a few years ago. Numerous value investors have been betting that “it’s not that bad”, but that turnaround strategy has taken much longer than expected. Lou, Matt, and Tyler all look at the status of the Dollar General turnaround story and what does it take to invest successfully in turnarounds. Plus, thoughts on the Citron Research verdict and whether crowdfunded real estate opportunities are worth it. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Dollar General’s earnings - Has Dollar General turned the corner? - Investing in turnaround stocks: What to look for? - Citron Research’s Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud - The value of short selling research - The “ickiness” of the short seller business model - Listener question: Are crowdfunded real estate funds worth it? What to look for? Companies discussed: DG, DLTR, RIG, GTX, SMPL Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements…

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