Alan Healy: How the GameStop saga is causing a revolution in the financial world

GameStop, Cork City. Shares of the computer game company GameStop rose almost 700% over the past week.

The world of finance has been rocked in what has been referred to as either a 'David vs Goliath' victory or a 'French Revolution' of the financial world depending on who you talk to.

On the face of it, the story plays out as a major victory for the little guy.