GameStop: The Meme Stock Phenomenon Remains Central to Its Story
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GameStop: The Meme Stock Phenomenon Remains Central to Its Story
Bernard Zambonin
Being traded as a meme has significantly improved GameStop’s cash position, giving the company a stronger foundation to pursue larger initiatives. GameStop’s stock skyrocketed in 2021 due to retail investors on Reddit, causing massive short squeezes and heavy losses for institutional investors. Activist investor Ryan Cohen’s 2020 stake acquisition led to major management changes, raising…
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Diving into why the GameStop and AMC stock rally hit the brakes, we’re looking at trading halts and the shortage of out-of-the-money call options. This sheds some light on what’s driving the meme stock frenzy. The rally pause may be attributed to more than 38 trading halts imposed on GameStop and AMC stocks during a…
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How Much Can ‘Roaring Kitty’ Disturb Wall Street Executives?
Bernard Zambonin
Keith “Roaring Kitty” Gill returns to social media, igniting a massive rally in meme stocks and causing significant losses for short sellers. With his potential to disrupt Wall Street just beginning, retail investors are bracing for more excitement. Keith Gill’s mysterious meme videos sparked a rally in GameStop and AMC stocks, drastically increasing their market…
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AMC: Two Great News That Should Make the Stock Skyrocket Once Again
Bernard Zambonin
AMC kicked off the trading session on May 14th with an astonishing leap of over 210%. Yes, you read that correctly. The frenzy surrounding meme stocks has struck once again. Meme stock frenzy reemerges with GameStop and AMC seeing significant surges in trading activity, ignited by a single post on social media platforms like Twitter.…
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The main icon behind the GameStop saga is back on social media after almost three years in the dark. GameStop stock’s initial 100% up reaction says it all. Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” has resurfaced on social media after nearly three years, sparking a significant surge in GameStop stock. Gill’s return marks a…
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Meme stock Monday: GameStop, AMC and Beyond stocks make a comeback. Here’s what to know
Bernard Zambonin
The resurgence of meme stocks, fueled by Keith Gill’s return to social media, has reignited retail investor enthusiasm and led to significant price jumps on GME, AMC, BYON and DJT. Keith Gill’s return to social media, with a single post on X/Twitter, sparked a surge in trading for meme stocks like GameStop, AMC, and Beyond…
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Trump Media’s May run has seen shares soar, driven by speculation and news, amidst strong short-term bullish signals. Trump Media Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) shares surged nearly 20% in May alone, with a total increase of over 100% since mid-April. Speculation and news related to Donald Trump and a shortage of shares for lending are…
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AMC’s Q1 results show steady progress, but challenges persist, with slower-than-expected growth and concerns about debt. AMC reported a loss per share of 78 cents in Q1 2024, slightly better than expected. Total revenue remained stable, with notable per-patron metrics and contribution margin improvements. CEO Adam Aron cautioned investors to lower expectations for Q2, projecting…
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Is Trump Media (DJT) Stock the 2024 Successor to GameStop and AMC’s 2021 Phenomenon?
Bernard Zambonin
Trump Media stock is surging. Could this be the emergence of another meme frenzy protagonist? Trump Media (DJT) mirrors GameStop and AMC’s meme stock characteristics, including a compelling narrative, social media visibility, and extreme volatility. Short-selling expert Ihor Dusaniwsky suggests a potential “mother of all short squeezes” for DJT, with technical indicators hinting at a…
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Soft guidance overshadowed SoFi’s Q1 earnings beat in fintech. Skepticism regarding valuation adds complexity to the thesis. SoFi’s Q1 earnings beat didn’t prevent a 10% stock decline due to disappointing Q2 guidance below analyst expectations. CEO Noto cited investor concerns about SoFi’s transition year in 2024 despite strong revenue growth and strategic resource allocation. SoFi…