A look at the meme stock phenomenon, using GameStop as an origin point, while also examining the competitive pressures on traditional retail chains like Kohl's and Macy's.
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Updated Jul 31
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A look at the meme stock phenomenon, using GameStop as an origin point, while also examining the competitive pressures on traditional retail chains like Kohl's and Macy's.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kohl's and Krispy Kreme were cited as part of the 'DORKs' meme stock group.Sub-event
- Kohl's and GameStop were involved in the 2021 meme stock rallies, with Reuters reporting on trading halts and influential figures monitoring the share price.Sub-event
The event links the meme stock phenomenon to the competitive pressures facing traditional retail stores.1 source
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The entities involved
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GameStop
American video game retailer
- A book published on April 19, 2023, analyzes modern financial speculation, linking historical manias to current bubbles involving Bitcoin, London, Robinhood, GameStop, and William J. Bernstein.
- Ryan Cohen took over as CEO of GameStop, which is now managed by former Chewy executives. GameStop utilizes eBay for card resale and holds BTC in its treasury.
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Krispy Kreme
American global doughnut company and coffeehouse chain
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Kohl's
American department store chain
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AMC Theatres
US-based movie theater chain in the US and Europe
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- Associated Press FinanceWhat makes a meme stock? Online enthusiasm for a beaten down company with doubtful prospects NEW YORK (AP) — Investors occasionally scoop up shares of companies whose financial prospects appear dim.
- FortuneFortune 500 retailer Kohl’s gets meme stock treatment as shares double before falling back to earth Kohl’s has leapt into the spotlight as the newest meme stock phenomenon, experiencing a wild surge