A meme stock gains extreme popularity through social media hype rather than company fundamentals. Retail investors, often from forums like Reddit, coordinate buying to drive prices higher, squeezing short sellers. While traders can profit from volatility, institutional investors may suffer losses. The trend highlights the power of collective retail action in modern markets.
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