Meme Stock Surge 'Bothers' Former SEC Chair As GameStop, AMC Shares Rise Nearly 80% On Tuesday: 'A Lot Closer To Gambling…Certainly Not Investing'
Portfolio Pulse from Pooja Rajkumari
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton expressed concerns about the recent surge in GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock prices, likening it to gambling rather than investing. The stocks soared nearly 80% on Tuesday, with Clayton questioning the role of social media in investment decisions. The meme stock phenomenon's resurgence has sparked debate over its sustainability and potential risks, despite some analysts, like Jim Cramer, predicting continued strong performance.
May 14, 2024 | 2:20 pm
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AMC Entertainment's stock also saw a significant rise, nearly 97%, amid the meme stock resurgence. Despite concerns over its speculative nature, the potential for capital raising through public offerings could support its short-term performance.
AMC's stock price increase reflects the broader meme stock trend and, despite skepticism from regulatory figures, the company's potential to leverage this surge for capital raising could positively impact its short-term stock performance.
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GameStop's stock surged nearly 80% amid concerns from former SEC Chair Jay Clayton about the meme stock phenomenon being akin to gambling. Despite skepticism, analysts like Jim Cramer see potential for continued strong performance.
The surge in GME's stock price, despite being criticized by a former SEC Chair as speculative, is seen positively by some analysts. This mixed view could lead to continued interest and speculative trading, potentially driving the price up in the short term.
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