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meme stocks

  • plural
    of meme stock.
    meme stock
    noun
    stock which has attracted a large number of investors through the sharing of memes on social media.

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That is often the case with meme stocks, which soar ever higher even in a vacuum of new corporate information.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

He pointed out that both companies are profitable, which is not often the case with meme stocks.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

As the company prepares for a public launch, experts have said SpaceX’s IPO could wind up a friend or foe to the space sector, which itself is no stranger to meme stocks.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

But for the most part, Ferraiolo says, young people have a fear of missing out—a phenomenon that rears its head every time an investment soars, as seen in recent years with cryptocurrency and meme stocks.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Gold and silver, which have recently traded like meme stocks, similarly declined.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

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