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Similar questions arose five years ago during the demise of meme stocks, which got that name because they rise and fall with social media buzz and not business fundamentals.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The years since the pandemic have seen the rise of so-called meme stocks such as GameStop, AMC Entertainment and Opendoor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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 its stock could end up trading like those classic meme stocks after a highly anticipated initial public offering later this year.

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