GameStop mentions surge on Reddit, surpassing Nvidia

GameStop stock, also known as the meme stock, experienced a surge in discussion on WallStreetBets. It received over 600 mentions, surpassing other equities. The jump in discussion coincided with the return of a user known as ‘Roaring Kitty,’ who had played a role in the GameStop stock mania of 2021. ‘Roaring Kitty’ posted a picture online, which gained significant attention. GameStop shares soared in response and experienced several trading halts due to volatility. The stock has seen an increase of more than 70% since the start of the year.