Exploring the speculative nature of meme stocks through GameStop's recent surge triggered by Keith Gill's tweet, the chapter discusses the contrast between the initial investment thesis and current meme-driven frenzy while cautioning against the sustainability of such speculative investments.
One tweet is all it takes to add a few billion dollars in market cap.
First, (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss the surge in short term speculation over meme stocks, and the long-term investment story at Home Depot.
Then, (19:05) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how investors can evaluate exchange traded funds.
Companies/Tickers discussed: GME, AMC, HD, SPY, VOO, IJR, VB, SPY, GRMAX
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Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones
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