WSJ Your Money Briefing What’s News in Markets: Meme Stock Frenzy, Chipotle Stumbles, Toyota Rises
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Jul 26, 2025 This discussion dives into the current influence of meme traders on stock prices, highlighting which companies are caught in the frenzy. Chipotle's alarming sales figures raise investor eyebrows, prompting a deeper look into the fast-food giant's financial health. Meanwhile, learn how recent trade-war developments have unexpectedly boosted Toyota's shares, shedding light on the complex interactions between global events and market fluctuations.
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Meme Stocks Season 2 Surge
- Meme stocks season 2 is driven by Reddit traders focusing on cheap, beaten down, heavily shorted stocks.
- Stocks like Kohl's, Krispy Kreme, Opendoor, and GoPro experienced big volatile jumps this week.
Disappointing Earnings From Tesla, Chipotle
- Tesla posted a 12% revenue drop with a steeper fall in net income, causing shares to drop sharply.
- Chipotle saw its steepest same-store sales decline since 2020, alarmingly given its loyal customer base.
Trade Deal Boosts Toyota Stocks
- Toyota shares jumped 14% after a U.S.-Japan trade deal announced reciprocal tariffs and a $550 billion U.S. investment.
- Japan is the third-largest auto exporter to the U.S., making the deal impactful for Toyota's U.S.-traded shares.