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Reddit Army shoots meme-stocks into stratosphere | TICKER VIEWS
The Reddit retail-trading army is back bigger than ever, as is the meme-stock frenzy. Last time it was GameStop and now there’s a new player.
Shares in AMC Entertainment Holdings boomed to all-time highs across a wild trading session,
At one point the money-losing movie-theatre stocks rose 127 per cent. Its total gains this year topped three thousand per cent.
A few months ago AMC was on the brink of bankruptcy as the pandemic shut cinemas across America. The company isn’t making money but fundamentals apparently don’t matter to the retail investors, they’re after hedge fund short-selling pain.
Similar to GameStop, AMC is an unremarkable business but that didn’t prevent its stock price rising 95 per cent and closing at a record high of just over $62 USD.
Michele Scheider from Market Gauge says the trend will continue until one thing changes.
“I think it’ll rotate into the next thing, until we do see where the ability of hedge funds to manipulate these companies gets more regulated, and there isn’t so much fodder for the Reddit army to go after.”
It’s another example where Wall Street traders would be shaking their heads.
Michelle Schneider from MarketGuage says “it’s crazy” and “we know this can cripple companies”
AMC announced that it will reward the small-time supporters with goodies including special screenings and free popcorn.
The other news of the week surrounded Elon Musk’s favourite: Doge Coin.
The joke cryptocurrency rose over 20% after the major exchange operator Coinbase allowed Doge to be traded on their platform.
It left Musk pretty chuffed and Schneider says the ‘joke’ isn’t that funny.
“There isn’t really a joke here. We still have a tremendous amount of adoption from different institutional companies that are using Bitcoin and other ‘joke’ coins as a currency.”
Navigating global uncertainty as the Middle East crisis reshapes markets, technology, and supply chains
The ongoing Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves through global markets, driving energy prices higher and intensifying volatility. Investors are facing growing uncertainty as inflationary pressures mount and risk sentiment shifts. Supply chains are under stress, with key trade routes disrupted, forcing businesses worldwide to rethink logistics, procurement, and operational strategies.
The technology sector is feeling the ripple effects as semiconductors, critical components, and AI infrastructure come under pressure. Volatility in tech stocks is rising, while defence and cybersecurity firms are navigating both new risks and opportunities. At the same time, investment in renewable energy and energy tech could accelerate as companies adapt to energy price surges and seek more resilient solutions.
Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies joins us to break down what these developments mean for global markets and long-term strategic planning.
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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained
Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.
Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.
Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.
David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.
On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.
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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains
U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.
U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.
U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.
DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.
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