Online enthusiasm for a beaten down company with doubtful prospects Meme stocks typically have poor growth prospects. They also have low share prices, making them attractive for quick profits.

What makes a meme stock? Online enthusiasm for a beaten down company with doubtful prospects Meme stocks typically have poor growth prospects. They also have low share prices, making them ...

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Shares in a donut chain, camera company and meat-substitute maker surged Wednesday in a revival of meme stocks.

Short squeezes have been a key piece of the stock market rally as short sellers have lost just shy of $355 billion since the market bottom on April 8, according to data from S3 Partners.

Amateur traders are piling in on meme stocks like GoPro, Krispy Kreme, and Wendy's. Analysts say the surges are being driven by a mix of social media buzz, short squeezes, and technical breakouts.

Investors are championing Kohl's, GoPro and other struggling companies as the "meme stock" frenzy returns.

The latest so-called meme stocks include doughnut maker Krispy Kreme, camera maker GoPro and plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat. Each company is surging Wednesday.