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What the deal with GameStop?
There s a good chance you have heard that question many times in the past few days.
With more than 5,000 stores, GameStop is a video game chain where customers can buy, sell and trade their games, consoles and gaming accessories. It s a mall staple, but shopping centers have been struggling for years, and the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for retailers.
But then a most unexpected and weird thing happened. GameStop s stock has soared to unbelievable heights lately. Topping $400 per share earlier Thursday, it was up more than 2,000% so far in this young year, including a 134% jump on Wednesday alone.
GameStop: How Reddit Traders Occupied Wall Street s Turf
What the deal with GameStop?
There s a good chance you have heard that question many times in the past few days.
With more than 5,000 stores, GameStop is a video game chain where customers can buy, sell and trade their games, consoles and gaming accessories. It s a mall staple, but shopping centers have been struggling for years and the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for retailers.
But then a most unexpected and weird thing happened. GameStop s stock has soared to unbelievable heights lately. Topping $400 per share earlier Thursday, it was up more than 2,000% so far in this young year, including a 134% jump on Wednesday alone.