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Keith Gill’s Social Media Return Sparks Speculative Concerns in GameStop Stock
Renowned investor Keith Gill‘s resurgence on social media has reignited concerns within the stock market, particularly surrounding GameStop shares. Gill, a key figure in the GameStop short squeeze of 2021, recently made a comeback online, accompanied by reports of a substantial stake in the struggling retail chain.
GameStop’s stock price has once again embarked on a volatile journey, surging over 40% since Gill’s return. The company has capitalized on the renewed interest to issue approximately $3 billion in new shares, further fueling the speculative frenzy.
Notable historical references, such as Joseph Kennedy‘s famous market exit based on a shoeshine boy’s stock tips in 1929, echo the current sentiment surrounding Gill’s social media activity. Similarly, the association of extravagant advertising spending during the Super Bowl in 2000 with the dotcom bubble collapse serves as a cautionary tale.
