GameStop Leads Premarket Trading Surge Following Strategic Bitcoin Investment

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Premarket trading witnessed significant movement as GameStop‘s shares surged by 16% on Thursday, following the company’s board approval of a plan to invest in bitcoin and stablecoins. This strategic decision mirrors the approach taken by MicroStrategy, further positioning GameStop in the evolving digital currency landscape.

Dollar Tree also saw a notable rise, with shares increasing by 5% after announcing the sale of its Family Dollar business for $1 billion. The discount retailer reported strong fourth-quarter results earlier this week, surpassing analysts’ expectations both in revenue and earnings.

In the mobile gaming sector, Playtika‘s shares jumped by 13.9%, driven by Bank of America‘s double-upgrade from “underperform” to “buy.” The bank highlighted the company’s attractive qualities and its position in an industry that, while mature, continues to show growth potential.

Chewy, the online pet product retailer, experienced a share increase of over 5% after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $3.25 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $3.20 billion. The company also provided a positive revenue outlook for the current quarter, as detailed in reports from FactSet.

Wingstop‘s stock rose 1% as Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an overweight rating. The bank characterized Wingstop as “among the best-in-class consumer growth stories,” indicating strong future potential for the fast-casual restaurant chain.

Similarly, Tenet Healthcare’s shares gained 2.5% after Morgan Stanley began coverage, also providing an overweight rating. Analyst Craig Hettenbach noted that the market hasn’t fully accounted for the “significant business model and balance sheet transformation” underway.

TotalEnergies SE, the French energy and petroleum company, saw its shares rise more than 2% after being upgraded to a “buy” by Citi. Analyst Alastair Syme suggested that investors may be overlooking the company’s potential for growth in margins and volumes.

The financial landscape appears dynamic, with stocks showing resilience amid uncertain market conditions. Investors are closely monitoring these trends, as companies adapt to the changing economic environment.