GameStop (GME) Shares Up 20% While Other Meme Stocks Fall in 2026

GameStop (GME) Shares Up 20% While Other Meme Stocks Fall in 2026

Quick Read GameStop (GME) stock is up more than 20% year-to-date in 2026, standing out as the winner among major meme stocks, fueled by short-squeeze speculation and buyout chatter surrounding CEO Ryan Cohen. In contrast, Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stock is down 17% year-to-date, SoundHound AI (SOUN) stock is down 21%, and AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock is down 29%. Social sentiment surrounding GameStop has recently shifted bullish amid repo…

GameStop Shares Rise Modestly in Early Trading, Trading Near $24.60 Amid Acquisition Speculation

GameStop Corp. shares edged higher in early Monday trading as retail investors and market watchers continued to parse ongoing speculation about CEO Ryan Cohen's pursuit of a transformative acquisition, while the meme stock favorite approached its next earnings report later this month.