Krispy Kreme, Inc. - Common Stock (DNUT)

Wall Street's latest fad is called the DORKs. You should be leery because most fads end the same way.

The meme stock phenomenon, once primarily seen as a retail-led market rebellion, is being absorbed by hedge funds, Wall Street institutions.

Opendoor surged 341.51% month-to-date, largely driven by Eric Jackson's post amid meme stock frenzy, but he believes that OPEN isn't one.

Krispy Kreme's valuation lost ground today as meme-stock momentum faded.

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) fell 7.7% in the afternoon session after investors refocused on the company's challenging fundamentals as recent meme-stock enthusiasm appeared to wane. The negative sentiment was fueled by an analyst downgrade from BNP Paribas Exane, which slashed its price target on the stock. 

Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.

This beaten-down stock has suddenly found new life, but not for the right reason.

Former hedge fund manager Steve Eisman, known for his role in predicting the 2008 financial crisis, is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a resurgence of "meme" stock mania, this time centered around Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN).

Hoping to profit from a short squeeze is a risky strategy.

Retail traders ignite Meme Mayhem 2.0 as S&P 500 hits record highs, short sellers scramble, and social buzz fuels a frenzy of speculative momentum.

Riding a fresh wave of meme stock mania, Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) stock surged 4.55% in after-hours trading on July 24.

Krispy Kreme's pivot to disciplined profitability and capital-light global growth reveals a sustainable turnaround story beneath its recent meme stock rally.

Opendoor stock was up 18% in Thursday's midday trading. Shares of Kohl's were also higher, trading up by 8% at the time of publication.

The DORKs (DNUT, OPEN, RKLB, KSS) show how gamma squeezes can cause meme stocks to skyrocket, but also remind us of the risks involved. Play carefully.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) is one of America’s most iconic brands, with a history that traces the rise of a single doughnut shop into a global enterprise. The story of Krispy Kreme is not just about a beloved sweet treat—it’s a tale of American entrepreneurship, changing

The short-lived mania that swept up Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) and GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) as part of the broader meme stock phenomenon appears to have finally run its course. Once propelled by retail investors on social media platforms, both companies’ shares are settling back into more conventional trading

Shares of footwear company Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) jumped 3% in the morning session after the announcement of a new collaboration with Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) and a broader rally in the consumer retail sector. 

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) jumped 11.2% in the afternoon session after it became the latest company swept up in a "meme stock" rally driven by retail investors on social media. 

These stocks are making the most noise in today's session. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

Donut doubt the retail crowd: Meme taders take a bite out of Krispy Kreme, which soared as much as 34.4% in premarket trading on Wednesday.