. Then it was all about the . It was only a matter of time until the trend turned to footwear.
13.05.2024 - 18:41 / deadline.com
Shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment exploded Monday, up close to 80% and 50%, respectively, as Roaring Kitty, aka Keith Gill, the trader and Reddit celebrity who sparked the so-called meme stock revolution on Wall Street starting in early 2021, posted on X (formerly Twitter) for the first time in almost three years.
Gill, a former marketer for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, got the big screen treatment in Dumb Money, where he was played by Paul Dano. An investment advisor working at home during Covid, he researched video game retailer GameStop and saw solid fundamentals he thought weren’t reflected in the share price, and were being overlooked by the Street. Big firms in fact were shorting the stock, betting it would fall.
The film by Craig Gillespie, released in Sept. of 2023, was based on the book The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich.
Gill had a strong online following on Reddit chatroom WallStreetBets and YouTube for his weekly livestreams, where he was open about showing his research and his own stock positions. He called Roaring Kitty “a method for hunting stocks and pouncing on investment opportunities.”
When he starting arguing for GameStop, his fans bought and bought — often using investment app Robinhoood, and encouraged each other across social platforms not to sell. That drove GameStop to the stratosphere and also squeezed shorts, who had to scramble to cover their positions. He’s credited for sparking a first, exhilarating, democratizing moment in the markets that stymied the SEC, regulators and Congress, which held a series of hearings.
Enthusiasm by retail investors spilled into other shares as well, especially theater chain AMC Entertainment, whose skyrocketing stock allowed the company to
. Then it was all about the . It was only a matter of time until the trend turned to footwear.
Nando's is shaking things up with a new £3 bottomless treat that's set to replace an old favourite - and it's already causing quite the stir.The chain has introduced the Soft Swirl ice cream, an all-you-can-eat dessert delight, which launched in May. For just £3.25, Nando's enthusiasts can now indulge in the Bottomless Soft Swirl ice cream, taking over from the classic frozen yoghurt that has been a menu mainstay for years.This sweet sensation is up for grabs at every Nando's across the UK and Ireland.
Ellise Shafer No, there won’t be a second season of “Normal People.” But, the stars of the hit romantic miniseries, Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, are reuniting for a good cause. Mescal and Edgar-Jones are raffling off tickets to a special marathon screening of “Normal People” on the big screen.
Senga Greenwood and Alison Gordon have been appointed as climate officers for Nithsdale.
Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite on screen for the first time in 16 years for the new movie "Wolfs." In the film, Pitt and Clooney play fixers who get hired to cover up crimes.The two are reluctantly brought together when they end up on the same assignment. The first full trailer for the movie was released May 29.
Black Country, New Road have announced a London benefit concert in support of Palestine – you can find all the details below.The band are due to play a headline show at the EartH Theatre in Hackney on Thursday June 13. They’ll be joined by the special guest support acts Camera Picture, Aga Ujma and Skydaddy.All proceeds will go to Medical Aid For Palestinians and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.Tickets are available now in return for a minimum £15 donation (per ticket).
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes were at odds for two years before their separation. The pair announced on Saturday, May 25, that they had decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage.
As Neon was justly feted this weekend for a fifth consecutive Cannes Palme d’Or winner (Anora), it also had a nice showing at home with a terrific expansion for indie Babes.
Both Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, have been listed as top LGBTQ destinations in the U.S. by different LGBTQ travel guides. Misterb&b, the world’s largest LGBTQ travel community, looked at what cities and places are the most searched for right now by U.S.
The mother of a schoolgirl who is too ill to leave the house after developing a Covid-linked condition has accused officials of deliberately withholding information about the illness.
Jennifer Garner and her middle child, Fin (formerly known as Seraphina Affleck), were spotted enjoying a casual outing to a local pet store. The duo were seen picking up various pet supplies, including a tennis ball blaster, indicating a fun-filled playtime ahead for their beloved pets.Fin, showcasing their unique style, rocked a head of vibrant pink hair paired with blue trousers, a graphic T-shirt, and a pair of trendy sneakers.
Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Something About Her — the West Hollywood sandwich shop started by “Vanderpump Rules” stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney — is officially open for business, after a long period in red-tape limbo. On Wednesday, May 22, more than 100 people lined up outside the bright awning before it had opened, waiting several hours to buy the highly anticipated sandwiches from this long-awaited restaurant. A few days after the soft opening for friends and family, it was finally time to open the doors to the public.
Netflix's latest hot property programme has finally landed - and its cast features some familiar faces.
Four Manchester United players would appear to have a decent chance of inclusion in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the upcoming European Championship.
EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has picked up UK and Irish rights to Unit 234, a thriller starring Don Johnson (Knives Out), Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan: First Kill) and Jack Huston (Kill Your Darlings) from sales agent Radiant Films.
SpaceNK shoppers are flocking to buy a 'fresh' vanilla scent that they insist is perfect for both cooler and warmer months. Wild Vanilla Orchid by Floral Street is proving popular and is created by one of the most popular noses in the market. The fragrance was first launched in 2017 with Jérôme Epinette working as the nose.The perfumer is known for also working on brands such as Byredo, Commodity and Zara's viral scents - alongside many other huge names.
Major Indian distribution platform Tata Play will collaborate with Amazon Prime to offer Tata Play Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Tata Play Binge customers access to Prime Video’s content.
Roy Keane told a Manchester United team-mate to "f*** off back to London" in a heated dressing room altercation.
Eurovision host Malin Akerman might be a familiar face to some - and it's not surprising why. The actress is making her Eurovision debut as she co-hosts the Song Contest alongside presenter Petra Mede this year.
More stars seem to have confirmed their return to Gavin and Stacey, for the final instalment this Christmas. Show writers James Cordon and Ruth Jones revealed that they were back working on the iconic show, nearly five years after the last episode aired in 2019.