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GameStop Stock Soars: A Meme-Stock Revival Led by "Roaring Kitty"

The Surprising 70% Jump Sparks Renewed Interest in Meme Stocks GameStop Corporation (GME) experienced a dramatic surge on Monday, with its stock climbing over 70% and peaking at a 110% increase at one point during the trading day. This remarkable rise in GameStop's stock value is credited to a resurgence of interest fueled by "Roaring Kitty," a key figure from the original meme stock frenzy during the COVID-19 pandemic. After a long hiatus, Roaring Kitty, known outside the digital world as Keith Gill, returned to social media, sparking a fresh wave of enthusiasm among retail investors. Keith Gill became a household name in early 2021 when he championed GameStop stock through his posts on the WallStreetBets subreddit and YouTube, presenting a bullish case that drew massive follower engagement. His latest activity on X (formerly Twitter) saw a post with over 81,000 likes and 9,000 comments, indicating that the meme stock saga is far from over. As of the close of Monday'...