The GameStop short squeeze in January 2021 highlighted several problems in financial markets with high media-induced volatility. The risk that these events could pose to the entire financial system opens the door for regulatory discussions: do we need more regulation or wiser regulation?
AMC is the latest meme stock darling for hordes of online investors, and CEO Adam Aron has been leaning heavily into the company’s newfound virality. However, I doubt he ever expected to become a meme himself, as was the case this week after he appeared to be pantless during a live interview with a YouTuber.