Meme stocks partyed this week like 2021
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Meme traders are back and do their donuts in the stock market. What does that mean? Above all, there is a great desire for risk.
Stocks in companies like Kohl’s (KSS), Opendoor (Open), 1-800-Flowers (FLW), and GOPRO (GPRO) have been popped at every moment this week at various moments, and there is a reason to see the thrill of the thrill of Picks Fly. On forums like Wallstreetbets on Reddit, enthusiasm jumped to GoPro (GPRO) from stocks like Sydney Sweeney-powered American Eagle (AEO).
The widespread return of memestock trading coincides with an increase in Goldman Sachs’ “speculative trading indicators,” which are at the highest levels outside the 1998-2001 and 2020-2021 period.
The measure shows an increase in trading volumes of unprofitable stocks, penny stocks, and stocks with higher multiples of enterprise and sales.
The current Meme Mania recalls stimulus check fuel gatherings at Gamestop (GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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-Cyrstal Kim
Decker level viewed as a surge in stock
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Deckers Outdoor (Deck) stocks surged Friday after footwear companies outperformed Wall Street estimates, boosted by strong demand in the international market.
The companies behind popular brands like Hoka and Ugg featured nearly 50% international sales in the first quarter, helping to offset almost 3% of US sales slides. Executives pointed out opportunities to expand footwear manufacturer brands outside the domestic market, given their undervaluation compared to larger rivals like Nike and Adidas.
Deckers shares rose more than 12% in trading mid-afternoon on Friday. Even with today’s rally, the stock price has fallen by more than 40% since the beginning of this year amid concerns about the company’s high exposure to tariffs after making annual forecasts in May due to macroeconomic uncertainties.
Deckers stocks could potentially lay the foundation for a double bottom, cutting off two closely aligned lows between April and July.
More recently, prices have risen to the company’s quarterly results, with a movement in which the relative strength index has been consistent beyond the neutral threshold and beyond the building’s price momentum.
Investors will need to watch the major overhead areas of the Deckers chart for $132, $160 and $182, but they will need to monitor key support levels of nearly $95.
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– Timothy Smith
Some investors were worried about missing a crypto boat
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Many Americans have been witnessing cryptocurrency these days, but perhaps not surprising, Bitcoin has recently exceeded $120,000. However, new research shows that some are concerned they missed the moment.
One in five Americans who have not made a cryptographic plan to change it this year, according to a survey of 2,000 people recently released by the National Cryptocurrency Association. Two of the five respondents who wanted to learn more about the survey had the same idea, the survey said.
Still, the majority say they are likely to stay this year. In the NCA survey, 55% of respondents feel they are studying cryptocurrency research, and 70% say they need more reliable information before considering investing. (Investopedia offers more resources on cryptocurrencies and how they work, which can be found here.)
Half of those interested in learning more said they were afraid they had already missed the boat. Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, surged nearly 30% in 2025, hitting a record high of over $123,000 earlier this month amid expectations of a more crypto-friendly political environment and new law that could help digital assets become mainstream.
Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, has also been rising recently, trading around $3,600 recently. According to CoinMarketCap, the total market value of the crypto is around $3.8 trillion.
President Donald Trump signed the Pro-Crypto Genius Act last week. The law established a regulatory framework for digital assets of a type known as Stablecoins, paving the way for wider use.
– Andrew Kessel
Newmont stocks are profitable due to their high gold prices.
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Newmont (NEM) shares jumped Friday after the gold mine giant posted quarterly revenues and quarterly revenues from a surge in gold prices. They also announced a new stock repurchase program.
Stocks have grown nearly 6% in recent trading, at the highest level in three years. Earnings on Friday meant that the stock added about three-quarters of its value in 2025.
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Newmont reported that it adjusted its earnings per share at $1.43, exceeding the consensus of analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha. Revenue rose 20.1% year-on-year to $5.32 billion, surpassing estimates.
Gold sales rose 26.5% to $4.588 billion, while copper, silver, lead and zinc sales all fell. The company noted that the average recognized gold price over the period was $3,320 per ounce, or $973 per ounce than a year ago.
CEO Tom Palmer said Newmont has performed strong, “producing gold ounces with approximately 1.5 million attributes and generating $1.7 billion in quarterly free cash flow.”
The company has also announced an additional $3 billion in stock buyback.
– Bill McCall
UnitedHealth level to monitor after insurance companies check DOJ probes
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares had recovered on Friday from a sale yesterday that came after the health insurance giant confirmed it was under a Department of Justice investigation.
The company said it complies with formal criminal and civil requests from the DOJ. This is a development following months of reporting that the Medicare Advantage program is investigating United Health claims practices.
Since setting its April high, UnitedHealth shares have lost more than half its value, and reports of federal scrutiny have been exacerbated by profit forecasts that were downgraded earlier this year and the company’s CEO’s departure. Looking ahead, investors will monitor the company’s financial performance updates when DOJ Probe and UnitedHealth report revenues before the market opens next Tuesday.
UnitedHealth shares have fallen nearly 5% on Thursday since mid-May. The weakest performer of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2025, stocks rose 2.5% in recent trading at around $285.
After a temporary consolidation in June, UnitedHealth stock resumed a strong downtrend with increasing numbers this month. This is a movement consistent with the 50-week moving average (MA) below the 200-day MA forming an ominous “death crucifix.”
The relative strength index checks the momentum of bearish prices, but it can also flash the sold condition and potentially attract hunting for stock bargains.
Investors will need to watch major support levels around $250 and $215 on UnitedHealth’s weekly charts, but they will need to monitor overhead areas near $325 and $368.
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– Timothy Smith
Decker’s Stocks will soar strong revenue
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Deckers Outdoor (Deck) was the best-performing stock on the S&P 500 this morning after footwear manufacturers easily beat profit and sales forecasts and gave solid guidance on strong demand for UGG and Hoka branded shoes overseas.
The company reported earnings per revenue for the first quarter of 2026 at $0.93. Revenues rose 16.9% to $965 million, with forecasts rising.
The HOKA brand’s year-over-year sales increased 19.8% to $653.1 million, while the UGG brand’s sales increased 18.9% to $265.1 million. However, sales for other brands fell 19% to $46.3 million.
International sales increased 49.7% to $463.3 million, while domestic sales fell 2.8% to $501.3 million.
CEO Stefano Caroti said while uncertainty remains high in the global trading environment, “Our confidence in the brand has not changed and long-term opportunities ahead are important.”
The company is looking at current quarterly EPS ranging from $1.50 to $1.55. The visible alpha estimate was $1.51.
Deckers shares rose 14% in recent trading. Even with profits today, stocks have fallen by around 40% since the start of the year, making it one of the top withdrawals of the S&P 500 in 2025.
– Bill McCall
Intel slides amid concerns about progression of a slow transition
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Intel (INTC) shares plummeted on Friday, a day after chipmakers reported quarterly sales above estimates, but lost as they function to design turnarounds under the leadership of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Stocks have fallen 10% in early trading, threatening to wipe out most of the chipmaker’s stock growth this year.
“Obviously, there’s a better level of discipline for the company under the new CEO, but some of these issues may not be fixed,” Jeffries analyst told clients following the results.
“There was no real sense that INTC was turning the corner,” analysts said, expressing concern that Intel’s changes have so far been “more progressive than cleaning” as “there is a lack of competitive products until next year.”
They preferred to maintain a “hold” rating for chipmaker stocks and sit on the sidelines for now. Analysts at Citi and HSBC have repeatedly rated neutral ratings in the wake of Intel’s revenue calls, citing uncertainties about their turnaround efforts.
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HSBC called Intel results and Outlook “without stimulation” in a memo on Friday.
“It’s going to take time, but I think there’s a clear opportunity to increase competitiveness, improve profitability and create long-term shareholder value,” Tan told investors on Thursday.
As part of its cost-cutting measures, Intel said it plans to trim 15% of its employees and fire more employees. The chipmaker said it has also stopped planned projects in Germany and Poland and slowed down the construction of new chip-making facilities in Ohio.
– Kara Greenburg
Major index futures remained almost unchanged
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Futures linked to the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.1%.
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S&P 500 futures also rose 0.1%.
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The Nasdaq 100 futures rose in fragments.
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