Beaten-down stocks such as Kohl’s, Krispy Kreme and Opendoor Technologies have taken off recently, as individual investors pile into heavily shorted equities. The stocks’ cult followings and their outsized gains mirror the performance of GameStop and AMC Entertainment during the original pandemic-era meme-stock frenzy.

A key reason why Kohl's Corp. stock received the attention it has this week, has been because of the number of shares bet against the company.

Kohl's stock price nearly doubled overnight, surging from $10.42 to $19.53 per share. Online forums, including Reddit's Wall Street Bets, are believed to be contributing to the increased trading activity. Kohl's Chief Marketing Officer, Christie Raymond ...

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A-list actress Sydney Sweeney appears to be driving hopes among the retail crowd that her fall campaign for the retailer boost its sagging shares.

Financial markets once again have been seized by meme-stock mania. In mid-July, a frenzied rally erupted around a cohort of beaten-down companies, including Opendoor Technologies Inc., Kohl’s Corp. and Krispy Kreme Inc.

Social media buzzed with excitement on Monday as some beaten-down stocks that retail traders have been buying began to soar. Kohl's, Opendoor Technologies, Krispy Kreme and Rocket Cos. were among the names that posted outsized swings throughout the week.