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How GameStop's Story Could Get Even Weirder

How GameStop's Story Could Get Even Weirder

The video game retailer's stock surged thanks to a massive short squeeze that occurred near the end of January, reaching an all-time high of $483 per share. It went on to see more volatile swings and currently trades around $158, but it's still up 740% year to date and has a market capitalization of roughly $11 billion based on current prices. The retailer had struggled for years as customers shifted to purchasing games digitally, but its stock has since become one of the most exciting stories on the market.