Chewy Inc. was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when influential trader KeithGill, also known as Roaring Kitty, amassed a 6.6% stake in the online retailer of pet products.
The GameStop frenzy in 2021 is one of the most famous examples, but 2024 saw continued hype over meme stocks across a range of industries, as well as those tied to the presidential election.