MarketWatch Premium: Looking for the next meme stock? These 10 have the three key ingredients to make the jump

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How does a meme stock become a meme stock?

A new study shows that it’s because of a feedback loop involving a stock’s volatility, investor attention and social media: A previously sleepy stock will come to life, attracting the attention of speculative traders looking for a short-term gain. Social media soon catches on, causing the stock to become even more volatile and attracting even more attention.

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