• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
FinanceWallStreetBets

What will be the next big meme stock? Chatter on Reddit’s WallStreetBets offers hints

By
Chris Morris
Chris Morris
Former Contributing Writer
Down Arrow Button Icon
June 28, 2021, 11:57 AM ET

While GameStop’s reign as king of the meme stocks doesn’t seem like it’s likely to end anytime soon, the r/WallStreetBets crowd on Reddit is always looking for the next big thing. And two stocks are showing signs of potentially breaking out from the pack.

Nio, a Chinese automobile manufacturer specializing in electric vehicles, and broadcast giant ViacomCBS have both seen substantially increased levels of discussion on the subreddit, according to YoloStocks, which tracks stock ticker mentions in the forum.

Nio was the 12th most mentioned stock in the past 24 hours and ViacomCBS was 13th. While those aren’t especially significant rankings on their own, it’s the leap both have made that make them noteworthy. Nio, at this time Sunday, was the 64th most discussed stock, and Viacom was the 41st.

As of 11 a.m. ET, Nio shares were up more than 6%, while ViacomCBS was up more than 5%.

Reddit’s evangelists are predicting Nio will hit $60. And ViacomCBS is attracting the “hodlers.”

“Easy decision to park cash and follow the momentum,” said user scmfreelance.

Meme stocks have been fairly quiet in the past week or two, but often roar without warning. It’s also worth pointing out that many traders have infiltrated r/WallStreetBets and are using the forum to talk up stocks in hopes of cashing out quickly if buyers jump on board and pump up the price.

Nio could also be benefiting from a wider trend in investor enthusiasm over Chinese EV manufacturers; the company has stood out because of its broader ambitions. ViacomCBS, meanwhile, saw some excitement last week after a Wall Street Journal report raised speculation about a Comcast acquisition offer.

GameStop remains the most mentioned stock on r/WallStreetBets, says YoloStocks. Rounding out the top five are ContextLogic (parent of Wish.com), Virgin Galactic, AMC (a favorite of WSB’s “AMC Apes”), and Clover Health.

More must-read finance coverage from Fortune:

  • South African brothers disappear along with $3.6 billion in Bitcoin
  • The importance of stimmies, capital-gains tax, and a killer meme—day traders reveal their investing secrets
  • After an astounding rise in home prices, this expert predicts the boom will continue
  • Pride logo, or no Pride logo? Companies still grapple with the meaning of being an LGBTQ+ ally
  • 74% of Fortune 500 CEOs expect to reduce office space

Subscribe to Fortune Daily to get essential business stories straight to your inbox each morning.

About the Author
By Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer

Chris Morris is a former contributing writer at Fortune, covering everything from general business news to the video game and theme park industries.

See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Finance

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Success
  • Tech
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Environment
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Politics
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • Features
  • Commentary
  • Mpw
  • CEO Initiative
  • Conferences
  • Personal Finance
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map

Latest in Finance

Trump
EnergyVenezuela
Trump orders blockade of all ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
By Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2025
3 hours ago
AsiaCryptocurrency
HashKey shares start trading in Hong Kong, as the city increasingly embraces crypto
By Nicholas GordonDecember 16, 2025
4 hours ago
Trump
BankingM&A
Trump turns on CBS, Kushner pulls out and Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. shows signs of collapse
By Eva RoytburgDecember 16, 2025
6 hours ago
Kushner
LawM&A
Kushner’s Affinity withdraws from Warner Bros. takeover battle
By Matthew Monks, Lucas Shaw, Michelle F. Davis and BloombergDecember 16, 2025
7 hours ago
Warner
InvestingM&A
Warner Bros. plans to reject Paramount bid on funding, terms
By Michelle F. Davis, Lucas Shaw and BloombergDecember 16, 2025
7 hours ago
Personal FinanceCertificates of Deposit (CDs)
Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for December 2025
By Glen Luke FlanaganDecember 16, 2025
9 hours ago

Most Popular

placeholder alt text
Success
Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday 
By Preston ForeDecember 15, 2025
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
Economy
America's $38 trillion national debt 'exacerbates generational imbalances' with Gen Z and millennials paying the price, warns think tank
By Eleanor PringleDecember 16, 2025
18 hours ago
placeholder alt text
Success
'I had to take 60 meetings': Jeff Bezos says 'the hardest thing I've ever done' was raising the first million dollars of seed capital for Amazon
By Dave SmithDecember 15, 2025
2 days ago
placeholder alt text
Future of Work
The job market is so bad, people in their 40s are resorting to going back to school instead of looking for work
By Sydney LakeDecember 16, 2025
21 hours ago
placeholder alt text
Innovation
An MIT roboticist who cofounded bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk's vision of humanoid robot assistants is 'pure fantasy thinking'
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 16, 2025
15 hours ago
placeholder alt text
Success
Bad luck, six-figure earners: Elon Musk warns that money will 'disappear' in the future as AI makes work (and salaries) irrelevant
By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 15, 2025
2 days ago

© 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.