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Shares of healthcare information technology company Healthcare Triangle Inc were the most actively-traded on US exchanges on Thursday, doubling in price to just above five cents with over 3 billion shares changing hands. This represented about 15% of the total shares traded on US exchanges for the day, with a total value of approximately $150 million; nearly seven times the company’s market capitalization. The surge, which occurred without any apparent news from the company, is among a growing number of volatile rallies in speculative stocks believed to be driven by the “meme stock mania.”
Healthcare Triangle’s Exceptional Surge in the Equity Market
Healthcare Triangle Inc., a little-known healthcare IT company, saw its stock price more than double on US exchanges, capturing the spotlight as the most actively-traded name on Thursday. This is another instance of how investor enthusiasm is driving unpredictable fluctuations in the equity market.
The company’s stock price soared to slightly over five cents, with over 3 billion shares traded. This represented about 15% of the total shares traded on US exchanges for the day, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Despite opening 138% higher, Healthcare Triangle’s shares ended the day 115% up, without any clear news triggering this impressive uptick. The company didn’t provide an immediate comment on the development.
The total worth of shares traded for the day touched nearly $150 million, almost seven times the company’s market capitalization.
Increasing Phenomenon of Meme Stock Mania
Healthcare Triangle’s surge is part of the broader meme stock mania that has led to significant rallies in speculative stocks, including the likes of Kohl’s Corp., GoPro Inc., and Krispy Kreme Inc. Opendoor Technologies also experienced remarkable trading volumes, following a similar trend.
The increasing number of stocks succumbing to this frenzy is raising questions about their volatility and longevity of their rallies. Further, it remains to be seen if these companies can leverage their enhanced share prices to raise fresh funds, akin to what AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. and GameStop Corp. managed during the original meme stock craze of 2021.
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