
Group 1 - Healthcare Triangle (HCTI.US) stock became a focal point in the U.S. stock market with a trading volume of 3.06 billion shares, accounting for approximately 15% of the total trading volume on that day [1] - The stock surged 138% at the opening and closed with a 115% increase at $0.051, with a total trading volume of $150 million, nearly seven times its current market capitalization [1] - This unusual volatility is seen as the latest case of the "Meme stock" craze, which has spread to several companies, including KSS.US, GPRO.US, DNUT.US, and OPEN.US, indicating a growing enthusiasm among retail traders for high-risk stocks [4] Group 2 - Market analysts note that retail investors are increasingly influenced by online opinion leaders rather than company fundamentals or long-term value, highlighting the role of social media in driving investment decisions [4] - The number of stocks involved in this speculative trading and the frequency of volatility are increasing, raising questions about whether these companies can replicate the capital-raising success seen by AMC.US and GME.US in 2021 [4] - Healthcare Triangle has not yet responded to the unusual market activity, which continues to test the boundaries of traditional market rules driven by social media [5]