Core Insights - The latest meme stocks, Beyond Meat and Opendoor Technologies, have experienced significant declines after initial surges, indicating a loss of momentum in the meme-stock trade [1][7] Opendoor Technologies - Opendoor's shares dropped 12% over five days following a disappointing earnings report and cautious management guidance, ending the week at $6.56, which is down 40% from its recent high [2][3] - The company reported a revenue forecast of $882 million, which exceeded Wall Street expectations, but also revealed a loss of $0.12 per share, higher than the anticipated $0.07 [5] - Despite some optimism from hedge fund manager Eric Jackson regarding future housing market conditions, economists suggest a revival is unlikely in the near term due to affordability issues [6] Beyond Meat - Beyond Meat's stock is down 82% from its October high of $7.69, closing at $1.39 after a 16% increase on Friday [3][4] - The company has faced challenges, including a delay in its Q3 earnings report due to the need to recalculate an impairment charge, contributing to its declining momentum [4] - Beyond Meat's shares have fallen more than 39% over the past month and are down 63% year-to-date, with uncertainty surrounding its upcoming earnings report on November 11 [4][6]
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