GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) shares closed up 8.88% at $23.42 on Friday. Here's a recap of the key events and developments from this week that contributed to the stock's movement:

Upcoming Q2 Earnings Report:

• GameStop is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings report on September 10 2024, after the market closes.
• Analysts expect an EPS loss of 9 cents and revenue of $895.67 million for the quarter.

Credit Facility Termination:

• Earlier this week, GameStop announced the termination of its $250 million credit facility.
• This decision indicates a strategic shift towards relying more on cash from operations and cash on hand as the primary sources of liquidity.

Retail Strategy Shift:

• GameStop is making efforts to revitalize its retail presence by converting some stores into retro gaming retailers.
• This move targets nostalgia-driven gamers interested in older consoles and games, aiming to capitalize on the growing retro gaming market.

Retail Investor Interest:

• Despite the recent surge in stock price, the level of retail investor interest did not match the intensity of the 2021 meme stock frenzy.
• SEC data shows that retail participation during the stock's May rally was roughly half of what it was during the original surge.

Year-to-Date Performance:

• GameStop's stock has experienced a 27% increase year-to-date, reflecting a gradual recovery and investor optimism despite the challenges faced by the company.

This combination of upcoming earnings, strategic shifts and evolving retail strategies has driven GameStop's stock performance this week.

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