Changpeng Zhao, or CZ, announced on X that his pet dog is called Broccoli and a meme coin by the same name exploded almost ...

But what is a meme stock exactly? Below, CNBC Select explains these types of investments, plus where you're likely better off putting your money instead. What we'll cover What's a meme stock?

In some ways, getting wind of a meme stock is akin to hearing about it from a friend or relative, who may or may not have investing experience. Britannica Money identifies meme stocks as those ...