Bear Attacks in Japan Prompt Military Response, Fuel Meme Stocks

A spate of fatal bear attacks across Japan has dominated local news for weeks, prompting the government to send soldiers to one of the most affected areas. Meme traders have...

By Momoka Yokoyama, Kanoko Matsuyama, Aaron Clark · Bloomberg Markets

A spate of fatal bear attacks across Japan has dominated local news for weeks, prompting the government to send soldiers to one of the most affected areas. Meme traders have piled into the shares of two little-known companies whose products offer some protection for hikers and rural residents.