Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) saw a surge this week as traders called for a short squeeze, leading to a 17% increase in stock value by Thursday’s close. The stock had previously experienced a similar surge in October due to social media-driven trading. Despite recent volatility, the company’s financial performance has been struggling, with a 13.3% decrease in revenue and an EBITDA loss of $21.6 million in the third quarter. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team did not include Beyond Meat in their list of top 10 stocks to buy, citing potential for higher returns in other investments.

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