EA Stock Hurt by Negative Reddit Reviews of Battlefield 2042 – Barrons

Reddit comments hit Electronic Arts stock earlier this week, but it wasn’t the usual suspects moving the stock. Rather than users of the popular WallStreetBets Reddit forum commenting on the stock, it was actually gamers reacting to EA’s upcoming Battlefield 2042 game. Their views were harsh, which likely sent shares falling on Wednesday.

EA shares finished the day down 7%, before mounting a partial comeback on Thursday.

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