Jim Cramer Says Torchlight Energy A 'Meme Stock' That's Better After Raising Money

CNBC host Jim Cramer said Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. TRCH is a “meme stock” that is better because it has raised money.

What Happened: Cramer noted on CNBC’s “Mad Money Lightning Round” Tuesday that Torchlight Energy had huge volume and it has raised money.

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“I am actually a believer in meme stocks that have raised money because then they’re better,” the television personality said.

Why It Matters: Shares of Torchlight Energy tumbled more than 29% in Tuesday’s trading session after the oil and gas producer announced an amendment to its at-the-market offering deal with Roth Capital. The offering was raised from $100 million to $250 million.

Torchlight Energy is among the companies that are seeing high interest on Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets forum. The company’s shares hit a new 52-week high of $10.88 on Monday after it announced an agreement to extend the date to close its business combination with Metamaterial Inc. MMATF to June 30.

Price Action: Torchlight Energy shares closed 29.4% lower in Tuesday’s trading session at $7.00.

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