Key Points
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Coca-Cola and GameStop were the most searched stocks in six U.S. states each over the past year.
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Nvidia was the most searched stock in just one state.
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Walt Disney and SoFi were the most searched in four and three states respectively.
According to research by Surety First using Google Trends, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and GameStop (NYSE: GME) emerged as the most Googled stocks across six states each, over a 12-month period. Coca-Cola was most prevalent in Alabama, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, while GameStop led in Colorado, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Notably, Coca-Cola’s stock has risen about 14% over the past year, while GameStop currently trades around $23, down from its highs in 2021.
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) topped searches in Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, and West Virginia, while SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) was most searched in Montana, Texas, and Utah. Other notable mentions include Nvidia, which led in California, and Amazon, which topped searches in Washington. This data illustrates regional interests and varying investor sentiments across the U.S.
