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Economy Jun 30

Robinhood pays $70 million to settle range of allegations

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

World Feb 18

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News Wrap: Democrats introduce bill offering a path to citizenship for millions

In our news wrap Thursday, Democrats formally introduced President Biden’s immigration bill offering an eight-year path to citizenship for 11 million people, protests continue across Myanmar against military coup, thousands of farmers in India staged sit-ins at railroad police stations,…

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Economy Feb 18

WATCH: Robinhood CEO Tenev defends actions in GameStop saga at hearing

The GameStop episode has been portrayed as a victory of the little guy over Wall Street titans, but not everyone is buying it. Lawmakers from both parties are among the skeptics.

By Marcy Gordon, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Economy Feb 16

The ‘GameStop effect’ on Wall Street isn’t over

The tools smaller-pocketed investors employed can be used again and again, if those smaller investors stay connected on social media forums and if regulators don't change the rules to hinder them.

By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Making Sen$e Feb 03

Watch 7:04
How unconventional trading led to turmoil on Wall Street

In late January, a handful of unlikely Wall Street stocks began skyrocketing in value, which has led to big market volatility. The spike was driven by an unconventional group of traders who had banded together on a buying spree, determined…

By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis

Feb 02

It’s not just GameStop worrying Wall Street about a market bubble

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Wall Street was always quick to justify recent record heights, even as the pandemic took its toll on people's health and the economy. But some of the market's recent, huge moves have become more difficult to explain.

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Jan 29

GameStop soars, and Wall Street bends under the pressure

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

GameStop’s stock is back to the races Friday, and the overall U.S. market is down again, as the saga that’s captivated and confused Wall Street ramps up the drama.

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Jan 28

Brokerages limit trading in GameStop, sparking outcry

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

GameStop stock has rocketed from below $20 to more than $400 this month as a volunteer army of investors on social media challenged big institutions who has placed market bets that the stock would fall.

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