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Robinhood CEO Testifies, Apologizes Before House Financial Services Committee
February 18, 2021

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev grew up in Washington, D.C. On Thursday (Feb. 18), the Silicon Valley executive at the heart of the biggest stock market crisis since 2008 returned home to face the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services and its chairwoman, Rep. Maxine...

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GameStop Trading Frenzy Being Probed For Misconduct
February 11, 2021

The trading frenzy that saw unexpected surges in GameStop, AMC and other stocks got the attention of federal regulators who are now investigating the rally for market manipulation or other misconduct, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (Feb. 11), citing sources. Get the Full...

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Robinhood, Melvin, Citadel Likely To Testify At Congressional Hearing On Trading Debacle
February 10, 2021

A congressional hearing planned for Feb. 18 about Robinhood’s GameStop trading debacle is expected to get testimony from Robinhood, Melvin Capital and Citadel Securities, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb. 10) citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Reddit ‘GameStop’ Forum Helps Spark Rally In Cannabis Stocks
February 10, 2021

Cannabis stocks are lighting up the exchanges as the Reddit forum that recently boosted so-called “meme” shares now turns an eye on a fresh crop of companies, according to multiple reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FTC Sees Surge In Robinhood Complaints
February 05, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission said it received more than 100 Robinhood-related complaints between Jan. 24 and Feb. 2, CNBC reported on Friday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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More Brokers Restrict Trades Of AMC, GameStop, Citing Volatility
January 28, 2021

The online boom in the stock price of such companies as GameStop has gained the attention of brokers, prompting moves to curb the wild trading activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tesla Valuation Soars Past $800 Billion
January 08, 2021

Tesla shares accelerated some 5.6 percent, pushing its market capitalization over $800 billion for the first time, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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US Stock Sales Soar To $435 Billion In 2020, With IPOs Raking In $100 Billion
December 22, 2020

Despite the pandemic, U.S. stock sales soared to $435 billion in 2020, surpassing the previous record of $279 billion in 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Airbnb Goes Public At $146 Per Share, More Than Double IPO Pricing
December 10, 2020

Airbnb began trading at $146 a share on Thursday (Dec. 10) at more than two times the price set for its initial public offering (IPO) the previous day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...