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GameStop, Reddit, and Robin Hood: How r/WallStreetBets gamed the stock of GameStop

Jan 29, 2021 · 1h 9m
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  • r/WallStreetBets subreddit coordinated retail investors to drive up GameStop and AMC stock prices, creating unprecedented market volatility
  • Robinhood brokerage app restricted trading on affected stocks, sparking controversy and regulatory scrutiny
  • Broader implications for retail investing access, meme culture's market impact, and alternative trading platforms

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