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GameStop jumps another 90% above $140, but short sellers aren't backing down

Despite the massive squeezes, GameStop short sellers are doubling down on their bearish bets.

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COVID-19: Making the case for robust digital financial infrastructure

McKinsey & Co | Olivia White, Anu Madgavkar, Tawanda Sibanda, Zac Townsend, and María Jesús Ramírez | Jan 26, 2021 Governments worldwide reacted to the COVID-19 crisis with an outpouring of financial aid to businesses and individuals that was exceptional for both its size and the speed with which the disbursements were made. According to


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Regulators Should Not Underestimate the Value in Having Younger Investors Enter the Market

Cato Institute | Jennifer J. Schulp and Caleb O. Brown | Jan 21, 2021 The “gamification” of stock trading has raised the hackles of state‐​level financial regulators. So what’s the big deal if Robinhood throws up confetti when you make a trade? Jennifer Schulp evaluates the claims. Continue to the full article --> here The


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Parts of the market are in a bubble, but they pose low risk to the S&P 500, Goldman says

Goldman said exuberance around SPACs and companies with negative earnings are bubble-like, but don't jeopardize the overall market.

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GameStop shares jump another 50%, shake off analyst downgrade as epic short squeeze continues

Massive short covering and internet-driven momentum keeps pushing GameStop stock higher.

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GameStop jumps another 50% to above $100 at one point, trading briefly halted in another wild day

Massive short covering and internet-driven momentum keeps pushing GameStop stock higher.

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Lloyd Blankfein on how the SPAC rush could go wrong for investors

While the SPAC trend shows no sign of cooling down amid high demand for shares of new companies, investors need to be careful, Blankfein says.

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GameStop jumps another 140% to above $150 at one point, trading briefly halted in another wild day

Massive short covering and internet-driven momentum keeps pushing GameStop stock higher.

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Cramer sees small investors ganging up online against Wall Street hedge funds as a new paradigm

The power of the internet is bringing individual investors together to crush hedge funds that are short GameStop, Bed Bath & Beyond, and AMC.

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Black-owned businesses hope this round of PPP won’t fail them

When the PPP reopened on Jan 11., community financial institutions that work with underserved communities were first in line.

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You may be able to trim your Medicare expenses. Here's how

Each year, certain Medicare costs are adjusted. Although the increases don't always involve huge dollar amounts, they can be burdensome for beneficiaries.

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'Payment status not available.' What to know if you still haven't received your $600 stimulus check

If you're still waiting for your second stimulus check, you may need to claim the money as a credit at tax time. Here's what we know about where payments stand.

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GameStop turns negative in wild trading day that saw its shares double at one point

Massive short covering and internet-driven momentum keeps pushing GameStop stock higher.

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Many Americans can file their taxes for free. Here’s what you need to do

An estimated 70% of Americans, or 100 million people, can file tax returns for free through an IRS program.

5 years ago

As support for $15 minimum wage gains momentum, Main Street fears it's not the right time

Biden's plans would more than double the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which has not moved since 2009.

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