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

The Vergecast

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Pandemic Day Trading Surge

This chapter explores the rise in day trading among retail investors during the pandemic, driven by boredom and social restrictions. It discusses significant market events, including the GameStop saga and the influence of the r/WallStreetBets community, while drawing parallels to past financial crises.

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