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Why is GameStop stock surging again?
by
Janet Nguyen
May 14, 2024
Shortsellers have now lost more than $2.2 billion as the company’s shares have risen.
Meme stocks are back. Are the companies they highlight actually benefitting?
Aug 18, 2022
Once-faltering firms like GameStop can leverage their sudden popularity to access more capital — if they can keep stock prices high for long enough.
Why “the house” always wins on Wall Street
Feb 8, 2022
In a new book, Wall Street Journal editor Spencer Jakab argues that the GameStop short squeeze did little to change power dynamics on Wall Street.
Stirred by GameStop-Robinhood saga, Senate panel explores options for new regulation
Mar 9, 2021
Banking Committee weighs a financial transaction tax and questions payment for order flow during hearing.
GameStop: The movie. And the TV show. And the documentary ...
Mar 2, 2021
There are at least nine projects on GameStop and Reddit vs. Wall Street in the works. Which will be first across the finish line?
Short selling: Vilified yet necessary?
Feb 18, 2021
Napoleon called short sellers "enemies of the state." Others believe they serve a useful purpose.
Is the GameStop saga a sign of a stock market bubble?
Feb 12, 2021
One thing that bubbles have in common? The unpredictable consequences of economy-wide innovations.
For public good, not for profit.
What does the GameStop story mean for regular investors?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 4, 2021
Neil Irwin of The New York Times discusses the "laziest, simplest approach" to investing and says aspects of populism have long influenced the markets.
Your GameStop questions, answered
by
Janet Nguyen
Feb 4, 2021
GameStop's stock price rose more than 8,000% at one point.
How can a company like GameStop profit from stock price surges?
Feb 2, 2021
Companies can try to capitalize on a spike in stock prices by issuing new stock while the price is high.