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Wall Street is on alert. But it can move past GameStop

February 2, 2021 9:17 AM CNN

It’s no secret that GameStop mania has put Wall Street on edge. What’s happening: The Dow and S&P 500 just logged their worst weeks…

How to start investing in stocks with little or no experience

February 2, 2021 8:20 AM CNN

Investing for the first time can be downright intimidating. It can bring up a whole host of nerve racking questions: Is it too risky? Is now the…

Hedge funds are getting crushed by the worst short squeeze in a quarter century

February 2, 2021 5:20 AM CNN

Hedge funds that bet against GameStop and other stocks have been crushed by the Reddit army — and they’re infecting the rest of Wall…

Tips for seasoned job seekers

February 1, 2021 9:05 PM Mercedes Martinez

Opportunities in the job market during a pandemic The Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is willing to help job seekers a new job.Career…

Silver is surging but users on WallStreetBets say they’re not behind the rally

February 1, 2021 8:06 PM CNN

The silver market is the latest flashpoint in the Reddit mania that took over Wall Street last week. Silver futures surged as much as 13% to Monday,…

Speculation moves to silver, but it’s not clear who’s behind it

February 1, 2021 6:10 PM CNN

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The GameStop frenzy is moving fast. Catch up here

February 1, 2021 12:48 PM CNN

If you thought the GameStop drama was over, think again. ICYMI: Last week, a tense showdown played out on Wall Street. It was a David vs. Goliath…

Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals

February 1, 2021 11:52 AM CNN

Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market. Silver futures surged as much as 13% to Monday, touching eight-year…

His risky bet made him a millionaire on paper. It could’ve gone very differently

February 1, 2021 11:27 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – AJ Vanover put about $4,500 into a risky bet on GameStop and followed the saga on the subreddit Wallstreetbets. Now, this Missouri…

Dunkin’ is giving away free hot coffee every Monday in February

February 1, 2021 7:55 AM Gabriel Salazar

Dunkin’ has launched Free Coffee Mondays for the month of February — a treat in the shortest month of the…

Melvin Capital hedge fund lost 53% in the GameStop frenzy

February 1, 2021 6:02 AM CNN

Melvin Capital, a premier Wall Street hedge fund entangled in the frenzy over GameStop, lost 53% in January, a source familiar with the matter told…

Olympia, Washington police clear out hotel after it was ‘occupied’ by homeless activist group, city says

February 1, 2021 4:54 AM CNN

Police cleared out a downtown Olympia, Washington hotel after a homeless activist group allegedly “forcibly occupied” the establishment…

Global stocks rise after turbulent week on Wall Street

January 31, 2021 10:29 PM CNN

Global stocks are rising Monday, and Wall Street is getting ready to try to shake off turbulence from last week sparked by the GameStop stock frenzy.…