GameStop drives a new wave of speculative investing
Viewpoint notes a rise of new investors chasing quick gains in GameStop and similar frenetic stocks amid short squeezes and gamified platforms. Regulators monitor possible manipulation while brokers tighten access. Most will learn, some will lose, and a few will strike it rich or move to safer strategies.
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GameStop stock surge mirrors housing bubble and populism
Steve Hansen argues GameStop’s rapid rise reflects sentiment over fundamentals, driven by Reddit activism and short squeezes. He notes online trading shifts, risks from online brokers, and parallels to AMC and BlackBerry while urging Congress to refrain from restricting short selling.
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New Mexico residents oppose federal oil and gas ban
Alexis Johnson argues against Biden's 60 day moratorium on federal oil and gas leases, warning it would cost New Mexico jobs and state revenue while harming environment goals. She cites API analysis and calls for cross party solutions to balance energy and ecology.
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