Retail Investors

A prominent cryptocurrency analytics firm highlighted XRP’s (CRYPTO: XRP) growing popularity among retail investors on Thursday, contrasting it with Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) more institutionally driven rally. What Happened: In an X post, Glassnode pointed out a significant...

Editor’s note: The headline of this story has been updated to clarify that Bitcoin is the top recurring investment on the Robinhood platform, not the most traded asset, and the story has been updated with more detail. Trading platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has grown from a strong...

CBOE (BATS:CBOE) CEO Fred Tomczyk shared his excitement for upcoming product from Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) and put an emphasis on retail investors during an exclusive interview Thursday with Benzinga. Robinhood Growth: Since taking over the role of CEO of Cboe in September 2023, Tomczyk said...

Shares of GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) options owned by Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, are set to expire in the coming weeks. What Happened: Gill’s return to social media reignited a surge in meme stocks like GameStop reminiscent of the 2021 short squeeze that saw retail investors take on...

Reddit Inc (NYSE:RDDT), a retail investor favorite, has performed well since its IPO in March. The company has never turned a profit, and as Reddit continually looks to monetize its platform, a change in its award program could be a sign the company is looking at other ways to improve the platform...

While higher interest rates make bonds appealing, navigating the buying process may be challenging, especially for inexperienced retail investors. OpenYield emerges as a better way to capitalize on high interest rates. Founded by CEO Jonathan Birnbaum and CTO Hilton Lipschitz, this fixed-income...

For seasoned stock market participants, the whispers are ingrained in the market's rhythm: significant price movements often occur when the trading floor is deserted. This phenomenon, dubbed the "overnight effect" or "night moves," has been documented in academic research,...

In a significant shift, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has surpassed Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) as the most sought-after stock among retail investors. What Happened: According to a note from Vanda Research, retail investors have been favoring Nvidia over Tesla, with the former’s stock...

As the long-awaited spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF inches closer, cryptocurrency analysts and traders are debating: will it be a "sell the news" event or ignite the next bull run? ETF bulls cite three reasons why an approval could spark massive inflows...

Katie Perry, General Manager of IR Innovation of Public will be speaking at the upcoming Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards. Mark Nov. 13 on your calendar for the must-attend gathering in the fintech industry! Key Takeaways: Retail investor participation in the stock market is at all...

Have you ever had a friend you’ve lent a caring ear, to listen to their relationship issues? All the while listening, you’re saying to yourself, this relationship appears doomed.  Nonetheless, you just can’t bring yourself to providing that type of advice? That’s what I...

Emerging economies face heightened financial risks due to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ether (CRYPTO: ETH), according to a study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a prominent global central bank consortium. Despite some proponents advocating for digital assets...

Crypto-services provider Matrixport on Thursday said that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might greenlight multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the near future. This move could potentially boost the value of the leading cryptocurrency, Coindesk reported....

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones gaining over 180 points on Monday. The Dow traded up 0.52% to 35,411.24 while the NASDAQ rose 0.2% to 14,058.87. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining 0.4% to 4,554.64. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail...

Retail investors appear to be unperturbed by the strong momentum that equity markets witnessed so far into the year and are reluctant to take a break from infusing fresh funds into stocks. According to data compiled by JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Peng Cheng, the category of non-professional...