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Weber Inc. (NASDAQ: WEBR) shares went up in smoke on Wednesday, falling 16.69% at its lows alongside other meme names like Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ: BBBY). Bed Bath & Beyond dropped 20% after a number of unfavorable news items came out on the retailer. Worries struck retail investors...

A financial markets commentator and show host is known for sharing his hot takes and in some cases reversing his opinions: here’s how Jim Cramer is taking on investors in two of the most popular stocks among retail traders. What Happened: CNBC host Jim Cramer rang the opening bell at the...

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has outlined some major changes to U.S. stock trading rules the SEC is considering to protect retail stock traders. These new rules could have significant impacts on the business models of popular online brokerages, including Robinhood...

Robinhood is one of the most popular stock trading platforms for retail traders, especially those new to the market. The platform highlights some data on its app, including the most held stocks and ETFs. Here is a look at the most held stocks on the platform. What Happened: The Robinhood app from...

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) reported third-quarter numbers on Tuesday, which outlined a decline in “crypto activity” from record highs in the preceding quarter. What Happened: Robinhood said that the decline in cryptocurrency activity “led to fewer new funded accounts and...

Potential short squeeze plays have gained steam in 2021 with new retail traders looking for the next GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) or AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC). A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Automated Markets Aren’t New  Algorithmic trading isn’t new — It’s a concept that’s been in existence...

Retail investors have rallied around several stocks in 2021 with GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) the biggest names. A battle between short sellers and retail traders has been one of the biggest 2021 stock market stories and looks set to continue, with funds continuing to...

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) priced its initial public offering at the lower end of the indicated range on Wednesday. What Happened: The trading platform is pricing 55 million shares in the IPO at $38 each, which is at the lower end of the $38 to $42 range disclosed earlier in a...

One of the rallying cries for retail investors in 2021 has been to “buy the dip.” The popular phrase centers around adding to a position or starting a new position in a stock or cryptocurrency when a significant drop happens. Cash App has a series of new custom orders that include a...

The following three stocks are seeing high interest from retail investors across social media early Tuesday. Marin Software Inc (NASDAQ: MRIN): The San Francisco-based online advertising company claims to have helped advertisers manage over $40 billion in search, social and eCommerce ad spend. Last...

The following three stocks are seeing high interest from retail investors on social media early Monday. GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME): The video game retailer was the original short squeeze target of WallStreetBets in January and is seeing renewed interest. This year, the board of GameStop...

ContextLogic Inc (NASDAQ: WISH) has been trending on Twitter and in Reddit communities for weeks. It has caught the eye of retail investors not only due to its underlying statistics but many feel it is very undervalued. ContextLogic, a San Fransisco-based e-commerce platform, has a float of 338.77...

Fast food operator Wendy’s has found itself the subject of due diligence threads on the popular retail investor site Reddit in the WallStreetBets subreddit. The result has sent Wendy’s shares to all-time highs and the stock appears headed to be the next retail investor fueled parabolic...

Over the weekend, legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett addressed several hot topics in the investment world. Among the topics was the rise of retail traders and new brokerages like Robinhood. Buffett Calls Out Robinhood: Buffett called out...