NPR News: GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress

GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress
The House Financial Services Committee is convening a noon hearing to ask questions of major players touching several facets of the GameStop and meme stock story.

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NPR News: Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries

Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries
In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.

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NPR News: Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On

Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.

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NPR News: GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely

GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely
Some investors in a Reddit group made a pile of money off GameStop's wild ride. But it's unlikely something similar will happen again. Here's how you can make smart investments.

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NPR News: Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt

Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt
Ken Griffin's investment firm Citadel became embedded in the in GameStop trading controversy. Citadel has a hand in nearly every corner of the financial system.

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NPR News: Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty

Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty
The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.

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NPR News: Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike

Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.

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