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Why regulators may scrutinize Reddit's GameStop gambit

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Why regulators may scrutinize Reddit's GameStop gambit

Why regulators may scrutinize Reddit's GameStop gambit

GameStop’s interstellar rise has seemingly been fueled by bullish posts on Reddit as opposed to any fundamental changes in the company's finances or prospects.

The saga has sparked calls for regulatory scrutiny, Megan Revell reports.


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