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Several favorite stocks among retail traders are rocketing higher Wednesday in what could be seen as a short squeeze. Here’s a look at the stocks moving and what could be next. What Happened: On Wednesday, shares of several stocks that became the favorites of retail traders in 2021 and 2022...

The rising use of data is influencing the way that investors are picking which trades to make. And several companies are offering tools that provide data and help investors make decisions. At the 2022 Benzinga Global Fintech Deal Day, leaders at Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and iShares, a Blackrock (...

Yahoo, a portfolio company of private equity giant Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), has a retail trading business in the works. Yahoo's new commerce and transaction business is expected to bolster its other core businesses — Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Mail, according to...

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched a new stock market index that reflects its customers' top 100 stock holdings. What Happened? On Friday, Robinhood announced the Robinhood Investor Index, a market index that reflects only the most high-conviction stock holdings of its user base...

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...