GameStop says SEC is investigating trading of its shares

The Straits Times2021-06-10

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - GameStop, one of the popular "meme" companies whose stock has soared this year, said US securities regulators are looking into the trading of its shares. The video-game...

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AnthonyC
2021-06-10
AnthonyC
Help like and comment
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2021-06-10
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weww
Dragon99
2021-06-10
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Time to check n control...
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2021-06-10
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Like and comment pls
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2021-06-10
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Good
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2021-06-10
Jdjejej
Fud. Why mention the part that some redditors are disappointed with the share share when 99% supports it. Disappointed in straits times
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