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Jan 29, 2021

Is it legal to put the brakes on an online stock frenzy?

It’s a question we’re asking after some brokerage firms like Robinhood stopped customers from buying shares of GameStop and other stocks on Thursday. Plus, GM’s plan to sell only zero-emission vehicles by 2035. And, checking in on the status of vaccine distribution in Appalachia.

Is it legal to put the brakes on an online stock frenzy? — Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

GameStop shares back up after Robinhood relaxes restrictions
by David Brancaccio, Nova Safo, Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Rose Conlon and Alex Schroeder
Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
After shares of the video game retailer closed down 44% Thursday, they were up about 80% at market open Friday.
GM accelerates plans for zero-emissions vehicles
by Mitchell Hartman
Steve Fecht for General Motors
The move by the auto giant signals a shift as companies look to meet worldwide climate change goals.
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How vaccination is going in Appalachia
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
Health systems are having to coordinate coronavirus vaccines across state lines.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director