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Is it legal to put the brakes on an online stock frenzy?
Jan 29, 2021

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

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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.

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GameStop

GameStop shares back up after Robinhood relaxes restrictions

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo , Nancy Marshall-Genzer , Rose Conlon and Alex Schroeder
Jan 29, 2021
After shares of the video game retailer closed down 44% Thursday, they were up about 80% at market open Friday.
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GM accelerates plans for zero-emissions vehicles

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 29, 2021
The move by the auto giant signals a shift as companies look to meet worldwide climate change goals.
GM plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040. Pictured: GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra speaks at a gathering on GM's electric vehicle technologies on March 4, 2020 in Warren, Michigan.
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Fast-Track Vaccines

How vaccination is going in Appalachia

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Jan 29, 2021
Health systems are having to coordinate coronavirus vaccines across state lines.
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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
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Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer

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