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Alexa, meet Roomba: Amazon buys robotic vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Aug 8, 2022
"Alexa, please tell the Roomba to stop scaring the cat."
Even amid the crash, there's some optimism about the future of crypto
by
David Brancaccio
, Jarrett Dang
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 26, 2022
The co-founder of one financial services company is bullish on digital currencies even as uncertainty roils the market.
JPMorgan pauses stock buybacks as profits slump
Jul 14, 2022
CEO Jamie Dimon also cited economic worries, including the Ukraine war and inflation, in the big bank's move to conserve cash.
Commission-free stock trading has spurred retail investors. But its days might be numbered.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 22, 2022
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken aim at the commission-free business model.
Why “the house” always wins on Wall Street
Feb 8, 2022
In a new book, Wall Street Journal editor Spencer Jakab argues that the GameStop short squeeze did little to change power dynamics on Wall Street.
Corporate boards became more diverse in 2021
Jan 4, 2022
Representation of women and people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups increased significantly after 2020's pledges, data shows.
No noon meetings: Citigroup tries to address burnout
Oct 20, 2021
Along with protecting the lunch hour, the bank also suggested meetings should be no more than 45 minutes.
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Stirred by GameStop-Robinhood saga, Senate panel explores options for new regulation
Mar 9, 2021
Banking Committee weighs a financial transaction tax and questions payment for order flow during hearing.
GameStop shares back up after Robinhood relaxes restrictions
Jan 29, 2021
After shares of the video game retailer closed down 44% Thursday, they were up about 80% at market open Friday.
Winners and losers in the GameStop stock tug of war
Jan 28, 2021
Some small day traders don't mind losing a little if it means hedge funds lose a lot.