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Stock Trading Platforms Block Customers From Buying GameStop Shares, Sparking Backlash

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January 28, 2021 11:32 pm

Stock Trading Platforms Block Customers From Buying GameStop Shares, Sparking Backlash

Backlash is growing after popular stock trading platforms blocked customers from buying shares of GameStop amid a battle between small investors on Reddit and Wall Street elites. NBC10’s Drew Smith explains.

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Stock Trading Platforms Block Customers From Buying GameStop Shares, Sparking Backlash

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