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Robinhood and other stock-trading platforms halt trading for retail investors, causing stocks to plummet

After retail investors drove up the price of GameStop after it was shorted by hedge funds, Robinhood and other retail brokerages placed restrictions on trades. The action has led to an outcry from users of the platforms and members of congress.

Financial analyst Dan Gestine joined 5 Live once again to discuss the latest on the fallout.

This segment aired on Thursday, January 28th, 2021.