r/WallStreetBets and the Illusion of Rebellion
On the morning of January 28th, 2021, retail investing giant Robinhood and similar brokers halted trade of certain stocks and their options, bringing the tempers of millions to a fever pitch. Public expressions of outrage crossed party lines. Ted Cruz and AOC alike chimed in on what they perceived to be injustices against the common man in favor of corporate interests, given more than 55% of Americans are directly invested in the stock market as of 2020. [1] [2] Many retail i