Vlad Tenev , founder of retail stock trading app Robinhood , told a House Committee on Thursday that “the financial system should be open to everyone,” including frenzied buyers of GameStop and AMC Entertainment whipped up by a Reddit chatroom. He apologized profusely that a funding rule had forced the app to subsequently block share purchases – a temporary restriction that was a focus of the five-hour hearing today. The stocks fell and some Robinhood users lost their shirts. Tenev was testifying before the House Financial Services Committee alongside the CEO of a hedge fund that made a killing on GameStop (Kenneth Griffin, Citadel LLC) and another that lost big in a short squeeze (Gabriel Plotkin, Melvin Capital). Individual investor Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty from his YouTube videos and Reddit posts, bought GameStop and touted it on Reddit’s colorful WallStreetBets chatroom. He agreed with lawmakers that the stock “had gotten a little ahead of itself” when it … [Read more...] about House GameStop Hearing Delves Into Robinhood, Reddit And WallStreetBets
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Bigg Boss 14: Vikas Gupta Says He Is In Need Of Money Badly & Will Go All Out To Get Rs 50 Lakh
Vikas Gupta, who is known as the mastermind of season 11, entered Bigg Boss 14 house as challenger, along with Rakhi Sawant, Arshi Khan, Rahul Majahan, Manu Panjabi and Kashmera Shah. It has to be recalled that earlier he was supposed to enter as one of the Toofani Seniors, but makers dropped his name, which left him furious. In an interview with Free Press Journal, the producer revealed what made him take up the show and added that he will go all out to bag Rs 50 lakh. Why Vikas Agreed To Do Bigg Boss 14? Vikas was quoted by the portal as saying, "I was supposed to enter as a senior in the first two weeks with Siddharth and Gauahar. But they dropped my name a day before the promo shoot. I was angry as I have dedicated last three years to Bigg Boss . Whenever they needed me, I was there. I had decided not to work with Bigg Boss ever again. But, when one is in need, one has to keep ego aside. And, I'm grateful to get an opportunity to work in this … [Read more...] about Bigg Boss 14: Vikas Gupta Says He Is In Need Of Money Badly & Will Go All Out To Get Rs 50 Lakh
Norman Lear On [Archie Bunker’s] Big Mouth, [Edith Bunker’s] Faith, & [Norman Lear’s] Patriotism – Exclusive Q&A
UPDATE SUNDAY MORNING: Whoopi Goldberg will interview Lear at New York’s 92 Street Y on October 14. EXCLUSIVE: Norman Lear begins his memoir Even This I Get To Experience with a story he loves to tell that easily could have been a Mike Nichols and Elaine May routine: “Mother, I just got a confidential call from a friend,” he says. “Nobody knows this yet, so you can’t tell anyone, but the Television Academy is forming a Hall of Fame and these will be the first inductees: the man who started NBC, General David Sarnoff; the founder of CBS, William S. Paley, maybe the greatest newscaster of all time, Edward R. Murrow; easily the best writer that ever came out of television, Paddy Chayefsky; the two greatest comedians in television history, Lucille Ball and Milton Berle … and me . There was about a two-second beat, and she said, ‘Listen, if that’s what they want to do, who am I to say?’ ” Leave aside the fact that for a couple of decades Lear made Archie and Edith … [Read more...] about Norman Lear On [Archie Bunker’s] Big Mouth, [Edith Bunker’s] Faith, & [Norman Lear’s] Patriotism – Exclusive Q&A
The Best Home Exercise Bikes to Buy Online
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. What if you could get the same workout from a spin studio in the comforts of your own home? Technology has made it easier than ever to stream free classes online, and as more and more people are stuck indoors, having a dedicated piece of exercise equipment at home is no longer just a great alternative, but an important part of staying fit as well. Whether you’re trying to save money, save time or just prefer sweating it out at home, we’ve found some great indoor exercise bikes that deliver on performance and power. What Are the Best Exercise Bikes to Buy Online? There are many factors to consider when choosing the right indoor exercise bike for you; below are the most important ones, which we considered while we were researching this list. Construction and build : … [Read more...] about The Best Home Exercise Bikes to Buy Online
Santosh Anand: Had Neha Kakkar Not Said ‘Apni Poti Samaj Ke Le Lijiye’, I Wouldn’t Have Taken Money
Santosh Anand, who penned hit songs like 'Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai' ( Shor , 1970), 'Main Na Bhoolonga' ( Roti Kapda Aur Makan , 1974) and others, appeared in an episode of the singing reality show, Indian Idol 12 . His heartbreaking story moved everyone to tears, including one of the judges of the show Neha Kakkar. Santosh also spoke about his financial condition and Neha, who got emotional, offered him Rs 5 lakh. The video of the same went viral, and this led to interpretation that he needed financial help. Talking about the same, the senior lyricist said that he doesn't have any problem and don't need help. Santosh also said that if Neha wouldn't have asked to keep the gift thinking of her as his granddaughter, he wouldn't have taken it. He was quoted by HT as saying, "Ek kalakaar ko izzat aur samman chahiye (an artist needs respect and honour). It felt good to be remembered par baad mein kuch aisi baatein hui jo galat hain (but later something … [Read more...] about Santosh Anand: Had Neha Kakkar Not Said ‘Apni Poti Samaj Ke Le Lijiye’, I Wouldn’t Have Taken Money