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Robinhood has a huge customer base, even though it isn't the only no-commission brokerage anymore.
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Everyone makes mistakes, but you can steer clear of these common new investor errors that could otherwise turn out quite costly.
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Even Tesla Can Be a Penny Stock With Fractional Shares
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Why NIO Stock Is Higher Today
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Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
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Biden gun control: Don Jr and Cruz lead GOP outrage as President declares ‘no amendment is absolute’
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4 militia group members tied to the 'Boogaloo' movement were charged with planning to obstruct the investigation of a federal officer's murder
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Taylor Swift releases a 'perfect replica' of Fearless
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US gun violence: Biden takes action on 'international embarrassment'
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Fact check: Statement on migrants at the southern border falsely attributed to Ted Cruz
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