Five years after the GameStop mania, retail investors have become a force Wall Street can’t ignore

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What began as a dramatic short squeeze in early 2021 has evolved into a persistent force in equity markets.
Retail participation in U.S. equities has risen to nearly 20% of average daily trading activity, up from low single digits before Covid.
Retail investors’ influence is reinforced by a favorable backdrop of rising stocks and a looming generational wealth transfer from baby boomers.

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Cautious optimism: Berkshire investors weigh future under new CEO Greg Abel

May 1, 2026

Key Points Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Friday expressed confidence in CEO Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s pick to lead the conglomerate. “Saturday begins the official pivot in Berkshire Hathaway,” said Robert Hagstrom, chief investment officer at EquityCompass Investment Management. “And the whole world is going to get to see it.” Source

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Berkshire Hathaway’s shopping extravaganza draws lighter crowds as spotlight shifts to Greg Abel

May 1, 2026

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U.S. oil prices will exceed Iran wartime high to above 5 as conflict drags on, Kalshi traders say

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U.S. oil prices will exceed Iran wartime high to above $125 as conflict drags on, Kalshi traders say

May 1, 2026

In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Gas prices over $6.00 are displayed at a Shell station across from the Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Los Angeles Refinery on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Western Texas Intermediate crude futures haven’t hit their highs […]