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Understanding GameStop, Trading Apps, Wall Street And The Power Of Social Media

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 3, 2021 · We dive into the world of the stock market, along with the implications of the GameStop story and the influence of social media.

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Dow Soars Nearly 2,000 Points In Rebound From Biggest Drop Since 1987

AVIE SCHNEIDER, NPR

Posted on March 13, 2020 · A day after posting its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987, the Dow jumped as Congress prepared a measure to help cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus.

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The Sell-Off In Energy Stocks And What It Means To Houston

Dave Fehling

Posted on August 12, 2019 · We ask two Houston investors what’s ahead.

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Bernie Sanders Rally Draws Big Crowd In Houston

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz / Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 24, 2019 · The Vermont senator, who is vying to be the Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, visited the Bayou City for two events.

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UPDATE: Wall Street Roller Coaster: Dow Jumps Higher After Plunging At Open

AVIE SCHNEIDER, NPR

Posted on February 5, 2018 · The stock market was up more than 250 points just before 10 a.m on Tuesday, after one of its worst days in history

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The 30th Anniversary Of Black Monday: A Day That Made Wall Street Quake

Emily Sullivan, NPR

Posted on October 19, 2017 · On Oct. 19, 1987, Wall Street had its single worst trading day ever. Even after three decades, Black Monday still marks the biggest one-day crash, and its impact continues to reverberate

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo draws nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2023, returning to pre-pandemic attendance levels

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 21, 2023 · Paid attendance for 20 rodeo performances and corresponding concerts was more than 1.35 million, the most the Houston rodeo has seen since 2017.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo improves ADA compliance in response to federal investigation

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 27, 2023 · The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas said it found "significant barriers to accessibility" at the annual rodeo, but those issues were remedied ahead of this year's event, which kicks off Tuesday.

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​Rodeo Trail Riders arrive at Memorial Park in preparation for parade

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on February 24, 2023 · After nearly a week-long journey, folks from various Rodeo trail rides reach what the Rodeo calls "Muster Point".

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Here are things to do ahead of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 22, 2023 · From a barbecue competition to downtown parade, there are several events this week to get Houston-area residents in the rodeo spirit.

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