The Big Short Seller Probe: Who are the investors on the DOJ’s list? Dozens of research and investment firms and individuals are reportedly entangled in the probe. Here are six of the top names. Sam Klebanov 3.3.22 8:13 PM
A year after the epic GameStop rally, here is how much Reddit still influences meme stocks The internet group r/WallStreetBets powered massive buying in heavily shorted stocks, like GameStop, AMC and Clover Health. Here’s where things stand now. Zack Abrams 2.22.22 11:04 PM
Africrypt, Wonderland and Bitcoin's Bonnie & Clyde: 5 scams and scandals that rocked the DeFi world Crypto crime is now a $14 billion industry. Here are some of the biggest recent heists and frauds. Sam Klebanov 2.11.22 7:31 PM
Glossier’s fall by the numbers: what went wrong at the beauty brand The brand’s social media followings have been sliding, suggesting it might be tough for the company to recover. Abigail Rubenstein 2.4.22 2:58 PM
An investor started charging founders for advice — she ignited a firestorm over minority access to VC funds Lolita Taub has stopped offering to review pitch decks for a fee after massive backlash over the practice. Alex Yalen 2.11.22 6:05 PM
The other SPAC boom: lawsuits against sponsors surge as deals fizzle Investors who got left holding the bag are bringing cases that challenge the basic ways the acquisition vehicles operate. Doug Bailey 2.10.22 10:15 PM
Why Peloton had to lay off 2,800 people and what’s next for the beleaguered exercise bike company The company has come crashing down from its pandemic highs. CEO and co-founder John Foley may have also made missteps. Amy Lamare 2.9.22 7:54 PM
What happens when you fake it and don’t make it? Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud verdict offers a warning After the Theranos founder was found guilty Monday, there was some reflection and finger-pointing among entrepreneurs and VCs. Abigail Rubenstein 1.4.22 8:17 PM