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Reddit group WallStreetBets hit by bot activity

Name: Reddit group WallStreetBets hit by bot activity
Uploaded: 2021-02-02T07:53:01-0500
Duration: 5 min 49 s
Description: Moderators of Reddit's WallStreetBets forum say they're seeing a large amount of stock-recommendation content being posted by bots. MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN AM to break down the latest information on the forum, which caused a stir as members bought Gamestop stock, driving the price up.

Moderators of Reddit's WallStreetBets forum say they're seeing a large amount of stock-recommendation content being posted by bots. MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN AM to break down the latest information on the forum, which caused a stir as members bought Gamestop stock, driving the price up.