Understanding the Historic Rise and Fall of Gamestop Stock

The wild ride of the video game retailer GameStop’s stock has been the biggest financial story of early February. On Jan. 4, the stock was valued at $19 per share. 24 days later, the stock price hit $483 per share. From the start of 2021 to the stock’s highest point, the stock endured a 2442% percent increase. However, the reason for GameStop’s astronomical rise has little to do with the company’s performance.

Amidst Rising COVID-19 Cases, Higher Education’s Future Remains Uncertain

The United States has entered a deadly new stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting record highs in confirmed new cases this past week. Colleges are not immune to the spread of the disease. The New York Times has been tracking cases among some colleges and universities, reporting on Nov. 19 that over 68,000 cases had been reported among colleges since early November.

Experimental Streaming App, Quibi, Faces Shut Down After Just Six Months

After only six months, the short-form streaming service Quibi is shutting down. The app planned to revolutionize the way streaming services were used but ultimately failed in the wake of COVID-19 and a crowded marketplace.

Is it a triumph of the traditional, or innovation unappreciated?