Within days of the first wave of media coverage, the more responsible press weighed in and contextualized analysis emerged.

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That has unleashed a wave of media stories, naturally, about small investors and whether they will dip a toe back into the equities markets.

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For those looking to ride the wave of social media, Haynes and Kia impart this wisdom in this new era.

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