Shares of GameStop Corp. traded near $27.33 on Tuesday, up modestly, remaining near a fresh 52-week high after a series of open-market purchases by Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen and other directors.

The stock closed Monday at $27.23 after reaching as high as about $27.42 during the session, clearing its prior 52-week high. Over the past year the shares have ranged from $17.79 to the current level. Year-to-date the stock is up roughly 35 percent.

Cohen bought 700,000 Class A shares on Oct. 2 at an average price of $24.41,........

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