As I recall Scotttrade users said that broker was requiring people call in to place a buy (vs doing so online) but could still sell online (no call required.).. so not a halt by any broker.
early retirement...I believe you are on to something there...One thing's for sure...NEOM is about to be "in the headlines"....Our little company is about to get it's name out in a BIG way...Publicity, whether good, and sometimes even bad, is a good thing on most occassions....Interesting times ahead in NEOM land....