Topic: Financial Trading
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Briefing
Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock
About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
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Top 5 insider trading convictions
Raj Rajaratnam, a wildly successful hedge fund manager, was sentenced and fined Oct. 13 on fraud and conspiracy counts for using insider information to make more than $50 million. Prosecutors called it the largest insider-trading case ever for a hedge fund. So how does his conviction stack up against other insider traders in the United States who were found guilty? Here's a look at the Top 5 convicted insider traders:
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You think you know the stock market? Take our quiz.
Stock markets play a central role in the modern economy – channeling financial fuel to businesses and sometimes channeling anxiety in the minds of investors. But in this era of lightning-fast trades and stock-exchange consolidation, how much do you know about the roots of stock trading? Test your smarts, or learn something new, with this quiz.
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Carlos Slim: Poor nation billionaires high on Forbes rich list
Carlos Slim retained the top spot on the Forbes rich list for the second year in a row. Of the 11 richest men in the world, here are the top five who come from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/10
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Briefing
Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock
About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
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JPMorgan reveals huge $2 billion trading loss
JPMorgan stock drops nearly 7 percent in after-hours trading. JPMorgan CEO Dimon blames 'errors, sloppiness, and bad judgment.'
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How Green Mountain stock plunge triggered chairman's ouster
Green Mountain Coffee ousted its founder as chairman after he sold company stock during a blackout period. Founder says he was blindsided by sudden fall of Green Mountain Coffee stock.
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Carbon trading: Why 'good' companies embrace 'bad' credits
When it comes to Europe's carbon-trading system, top companies like Dow Chemical, ConocoPhillips, and BP prefer to save a little money than hone their 'green' reputation.
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How social media complicate SEC crackdown on insider trading (+video)
Social media services such as Facebook and Twitter pose special challenges for regulators working to halt insider trading, says Mary Schapiro of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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The Circle Bastiat
Why do European central bankers sound like Austrian economists?
After attending a European Central Bank workshop on global liquidity, the author learned that European monetary economists sound surprisingly like Austrian economists.
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Why Egypt may not care about losing US aid
Some say that Egypt's military rulers may be willing to forgo $1.3 billion in aid if it means a boost in popularity.
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Wisconsin's Scott Walker poised to bury recall foes in money chase
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker raised $4.5 million in a recent five-week period – vastly more than his opponents. The sum might scare off unions from spending big money in a potential recall election.
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The New Economy
Eurozone solution: Save banks, not nations
The eurozone needs an enforcer who can tell lawmakers what they don't want to hear: They have to let some eurozone nations fail and make sure eurozone banks don't.
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Rod Blagojevich 14-year sentence a warning to corrupt politicians
Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison, a decision some legal experts found harsh. But the judge said the sentence was meant to send a message – and not just to Rod Blagojevich.
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Margin Call: movie review
'Margin Call' is entertaining with a good cast, but somewhat formulaic.
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Volcker rule gets SEC backing
Volcker rule: The proposed ban on banks trading for their own profit got support from the SEC. The Volcker rule is part of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation overhaul.
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Volcker Rule proposed: Banks can't trade for own profit
Volcker Rule unveiled Tuesday, but faces fierce lobbying from banks. Public has until Jan. 13 to comment on Volcker Rule.
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Short-selling ban in Europe won't work. Here's why.
Short-selling ban in the United States in 2008 crisis didn't stop stocks from falling more than 20 percent. Critics blast short-selling ban in Europe as 'political smoke screen.'
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Short-selling banned in 4 European countries
Short-selling of certain stocks is now forbidden in France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium. The ban on short-selling comes as concerns about Europe's debt worsen.
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Hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam convicted of insider trading
Hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam was recorded getting inside information from hired experts. After the jury heard the wiretapped conversations, they convicted him of all 14 counts of insider trading and conspiracy.
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Top 5 insider trading convictions
Raj Rajaratnam, a wildly successful hedge fund manager, was sentenced and fined Oct. 13 on fraud and conspiracy counts for using insider information to make more than $50 million. Prosecutors called it the largest insider-trading case ever for a hedge fund. So how does his conviction stack up against other insider traders in the United States who were found guilty? Here's a look at the Top 5 convicted insider traders:
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You think you know the stock market? Take our quiz.
Stock markets play a central role in the modern economy – channeling financial fuel to businesses and sometimes channeling anxiety in the minds of investors. But in this era of lightning-fast trades and stock-exchange consolidation, how much do you know about the roots of stock trading? Test your smarts, or learn something new, with this quiz.
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Warren Buffett protegé hit by allegations of illegal stock trading
David Sokol, an executive in the Warren Buffett firm, Berkshire Hathaway, gained $3 million when the company bought a chemical firm in which he held stock. Some Wall Street experts suggest the federal government should investigate Sokol's stock trading.
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House Republicans propose new budget deadline, again: April 8
With the House and Senate no closer to agreeing on a federal budget – already five months overdue – House Republicans suggest moving back the deadline for a sixth time.
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Carlos Slim: Poor nation billionaires high on Forbes rich list
Carlos Slim retained the top spot on the Forbes rich list for the second year in a row. Of the 11 richest men in the world, here are the top five who come from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia.
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The Simple Dollar
Nuggets from Buffett
Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders includes some bits worth savoring.
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Goldman Sachs earnings fall 53 percent in fourth quarter
Goldman Sachs: The bank's chief financial officer, David Viniar, attributed the poor performance to 'heightened uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook.'
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/10
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ThinkMarkets
Exploding the bubble cycle
Market crashes spur a new round of frenzied securities regulation. Then the market recovers, regulators get lax, and the unscrupulous find a new loophole to exploit.
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