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SEC
Commission-free stock trading has spurred retail investors. But its days might be numbered.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 22, 2022
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken aim at the commission-free business model.
Crypto's growth spawns a Washington debate: Who should regulate it?
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 8, 2022
A bill would put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in charge. Some consumer advocates back the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The SEC is set to propose changes to stock market operations
Jun 8, 2022
What some of the possible changes could mean for investors.
Proposed bitcoin ETFs spotlight debate over rules governing crypto
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 22, 2022
SEC delays decision on allowing exchange-traded funds. It has to make big calls on digital currencies, whether it wants to or not.
How do you calculate a company's carbon footprint? The SEC is figuring that out.
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 19, 2022
Emissions by a company's suppliers and customers could count towards the total.
GameStop shares back up after Robinhood relaxes restrictions
Jan 29, 2021
After shares of the video game retailer closed down 44% Thursday, they were up about 80% at market open Friday.
With Bitcoin's popularity increasing, what new regulations will we see?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jan 15, 2021
Those looking to dip their toes into Bitcoin expect the same regulatory clarity and protections that come with traditional assets.
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SEC on high alert for illegal stock market activity
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 23, 2020
Haima Marlier, a former senior trial counsel for the SEC, says recent trading suspensions show the SEC is "very much paying attention."
Why are the NYSE and private companies fighting over two-millionths of a second?
Oct 7, 2019
In the world of high-speed trading, a lot can happen in .000002 seconds.
SEC seeks contempt charges against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Feb 25, 2019
Tweets from Feb. 19 projected the number of cars the company will make this year.