High-frequency trading in the spotlight

Apr 1, 2014
'Moneyball' author says HFT traders skim away others' profits

Short-selling: A step-by-step guide.

Mar 20, 2014
Short selling has a bad rap. But it's been around as long as the markets have.
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High frequency trading: More relaxed than you think

Mar 4, 2014
The technology and tactics of high frequency trading are impressive to some.

What exactly is a market correction?

Feb 4, 2014
The markets have fallen about 7 percent. So now what?
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange att the end of the trading day on February 3, 2014 in New York City.
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Market recap: Corrections

Feb 4, 2014
A look at the numbers surrounding the continuing stock market losses.

How to "Win" at the stock market in no time at all

Nov 12, 2013
Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith give their tips for playing (and winning at) the stock market.

For public good, not for profit.

Wall Street is doing great. What about your street?

Nov 5, 2013
This year, the stock market has been doing great. But what about everyone else?

Rethinking retirement allocations

Oct 3, 2013
Many workers and soon-to-be retirees live by a set of rules they were told would let them live comfortably. But a new report shows one of those major guidelines might need a revision.

Explaining exchanges

Sep 19, 2013
You've heard of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Do people really still stand around and yell out buy and sell orders at these places? Paddy Hirsch explains what an exchange is -- by taking us to the supermarket.
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