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NYSE wants to extend electronic trading to compete with round-the-clock platforms

Oct 29, 2024
The New York Stock Exchange would allow trades 22 hours a day through its electronic platform, Arca, pending regulatory approval.
The lights at the New York Stock Exchange are on from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Now, its online platform will be accessible 22 hours a day.
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Taking stock of Congress members' portfolios

A new report on stock trading by members of Congress reveals possible conflicts of interest.
A new report from the New York Times delves into stock trades by a number of  lawmakers that may present a conflict of interest.
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Commission-free stock trading has spurred retail investors. But its days might be numbered.

Jun 22, 2022
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken aim at the commission-free business model.
A large part of the boom in retail stock trading has been fueled by the advent of no-commission stock trading.
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