The Securities & Exchange Commission , concerned about the exponential growth of hyper-frequency trading, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that it was considering a ban on one form of this activity, known as flash trading.
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Does the Iranian Bazaar Back Ahmadinejad or Mousavi?
Just as Wall Street is the embodiment of America’s financial industry, “the bazaar” stands for the mercantile and commercial interests that form a core constituency in Iran.
Usher goes from megastar to mentor at camp
Fans of Usher Raymond IV view him as a singing, dancing and acting superstar. But to a special group of young people, he is a mentor and a friend. “He leads by example,” said Arnold “Supa” LaFrance, a “Mogul in Training” at Usher’s Camp New Look
Greg Norman: The Great White Shark still has his bite
He may not be hitting the fairways with the same bite as he did in his 1980s heyday, but the man sports commentators nicknamed "The Great White Shark" still has plenty of appetite for the game.
India to Foreign Universities: Set Up Campus Here
For decades, foreign universities have been an integral part of India’s higher education.
British hostages in Iraq feared dead
The families of three British hostages held in Iraq for more than two years are due to make a statement Wednesday amid British press reports that two of the men are dead. Take the case of Minnesota residents Kevin Heinz and Jill Peterson.
Couple boogies into spotlight with viral wedding video
Sometimes, the effects of fame can ripple like a stone dropped in a pond. Take the case of Minnesota residents Kevin Heinz and Jill Peterson. The couple had a fun idea for their wedding party to do a nontraditional procession to a catchy tune, “Forever” by Chris Brown.
Home Exchange: Trading (Vacation) Places
As the economy continues to flounder, many families are forgoing summer vacations in favor of staying at home. But there’s a more interesting option that is just as cheap: vacationing in someone else’s home.
Oakland, California, passes landmark marijuana tax
Oakland’s bid to become the first U.S. city to tax proceeds on medical marijuana passed Tuesday by a landslide vote. About 80 percent of voters chose to impose the tax on Oakland’s medical marijuana facilities, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Tendai Biti: Rebuilding Zimbabwe’s economy
Tendai Biti is Zimbabwe’s outspoken finance minister and MDC party Secretary General. The 44-year-old lawyer has openly criticized president Mugabe and his government, but was the main negotiator in forging a coalition government.